National Honors Society (Middle School)
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)
The Four Pillars of the National Honor Society: The foundation of the National Honor Society is made up of four core characteristics or pillars that each member strives to emulate in their everyday lives.
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refers to the influence we have on people to do something extraordinary. It is an action or it's made up of action steps that a person can take to affect a positive outcome. What does leadership look like in action? Compassion. Empathy. Vulnerability. Inspiration. The list can go on, but outcomes are very similar-- individuals feeling empowered in the service of something larger than themselves.
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is not about being the most skilled or intellectual person. It is about having an intellectual curiosity that drives us to not only enjoy learning new things but to have the persistence and integrity to apply ourselves to understanding difficult concepts.
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the ability to make right choices, even when no one else is looking." The things we think, feel, and do when confronted with a dilemma, that choice between two right things. Our character, that thing within us that prompts us to choose, is formed by our personal experiences and the opinions and influence of those we love.
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seeks to help others by performing an action or work on behalf of someone else. Community service is an essential part of the National Honor Society. Each member of NHS strives to provide service to their communities in order to benefit those around them, a necessity in society today.
"The purposes of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character..." -NHS Official Constitution
About the Society
Welcome to the NHS Webpage! The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle & high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921.
Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS and National Junior Honor Soceity (NJHS). NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
About Our ECMS Chapter
We are proud to announce the start of our new NHS chapter here at ECS. It is our vision to develop a chapter that offers space for students to learn more about themselves as leaders and in terms of their personal character. And we want to give students an opportunity to serve their communities and celebrate their academic progress.
Our chapter is served by a dedicated group of professional educators in the form of the Faculty Committee that oversees implementation of NHS policies and procedures. They oversee the application and selection processes and they serve as role models for the chapter's members.
Questions or Comments? Contact the chapter's faculty sponsor, Kevin O'Toole at kevin.otoole@ecspgh.org
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Reminder: Members must log 20 hours of community service per semester. Up to 10 hours may come from summer or winter break. Record all service hours on the log sheets.
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