Jones High School

Friends of Kim Jones Shelton Scholarship Eligibility: • A graduating senior of a central Oklahoma high school with a GPA ≥ 3.5. • Must have financial need relating to a disability or challenging circumstance of the applicant or the applicant’s parent. • Preference is given to black female students. Funds may be used for educational related expenses such as tuition, fees, and books at any academically accredited two- year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Friends of Kim Jones-Shelton scholarship was established by friends and family in 1999 to honor Kim’s service to the community. Award: $1,000 Deadline: 02/15/2020 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. The Friends of Kim Jones-Shelton Scholarship fund was established to honor a woman who was very influential in the lives of her friends and family. Please write a reflection paper about friendship. (Please limit to 500 words.) 2. The scholarship selection committee may exercise a preference for an applicant who has demonstrated resilience in coping with a disability. If you have a disability, please describe how the disability has impacted your achievements. Please provide documentation of your disability. 3. The scholarship selection committee may exercise a preference for an applicant who was reared in a single parent home. If you have been reared in a single parent household, please describe how this experience has impacted your achievements. 4. Did you submit your household's 1040 or your FAFSA for the coming year when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that financial need may be considered for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile and attach a 1040 or FAFSA.) Applications must be submitted by February 15, 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for students in central Oklahoma. Students may also receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website at www.occf.org/scholarships

There has been some time changes for the games in Little Axe on Friday, January 17 due to Little Axe having Homecoming and not having enough girls for a JV girls Games. Changes are below. There will not be a JV girls game JV boys will begin at 4:45 Due to Homecoming, the Varsity boys will play at 6:30 Varsity girls will follow.

Juniors please pay your dues ASAP! Majority of you owe $70 for your freshman, sophomore, and junior class dues. See Mrs. Neal or Coach Davenport for questions.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has a scholarship for Juniors. Jones High School is guaranteed to get one of these scholarships. Please have any junior, whose parents did not go to college come see Mr. Moses for the New Opportunity Scholarship. This is one of the easiest scholarship and applications that a student will complete. It is $2000.00

Rose State College is hosting its 4th Annual Black Male Summit 2020: 50 years of Rising with Rose State. This summit came about 4 years ago thanks to the vision of a former RSC student. They welcome high school aged students. This year we will feature various break-out sessions, ice breakers, leadership scholarship information and our Keynote speaker. Registration link can be found here: www.rose.edu/blackmalesummit

Reminder to nominate a deserving senior for the KOCO Free Ride Scholarship. Deadline is Sunday, January 12. Nominate at the following link https://www.koco.com/article/eskridge-auto-free-ride-fall-2019/29095684

JHS STUDENTS WANTING TO TAKE FEBRUARY ACT: Today, January 10, is registration deadline for February ACT. Register at www.actstudent.org

Seniors: Seven Semester transcripts will be ready on Friday, January 10. Please make sure you let Mr. Moses know which colleges he needs to send your seven semester transcript.

JHS Parents: First semester report cards will be given to students Friday, January 10 during 6th hour to bring home. If a student is in pm tech or concurrent college class at that time, they can come by office and pick up report card on Friday.

JHS Seniors: THE Oklahoma School Insurance group is awarding 12 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2000. Deadline is March 2. See Mr. Moses for more information and scholarship application.

JHS SENIORS: Commander Family Scholarship Eligibility: • The Commander Family Scholarship can only be used by students who are enrolled in full-time study at an academically accredited institution in the state of Oklahoma. • Graduating seniors from high schools that participate in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network • GPA 3.0-3.79 unweighted • Demonstrate leadership and participation in school activities, and demonstrate a desire to work. The Commander Family Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of A.C. (Gus) Commander by his wife Ruth and son Ed. The Commander Family Scholarship is funded through the Commander Family Fund endowment. Award: $2,500.00 Deadline: 3/1/2020 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Describe your work experience and how it has influenced your career aspirations. (Please limit to 200 words.) 2. Please upload a W-2 or a pay stub with a December year-to-date earning-statement to verify your work experience. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

Scholarship opportunities from the OKC Panhellenic Organization: Scholarship applications due March 15. See link below for scholarhsip opportunities and eligibility requirements http://okcpanhellenic.org/

Senior Girls interested in becoming part of the sorority community on a university campus: THe Greater OKC Panhellenic is hosting a spring tea on Sunday, February 23 at 3:pm at the Greens Country Club in OKC. See flyer below regarding this event. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/552986/Spring_Tea_Flyer_University.pdf

JHS Seniors pursuing an education degree: The Security Strength inBenefit Scholarship is now open. This is a $2000 award. See link for more information on how to apply, deadline, etc: https://www.okasbo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3325

JHS Seniors planning to pursue education degree: THe Ann Wade Strength in Education Scholarship is now open. THis is a $2000 award. See link for more information, how to apply and deadline: https://www.okasbo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3376

JHS Students looking for ACT Prep: Mr. Weaver at OCS is hosting ACT Prep workshop at end of January. See Flyer for more information and registration information. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/550726/JAN_ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer.docx

Senior Parents that want to purchase a senior tribute ad for yearbook. Deadline to order is January 15. See attached link for order form. Please get order to Ms. Gerry by January 15. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/544240/Senior_Tribute_Order_Form.docx

Camping Carnival Scholarship Whether your family enjoys a relaxing weekend trip or you prefer to back country camp in the wilderness, camping is always an adventure. Any trip requires a certain level of planning and knowledge of health and safety precautions. That’s why Camping Carnival is offering a $500 scholarship to a student who submits an original essay on “52 Clever Camping Tricks That Are Actually Useful For Everyone.” Your essay must be written in a Google Doc and should be accompanied with pictures you’ve taken. High school seniors and college students may apply. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: December 31, 2019 For more information and to apply go to https://campingcarnival.com/college-scholarship/

Point Foundation Scholarship Fund The Point Foundation empowers members of the LGBTQ+ community to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. Despite the obstacles that are put before them, students can make a significant impact on society and the Point Foundation wants to ensure that they have every opportunity to do so. Finalists will be asked to attend in-person interviews in Los Angeles. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a proven track record of leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Amount: Varies Deadline: January 27, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

National Ag Day Essay Contest The Agriculture Council of America is sponsoring the 2020 Ag Day Essay Contest. The objective is to celebrate agriculture and to help consumers better understand farmers and produce companies. Applicants can submit either a written essay or a video essay on the topic: “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.” Some trends that students can discuss in their essay include but are not limited to: Increased global population Increase of high plant-based protein diets Shortfall of agriculture students Amount: 2 awards; $1,000 Deadline: January 31, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.agday.org/essay-contest