National Honor Society

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921. Learn more about these four pillars of membership here.

Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS activities. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, US Territories, Canada, and around the world. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

As such, NHS chapters and students are in schools that care not only about student achievement, but also community engagement.

The Mt. Blue High School chapter of NHS each year inducts juniors and seniors who have gone through a rigorous application process. Student leaders within the group coordinate with their faculty advisor to select projects that will best give back to our school and wider community. One annual example of community service is our long-standing involvement with the Maine Special Olympics. For over 20 years the NHS has traveled to Sugarloaf to support athletes from around the state at their Winter Games. Each spring, NHS members assist with the Franklin County Special Olympics, held on the Mt. Blue Campus.