The National English Honor Society (NEHS) recognizes the academic accomplishments of America’s high school students and promotes their continuing interest in the English language arts. NEHS is the only high school honor society exclusively for students of English. As such, it provides a unique opportunity to engage students, teachers, and local schools in the valuable experience of discipline-related national honor-society participation. The mission of NEHS is to:
- Confer national distinction upon secondary school students for high achievement in the English language arts
- Build a national community of academic achievers
- Provide, through local chapters, cultural stimulation in high school environments
- Encourage interest in the English language arts
- Serve society by fostering literacy.
Membership is an honor bestowed on students selected for their accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement. NEHS provides recognition for past achievement, the nurturing of present interests, and encouragement for future success. NEHS is the organization for students who have experienced the power of literature, the pleasures of good writing, and the excitement of language studies. For these students NEHS provides:
- National recognition for outstanding achievements
- Scholarships
- Enlightened involvement in the English experience, especially through non-classroom participation
- Distinction on college and job applications
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills
- Publication opportunities
- A means to link with other students, locally and nationally, who share similar interests.
For acceptance, candidates must:
- Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above
- Have been enrolled or be currently enrolled in an AP or Honors English class
- Have a willingness to become involved in NEHS and competent writing abilities as demonstrated through the essay portion of the application submitted on time
- Have completed a minimum of two semesters of English (sophomore standing); have approval of the English Department
