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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Prizes Up for Grabs in the Adviser Online Community You asked for it. We delivered. It’s your very own Adviser Online Community. Have you joined yet? Log in by May 31 and reply to one discussion topic to be eligible for this month’s prize: one of five $50 gift cards! The community...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS How Will You Celebrate Your Student Leaders? Taking place April 16–22, National Student Leadership Week (NSLW) celebrates the important work of your student leaders. This year’s theme is "Making a World of Difference," amplifying the NASSP student leadership initiative focusing on global citizenship. To make that theme come to life, we’re inviting...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline Extended—NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award There’s still time! The deadline to submit nominations for the NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award has been extended to Monday, March 20. If you have incomplete nominations pending, please finish them by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on March 20. Each nomination must be certified by your principal to be...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Nominate Your Top NJHS Members Now! NJHS advisers may submit nominations now for the NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award. Schools can nominate as many NJHS members as they wish—there is no limit. Hurry to complete your nominations. The deadline is March 13. There are plenty of chances for your members to be recognized—500...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Nominations to Open for NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award The NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award nomination process will open on January 30. The program will recognize 500 exceptional NJHS students each with a $500 award to be placed in a college savings account, program managed by OppenheimerFunds. Work with your principal to identify exceptional...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NHS Scholarships: A College Cost Cutter The upcoming holiday break is the perfect time for your NHS senior members to apply for an NHS Scholarship. There’s $1 million at stake to be distributed among 400 members. Help your most outstanding senior members offset their college costs by encouraging them to visit www.nhs.us/scholarship....

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Think Globally. Act Locally. The formal launch of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Student Leadership Initiative: Global Citizenship took place at the LEAD Conference in Denver on November 11 during a Facebook Live event. The initiative brings NASSP and its student programs—NHS, NJHS, the National Elementary Honor Society, and...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NHS Virtual College Fair Coming This Week Tell your members to register for the NHS Virtual College Fair! It’s this Thursday, October 20. Attendees can save time and money as they begin to compose or narrow down a college wish list. Members or parents simply need to register at www.nhs.us/virtualcollegefair with your...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Register now for any 2016–17 NHS/NJHS college admission planning webinar Registration is open now for all sessions in the 2016-17 National Honor Societies’ college admission and financial aid planning webinar series. The first webinar, “The College Application Process: An Insider’s View,” is Wednesday, September 28, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (ET). Members...

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 2016–17 College Admission and Financial Aid Planning Webinar Series There’s more to getting into a top-pick college than completing an application. Learn all the considerations during “The College Application Process: An Insider's View” on Wednesday, September 28, 7:00–8:00 p.m. (ET). It’s the first NHS/NJHS college admission and financial aid planning webinar of...

End-of-Year High Fives Some of you are well into your summer break and others are still counting the days or hours until you head out for a well-deserved respite. For all your work to celebrate the achievement and support the success of your chapter members this year, we say “Thank you!” NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Do...

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT We're not sure what's louder—the collective sigh of relief as the end of another academic year approaches or the thunderous applause over the many accomplishments of your chapter and members. There are many congratulatory and "thank you" messages to share. So here we go... NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NHS Scholarship Winners Announced The NHS...

Spring Into Action This season is full of anticipation and events, from prom and graduation planning to outdoor chapter service projects. You and your school community are likely very busy. We appreciate the many hats you’re wearing as teachers and activity advisers during this time of year. NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Registration Set to Open for...

Right Here, Right Now That’s the theme for this year’s National Student Leadership Week (NSLW), April 17–23, and we can’t wait to see how your chapter members will respond. From random acts of kindness to projects that can have an immediate impact, we look forward to seeing the inspiring interpretations of this theme on social...

Politics Aside, What Have Our Forefathers Taught Us? This month, the legacy of our nation’s leaders is celebrated with Presidents Day. It’s a great time to begin—or put the finishing touches on—your chapter’s plans for this year’s National Student Leadership Week, coming up in April. Who knows? You or a chapter member may make history!...

Welcome to the first Honor Society News of 2016! As the nation celebrates the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his focus on service, it is fitting that the National Honor Societies have so many awards and programs that offer members, advisers, and chapters an opportunity to be recognized for their service achievements....

HOW DID IT GET SO LATE SO SOON? Dr. Seuss’ question seems timely and appropriate with the end of the calendar year quickly approaching. With many schools closing for winter and holiday break, we’d like to wish you all safe travels and an enjoyable time with family and friends. NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW! Help for...

REACHING OUT Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, holiday-themed activities…this time of year chapters are engaged in so much outreach. So we’re reaching out to you and want to know: What unique service projects has your chapter undertaken? Please tell us by submitting your project to the National Student Project Database, emailing [email protected] with a short project description...

NEW BEGINNINGS For many chapters, the selection of new members for the 2015–16 school year is well underway. The online Adviser Resource Center’s “Selecting Members” section offers lots of guidance, customizable documents, and even a video to help you through the process. We hope the addition of new members—bringing their ideas and interests—helps your chapter...

GEARING UP We hope your academic year is off to a great start. We know that many chapters are entering a season of change in their chapter leadership—whether due to new advisers or new officers assuming their positions. We extend a special welcome to all who are new to chapter leadership and hope that the...