The Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) works to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellent in Japanese study, unite with teachers and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of Japanese language education, and promote altruistic conduct through various activities. The JNHS sponsor schools are recognized and announced in the Oshirase newsletter that goes out to all Japanese teachers around the nation. JNHS students receive certificates of excellence and letters of appreciation from the JNHS Director and the NCJLT (National Council of Japanese Language Teachers).

Several times each school year, members volunteer around district 196 schools to teach local elementary and middle school students about Japanese language and culture. A few are also invited to teach middle school students through Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji for a two-night, three-day language camp in the fall. Within Eastview, members tutor Japanese 1 and 2 students who need help beyond what is provided in the classroom. They are expected to go above the norm and help out in their community whenever needed.

Each year, JNHS members are also encouraged to participate in the Minnesota State Japan Bowl Competition held in early spring. Teams compete against students from other high schools around the state who study Japanese. Eastview teams have had remarkable success at the state level, the regional level (Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin) and at the national level.

Contact: Ann McCarthy