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NJHS
Membership in this prestigious organization is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a middle school student. The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recognizes students for their outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. We are thrilled to announce that our NJHS chapter has been recognized for its exceptional achievements. This award celebrates our dedication, hard work, and impact in making a difference.
SCHOLARSHIP
Everyday Scholarship is a commitment to learning and growing on an educational path. It means making the most of the educational opportunities provided and seeking out learning, not only in school or similar settings, but also personally. Everyday Scholarship doesn’t require a minimum GPA—but it does require effort. More importantly, it stems from a desire to contribute to this world in a positive way by building on one’s own knowledge, skills, and talent through different experiences.
LEADERSHIP
Everyday Leadership builds on Everyday Service. Service and leadership oftentimes look very similar. Everyday Leadership is carrying oneself with dignity and taking ownership and responsibility for one’s own actions and participation. Being a public speaker, playing quarterback, or having an official title is not required for Everyday Leadership. Everyday Leadership means being an agent—someone who takes action and responsibility—of your own pathway.
SERVICE
Everyday Service is seeking out and engaging in meaningful service. It calls for a service mindset, the desire to seek opportunities to help others as well as acts of service. As Honor Society students, many young teens and young adults at local chapters are required to meet minimum service participation requirements for service.
CHARACTER
Everyday Character is valuing diverse cultures and building relationships that reflect love of self but also concern for others. There are endless attributes to good character: perseverance, respect, integrity, honesty, sacrifice—the list goes on. Good and noble character is a high calling. Oftentimes we don’t “see” character unless there is a public display of self-sacrifice, or more often, a very public mistake. Everyday Character is not about praiseworthy or blameworthy behavior but the personal commitment to ethical and compassionate decision making that affects oneself and others.
CITIZENSHIP
Everyday Citizenship is accepting one’s place and role in the community and seeking to understand the concerns and strengths of that community. Community includes but is not limited to neighborhoods, tribes, and local and regional districts. For young people in particular, Everyday Citizenship is an opportunity to be educated about and to demonstrate care for the issues that impact those who are citizens in their shared community. At NASSP, we also believe that “global citizenship” is something that binds all of us together—adults, young people, and people from different nations across borders and boundaries.
WELCOME WAYNE NJHS INDUCTION CLASS OF 2026
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Students Must:
- Be in 7th or 8th grade.
- Have a 90% or above cumulative average for 6 consecutive quarters.
- Students that have not been at the school for 6 quarters must have achieved a 90% average at their previous school. If records are not available but the student is maintaining a 90% average for the first two quarters of the school year, they may be invited to apply.
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January 30, 2026 End of Quarter 2 February 5, 2026 Email invitation sent February 9, 2026 Official Invitation Letter mailed February 9, 2026 Application Meeting (optional)
- 2:15 MS Cafeteria
March 2, 2026 Application Deadline @ 3:00
- NO late or incomplete applications accepted
March 20, 2026 Application Review Complete March 25, 2026 Acceptance Letters mailed / emailed
April 8, 2026 Pre-Induction practice (mandatory)
- 2:15 – 3:00 MS Cafeteria
April 9, 2026 Inducition Ceremony – 7:00 HS PAC ** Dates subject to change
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- Leadership: make a difference in your school community.
- Service: do for others without getting paid.
- Citizenship: make chices that show that you respect the people around you.
- Character: be a person who is honest, trustworthy, responsible, and kind.
- Complete an application and submit by the deadline. NO LATE applications are accepted.
- Applying does NOT guarantee selection for membership.
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Meetings run from 2:15 – 3:00 on Fridays in the MS Library or Cafeteria
September 26 November 8 December 5 January 9 January 30 February 27 March 24 (date change) May 1 (first meeting for new inductees) May 29 (8th Grade only) June 5 (7th Grade only – alternate location) -
Bylaws for the Wayne Middle School
Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society
Adopted: 2019-2020 School Year
Approved by Derek DeMass. Principal: August 12, 2019
Approved by Faculty Council members: September 2, 2019
Approved by chapter members: October 4, 2019
Reviewed: 2024-2025 School Year
Next Review: 2029-2030 School Year
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this chapter shall be the Wayne Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character and citizenship in students of Wayne Middle School.
ARTICLE III: POWERS
Section 1. This chapter operates under the direction of and in full compliance with the NJHS National Constitution.
https://www.njhs.us/about/constitution-governance/njhs-national-constitution/
Section 2. The chapter adviser(s) are given the authority to supervise the administration of chapter activities, as delegated by the school principal.
Section 3. Final authority on all activities and decisions of the chapter resides with the school principal.
Section 4. Our chapter of NJHS maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified candidate or member based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, or disability. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all practices, including the chapter administration and the selection, discipline, and dismissal of members.
ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership in this chapter is an honor bestowed upon deserving students by the faculty council and shall be based on the criteria of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Section 2. Membership in this chapter shall be known as active, honorary, and alumni. Active members become alumni members after successful completion of eighth grade. Honorary members are selected at the discretion of the faculty council. Alumni and honorary members have no vote in chapter affairs.
Section 3. Eligibility:
a. Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be in the second semester of seventh grade or members of the eighth-grade class.
b. To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been enrolled for a period equivalent to one semester at Wayne Middle School. Students who have not been at the school for 6 consecutive quarters must have achieved a 90% average at their previous school if records are available. If records are not available but the student is maintaining a 90% average for the first two quarters of the school year, they may be invited to apply.
c. Candidates eligible for selection to the chapter shall have a minimum cumulative GPA of 90% for 6 consecutive quarters. Note: the national guidelines require a minimum GPA of 85%.
d. Upon meeting the grade level, enrollment, and GPA standards, candidates shall then be invited to apply for membership. Students must complete and submit a complete application. All applications must be submitted in person by the student at the specified location no later than the posted deadline. There will be no exceptions to the deadline for submission of an application. This application further explores a student’s involvement, service, leadership, character, and citizenship achievements.
Section 4. There are no dues required for membership in the Wayne Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.
Section 5. Each member of this chapter who is in good standing concerning the membership standards and member obligations shall be granted the privilege to claim membership in the National Junior Honor Society.
Section 6. Any member who withdraws, resigns, or is dismissed from the chapter is no longer able to claim membership in the chapter.
ARTICLE V: SELECTION OF MEMBERS
Section 1. The selection of the members to this chapter shall be determined by a faculty council and the NJHS adviser(s). The faculty council should be made up of a minimum of 5 staff members from Wayne Middle School. They shall meet a minimum of once a year to review NJHS policies and procedures, and once a year to select members. Additional meetings may be called if needed.
Section 2. The selection of active members shall be held once a year during the second semester of the school year.
Section 3. Before the final selection, the following shall occur:
a. Students’ academic records shall be reviewed to determine scholastic eligibility.
b. All students who are eligible academically shall be notified by email and letter, and are asked to complete and submit the candidate information form for further consideration.
c. The faculty council shall review each candidate’s information: forms, essays, and other relevant information to determine those who fully meet the selection criteria for membership.
Section 4. Candidates become active members when inducted at a special ceremony.
Section 5. An active member of the National Junior Honor Society who transfers from this school will be given an official letter indicating the status of his/her membership.
Section 6. An active member of the National Junior Honor Society who transfers to this school will be automatically accepted for membership in this chapter. The adviser(s) shall grant to the transferring member one semester to attain the membership requirements and, thereafter, this member must maintain those requirements for this chapter in order to retain his/her membership.
ARTICLE VI: LEADERSHIP TEAM
Section 1. The Leadership Team will be a maximum of eight eighth-grade students who volunteer to be on the team. The Leadership Team shall establish annual goals for the chapter and have general charge of the meetings and the business of the chapter. All decisions made by the Leadership Team shall be reported to chapter members.
Section 2. All eighth-grade members in good standing at the beginning of the school year are eligible to apply for a leadership role on the Leadership Team.
Section 3. Selection for the team will be determined by an application and sign-up process that emphasizes job interest, commitment, and leadership potential.
Section 4. It shall be the duty of the meeting leader(s) to preside at the meetings of the chapter, and serve as the official representatives of the chapter at school and community functions.
Section 5. Additional leadership roles will be determined by the Leadership Team.
ARTICLE VII: MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular meetings of this chapter shall be monthly. Special meetings can be called by the Leadership Team with the approval of the adviser(s).
Section 2. Members are expected to attend all chapter meetings. If a member
misses more than 2 meetings in a semester, they will be required to meet with an adviser. Any student who misses more than 4 meetings in a year is subject to review and/or dismissal by the Leadership Team and NJHS Advisers.
ARTICLE VIII: ACTIVITIES
Section 1. The chapter shall implement one or more service projects each year.
Section 2. All members are required to participate in these projects.
Section 3. These projects shall have the following characteristics:
fulfill a need within the school or community
have the support of the administration and the faculty
be appropriate and educationally defensible
be well planned, organized, and executed
Section 4. Each member inducted in seventh grade shall have the responsibility for completing 20 community service hours - at least 5 in school, at least 5 out of school, at least 10 from either category. Each member inducted in eighth grade shall have the responsibility of completing 4 community service hours - 2 in school and 2 out of school. This is in addition to the chapter projects to which all members must contribute.
Section 5. Any volunteer hours that are incurred during NJHS meetings do not count towards individual hours.
Section 6. The chapter shall publicize and promote its projects positively.
ARTICLE IX: DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL OF MEMBERS
Section 1. Any member who falls below the standards of scholarship, service, leadership, character, or citizenship may be considered for discipline or dismissal from the Wayne Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. A member is expected to maintain his/her academic standing and take an active role in service and leadership in his/her school and community.
Section 2. If a member’s cumulative GPA falls below 90% (the standard in effect when he/she was selected), he/she will be required to meet with an NJHS adviser to complete an action plan that includes steps and a reasonable time period for improvement. If the cumulative GPA remains below standard at the end of the warning period, the student will be subject to further disciplinary action that could include consideration of dismissal from the chapter.
Section 3. Violations of the law or school regulations may result in probation or immediate dismissal of a member, depending on the severity of the incident based on Wayne Middle School’s Code of Conduct. These violations include, but are not limited to, stealing, destruction of property, cheating, truancy, possession, selling, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at school or school-related activities or in the community.
Section 4. Offenders of Wayne Middle School’s Code of Conduct (such as use of profanity, failure to comply, unexcused absences, and excessive tardiness) will be required to meet with an NJHS adviser and complete an action plan. If the member is involved in another violation of the school’s code of conduct, the member may be considered for dismissal.
Section 5. Members in leadership, as representatives of the chapter, can be removed from their positions as a consequence of disciplinary action taken by the adviser(s) and the faculty council.
Section 6. In all cases of pending dismissal:
a. The member and parent will receive written notification indicating the reason
for the consideration of dismissal.
b. The member and parent have the right to respond to the charge(s) before
any dismissal. The member has the opportunity to present his/her defense
at an in-person hearing or via a written statement. Following the hearing,
the faculty council will vote on whether to dismiss. A majority vote is needed
to dismiss any member.
c. The results of the faculty council vote will be presented to the principal(s) for
review, then stated in a letter sent to the student and parents.
d. The Faculty Council’s decision may be appealed to the Principal(s) and in
accordance to the Athletic and Extracurricular Activities Code of Conduct for
Wayne Central School District.
e. A member who is dismissed may never again be considered for membership
in the National Junior Honor Society.
Section 7. Instead of dismissal, the NJHS adviser(s), Faculty Council, and Principal(s) may impose disciplinary action upon a member as deemed appropriate.
Section 8: In all cases of voluntary student resignation:
a. If a student chooses to resign from membership, they must complete a
resignation document stating the reason they are choosing to leave NJHS.
b. The document requires signatures from both the student and a parent.
c. Students who resign will no longer be recognized as an NJHS member at
Wayne Middle School.
d. A member who is dismissed may never again be considered for membership
in the National Junior Honor Society.
e. Resigning membership in the National Junior Honor Society does not make a
person ineligible for membership in the National Honor Society in High
School.
ARTICLE X: RATIFICATION, APPROVAL, AND REVIEW.
Section 1. These bylaws will be approved upon receiving approval from the principal, a majority affirmative vote of the faculty council, and a two-thirds affirmative vote of all active members of the chapter.
Section 2. These bylaws shall be reviewed and, if necessary, revised within five years from the date of approval noted on this document.
Article XI: Amendments
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the chapter, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been given to members at least one month before the vote. The exceptions are article V and article IX (selection and discipline), which are developed by the Faculty Council and approved by the principal. These requirements may be suspended or changed for a period of one year by vote of the faculty council when there are extenuating circumstances.