National Honor Society (NHS)& National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

  • The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s leading organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. It serves to honor students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their past accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

    • All NHS members are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.51

    • Students are required to pay a $20 fee at the beginning of each year

    • Students are required to attend monthly meetings in which projects, questions and concerns, and community service work are discussed

    • Sophomores and juniors are required to attain 20 volunteer hours per semester whereas seniors are required to attain a minimum of 30 volunteer hours per semester

    • Students are required to create personal solo projects that will benefit the school or community including Mercy tutoring program

  • The Mercy School's National Honor Society (NHS) application window is now closed. Please check back at a later date for the 2027-2028 application.

  • The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recognizes outstanding middle school students who demonstrate excellence in the five pillars:

    1. Scholarship

    2. Service

    3. Leadership

    4. Character

    5. Citizenship

  • Eligible students include:

    • 6th graders (second semester)

    • 7th graders

    • 8th graders

    Enrollment Requirement:

    • Students must be enrolled at Mercy School for at least one full semester.

    Academic Requirement (Scholarship):

    • 3.0 GPA,

    • OR 85% cumulative average,

    • OR a solid B average

    Students should consistently demonstrate:

    • Respectful behavior

    • Strong character

    • Good attendance

    • No major disciplinary incidents

    • Positive citizenship

    • Leadership development

    • Community service experience

    • Academic recognition

    • Preparation for NHS in high school

    • A strong addition to academic records and portfolios