Massachusetts School Administrators' Association

Massachusetts School Administrators' Association

MSAA Kickoff Event **** Monday, October 19!

group of NHS Conference attendees

NHS/NJHS Committee Purpose

The purpose of the NHS/NJHS Committee shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote leadership, and develop character and citizenship in the students of secondary schools in Massachusetts. The NHS/NJHS Committee shall also act as an instrument to help local chapters implement a working philosophy based on that of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society by:

  • Serving as an informational resource agency for all established chapters
  • Bringing about better communication between association member chapters
  • Providing workshops for member chapters
  • Maintaining liaison with NASSP (parent organization for NHS and NJHS)



Register today for the NHS & JNHS Fall Conference on November 10, 2026 at the 
MSAA Headquarters in Franklin, MA.

Space is limited!

invite

 

National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society Call for Award Nominations

All nominations forms will be available later this school year... 

Student of the Year Award: CLICK HERE

Evrett Masters - Adviser of the Year Award: CLICK HERE

Golden Torch Award: CLICK HERE

Commended Chapter Award: CLICK HERE

Your Submission must be received by date TBD

 

NHS/NJHS Committee Members

Richard Pearson, MSAA Associate Director
Stephanie Donahue, Retired, Regional Coordinator (North)
Rebecca Howe, Avon Middle-High School, Regional Coordinator (South)
Shannon Szymczyk, Smith Academy,  Regional Coordinator (West)
Stephanie Rondeau, Murdock High School, Regional Coordinator (Central)

NHS 2025-2026 Award Winners

The MSAA would like to congratulate the National Honor Society Committee’s selection of award winners for 2025-26. The Student Award Winners, Advisers of the Year, Commended Chapter, and the Golden Torch Winner have met the highest standards in the areas of: Scholarship; Leadership; Character; and Service. Their contributions to their schools and community has been inspiring.

Massachusetts Student of the Year

Lilly Ros, Lowell High School

North Region Student of the Year

Claire Mulligan-Hoch, Chelmsford High School

Evrett Masters Adviser of the Year (NHS)

Stephanie Donahue, Lowell High School

Golden Torch Award

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