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National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the middle school level of the National Honor Society. This group is the premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. This is more than just an honor roll: NJHS students serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship. These characteristics have been associated with membership since the beginning of the organization in 1929.
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NJHS at Herndon Middle School

The Douglas V. Evans Chapter at Herndon Middle School follows the guidelines of the National Organization.

Eligibility

To be eligible for membership at the Douglas V. Evans chapter of NJHS at Herndon Middle School you must meet five specific standards.*

Scholarship—A minimum of a 3.5 GPA (cumulative) by the end of second quarter for both 7th graders and 8th graders

Service—Students should show some evidence or interest to doing community service

Character, Leadership and Citizenship —Good recommendations from your teachers and other evidence.

 Individual Service Projects

Every member of NJHS is required to complete 10 hours of community service in the school and 10 hours of community service in the community. Students develop their project ideas during the year and must complete their service hours in order to be honored by receiving a special NJHS insignia pin during the June induction ceremony.

NJHS projects at Herndon MS

Chapter Projects

Every year NJHS orchestrates in a canned food drive, in conjunction with a local food bank, to collect canned goods and other non-perishable items from students and parents at Herndon Middle School. NJHS members receive in-school service hours for assisting.

NJHS projects At HMS
1. Helped HMS teachers get ready for the school year (August 2012)
2. New student orientation guides (August 2012)
3. Parent guides for Back to school night (September 2012)
4. Toys For Tots in conjunction with the HMS chorus (December 2012)
5. Curriculum night parent presentation (February 2013)
6. National Student Leadership week (UPCOMING April 2013)

 NJHS Students
NJHS Power time

We have an NJHS enrichment Power time made up of NJHS elected officers and other interested students who meet every day. These students have worked really hard for the organization throughout the year and they are the lead, go-to members in the organization. They love meeting and every time there is a new task for them to do, they jump on the opportunity to serve the organization. Here are some views of students participating in NJHS PowerTime.

NJHS Forms and Links

Complete Application Packet