National Honor Society

Welcome to the National Honor Society at Highland Park Senior High School.

nhs application documents 2025-26

*All application materials are due: Wednesday, April 9^th by 3pm to room 3211. Electronic versions of any materials will not be accepted.

Contact
hpsh.nhs@gmail.com

Who are we?
The Highland Park Senior High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society is part of the national organization, established to recognize academic excellence in students.

Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in the students at our school. The NHS is under the scholarship and supervision of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Scholarship means committing to learning. Knowledge will ensure success and can only be acquired through diligence, study, and effort. Candidates are expected to continually expand their knowledge. Service is the willingness to work for those in need, without compensation or recognition. Candidates should be committed to volunteering their time and abilities to the creation of a better tomorrow. Leadership means taking the initiatives to train and aid others in obtaining an objective. Leaders must be willing to yield their personal interest for the interests of others. Candidates are expected to be leaders, because all the powers and resources in the world are ineffectual without guidance of a wise leader. Character is the force within each individual that distinguishes each person. Character is achieved by the presence of mind to make well informed, respectful decisions in all aspects of life. Candidates should strive to demonstrate qualities such as reliability, honesty, and sincerity.

Faculty Advisor
Jody Rohweller-Kocur
Room 3211
651-744-3889

how do i join nhs?

how do i join nhs?

Highland Park's Requirements for becoming a member of NHS are as follows:

Students apply in their sophomore or junior year, when sent an invitation based on their cumulative GPA at end of 1st semester.
Academic achievement, cumulative GPA of at least a 3.75
A resume that demonstrates characteristics of leadership, scholarship, and service in school and in your community. The resume should include achievements primarily from the previous two years (freshman and sophomore years).
An essay about a service project that you have participated in or a service project that you would like to pursue through NHS.
Three teacher/advisor/coach/volunteer coordinator recommendations, one from each of the following areas: academic, community service, and extra-curricular activities.

Applications are submitted in the Spring.

Contact faculty advisor if you have any questions.

Full House Meetings

**Attendance is mandatory, but we will keep our meetings to 15-20 minutes, once a month in the auditorium. Please email hpsh.nhs@gmail.com PRIOR to the meeting if you are unable to attend for any reason. Members are only allowed 2 EXCUSED absences for the year.

NHS Events (all members are required to participate in ONE event per year):

-Homecoming Tailgating
-Scots Stroll
-Trick or Canning
-Benstock
-Earth Day Activities

Volunteer Hours

Please record your volunteer hours here. Fill out the Google Form completely!

Volunteer Hours Google Form

A reminder that all members need 25 hours per membership year in NHS.

Volunteer Opportunities

**Please see our NHS Group on Schoology for all updates on volunteer opportunities.