The River Bend Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society was chartered in the Fall of 2016.  The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle-level students.  More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments but also challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

• The teacher sponsors for 2023-24 are Ms. Keeton, Ms. Smorodin and Ms. Daugherty.

• The NJHS members will meet monthly after school during the second semester to pursue activities in leadership and service.

• Important dates for 2023-24:

  • November 6, 2023 - Qualifying students will receive an invitation to apply in their locker.

  • November 21, 2023 - Final deadline for turning in completed applications to Ms. Smorodin

  • December 20, 2023 - acceptance / non-acceptance letters will be mailed to students’ homes

  • January 24, 2024 - Induction Ceremony at RBMS auditorium, 6-8 PM.

  • February 2024 - Monthly meetings begin

To be a member of National Junior Honor Society, the qualifications are as follows:

• The student should have A's in all middle school level classes and at least a B+ in high school level classes for 7th grade final report cards. They must also have all A’s during the first quarter of 8th grade. Any B+s must be in high school level classes.

• The student must have no behavioral issues or concerns that resulted in a referral.

• A completed application that includes examples of leadership and service, a teacher recommendation, and a short essay that elaborates on a topic provided by the sponsors.