National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization for recognizing high school students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Since its founding in 1921, NHS has encouraged students to pursue academic achievement while developing the virtues and habits necessary for faithful leadership and meaningful service to others.
At LCS, NHS complements our mission of cultivating wisdom, virtue, and a life of Christian service. Membership recognizes students who have distinguished themselves not only through academic excellence but also through their commitment to leadership, integrity, and serving their school, church, and community.
NHS challenges students to continue growing in the four pillars of the organization:
- Scholarship – pursuing excellence in learning and intellectual growth
- Leadership – influencing others with humility, wisdom, and responsibility
- Service – using gifts and abilities to benefit others
- Character – demonstrating integrity, moral courage, and Christian virtue
Membership
Students in grades 11 and 12 with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply for membership. Selection is based on demonstrated achievement in all four NHS pillars, and is not determined by grade point average alone.
Qualified students and their parents receive information regarding the application process and deadlines. Following faculty review, students are notified of their selection status, and new members are formally inducted during the annual NHS Induction Ceremony held each fall.
Chapter History
The LCS chapter of the National Honor Society was established in July 2002 by Jayne Rabeler, a mathematics teacher remembered for her dedication to academic excellence and Christian education.
