Jones High School

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

Hamilton Scholars Award The Alexander Hamilton Scholars empowers and provides opportunities to high-achieving and underserved students, allowing them to succeed in college and in their career. Applicants for the Hamilton Award must be a junior in high school, demonstrate financial need and be service-focused. Scholars will attend New York Leader Week in July 2020 and will participate in a rigorous five-year scholar curriculum during their final year in high school and through their college years. Amount: $500 Deadline: January 29, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/apply

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program The GE-Reagan Foundation seeks to honor the legacy of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan, by supporting college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, integrity and drive. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA and should be prepared to share about their leadership, service and goals in the application essays. Students will also be encouraged to share about their extracurricular activities, volunteer opportunities and work experiences. Amount: Multiple awards; $10,000-$40,000 Deadline: January 3, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a 5-6 minute video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme: “What’s your vision in 2020? Explore the issue you most want presidential candidates to address during the campaign.” Students must be in grades 6-12 to be eligible. Teacher advisors are also eligible to receive cash prizes. Amount: 150 awards; $250-$5,000 Deadline: January 20, 2020 For more information and to apply go to http://www.studentcam.org

Chairish Design Your Future Scholarship Chairish is an interior design store that is offering a scholarship for one student from a diverse background. The store hopes to financially support students who are majoring in design-related fields including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and engineering fields. Applicants will need to complete a 500 word essay describing their ideal future and how they plan to achieve their dream. The committee would like to see essays that answer the following questions: What motivates you to achieve your goal? What obstacles will you have to overcome? What are some lessons to learn, people you will need to meet or places you will need to go to achieve your goals? Amount: $2,500; 2 awards Amount: 2 awards; $2,500 Deadline: January 1, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.chairish.com/pages/scholarship

Sacks for CF Scholarship The Boomer Esiason Foundation seeks to fight cystic fibrosis and hopes to provide financial assistants to students who have the condition. For every sack recorded during NFL Monday Night Football games, the Sacks for CF Scholarship program receives a donation from a Boomer Esiason Foundation corporate partner. Students are awarded based on their academic achievements and adherence to daily CF therapy. Amount: 30 awards; Up to $10,000 Deadline: January 10, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.esiason.org/assistance/scholarships/sacks-for-cf-scholarship

Akkadian Labs Scholarship Opportunity Akkadian Labs creates innovative software for simplified communication administration. They want to see students with the same passion for technological innovation succeed in their field. In order to assist students, Akkadian Labs has developed a scholarship for one student who has a passion for information technology. All applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in the semester that they’re applying to receive the scholarship. Students must submit an 800-1,000 word essay answering this prompt: How is information technology used in your major and where do you think your passion for technology will take you in the future? Amount: $1,000 Deadline: January 1, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.akkadianlabs.com/scholarship/

The Administration, Faculty and Staff of Jones High School want to wish all of our students and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Everyone stay safe and we will see you back in January.

JHS Seniors: As you are enjoying this well deserved Christmas Break with family and friends, make sure you get things complete with scholarship and college applications. Also, if you have not completed and submitted FAFSA, make sure you get that done over the break. You can complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

JHS Males: As 2019 winds down, males turning 18 y/o by law must register with the selective service. 18 year old males need to complete selective service registration at https://www.sss.gov

JHS Seniors and Parents: The deadline to order a senior tribute add for the Yearbook is January 15. Below is order form that needs to be completed. Please get with Ms. Gerry if you have any questions. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/544240/Senior_Tribute_Order_Form.docx

As evidenced in the Production of The Little Mermaid, Jones High School has some of the most talented students in the State! Great Job!!!

Want to share a hardy congratulations to our Musical Theater Department! They did a great job with their Production of the Little Mermaid

JHS seniors: Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship Eligibility: Must be children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. Graduating from high school with an unweighted GPA ≥ 3.0 or greater in their senior year of high school. ACT and/or SAT scores are considered. 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. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Ironworkers Local 584 and Signatory Contractors. In 2012, the award was renamed in honor of the group’s longtime business manager, Harvey A. Swift. Award $3,000 Deadline 05/01/2020 Supplemental Questions Name of most recently attended school: Cumulative GPA from most recently attended school (report your unweighted GPA only): College currently attending or college you plan to attend: Major or Area of Academic Interest: Union Local Name and Number Member Name Relationship to Union Member How has the American Labor Movement elevated the Standard of Living for Americas' working class? (Please limit to 500 words.) Are you a child, adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, adopted grandchild or step-grandchild of a member(s) or deceased member(s) of Iron Workers Local 584. Submit the name and email address of a person (school counselor, teacher or community leader) who can submit a letter of reference on your behalf. The Applicant agrees that the Scholarship Selection Committee will be fully informed as to the Applicant's academic standing, employment status, character, and other factors having a bearing on this application. If selected as a recipient of the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship, I agree to allow my name and photograph to be utilized in news releases and publicity materials in conjunction with the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship Fund or the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Further, I understand that, if selected as a recipient, I am expected to attend an event where the essay will be read and the scholarship will be formally presented. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships