Honor Societies

An academic honor for accomplished students learning Chinese...

Advisor: Ms. Yao

The NCHS is a scholastic organization that recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students in learning Chinese as a second language, who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and community service. It also promotes meaningful exchange between Chinese culture and American culture, and creates lasting bonds of friendship among students.

Academic honor for seniors who have excelled in French...

Advisor: Ms. Conboy, Ms. Gorman

(Antoine de St.-Exupéry Chapter) This is a National Honors Society for seniors currently enrolled in, and have taken French all four years of high school, while maintaining a 3.7 GPA.

Academic honor for seniors who have excelled in Italian...

Advisor: Ms.Guardabascio

Oriana Fallaci Chapter. This is a National Honors Society. The academic honor can be noted in any college or scholarship application. Membership is open to seniors who have completed -or are currently enrolled in - the highest level of Italian offered at Pascack Hills HS. Applicants and Members must maintain 3.7 GPA.

An organization for accomplished juniors/seniors striving to better the PV community...

Advisor: Ms. Scorese

The National Honor Society is a group of model junior and senior students who are involved in community service, fundraising and academic services directed towards the betterment of the PH community as well as surrounding towns.   Juniors who have a 3.95+ GPA in the middle of their junior year will be invited to apply.   NHS students provide academic support for their classmates through drop-in tutoring sessions during the Pascack Period as well as during private sessions as well.   NHS collects food for Thanksgiving baskets each November to donate to the Hillsdale Food Pantry.  Students raise money through various fundraisers and help fund the Stop Hunger Now Food Packaging Event which is done in collaboration with the PV NHS each March. NHS students are expected to act as a model for the underclassmen in the four pillars of the group:  character, leadership, scholarship and service.

Academic honor for accomplished students passionate about art...

Advisor: Ms. Angela Rossi 

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) began to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. The program supports members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character and service and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. All candidates for membership must have completed at least two full year visual art courses with at least one being an Honors Advanced or AP level, with a minimum final grade of an A in introductory courses and an A- in an advanced course. All candidates must maintain a minimum overall GPA of a B. 

Academic honor for accomplished students passionate about science...

Advisor: Ms. Macke

To be invited to join the Science National Honors Society, students must participate in one or both of the following competitions:  The National Science Bowl NJ State Competition in Princeton, NJ or The National Science Olympiad Regional Competition in Newark, NJ.

Academic honor for seniors who excel in Spanish...

Advisor: Ms. Sularz

(Esmeralda Santiago Chapter) This is a national honor society for seniors who are currently enrolled in, and have taken Spanish all four years of high school, while maintaining a 3.7 GPA in the language. Students participate in community service and fundraising activities, which help promote the Spanish language and culture. 

Musical honor for members of the choir and band... 

Advisor: Ms. Elkin

This is a Music National Honor Society which is recognized by all colleges and universities around the country. Members of this society are current members of Chamber Choir, Concert Choir or Concert Band and have been actively involved in all music school activities for all years of their high school career. These are the most advanced and dedicated band and choir students who regularly perform in school as well as around the community to spread the awareness of quality music around their peers and the community and to promote the PH’s music program. Tri-M members participate in various honors bands and choirs on a county, regional, and state level. To be accepted, students must audition to demonstrate a high level of musical talent and possession of certain performing skills. They must have an A average in their music class and maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA.