National Honor Society
The National Honor Society was founded in 1921. It ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. The name of the Milton Chapter is the Blue and Gold Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools.
"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."
Scholarship
Service
Leadership
Character
To view more information about the MHS National Honor Society & Membership therein, view the MHS Handbook Addendum.
MEMBERSHIP
Students are inducted into the Blue and Gold chapter of the National Honor Society based on adherence to the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Scholarship
All students who meet the pillar of scholarship, which is defined as a cumulative GPA of 3.67 on a 4.3 scale, at the beginning of their junior year (or senior year if not yet inducted) will receive a letter in the mail saying they are being considered and will have a chance to provide further evidence as to how they meet the remaining 3 pillars.
Leadership, Service, & Character
Student information will be reviewed by a 5 member faculty council who will decide if the student has shown sufficient evidence of meeting the four pillars. Once a member of the National Honor Society, students will take a pledge to uphold the four pillars, which will include maintaining the required GPA, doing a minimum of 10 individual hours of service and 3 group service projects as well as maintaining good character and leadership.
