About Tays Junior High NJHS

Tays Junior High's National Junior Honor Society boasts many members doing great things across our community!  We focus not only on honoring outstanding achievement in our junior high students, but also on acts of service in our school and district, as well as, ​all across the Katy and Greater Houston areas.

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1929.

How do I become a member of NJHS?

NJHS membership is offered to qualified 8th grade students after the 3rd six weeks of their eighth grade year, or to qualified 7th grade students after 5th six weeks report cards are printed.  Students will be invited via personal letter delivered during the school day. 

Membership is based on grade point average (GPA) and conduct records.  Names are gathered from a Katy ISD ​generated report of students' GPA and conduct history.  To learn more about how to determine if your child will be eligible, please refer to our informatio​n on how to calcula​te GPA.​ 

Students with discipline infractions throughout the year are subject to removal from the list.

Details regarding induction practice, induction, and the first meeting for members, and officer elections, will be included in invitation letters.

What is required of members? 

Members are required to complete a minimum of 10 service hours each year, with at least 2 of those hours in service through the school.  Students will be recognized for their amount of time given in service at the end of the year (as long as the minimum time is met).

Students who complete 50+ hours may be eligible for additional awards. 

What if I have further questions?  

Please feel free to contact our advisors: 

Nathan Rippstein (NathanERippstein@KATYISD.ORG)

Kate Visser (KatherineAVisser@KATYISD.ORG)