Honor Societies

Maryland Business Honor Society (MBHS)

MBHS exists to bridge the gap between youth and the small business community across Maryland by empowering high school students to develop entrepreneurial and business leadership skills while supporting local small businesses through service, education, and innovation.

Meeting days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, Room 142
Meeting times: 2:35 PM to 3:10 PM

Advisors
William Reigel | Teacher, Instructional Team Leader | william_reigel@hcpss.org

National Art Honor Society (NAHS)

The National Art Honor Society Programs support student members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service to the school community.

Meeting days: Wednesdays (except the first Weds. of the month, 1/2 days, etc.)
Meeting times: 2:40-3:15


 

Advisors
Adelina Ecker | Teacher | adelina_ecker@hcpss.org

National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS)

The National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS) recognizes high school students who study Chinese as a world language. NCHS is a scholastic organization that promotes and recognizes students who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and community service.

Meeting days: 3rd Friday of the month
Meeting times: 2:40 - 3:30 pm

Advisors
Patricia Feinstein | Teacher | patricia_feinstein@hcpss.org | 410-313-5528

National Honor Society (NHS)

The purpose of the National Honor Society (NHS) is to recognize and develop outstanding high school students by promoting the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, character, and service, thereby creating enthusiasm for learning, fostering a desire to serve others, building strong leaders, and cultivating good character within the community. The organization serves as a platform for students to engage in meaningful service projects and activities, encouraging them to apply their skills and knowledge for the betterment of their school and local communities.

Meeting days: Third Thursday of the month
Meeting times: After School

Advisors
Chris Fox | Choir/Piano Teacher | christopher_g_fox@hcpss.org

National Honor Society For Dance Arts (NHSDA)

The mission of NHSDA is 

  1. To recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, performing arts organizations and pot-secondary education.
  2. To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.

     

Advisors
Jennifer Seye | Dance Teacher | jennifer_seye@hcpss.org

National Spanish Honor Society

From the Glenelg Website "Spanish National Honor Society is an academic organization dedicated to promote the study of the Spanish Language and the culture of Hispanic countries. The Honor Society typically meets once a month and has many extra-curricular activities. To be inducted as a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, a student must have a minimum cumulative average of 3.0, As in Spanish classes, and be enrolled in their 3rd year of Spanish or higher. One must remain enrolled in a Spanish class senior year in order to remain a member of the Honor Society."

Meeting days: second Tuesday of the month
Meeting times: 2:35 PM

Advisors
Aracelis Virella | Teacher, Instructional Team Leader | aracelis_virella@hcpss.org
Laura Land | Teacher | laura_land@hcpss.org

National Technology Honor Society

NTHS is an organization that operates as an honor society, similar to NHS and NSHS where honors students that excel in various technologically related fields such as engineering, computer science, information technology, CTEC programs and other STEM related fields. During meetings NTHS members would typically participate in various activities some include (but not limited to) participating in volunteer work and helping others with work from their PLTW or computer science courses.

 

Meeting Dates: Tuesday and Thursday

Meeting Time: 2:45-4:00pm


 

Advisors
Ray Gerstner | Teacher | Raymond_Gerstner@hcpss.org

Science National Honor Society (SNHS)

SNHS is a prominent scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America. You must apply to be admitted to this group. Only juniors and seniors may apply.

Meeting days: 4th Friday of each month
Meeting times: 2:40 to 3:30 pm

Advisors
Patricia Feinstein | Teacher | patricia_feinstein@hcpss.org | 410-313-5528

Societe Honoraire de Francais - National French Honor Society

The SHF serves to recognize academic achievement in French language and literature, promote French and Francophone culture and studies, and encourage leadership and service through the pursuit of French language proficiency

Meeting days: Fridays
Meeting times: 3:40 - 4:25


 

Advisors
Jean-Eddy Augustin | Teacher | jean-eddy_augustin@hcpss.org