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National Honor Society

Encampment K-12 School National Honor Society

he National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

Projects

  • With induction, each member assumes certain obligations. This includes involvement in a service project for the school or community, and see to the development of an individual service project for each member. Projects adopted by the Grand Encampment chapter include, but are not limited to:
    • Highway 230 Adopt-A-Highway. All members are involved in cleaning up a two mile section of the highway twice a school year.
    • Make and sell programs at athletic events. This fundraising project raises money that will be used to assist with student individual projects.
    • Student Success Board. By highlighting selected classes, organizations, and events, the brag board celebrates student accomplishments.
    • Collecting Box Tops for Education. Money made from collecting and turning in Box Tops for Education are donated to the local PreSchool.
    • Veterans Day Assembly. An assembly to honor our local veterans is held anually on or around November 11
    • Blood Drive. Sponsor a local blood drive through United Blood Services.
  • For members looking for projects

The National Honor Society logo features a blue shield with a torch and the letters NHS.

Advisor: Leslie McLinskey

NHS By-Laws

Awards

A certificate presented to the Grand Encampment Chapter of the National Honor Society by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.