National Honor Society
The purpose of National Honor Society shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.
Click through the pages below for information on NHS- our Officers, hours opportunities, and important, non-negotiable dates and deadlines.
Updates/Reminders as of March 13, 2020
Attention all NHS Students/Families! In light of the ongoing school closures we have made the following decision regarding NHS this year:
All students who met the requirements of the January 17th 2020 deadlines (application submitted, fee paid, half of the Valhalla and Individual hours turned in, GPA met) will be considered to have met the requirements of being accepted for NHS this year. We have not come to a decision on if the Induction Ceremony currently scheduled for early May will be held or not. When that decision has been made we will communicate it. If it is not held, certificates for 10-12th grade and honor cords for 12th graders will be distributed sometime after we come back to school.9th graders will still need to pass the GPA check in June and then their certificates will be available for pick up in September. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
More information will be posted as we have it regarding potential FAQ's and logistics.
- National Honor Society Officers
- General Club Information
- Valhalla Opportunities
- Individual Service Hour Ideas
National Honor Society Officers
Please congratulate the following students for being elected as National Honor Society Officers for this year!
Co-Presidents: Olivia Oomen and Olivia Wisont
Vice President: Burke Smithers
Point Representatives: Jessica Reeves and Vivianna White
NHS Activity Coordinators: Alicia Jurado and Noja Lajauskaite
Website Manager: Jenny Shyu
General Club Information
Important Deadlines
- The electronic membership form and the $10 fee for the 2019-20 school year are due Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm. The application/membership form is an electronic Google Form. Click the link below. ALL students who want to be a member must fill out the application/membership form.
- **You must sign in to the form with your apps.nsd.org (school ID) email. You will get email confirmation when you submit successfully. IF you don't get the confirmation, it means it didn't submit and you need to retry. A list of students who have applied will be periodically posted outside of room 915. It is your job to check that your membership form/application has been correctly submitted.
- This is the link for 10th-12th grade: 10-12th Grade Application/Membership Form
- This is the link for the 9th grade: 9th Grade Application/Membership Form
- ALL applicants pay the $10 non-refundable membership fee - it is due on Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm to the Cashier (located in the ASB Center). We do not need your receipt. Both the fee AND the electronic application/membership form must be paid/submitted by the due date for your application to be considered complete.
- Half of the service hours (5 Valhalla/10 Individual) are due on Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm in NHS box in the main office. This is the same deadline as the Application/Membership Form and Fee. Please note that if you get all your hours done by the Jan 17th deadline you can turn them in then- you do not HAVE TO wait to turn them in for the March deadline. The remainder of service hours (5 Valhalla/10 Individual) are due on March 27, 2020 by 3pm in the NHS box in the main office. Do not turn in forms to NHS officers- they are not authorized to collect them. Forms can be picked up in the main office or printed from this website on the 'forms' page or accessed via the facebook page.
- Remember that full IB Diploma candidates (11th and 12th grade) are exempt from the 20 Individual Hours. Everyone does the 10 Valhalla hours.
- There are absolutely NO exceptions to any of the deadlines. REALLY.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NHS 2019-20
- GPA Requirement: 3.5 cumulative (FOR ALL STUDENTS)
- Hours Requirement:
- 10 Valhalla Hours (FOR ALL STUDENTS)
- 20 Individual Service Hours (Full IB Diploma Students Exempt – jrs/srs)
- Freshman: You are required to fulfill the Valhalla and Individual Service Requirements this year (9th grade) in order to be eligible for membership AFTER your grades for the entire year have been entered. The reasoning for this is that we need to have a year of High School cumulative GPA that will be checked at the end of this (9th grade) year after final grades are submitted in June- that, along with your hours, will be used to determine your eligibility for membership in the IHS Valhalla chapter of NHS. Your NHS Certificate for your 9th grade year will be available for pick up from NHS Advisory at the start of your Sophomore year (details available online).
To reiterate:
1) Electronic Application/Membership Form is due Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm
2) Half of your hours (5 Valhalla, 10 Individual) forms are also due by Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm
3) Your $10 non-refundable fee must be paid Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm to the ASB Cashier
4) Remaining 5 Valhalla/10 Individual hours forms are due March 27, 2020 by 3pm
5) AFTER getting final grade reports in June, the NHS Advisor will post a final list of all 9th graders who are accepted (outside of 915) and your certificates will be available for pick up in September before school starts (don't email her in July or August asking...).
- No hours awarded for ‘helping’ teachers- Valhalla or Individual.
- Hours verification: 5 Valhalla/10 Individual due when Application/Fee are due in January, 5 Valhalla/10 Individual due on Final Hours Due Date in March at hours deadline (you can turn hours in early or as you do them).
- More than 1 Academic Dishonesty incident (cumulative) on record means no NHS membership eligibility.
- Must be a member of NHS for 3 of 4 IHS years INCLUDING Senior Year to earn Honor cord at graduation (or majority of time at IHS including Senior Year).
- Summer camps, retreats, trips- max of 8 hours earned per day- must be verified by supervisor that you were working those hours.
- No double dipping- hours that you are counting for ANY other club or activity (DECA, Amnesty, Key Club as examples), including CAS hours or any paid activities are not eligible for NHS hours.
- Only specific Church-sponsored activities are eligible for individual hours- see information online or on the Service Hour forms for requirements and guidelines. Must benefit and be open to the community as a whole.
- Hours/Award year is always from the day after Induction until the due date the following year- so for 2019-20, it is May 21, 2019-March 27, 2020.
- Who is eligible for NHS Officer: Jrs and Srs who were also members as Sophs.
- Link Leaders can claim a total/maximum of 7 (seven) hours for their participation in Link Day Orientation activities at the start of the school year.
Valhalla Hours (10 Required for ALL Students)
- Regularly check website for upcoming opportunities (under “Valhalla Hours”). Also check the facebook page maintained by our Officers.
Individual Service Hours (20 hours for all students - Full IB Diploma Candidates 11/12th Grade are EXEMPT from this)
- Check website for ideas (under “Community Service Hours” link).
Important Reminders
- All hours forms are located in the main office and are attached to the website under the link “forms/handouts.”
- Do NOT wait until the last minute to get hours accomplished. Valhalla hours are very specific opportunities that need to be completed throughout the school year. It is NOT the job of the Officers to come up with last-minute Valhalla opportunities the week before the Hours deadline.
Questions?
Email: lrichards@nsd.org (Ms.Richards, NHS Advisor)
*For the individual service hours , you have choice in the activity in which you participate. HOWEVER -- paid work, working for an immediate supervisor who is a parent (or guardian), working at a for-profit agency, duties in extra-curricular events in which you're already involved are unacceptable for credit. Church related activities are acceptable only if they help the community at large (e.g., a canned food drive for the poor in your community); National Honor Society requires inductees to fulfill the needs of the community at large. See "Community Service suggestions" link for further ideas.
**For the Valhalla hours , you MUST participate in the Inglemoor "Valhalla" organized or sponsored opportunities. See "Valhalla Hours" link for further opportunities.
For summer camp, retreats, and similar hours opportunities- you are allowed to count a maximum of 8 hours per day- and those must be verified by your supervisor who can attest that you were actually volunteering and working during all 8 hours. These must be volunteer, community service opportunities- you can't get paid or otherwise compensated for these hours and they can't count for credit to any other organization (no 'double dipping'). Always ask the Advisor before assuming that your hours will be applicable if there is any question.
Valhalla Opportunities
For the Valhalla hours, you MUST participate in the Inglemoor "Valhalla" sponsored opportunities. DO NOT ASSUME THAT AN EVENT IS VALHALLA! Double check before attending a volunteer event. Valhalla hours must be organized by our officers and benefit our community. Always make sure to bring the Valhalla Service Hour with you to the event so that the coordinator can sign it. Our new officers are busy organizing Valhalla hour opportunities. Make sure you check this page, GMI, and the IHS National Honor Society Instagram account. See the NHS Advisor with further questions.
**Remember: if you are a full IB Diploma Candidate you only have to complete the 10 Valhalla hours, NOT the 20 Individual hours as well.
**To get approved for offering a Valhalla event we need the following information, in the format listed, in order for our Officers to vote on it for approval. Once we have done so we will let you know our decision and if we approve it, will start advertising it.
Name/Title of Event
Date/Time/Location
Number of Volunteers/Job Description
How to sign up
Contact Person for Questions/Approved Person to sign off on Valhalla hours forms.
Upcoming Events:
Check this school website, watch GMI, and/or the Instagram page, or info on any upcoming events. We add events throughout the year as they get approved- check back often.
Upcoming Valhalla Opportunities:
NOTICE: Munch Madness will be extended to April 1 due to the school closures. Same requirements, signatories as the earlier post on it, only thing that has changed is the deadline to accommodate school closure.
NOTICE:Attention all National Honor Society students! If you were planning on volunteering for the Math Olympiad (NEMO) event on March 21st, it has now been postponed/possibly canceled in light of the concerns about the coronavirus.
NOTICE: Attention all National Honor Society students! If you were planning on volunteering for the Kenmore Heritage Society event on March 21st, it has now been postponed/possibly canceled in light of the concerns about the coronavirus. Contact Suzanne Greathouse 206-463-8833 with questions.
57)Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out with NHD!!
Northshore Middle School is hosting the National History Day Regional Competition on March 14th. We could use your help supporting this event. Please sign up using this link (NHD @ NMS Volunteers) if you are willing to help out before, during, and/or after the competition. You will receive an email a couple days prior to the competition informing you of your volunteer role and additional logistics.
Please email Mr. Martin (cmartin@nsd.org) if your have any questions regarding this volunteer opportunity.
Reminders: If you SIGN UP you need to SHOW UP since they are counting on you! Dress and act appropriately at all times- you are a representative of IHS and we expect you to act with courtesy and respect to all.
56) Earn Individual or Valhalla Service Hours helping out at Arrowhead!
***THIS COUNTS FOR VALHALLA HOURS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR- NOTE THE DATE.
Arrowhead Elementary School Carnival
June 5th 2020. 5:30 - 8:30pm Arrowhead Elementary School 6725 NE Arrowhead Dr, Kenmore, WA 98028
10 volunteers needed, Arrowhead alumni greatly appreciated. Job Description set up help, running carnival games, break down. In particular we are look for a dramatic, energetic, cake walk DJ. All job shifts are one hour in duration. Multiple job shifts are welcome.
Sign up by emailing dylan_mason@yahoo.com
Reminders: If you SIGN UP you need to SHOW UP since they are counting on you! Dress and act appropriately at all times- you are a representative of IHS and we expect you to act with courtesy and respect to all.
55) Earn Individual or Valhalla Service Hours helping the Kenmore Heritage Society!
Event: Kenmore Heritage Society PopUp Museum: HerStory: Women Who Inspire
Location: Hanger at Town Square – Kenmore: 6728 NE 181st Street (across from City Hall)
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: Event lasts from 3:00 to 5:00 – would like students from 2:30 to 5:30
Signup Method: email suzanne_greathouse@yahoo.com or cell phone: 206-465-8833
Contact and signing forms: Suzanne Greathouse (President and Program Director for Kenmore Heritage Society)
Dress Code: We will provide T-shirts for event, otherwise no special dress
Participation Requirements:- like engagement with the public!!
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Provide at least one artifact to share with visitors. Artifact should represent a woman who has inspired you in some way. The artifact could be a photo, letter, magazine article, or other item that can be used to start a conversation.
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Engage with other participants and community members in attendance.
Set/Clean up: All participants will assist with this.
Reminders: If you SIGN UP you need to SHOW UP since they are counting on you! Dress and act appropriately at all times- you are a representative of IHS and we expect you to act with courtesy and respect to all.
54) Earn Individual or Valhalla hours helping Bothell PD with Pet Licensing Door Hangers
**See the earlier posting for more specifics- this posting references the added dates./times. Check in and out at:
Bothell Police Department
18410 101ST AVE NE, Bothell WA 98011
Contact: Officer Boucher with questions (425)487-5145 or (206)794-6342
Volunteers would be provided orange/yellow safety vests, door hangers and maps. They would need to have a driver per group that is allowed to have passengers. Groups of 3-5 hang Bothell Pet Licensing doorhangers on each door, checking off their map as they go. This helps Animal Control Officer Boucher, ensure pets can get home quickly and safely in Bothell. Dress for seasonal outdoor weather. Would love to have 30 students per event below!
2/26/2020 1:30pm – 4pm
3/11/2020 1:30pm – 4pm *NEW date/time added
3/25/2020 1:30pm – 4pm *NEW date/time added
53)Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours by donating to Munch Madness!
Canned food drive for ASB
March 4th through March 25th
10 cans = 1 hour, max of 2 hours possible
Bring cans to the ASB Center
Mrs. Kowalski or Mrs. Kiel will sign off on donations- MAKE SURE YOU BRING IN THE CORRECT HOURS FORM PROPERLY FILLED OUT- they will sign off on it. If you don't have the form filled out properly, they will NOT sign off on them- and there are no retroactive signatures accepted. If you don't get the form signed when you drop off the food, you can't go back and ask for a signature.
52) Earn Service Hours helping out Kirkland Parks and Community Services!
Join us for the Pee Wee Multi-Sport program starting March 7th-March 28th! Kids will meet for one hour and learn a new sport each week at Finn Hill Middle School. This program helps kids develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Volunteers will help setup and take down equipment, and help kids learn the basics of sports through stations, games and activities.
Week 1: Indoor Soccer
Week 2: Basketball
Week 3: Whiffle T-Ball
Week 4: Track and Field
Volunteers can sign up for all 4 weeks or just one week. Below are the following time slots for each Saturday:
3-4 year old division: 9:30-10:30am (volunteers would help from 9-10:30 for this shift)
5-6 year old division: 10:45-11:45am (volunteers would help from 10:30-12:00pm for this shift)
North Kirkland Community Center will be hosting our 3rd Annual Father Daughter Mermaid Ball on March 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. At this event 100 girls will come with their fathers for a night of dancing, snacks, and a mermaid craft. We are looking for volunteers to help clean up after the event (put tables/chairs away, take down decorations, etc.).
We need volunteers who can sign up for: Clean up: 8:00-10:00pm
If you are interested in either of these opportunities and/or have any questions, please contact Jessi Vandiver to sign up.
425-587-3355
jvandiver@kirklandwa.gov
51) Earn Service Hours Helping at Moorlands Science Fair- FULL!! NO MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Want to help kids get excited about science? Come volunteer at the Moorlands Elementary Science Extravaganza.
When: Wed. March 18 from 3:30-6:30 pm
Where: Inglemoor cafeteria
What: help kids spool DNA from strawberries, help with check-in, judging, set-up, clean-up, and general organization (no experience necessary)
Contact: If interested, contact Mrs. Stewart (bstewart2@nsd.org or in room 809). She can sign off on the forms too.
Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator! Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.
50) Earn Service Hours Helping the Chinese Club!
Date: January 31 (Friday)
Location: IHS Cafeteria
10 volunteers needed for setting up : 4:00-5:00 pm
10 volunteers needed for cleaning up: 7:00-8:00 pm
There is no dress code for this event. Volunteers are welcome to stay for the party. Please contact the Chinese teacher Mrs. Haining at lhaining@nsd.org for signing up and to sign the forms.
49) Earn Service Hours helping out at Gymnastics!
The make up gymnastics home meet for the Wednesday the 15th one that was cancelled for snow is going to be Monday the 3rd.
Gymnastics Meet Set Up, Monday 2/3, Shift 1 from 3-5 , Shift 2 from 6:45-9 , Shift 3 from 9-10 , Inglemoor Gym
Volunteers will help set up and take down equipment as well as help run the meet (variety of tasks), for the first shift 15 students are needed, for the 2nd shift 4 students are needed, and for the third 20 students are needed.
Ability to lift light weight for equipment set up and take down. Sign up on sign up genius with this link
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080545afab23a6fa7-ihsgymnastics1
Amanda Farrenkopf and April Nakata can both sign forms and answer any questions.
Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator! Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.
Individual Service Hour Ideas
*For the INDIVIDUAL service hours , you have choice in the activity in which you participate. HOWEVER -- paid work, working for an immediate supervisor who is a parent (or guardian), working at a for-profit agency, duties in extra-curricular events in which you're already involved are unacceptable for credit. Church related activities are acceptable only if they help the community at large (e.g., a canned food drive for the poor in your community); National Honor Society requires inductees to fulfill the needs of the community at large. You can tutor in an NSD classroom and count those as community service hours.
For summer camp, retreats, and similar hours opportunities- you are allowed to count a maximum of 8 hours per day- and those must be verified by your supervisor who can attest that you were actually volunteering and working during all 8 hours. These must be volunteer, community service opportunities- you can't get paid or otherwise compensated for these hours and they can't count for credit to any other organization (no 'double dipping'). Always ask the NHS Advisor before assuming that your hours will be applicable if there is any question.
**Remember: If you are a full IB Diploma candidate you only have to complete the Valhalla hours.
If you are looking for ideas, check out the link below for info on Special Olympic volunteer opportunities in our area.
http://specialolympicswashington.org/volunteer/event-volunteers/
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