Jones High School

Please click on the link and read the letter from Jones Public Schools on quarantine. This information is what we receive from the Health department and CDC. We thank all of you for helping us keep our school and community safe during these times. https://5il.co/nh93

By your Senior Dedication Ad Space now! We are accepting deposits or full payment for Senior Dedication Ads in the yearbook. The deadline for senior ads is January 13th. Please review the information sheet in this link to purchase or reserve a spot. https://5il.co/lpro​Thank you! Erin Gerry

Buy your yearbook now! Use this link to access an order form. You can also pick one up at your child's school or purchase online at Jostens.com. https://5il.co/mgy7

🍔🍕🌭🌮DECEMBER MENUS🌮🌭🍕🍔

Seniors: The Deadline for the Jones High School Scholarship and the Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship is coming up December 7. Get those applications complete as soon as possible. https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

JPS is asking families to notify admin of COVID illnesses & keep symptomatic students home so we can stay healthy & learning at school💚🤘💚

Jones Public Schools will be in session on November 30. Some misinformation was put out that was incorrect. Again, we will be in school November 30. Enjoy the rest of your break and stay safe!

💚🦃JPS hopes that all our Longhorn Families have a Happy Thanksgiving🦃💚

JPS Gym guidelines for November 30-January 4 Due to the major increase of COVID cases in our state and recommendations from the OSSAA, all basketball games being played at Jones from Nov 30th thru Jan 4th will be played with NO SPECTATORS. Coaches, Managers, Bus Driver(s), Administration will be the only people allowed in the gym. Listed below are the schools visiting Jones during that time frame. Nov 30th - North Rock Creek (MS) Dec 3rd – Oakdale (MS) Dec. 7th – McLoud (MS) Dec. 10th – Harrah (MS) Dec. 18th – Chandler (HS)

JHS SENIORS: Have you heard about the Oklahoma State Scholars Society? It's a generous competitive scholarship and academic development program that recognizes and rewards Oklahoma’s most promising students with scholarships and unparalleled mentorship through our prestigious Honors College. Up to five students are selected from a pool of academically qualified applicants based on work ethic, maturity and potential. Let us know who comes to your mind when you think about the opportunity available through the Oklahoma State Scholars Society. To learn more click link below: https://go.okstate.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-and-grants/freshman-scholarships/in-state-scholarships/oklahoma-state-scholars-society.html

Jones High School would like to wish all Happy Thanksgiving. Through this next week, please enjoy your time with family and friends but please remain safe and healthy.

JHS students wanting to transition to our Virtual Academy for the Spring Semester: You and your parent must complete the application at the following link https://forms.gle/9mZEtiukPEU6YMhx6 Remember virtual academy students are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. If you or your parents have any questions about the virtual academy, please contact Mr. Moses.

Today is the final day to submit a senior baby photo for the yearbook. You may stop by the school, and we will scan your photo. You may also email a digital copy of your photo to egerry@jonesps.org. Please email egerry@jonesps.org with any questions.

JHS STUDENTS WANTING TO TAKE DECEMBER 12 ACT: REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING. GET REGISTERED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG

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 http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

JHS SENIORS REMEMBER THAT THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS OVER 150 SCHOLARSHIPS THAT JONES SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. THERE ARE TWO THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO GO TO JONES SENIORS AND THEY HAVE A DECEMBER 7 DEADLINE. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP AND THE JONES HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP. MAKE SURE YOU GET IN AND CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND THEN APPLY FOR THESE AND ANY OTHERS YOU QUALIFY. YOU CAN GET STARTED AT THE LINK BELOW https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

For those who did not purchase their Senior Cap & Gown through Jostens before the October 30th deadline: They have extended the deadline through Monday, November 16th due to last week's ice storm. Please use the link provided for more information. https://5il.co/mtrq If you have questions, email egerry@jonesps.org.

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships--$10000-3 awards Deadline is February 20,2021 TO be eligible Be a high school senior Have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities For more information and to apply go to https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship- $5000-39 awards Deadline January 15 To be eligible Be a high school senior who is a US Citizen and planning a career of service to the US in local State, or federal government, For more information and to apply go to https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship

Automotive Women’s Association Scholarships--$2500-15 awards Deadline: January 9, 2021 To be eligible Be accepted to a college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA during the last school year. For more information and to apply go to https://awafoundation.org/Scholarships