The International Robotics Honor Society (IRHS) was established in 2018 to recognize high school students for excellence, not only for their efforts on competitive robotics teams, but for academics, personal character, and community service.
Students with exceptional academic standing have the opportunity to apply for membership in a local chapter of the International Robotics Honor Society to earn accredited graduation honors for their participation in a host of high school robotics competitions.
Chapter Eligibility
The IRHS is an International organization, with representation from around the world. While the required documentation varies from region to region, any secondary public school is eligible to apply for a charter for a local chapter.
Nonpublic secondary schools that are accredited or approved by state departments of education or by accrediting agencies approved by NASSP are eligible to apply for a local chapter. International schools are eligible to apply and will be asked to provide accrediting documentation.
Role of the Chapter Advisor
Each chapter of the International Robotics Honor Society will elect a Chapter Advisor that will be the primary point of contact between the IRHS and the local chapter. The Chapter Advisor cannot be a student, must be at least 18 years old, and must be approved by an administrator from their school (such as a principal, dean, superintendent, etc.). The Chapter Advisor is responsible for maintaining the local chapter’s information and required submissions each year, along with managing the day-to-day operations and activities of their chapter.
Application Process for New and Returning Chapters
- Each school must apply for its own chapter and may not establish more than one chapter.
- Applications must be completed by the Chapter Advisor.
- New and returning chapters can apply at https://recf.org/irhs/.
- For more information on the application schedule, please visit the IRHS annual timeline.
Required Information
Chapter Advisors will be asked to provide the following information during the application process:
- A chapter name; use the name of the school as “Washington High School IRHS" or a customized name to meet the needs of your chapter
- School Information:
- Name of school
- Address
- School website
- Grade levels at the school
- Competitive robotics program(s) participation (current affiliations)
- Competitive robotics program(s) team number(s)
- US-Based schools must provide an NCES School ID number and/or CEEB Code.
- A short description of the chapter’s anticipated impact
- Chapter Advisor and Co-Advisor information
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Chapter Administration information
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Accreditation documentation; accreditation must be completed and on record for the school to gain approval for a chapter (uploaded at a later date)
- Non-public schools within the United States are required to provide proof of accreditation by supplying a copy of the school’s accreditation letter or certificate with the name of the accrediting agency, the date of the school’s formal accreditation, and expiration
- International secondary schools are eligible to apply and will be asked to provide accreditation documentation
- Administrator Approval; The IRHS National Council will contact the listed Administrator via email or phone for confirmation of affiliation and authorization to establish a chapter.
Application Review Process
Each application will undergo a thorough review with the IRHS National Advisor, a Regional Support Manager, and school administration. Processing times vary greatly, and are heavily dependent on the responsiveness of school personnel.
Chapter Payments
- The Chapter Advisor will receive an invoice by email after their application has been reviewed and approved.
- Annual dues are $200 per chapter, and must be paid in full annually by the date listed on the IRHS annual timeline in order for the chapter to be accepted and remain in good standing.
- Annual dues will include affiliation with the International Robotics Honor Society program for the remainder of the current school year (through June 30).