Student Organizations

What is National Art Honor Society?

The NAHS program is designed to inspire and recognize students who have shown outstanding abilities in art. NAHS strives to support members in their goal of attaining the highest standards in art areas, and to bring visual arts education to the attention of the school and community through volunteer service. 

What are the benefits of being a member?

Students gain peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, and an unmatched sense of camaraderie. Membership includes opportunities for publication in NAHS News. Scholarship and award opportunities are also available. You will become a member of a distinguished group of over 46,000 art students! Higher education institutions view the NAHS as a mark of accomplishment. In addition, three year members that fulfill eligibility requirements will receive a colored cord their senior year! Two year members will receive a colored tassel!

Eligibility Requirements

Membership is based upon art scholarship, service, and character. To become a member a student must:

• have completed Art Foundations,
• be enrolled in at least one LHS art course each year,
• have achieved a cumulative average of 3.5 (90%) in all subjects.

Once enrolled members are required to:

• complete 15 hours of art related volunteer activities by the last Friday in February.
• 5 of those hours are served from the Tier One List of organizations approved by the NHS. Additional information and guidance will be provided in our google classroom. Ms. Riehl has contacted the organizations and we already have opportunities waiting!
• attend the Introduction meeting at the beginning of the year and the Induction Ceremony at the end of the school year.

If you are in NHS, NAHS will look very familiar...but with ART! YAY!

Did you know?

• NAHS members are leaders within our school! 
• NAHS has partnered with NHS! We will share some of the same requirements and Induction Ceremonies!
• We manage art displays within the school!
• Members collaborate with school and community organizations!
• We have an executive team of leaders that guide this organization!
• Murals in our school were painted by NAHS members!

Frequently asked questions:

• How much time will this organization take? 

o  There are only two required meetings. Members will choose when they want to complete their 15 volunteer hours.

• Do I get a colored cord when I am a senior if I didn’t join my sophomore year?

o   No; however, you would be eligible for a colored tassel.

• If you become ineligible or drop out can you join again the following year?
• Yes; you may try again.

Students will be expected to conduct themselves accordingly:

Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.

and 

Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

Fees

The fee to join NAHS is $20. Five dollars goes to the National Organization and $15 goes towards our induction ceremony (ie cords, tassels, pins and flowers and other programing).