Jones High School

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice is excited to invite your students to participate in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, the Congressional Institute hosts a nationwide art competition for high school students to celebrate their talents, and this is the first year Rep. Bice is hosting the competition for students in Oklahoma’s fifth congressional district. Students grades 9-12, who are residents of the district, are invited to submit their original work of art to compete for the opportunity to have it hang in the US Capitol for one year. Requirements for All Students, Parents/Guardians, and Teachers: o The artwork is no larger than 26” x 26” x 4” if and when framed; unframed artwork must be small enough to accommodate a frame that is no larger than 26” x 26” x 4”. (Note: Each Member of Congress may specify whether all entries should be framed; please consult with your Member’s office to see whether your art must be framed. The winning artwork must be framed before being sent to Washington, DC.) o The artwork meets suitability and originality rules. o The “Student Information and Release Form” is attached to the back of the artwork. o The release form has signatures from the student, parent/guardian (if necessary), and an art teacher. Please note, there is no theme for this year’s art competition. Your students are free to submit a piece of art on whatever subject they choose. Deadline for Submission: Friday, April 23rd Drop off Locations: Artwork can be dropped off at the following locations: Edmond Edmond Chamber of Commerce 825 E. 2nd Street, Ste 100 Edmond, OK 73034 Hours: M-T, 8 AM – 5PM F, 8 AM – 3PM Oklahoma City Congresswoman Bice’s Downtown OKC Office 500 N. Broadway, Suite 250 Hours: M-F, 9 AM – 5PM Shawnee Shawnee Chamber of Commerce 231 N. Bell Shawnee, OK 74801 Hours: M-F, 8:30 AM – 5PM For additional information, competition rules and the student information and release forms, please visit: https://bice.house.gov/services/art-competition

Students are now invited to apply for our 2021 - 2022 Visionary Scholarship. All high school students (grades 9-12) are eligible to apply. Deadline is May 1, 2021. There is absolutely no cost to apply. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1200753/ACF-Visionary-Scholarship-Flyer-Counselors.pdf

“Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.” ~Francesca Reigler

JHS Juniors that are traditional in person classes: You will be taking the ACT on Tuesday April 6. Information that you will need before testing. 1) If you want to bring a mouse to plug into the chromebook to use for testing you may. (2) You will get a 30 minute lunch after section 4. You will not be able to leave the building so you will need to bring your lunch or eat in the cafeteria. (3) You cannot have your cell phone during testing including the 30 minute lunch so I would suggest just leaving your phone in your car or your locker. Junior Virtual students will test on Wednesday, April 7 and have the same guidelines as above. Have a great Easter Break

JHS students of Native American Heritage: See the attached flyers about a free college readiness workshop with great information about the college going process. Space is limited. Register as soon as possible by scanning the QR code on attached flyer

Students in 9th-10th grade: This is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. If parents make less than 55,000, you take the right courses, make good grades, and stay out of trouble, the state of Oklahoma will pay up to four years of your tuition at an in state school. You must fill out application at https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Michael Chapple. Michael has been researching and practicing in Debate all Year. In my time at Jones High School, Michael is the first Longhorn to compete in debate. This Last Saturday, Michael was honored as the 4A Lincoln Douglass SW Debate Regional Championship with a 1st Place Finish and is now a State Debate Qualifier. Michael is putting JHS on the map in the field of Debate. Way to go Michael! #LonghornProud

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Marie Renfrow! Marie has been awarded the President's Leadership Class Scholarship to attend Rose State College. This scholarship is valued at over 22,920.00. Way to go Marie!! #LonghornProud

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Sean Carmichael! Sean has been awarded a Foundation Scholarship to attend East Central University. This scholarship totals over $4000.00. Way to go Sean! #LonghornProud

Rose State College is hosting an outdoor college fair we will be hosting on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00-12:00. I currently have over 30 college, military, trade, and community resources that will be in attendance to help your students find the right path for them. This event is open to any students, from any grade level, from any school districts. All I ask is that they register with the QR code on the flyer. Covid has really limited the exposure that your students have to college fairs. This event will be safe and follow CDC guidelines. Register through QR code on attached flyer. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1190216/College_Fair_Flyer_2.pdf

JHS students interested in a career in Health related fields. Check out information on the Commissioned Core of Public Health Service. The USPHS Commissioned Corps is one of the nation’s uniformed services — a branch committed to the service of health. Officers advance our nation’s public health, serving in agencies across the government, as physicians, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, scientists, engineers and other professionals. Great opportunity for educational scholarships and career lined up upon completion of education. For more information go to https://www.usphs.gov/

Seniors: The Longhorn Team One Scholarship application is now open and attached. This is a 1000 award. Please complete application and submit to Mr. Moses by April 15 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1189120/Team_One_Scholarship.pdf

Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. ~Sam Sundquist

Final 2 days to Buy Prom Tickets - Monday, March 29th & Wednesday, March 31st!! Shuff's 11am - 1pm Studio 300 3pm - 6pm $25 each - Seniors Free Cash or Venmo (@Jones-Prom) ONLY MUST bring signed Release form to purchase/pick up tickets https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCH9Ju3TK3RgoX_6ctnGk5Ahc2QMYUTK/view?fbclid=IwAR1unjeUI0MXytDh3B9GxpSpxFniRWHU4j_fQxSoTZQtxr5aSTijnpuvcwo

My name is Sydney Vu and I am the Chair of Outreach with the University of Oklahoma’s Minority Health Sciences Conference executive team. MHSC is OU’s very first conference geared towards minorities in STEM exclusively for high school students from across Oklahoma. Our purpose is to Educate, Empower, and Represent - disadvantaged and marginalized high schoolers that want to pursue the Health Sciences at The University of Oklahoma. Our informative and interactive conference will allow students to explore a multitude of career options in the Health Sciences while also utilizing resources and methods to more easily access higher education at the University. The conference is a FREE, online event. The conference will be held over Zoom on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., hosted by the University of Oklahoma and OU Health Sciences Center. If you are interested in attending MHSC 2021, click link below to register by April 10, 2021. Attendees will also receive a FREE T-shirt and gift package! https://ouhsc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Ew31VYakaP3u2W

Congratulations to Senior, Sarah Grant. Sarah has been awarded the Regents Academic Scholar Institutional Nominee Scholarship at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. THis scholarship is valued over $48000.00. #LonghornProud

JHS Seniors: The Tim Wallace Memorial Scholarship is now open. The Application deadline is April 30. Application and information on submission is attached https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1165988/Tim_Wallace_Scholarship_Fund.doc.pdf

Seniors planning to attend EOC Technology Center after graduation. Make sure you complete and submit your next step scholarship application https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1182369/Next_Step_Scholarship.pdf

Congratulations to Layna Solorzano. Layna received the call from Senator Inhoffe's office today. Layna will be attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy beginning this summer with Senator Inhoffe's appointment. The value of this scholarship is in excess of $500,000.00 Congratulations Layna!!! #LonghornProud

JHS 2021 Graduation guidelines. Please click on the link below for details. https://5il.co/qwxm