National Honor Society

National Honor Society

Interested in applying to be a member of NHS? Below are the basic requirements needed to be considered for admittance. Please be aware that additional requirements will be required in the official application.
The application window for the current school year has already closed. 

Congratulations to all our new NHS members!
Please go to our NHS Google Classroom to watch the video from our virtual induction ceremony. 

Basic admission guidelines include:

  • Junior or Senior at NPHS
  • Academic achievement (5.0 Weighted, Cumulative GPA required, as well as demonstrated an ongoing commitment to academics-- the number of unexcused absences are taken into account)
  • Service to school (as an ongoing commitment--minimum of TWO in school activities required with regular attendance and participation in those activities)
  • Service to community (20 hours minimum completed in past year, as well as demonstrated an ongoing commitment to service that benefits the community at large) 
  • Demonstration of leadership (demonstrated ongoing commitment in a leadership position over an extended period of time)
  • Character (no record of cheating, plagiarism, intentional dishonesty, violating school rules or civil offenses in the community)
  • If accepted into the NHS, you will be required to meet the requirements listed below for current members.

Current members:

  • Join our Google Classroom for up-to-date announcements, meeting reminders, and a place to record your service hours! Email Mr. Vidal at vidala@npenn.org if you lost the code. 
  • General NHS Requirements include the following:
    • Maintaining a 5.0 cumulative, weighted GPA
    • Attending 6 out of 9 General Membership Meetings
    • Completing 10 service hours in the fall and 20 service hours in the spring
    • Participating in a club-wide fundraiser
    • Attend the Virtual Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, October 21 between 11:30 AM - 12:.00 PM. Use the Google Meet Link: NHS Virtual Induction Ceremony
    • Mailing your $20 dues by Wednesday, September 30, 2020 for 2020-2021 School Year (current members only)
      • Dues MUST be mailed to:

                  North Penn High School

                  (Attn: Mr. Vidal) NHS

                  1340 S Valley Forge Rd

                   Lansdale, PA 19446

      • Checks can be made out to North Penn High School
      • When mailing your dues make sure to include your full name, ID#, and grade level
      • Cash preferred; please no coins!

General Membership Meeting Dates (All meetings will be held virtually using the Google Meet in the Google classroom)

  • 9/10/20 

  • 10/15/20 

  • 11/12/20 

  • 12/10/20 

  • 1/14/20 

  • 2/18/20 

  • 3/18/20 

  • 4/15/20 

  • 5/6/20