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SNHS CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

Issue: March 2026

From Georgia to South Korea, our chapters have been busy and we love to see it. This issue is packed with stories that remind us why science education matters and what our members are capable of when given the opportunity to lead.

Here's a look at what's inside:

  • Chapter Spotlight — Three chapters making science come alive: Gainesville High School's "Chemoween" event, Loretto Academy's creative take on National Chemistry Week, and Camp Humphreys' STEM day that even made the pages of Stars and Stripes!
  • Science Poll — Weigh in on this month's big question: which unsolved scientific mystery do you wish we could finally answer?
  • The Advisor Discussion Forum is the place to connect with other advisors — share activities, ask questions, and explore collaboration opportunities. The forum appears in the navigation bar when logged in.
  • New! SNHS Chapter Handbook — Everything you need to manage your chapter, all in one place. Download your copy!

Thank you to every advisor, student, and chapter making SNHS what it is. Keep up the amazing work!

Sincerely,
Nelson Totah, PhD, SNHS Board Chairman 
and the SNHS Board of Directors

CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

Gainesville High School - Gainsville, FL












Gainesville High School SNHS Revives Annual Chemoween Tradition 

By: Alishba Khan (12th grade) & Emma Martinez (11th grade)

On October 31 of 2025, Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia students took Halloween to a new level. While many students dressed in their costumes, the day was more than just spooky attire and candy. Members of the Science National Honor Society hosted an unforgettable event called “Chemoween.” The mission of this event was to welcome fifth graders from local elementary schools and introduce them to the magic of scientific principles, preparing them for the science classes awaiting them in middle school.

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Loretto Academy High School - El Paso, TX

Chemistry students dressed up as elements for National Chemistry Week (from left to right: Francium, Americium, Einsteinium, Nobelium, Rubidium, Curium and Nickel).

Loretto Academy SNHS: A Sweet take on National Chemistry Week

By Chapter Advisor Jessica Salcido, SNHS Chapter Advisor

Loretto Academy’s chapter of the Science National Honor Society celebrates its second year with a sweet rendition to National Chemistry Week (NCW), organized each year by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Here at Loretto Academy (The Academy), our students strive to promote the importance of science as a way of thinking and express the positive and intimate impact it has in our daily lives. With this in mind, and inspired by a new tradition at The Academy, our members organized several activities to help promote the importance of chemistry beyond the classroom.

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Humphreys High School - Camp Humphreys, South Korea

High schoolers help younger students conduct basic experiments on Science Day at Humphreys High School in Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 7, 2026. (Alejandro Carrasquel/Stars and Stripes)

Camp Humphreys SNHS Chapter featured in Stars & Stripes

High schoolers on this U.S. Army base south of Seoul turned their gym into a hands-on science lab over the weekend, giving elementary-aged children a chance to explore experiments, robotics demonstrations and interactive STEM activities.

Source - Stars and Stripes

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SNHS Student Scholarship Success

By MJ Marggraff, SNHS Board Member

The 2026 SNHS Student Scholarship application period has officially closed, and we were honored to receive nearly 300 applications this year. This is a powerful testament to both the talent of our members and the competitiveness of the selection process. For students considering applying in future years, we hope this article offers insight and inspiration as you begin preparing your own application.

The SNHS Student Scholarships are awarded based on several things: being a high-performing student, earning good test scores, and showing what you did while in high school. Here’s what some of the most outstanding SNHS scholarship winners did.

Their stories could be your story too — of curiosity, commitment, and impact. That is what wins SNHS scholarships, other scholarships, and college admissions.

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SNHS POLL

Science in Action

Which unsolved scientific mystery do you wish we could answer?

GO TO POLL

See results from the last poll (If you could work in a science field for a day?) here.


ADVISOR UPDATES

  • New! SNHS Chapter Handbook — Everything you need to manage your chapter, all in one place. Download your copy!
  • Advisor change? Remember to notify SNHS. This helps to keep the information current in our system and avoid any interruption in membership. 
  • Advisor Discussion Forum is the place to connect with other advisors. The forum is a great way to share your chapter activities, ask questions and learn more about what other chapters are doing. There might even be opportunities for collaboration. The Discussion Forum appears in the navigation bar when logged in.
  • Supply Orders - We partner with Dilly Campus Supply to fulfill supply orders. Please notice that payments should be made directly to Dilly Campus Supply. Orders will be delayed if the check is sent to SNHS. Contact information is on the web page.
  • 2026 Student Scholarship Applications - Applications are in the review process. Students will be notified in May regarding their application status.
  • Board seat for a teacher member opening at the end of the school year. More information will be shared in May. 
Contact us if you have any questions by sending an email to fern@sciencenhs.org


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