Jones High School

Sound Money Scholarship Money Metals Exchange has teamed up with the Sound Money Defenses League to announce their scholarship program. The two companies would like to help students cover educational expenses and help them push toward their goals. To apply, students must complete an online application and submit the following documents: An essay (1,000 words) A copy of your resume A copy of your transcript Award Amount: 4 awards; $500–$2,000 Deadline: September 30, 2019 https://www.moneymetals.com/scholarship

Soma Weight Loss Health & Wellness Scholarship Soma Weight Loss is proud to announce its scholarship opportunity for students majoring in a field of study that promotes achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Students can apply by submitting an online application, a copy of their transcript and an essay (1,000 words) that explains what good health means to them. Eligible majors include the following: Dietitian Nutritionist Bariatric Nurse or Surgeon Exercise Physiologist Weight loss counselor Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 30, 2019 https://www.somabariatrics.com/weight-loss-resources/announcing-the-soma-weight-loss-health-wellness-scholarship/amp/

Jaime Horn Memorial Softball Scholarship Jaime Lynn Horn believed the softball field was an extension of the classroom, as it also taught students many important lessons. To help students continue their learning in the classroom and on the field, the Babe Ruth League is offering a scholarship to second-semester freshman collegiate students who have played Babe Ruth Softball at one point in their life. Students can apply by submitting an application along with all supporting documents. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 1, 2019 https://www.baberuthleague.org/scholarships/jaime-horn-memorial-softball-scholarship.aspx

Jazz Education Network (JEN) Scholarships Each year JEN proudly recognizes talented, hardworking students and educators who have made an impact on jazz. With this scholarship program, the organization hopes to support those who want to continue their jazz education. To apply, students must be nominated by a JEN member or chapter, or a student JEN member can nominate themselves. Upon nomination, students must submit a short biography and a few letters of recommendations. Award Amount: 6 awards; $1,000–$3,000 Deadline: September 15, 2019 https://jazzednet.org/advancing-education/scholarships/

Hot Juice Smoke Free Merit Scholarship The HotJuice.com scholarship hopes to encourage students’ decisions to remain smoke and tobacco free throughout their scholastic career. All students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a higher education institution are eligible to apply. Simply submit an essay (1,000 words) that answers one of three prompts about your creativity and future goals. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 30, 2019 https://hotjuice.com/press/scholarship/

Driven Coffee Scholarship Driven Coffee believes in supporting their local community and other communities around the world. They’re motivated to make the world a better place and want to know how you plan to use your education to make a difference. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students. To apply, submit an online application and an essay (1,500 words) that explains what motivates you to be a better person and how you are currently contributing to the growth of your community. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: September 1, 2019 https://www.drivencoffee.com/scholarship/

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship The Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum would like to award one Oklahoma high school senior a $6,000 scholarship for his/her leadership roles, civic/community involvement, academic achievement and knowledge and pride of the state of Oklahoma. Eligible students must commit to attending an Oklahoma college or university. To apply, students must be nominated by teachers, administrators or any other nonrelated adult. Award Amount: $6,000 Deadline: September 6, 2019 https://oklahomahof.com/scholarships

JHS STUDENTS LOOKING FOR ACT PREP FOR SEPTEMBER ACT: MR. Weaver at OCS is offering an evening ACT PREP. See attached flyer for additional information and how to register. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/433430/ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer.docx

Can’t wait to see everyone at HS enrollment tomorrow from 12-6!

In compliance with Section 1111(b)(2)(H) of ESSA, Jones Public Schools would like to provide community stakeholders with an opportunity to provide meaningful input regarding our district’s intent to request permission to administer the ACT in lieu of the statewide assessment. Our district selection for the College & Career Readiness Assessment to be administered to all grade 11 students during the OSTP testing window is the ACT. Please provide any thoughts and feedback on this selection to Curtis Moses at cmoses@joneshs.k12.ok.us or Mike Watkins at mwatkins@joneshs.k12.ok.us

JHS students who did summer concurrent enrollment or received college credit for Boys State or Girls State: Make sure you provide Mr. Moses with copy of your college transcript with those courses.

Just a reminder that most tribal scholarships will pay for concurrent enrollment. Even when tuition is waived by the institution, tribal scholarships can be applied to fees, books or other miscellaneous expenses. So make sure any Native students you have, who are planning on concurrent enrollment this year, contact their tribe for scholarship information.

Seniors: Senior photos for yearbook and panel are August 16 beginning at 8"30 am in High School Commons. Please bring your phone to register your pictures. See attached photo for more information and schedule.

Please contact Todd Thomas if interested.

JHS students enrolled in Full-time EOC programs: Classes at EOC begin August 13. Sophomores in explore, you will not start until JHS starts.

JHS Students interested in the University of Tulsa. The University of Tulsa application is now open. They are waiving the $50 application fee for students who apply before November 1. Apply at https://admission.utulsa.edu/apply/

JHS students interested in the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma freshman application is now open. Apply at apply.ou.edu

JHS students enrolled in concurrent enrollment through Rose State College: 1) Book list will be available at enrollment on August 8. 2) Meeting with Jan Bugby from Rose State on Tuesday, August 13 at 9am in High School Commons 3) Join this remind group for easy communication with Mr. Moses. Instructions to Join attached.

JHS Students wanting to take September ACT: Registration deadline for September ACT is August 16. Register at http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html

Dear Parents, We would like to sincerely apologize if you have been receiving daily messages about lunch account balances. There was a computer glitch, that has now been resolved, and you should no longer be getting them. We appreciate the parents that brought it to our attention. Thank you, Jones Admin Team