National Honor Society

Scholarship. Leadership. Service. Character.

The National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, NHS membership is one of the highest honors a high school student can achieve.

At Mt. Lebanon High School, National Honor Society is more than an academic honor. It's a commitment to serving our school and community. Members are leaders who use their talents to make a positive impact both inside and outside the classroom.

Contact

Christy Parsyck
cparsyck@mtlsd.net

Quick Links

NHS Application - The NHS application window will open on February 3, 2027
National Honor Society US website
Community Service Opportunities

The Four Pillars of NHS

Scholarship
Academic excellence is the foundation of the NHS. To be eligible for membership, students must earn a cumulative weighted Quality Point Average (QPA) of 3.8 or higher at the conclusion of the fall semester of their junior year.

Leadership
Leadership takes many forms. NHS members lead by example, contribute to school life, demonstrate initiative, and inspire others through their actions.

Service
Service is at the heart of NHS. Members are committed to giving back through meaningful volunteer work that strengthens our school and the greater community.

Character
NHS members are expected to demonstrate integrity, respect, responsibility, and ethical decision-making every day. Character is reflected not only in achievements, but in how students treat others and represent themselves both in and out of school.

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Membership Requirements

Students interested in applying for the National Honor Society must meet the following criteria:

Academic Eligibility

Be a junior or senior.
Have completed at least one semester at Mt. Lebanon High School.
Earn a cumulative weighted 3.8 QPA or higher.
Academic eligibility is determined using mid-year grades.

Community Service

Applicants must complete:

Juniors: Minimum of 30 hours of community service
Seniors: Minimum of 40 hours of community service

All service hours must be submitted electronically through PowerSchool by the published deadline.

Selection Process

Membership in National Honor Society is based on more than academic achievement.

Students who meet the academic eligibility requirements are invited to apply. Applications are reviewed by a five-member Faculty Council, which considers each candidate's scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Student names are removed from applications during the review process to ensure a fair and impartial selection.

All applicants receive notification of the committee's decision, and selected students are invited to participate in the annual induction ceremony.

NHS Application

Maintaining Membership

National Honor Society membership is an ongoing commitment.

Members are expected to:

Maintain the academic standards required for membership.
Complete at least 10 hours of individual community service during their senior year.
Continue to demonstrate leadership, service, and strong character.
Follow all school expectations and policies.

Failure to meet these expectations may result in dismissal from the organization.

2026-2027 Timeline

Date	Event
Week of January 25, 2027	Academic eligibility letters emailed to all juniors and seniors who have at least a cumulative 3.8 weighted GPA and who are not already members of NHS
February 3, 2027 7:30 a.m. HS Library, or 7:30 p.m. Virtual (virtual link)	Informational meetings are an opportunity to hear more about applying to NHS and for prospective candidates to ask questions.
February 26, 2027	Community service deadline for all new NHS applicants.* All community service hours must be submitted electronically by this date.
March 5, 2027	NHS application deadline All applications should be submitted by 11:59PM on this date; the application form will close at that time.
March 16-17, 2027	The NHS Selection Committee will meet to review applications.
March 29, 2027	Notification emails will be sent to both parent and student accounts.
April 8, 2027 7:00 p.m. HS Auditorium Rehearsal will be at 7:15 a.m. that morning.	NHS Ceremony