O.L. Smith Middle School

National Jr Honor Society Application Is Now Open for 7th & 8th Graders

National Jr Honor Society Application Is Now Open for 7th & 8th Graders

NJHS is a national organization dedicated to Community Service. Membership is based on: citizenship, leadership, service & character.  Students can apply online or pick up a paper application from the counseling office.  To be eligible a student must: 
-Perform 1 hour of community service prior to submitting the application.
-Complete at least 1 semester of middle school & be a 7th or 8th grader
-Have a 3.0 GPA or better and be in good standing (DPS’s PBIS/Core Values expectations). Our Special Students are encouraged to apply (ie: Special Ed, English Language.
-Commit to performing at least 5 hours of community service monthly & submit monthly service logs (in school or out of school). Some of the hours will be performed through school activities. 
-Attend student driven meetings (attempts are made to accommodate students’ after school activities). 
 
 2023 Application   – Follow each Step. The deadline is: October 19, 2023

Application Sept 2023  (The application should be accessed through students’ school account)
Verification of Community Service (in the application form)
NJHS Constitution & Bylaws (open and review the link)
Recommendation (2 are needed). Please send a thank you message to your recommenders for recommending you.  
Questions for Google Slides (upload your responses)
Important Dates:  
See Ms. Elder, NJHS Advisor for questions.