Honor Societies
The high school has six honor societies students can be elected to join. Each honor society has different criteria for admission including, but not limited to, academic achievement, academic interest, service, leadership, teacher recommendation, and character. Check the daily announcements or contact advisors for more information.
National Honor Society
Advisor: Ms. Jonaitis
Students are elected to the National Honor Society in limited numbers during their junior year. Eligibility requires a 90 average in all courses and election on the basis of leadership, character, and service. Information and applications are distributed each spring. Applicants will also have to show evidence of volunteer hours (20 hours), receive recommendations from faculty and staff, and submit a candidate’s statement, as part of the application. Students are invited to attend an application meeting in March/April of their junior year. Acceptance decisions are typically made in May and the Induction Ceremony is typically held in June.
National Art Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Layden
The National Art Honor Society was established to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. As members of NAHS, students are recognized not only for their artistic craftsmanship and aesthetic dedication, but also for using their talents to serve others, foster creative awareness, and beautify our community. Applications are open through October with induction occurring at the end of October. Art students in grades 10-12 who have taken at least 1 year of art, 2 half year courses, submit two teacher recommendations, have an average of 85 or more in their high school art classes and an overall average of 85 or higher may apply. Members must also complete two art service events to maintain their annual membership.
New York State Mathematics Honor Society
Advisors: Mrs. Golden Ms. Litynski
Students are selected in 10th or 11th grade and must have completed three semesters of math at the high school. Eligibility requires a math average of 85 or higher and an overall high school average of 85 or higher. Students must also demonstrate exemplary character, leadership, and service. Applications are typically made available in February. If inducted into MHS, students are required to participate in four years of high school math.
New York State Science Honor Society
Advisor: Mr. Watts
Students are selected in the 10th or 11th grade after completing three semesters of science at the high school. Eligibility requires an average of 85 or higher in all high school science coursework and an overall average of 85 or higher. Students must also demonstrate exemplary character, leadership, and service. Applications are typically made available in February.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Advisor: Mr. Caswell
Tri-M, or Modern Music Masters is a music honor society in which students may gain membership for a combination of music-related and academic accomplishments. Tri-M members are selected for their exceptional scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Chapter goals and areas of focus include drawing positive attention to our music department through community service, helping members reach their full musical potential, and providing performance opportunities outside of the curricular music ensembles.
World Languages Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Shanholtz
Students enrolled in a Level 3 or UHS language course can apply for the World Languages Honor Society during their 10th, 11th or 12th grade school year. Application period is generally in October. Eligibility requires a commitment to the study of at least one language in the school district with an 85 or above average, and an active involvement in the language community, inside and outside of the school. The Induction Ceremony is typically held in April/May.