The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1929.
Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in official Honor Society activities. NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle school and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, and inspire other students to exceed in music and leadership.
Through more than 5,000 chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of students provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world. Tri-M is associated with the National Association for Music Education.
The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. The NAHS strives to aid students in attaining the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service, and to bring art education to the attention of the school.
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the Educational Theater Association’s student honorary organization. ITS recognizes the achievements of middle school and high school theater students.