Decorah Chapter of National Honor Society (NHS)

The objective of the National Honor Society is to recognize students who have demonstrated achievement in the following four areas: character, leadership, scholarship, and service.

Juniors and seniors who have acquired at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA will be invited to apply based on scholarship. Eligible students who want to be considered must submit materials demonstrating their accomplishments in the remaining three areas: character, leadership, and service.

While membership in National Honor Society is an honor for deserving students, it is also a responsibility. Upon induction into NHS, selected students will be expected to participate in chapter activities, including meetings and service projects, and to uphold the standards of character, scholarship, leadership, and service.

SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE CLASS OF 2027 AND 2028

  • Juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.75 or higher will receive an email the first part of November notifying them of their eligibility and information on how to apply
  • There will be a required meeting to explain the application process. Students can make arrangements with Ms. Horton to meet at a different time if necessary. 
  • Students who choose to apply for consideration for membership must complete a 3-part application due by December 1st, 2026:
  1. General application and essay – submitted electronically to Shannon Horton, co-advisor, at shannon.horton@decorah.school
  2. Service Verification Form – signature proof of at least 20 hours of service, printed and submitted to Shannon Horton in the DHS library 
  3. Applicant and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement – printed and submitted to Shannon Horton in the DHS library 
  • An anonymous faculty council will review all applications and determine which students will be offered membership into NHS.
  • Selected students will participate in an induction ceremony held in the high school auditorium in January 2027.   

Questions about National Honor Society should be directed to:

Shannon Horton, shannon.horton@decorah.school