N.H.S. is a national service organization for scholars. To become a member of N.H.S., juniors and seniors must have a 3.6 GPA, 30 hours of volunteer service activities and membership in at least three school activities. Candidates are selected by a panel of faculty members, which also evaluates the students' leadership. Throughout the school year, N.H.S. members perform many school and community volunteer activities including serving as tutors, participating in food drives for shelters, fundraising for charities, etc.