Driven by a student interest, the National Honor Society is returning to Bronx River High for 10th to 12th graders after several years of inactivity.

Science teacher Charley Ruperto will advise the chapter, which aims to foster student leadership, community and responsibility through a student-run model, focusing on the four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership and character.

“I want students to feel a sense of community and responsibility by allowing the Honor society to be student ran,’’ Mr. Ruperto said.

Candidates are required to have a grade point average of at least 90 percent. They also must submit an essay and recommendation letters, which are reviewed by the NHS committee. The first group of students to be selected will be announced at an awards dinner on March 5.

Stephanie DeCicco, a global history teacher and a former NHS advisor, is a fan of the organization.

“I have been a member of the National Honor Society since I was a kid and was an advisor at two different schools as well as WSA and BRHS,’’ she said. “I’m extremely excited about the NHS continuing its chapter of the NHS in Bronx River High School.’’

The National Honors Society has more than 1.4 million active members in all 50 states, and 40 countries. There are over 16,000 active chapters of the NHS in high schools. The NHS gives a scholarships of $2 million annually to 600 active senior members of the organization who plan to attend a college or trade school in the United States. Prizes range from $3,200 to $25,000 for the top winner.