JHS Students that are enrolled members of the Citizen Potawatomie Nation
On Saturday, March 14th from 11 AM till 7 PM the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will be hosting “Coming into the Circle”.
Are you an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation who wants to forge a stronger connection to your tribe? Then you’re in luck, because the Department of Education hosts Coming into the Circle each year for our high school Tribal members. This one-day event serves as an entry point to the Citizen Potawatomi tribal culture. Students learn more about Potawatomi language, culture, and history. Each student is given the opportunity to connect with other Potawatomi students and learn what it means to be a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in the 21st century. Students and their family members are given a tour of the Tribal headquarters in Shawnee, Oklahoma, so they can become more familiar with the area for when they return for the annual Family Reunion Festival. Registration, meals, and transportation are all provided free of charge (signed waiver needed).
Programming is subject to change but can include:
• A tour of the CPN Eagle Aviary
• A tour of the CPN Cultural Heritage Center
• Cultural lessons on drumming and regalia
• Language introductions
• Presentations on the services provided by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
https://www.potawatomi.org/coming-into-the-circle/
On Saturday, March 14th from 11 AM till 7 PM the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will be hosting “Coming into the Circle”.
Are you an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation who wants to forge a stronger connection to your tribe? Then you’re in luck, because the Department of Education hosts Coming into the Circle each year for our high school Tribal members. This one-day event serves as an entry point to the Citizen Potawatomi tribal culture. Students learn more about Potawatomi language, culture, and history. Each student is given the opportunity to connect with other Potawatomi students and learn what it means to be a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in the 21st century. Students and their family members are given a tour of the Tribal headquarters in Shawnee, Oklahoma, so they can become more familiar with the area for when they return for the annual Family Reunion Festival. Registration, meals, and transportation are all provided free of charge (signed waiver needed).
Programming is subject to change but can include:
• A tour of the CPN Eagle Aviary
• A tour of the CPN Cultural Heritage Center
• Cultural lessons on drumming and regalia
• Language introductions
• Presentations on the services provided by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
https://www.potawatomi.org/coming-into-the-circle/
JHS Juniors and Seniors: See attached flyer regarding career opportunities with the City of Oklahoma City
JHS STUDENTS LOOKING FOR LEADERSHIP/SERVICE: SEE EMAIL THAT MR. MOSES RECIEVED
My name is Danielle Tolbert, and I am the Volunteer and Project Coordinator for Angels Foster Family Network, a local non-profit foster care agency. I oversee our Teen/Junior Board, and we are currently looking for new student members.
If you know of any students who might be interested in joining, this is a great opportunity to enhance their college applications and resumes, earn community service hours, and learn about the foster care system.
Throughout the year, board members will have the opportunity to plan and execute their own event for foster children, as well as assist with various other events, such as our Foster Family Appreciation Dinner, Trunk or Treat, Christmas gift wrapping and delivery, a Back-to-School Supply Drive among other events.
Attached is our Junior Board application for your reference or to pass along. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you know someone else who should be contacted regarding this opportunity. Application deadline is April 30th.
They can also learn more about Angels and our mission at www.angelsfosterokc.org. Thank you for your time and consideration!
See Mr. Moses for application if you are interested.
My name is Danielle Tolbert, and I am the Volunteer and Project Coordinator for Angels Foster Family Network, a local non-profit foster care agency. I oversee our Teen/Junior Board, and we are currently looking for new student members.
If you know of any students who might be interested in joining, this is a great opportunity to enhance their college applications and resumes, earn community service hours, and learn about the foster care system.
Throughout the year, board members will have the opportunity to plan and execute their own event for foster children, as well as assist with various other events, such as our Foster Family Appreciation Dinner, Trunk or Treat, Christmas gift wrapping and delivery, a Back-to-School Supply Drive among other events.
Attached is our Junior Board application for your reference or to pass along. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you know someone else who should be contacted regarding this opportunity. Application deadline is April 30th.
They can also learn more about Angels and our mission at www.angelsfosterokc.org. Thank you for your time and consideration!
See Mr. Moses for application if you are interested.
Congratulations to JHS Junior, Channing Peters! Channing has been selected to participate in Youth Leadership Oklahoma!
Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders by immersing high school students in a transformative, week-long journey across Oklahoma! Through hands-on experiences, in-depth discussions, and meaningful connections with other students from across the state, YLOK empowers young leaders with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities within our state. YLOK inspires students to envision a future in Oklahoma—one where they contribute, innovate, and lead.
#YLOK
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders by immersing high school students in a transformative, week-long journey across Oklahoma! Through hands-on experiences, in-depth discussions, and meaningful connections with other students from across the state, YLOK empowers young leaders with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities within our state. YLOK inspires students to envision a future in Oklahoma—one where they contribute, innovate, and lead.
#YLOK
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
🏀JHS is excited to host the Class 3A Regionals this week! Cash tickets will be available at the door for $10.00 and online tickets will be availble for $8.35 here: https://gofan.co/app/school/OSSAA?school=OK21067 🏀
JHS 9-11 grade Parents: Beginning on Tuesday, February 24, Mr. Moses will be meeting with students in small groups on their course selections for next school year. The students will have a google form that they will complete and submit. The deadline for them to submit to Mr. Moses is Spring Break. Students are going to be instructed to come home and visit with parents about course selections and options before they submit. Eastern Oklahoma County Tech will be on campus all three days as well going over Tech center course selection and enrollment process. Tuesday will be current juniors, Wednesday will be current sophomores, and Thursday will be current Freshman. There are many activities going on so if student misses meeting, Mr. Moses will work to get with them when they return.
Seniors! The Class of 2026 Yearbook photo will be taken at 11:30 on the football field on Wednesday, February 25. Please make arrangements to be there and wear a white shirt. Mr. Moses will excuse those that have tech. Thank You!
JHS Students see this summer camp employment opportunity Mr. Moses Received:
My name is Monica Duncanson and I am a Staffing & Recruitment Coordinator for a company called KE Camps which operates summer day camp programs at country clubs all across the United States. I received your email from your school’s website and wanted to reach out regarding summer job opportunities we have for your students!
Joining our team offers an engaging environment for students to thrive and build critical skills sought after by employers such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning, and communication.
This summer, we will be running a small program at Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Oklahoma for ages 5 – 12. Camp will run Monday – Friday, from June 1st – August 17th.
I have linked a flyer here for you that contains key information about this opportunity, including a QR Code that leads to the application. I have also linked to the application here for you to view. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with your students or include it in any relevant communications.
If a student has any questions that they need answered prior to applying, please have them reach out directly to my email at monica@kecamps.com.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBD_7jFwc/q3s1K6qTxUFV5LeSTMccUQ/view?utm_content=DAHBD_7jFwc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1debe29b7d
https://kecamps.workbrightats.com/jobs/1280622
My name is Monica Duncanson and I am a Staffing & Recruitment Coordinator for a company called KE Camps which operates summer day camp programs at country clubs all across the United States. I received your email from your school’s website and wanted to reach out regarding summer job opportunities we have for your students!
Joining our team offers an engaging environment for students to thrive and build critical skills sought after by employers such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning, and communication.
This summer, we will be running a small program at Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Oklahoma for ages 5 – 12. Camp will run Monday – Friday, from June 1st – August 17th.
I have linked a flyer here for you that contains key information about this opportunity, including a QR Code that leads to the application. I have also linked to the application here for you to view. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with your students or include it in any relevant communications.
If a student has any questions that they need answered prior to applying, please have them reach out directly to my email at monica@kecamps.com.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBD_7jFwc/q3s1K6qTxUFV5LeSTMccUQ/view?utm_content=DAHBD_7jFwc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1debe29b7d
https://kecamps.workbrightats.com/jobs/1280622
Juniors and Seniors interested in engineering. Mr. Moses has an opportunity to schedule a presentation for you on Nuclear Engineering. If you would like to sit in on this presentation sign up with Mr. Moses. IF there is enough interest, I will get presentation scheduled. It is US Navy Presentation on Nuclear Engineering but since this is highly competitive area there is not a strong recruitment process.
Youth Leadership Exchange (YLX), Oklahoma City’s premier high school leadership program under Leadership Oklahoma City.
YLX is a free program designed to help students develop leadership skills, engage meaningfully in the community, and explore future career paths alongside top local leaders.
YLX is highly regarded by colleges and scholarship committees and provides students with meaningful, hands-on leadership experience across the OKC metro.
If a student applied previously but was not selected, we strongly encourage them to apply again. Many students are accepted after reapplying!
Three Leadership Tracks
Leadership Skills
Develop leadership and communication skills, explore career options, and participate in community engagement opportunities.
Youth in Action
Learn how to create real change through teamwork, fundraising, and nonprofit partnerships. (Last year’s cohort raised over $13,000 for a local nonprofit!)
Youth Council of OKC
Engage with city leaders, explore local government, and have a voice in issues impacting Oklahoma City. This program is funded by the Mayor and OKC City Council.
Eligibility
Leadership Skills & Youth in Action
Open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
Must attend a metro-area high school in 2026–2027 (school district must touch Oklahoma County)
Youth Council of OKC
Open to current sophomores and juniors
Must live within an OKC Ward
Minimum 3.0 GPA required
(No minimum GPA for Leadership Skills or Youth in Action.)
Application Requirements
Written permission from a school administrator/principal
One letter of recommendation (teacher, counselor, coach, pastor, etc.)
15-minute interview with the YLX selection committee (April–May)
📝 Application Deadline: March 30, 2026
👉 Apply here:
https://leadershipokc.wufoo.com/forms/q1v2kerm09rbji9/
YLX is a free program designed to help students develop leadership skills, engage meaningfully in the community, and explore future career paths alongside top local leaders.
YLX is highly regarded by colleges and scholarship committees and provides students with meaningful, hands-on leadership experience across the OKC metro.
If a student applied previously but was not selected, we strongly encourage them to apply again. Many students are accepted after reapplying!
Three Leadership Tracks
Leadership Skills
Develop leadership and communication skills, explore career options, and participate in community engagement opportunities.
Youth in Action
Learn how to create real change through teamwork, fundraising, and nonprofit partnerships. (Last year’s cohort raised over $13,000 for a local nonprofit!)
Youth Council of OKC
Engage with city leaders, explore local government, and have a voice in issues impacting Oklahoma City. This program is funded by the Mayor and OKC City Council.
Eligibility
Leadership Skills & Youth in Action
Open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
Must attend a metro-area high school in 2026–2027 (school district must touch Oklahoma County)
Youth Council of OKC
Open to current sophomores and juniors
Must live within an OKC Ward
Minimum 3.0 GPA required
(No minimum GPA for Leadership Skills or Youth in Action.)
Application Requirements
Written permission from a school administrator/principal
One letter of recommendation (teacher, counselor, coach, pastor, etc.)
15-minute interview with the YLX selection committee (April–May)
📝 Application Deadline: March 30, 2026
👉 Apply here:
https://leadershipokc.wufoo.com/forms/q1v2kerm09rbji9/
JHS Students looking for ACT Prep. See attached flyer for upcoming workshop with Steve Bowlware.
JHS Juniors:
Reminder that Rose State College’s Junior Preview Day is this Friday (2/20) from 9:00-1:45pm. During this event students will have the opportunity to learn about the various programs offered, discover campus life, learn about scholarship opportunities, and more. Not to mention a free t-shirt and lunch.
Register at
https://rosestatecollege.formstack.com/forms/2026_rose_state_junior_preview_day
Reminder that Rose State College’s Junior Preview Day is this Friday (2/20) from 9:00-1:45pm. During this event students will have the opportunity to learn about the various programs offered, discover campus life, learn about scholarship opportunities, and more. Not to mention a free t-shirt and lunch.
Register at
https://rosestatecollege.formstack.com/forms/2026_rose_state_junior_preview_day
JPS will be observing President's Day on Monday, Feb. 16th.
❤️💙🇺🇲💙❤️
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Junior Mountaineers Camp (JMC) is back on the Western Colorado University campus again this summer, AND we’re adding overnight adventure camps for middle and high schoolers, featuring backcountry hut trips, expedition trips, and more! JMC is a state-licensed summer day and overnight adventure camp that blends athletics, outdoor recreation, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning. Led by experienced staff and Western students, JMC provides a safe, active, and inclusive experience for campers. We are expanding our program to include overnight, adventure camps for middle and high school students! Families can register by the week, with each week offering a unique theme and outdoor recreation activities. For more details on JMC Summer 2026 offerings, please use the QR code on the flyer
The United States Military Academy at West Point is excited to offer your rising seniors (current juniors) the Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)—a rigorous five-day, overnight immersion led entirely by current West Point cadets.
SLE offers an authentic look at cadet life and challenges students academically, militarily, physically, and socially. Participants will experience:
Hands-on academic workshops: Choose from 17 sessions taught by West Point faculty.
Physical and military training: Army PT workouts, obstacle courses (indoor and outdoor), the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), and more.
Leadership and character development: Team-building exercises, the Leader Reaction Course, ethics discussions, and cadet-led activities.
Check out the SLE 2025 VIDEO to learn more about the experience.
Students can choose between three SLE sessions:
Session 1: May 30 – June 3
Session 2: June 5 – June 9
Session 3: June 11 – June 15
Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. When high school students submit this application, it also completes the first part of the West Point application process. Ideal candidates will demonstrate academic excellence, leadership within their community, and a readiness to take on physical challenges.
West Point provides scholarships to cover the $495 SLE fee and travel expenses for students with documented financial need.
https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate
https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
SLE offers an authentic look at cadet life and challenges students academically, militarily, physically, and socially. Participants will experience:
Hands-on academic workshops: Choose from 17 sessions taught by West Point faculty.
Physical and military training: Army PT workouts, obstacle courses (indoor and outdoor), the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), and more.
Leadership and character development: Team-building exercises, the Leader Reaction Course, ethics discussions, and cadet-led activities.
Check out the SLE 2025 VIDEO to learn more about the experience.
Students can choose between three SLE sessions:
Session 1: May 30 – June 3
Session 2: June 5 – June 9
Session 3: June 11 – June 15
Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. When high school students submit this application, it also completes the first part of the West Point application process. Ideal candidates will demonstrate academic excellence, leadership within their community, and a readiness to take on physical challenges.
West Point provides scholarships to cover the $495 SLE fee and travel expenses for students with documented financial need.
https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate
https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
JHS Seniors:
Each year SDFM Sequoyah Chapter awards scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors with high academic achievement planning to pursue a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (business administration, economics, accounting, and finance). This year two scholarships will be awarded, each in the amount of $1,000.00.
In addition, the two scholarship winners will also be submitted to the SDFM National Chapter Scholarship Program for the opportunity to earn additional scholarships.
Deadline to apply is March 13.
See Mr. Moses for application.
Each year SDFM Sequoyah Chapter awards scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors with high academic achievement planning to pursue a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (business administration, economics, accounting, and finance). This year two scholarships will be awarded, each in the amount of $1,000.00.
In addition, the two scholarship winners will also be submitted to the SDFM National Chapter Scholarship Program for the opportunity to earn additional scholarships.
Deadline to apply is March 13.
See Mr. Moses for application.
The 2026-2027 School Calendar was approved at last night's Jones Board of Education meeting 🗓️🍏✅
Congratulations to the following JHS Seniors: The have each been awarded a scholarship from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation in the amount of $3000.00 They will attend a scholarship luncheon in March with Mr. Moses at the Oklahoma History Center. They will get to meet some of the donors and the people that they will be working with in claiming their scholarships. Congratulations to all three.
Dorian Wiley was awarded the Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship
Hayden Cantrell was awarded the New Opportunities Scholars Scholarship
Addison Stevens was awarded the New Opportunities Scholars Scholarship
#OCCFSCHOLARSHIPS
#CFS
#NOS
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Dorian Wiley was awarded the Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship
Hayden Cantrell was awarded the New Opportunities Scholars Scholarship
Addison Stevens was awarded the New Opportunities Scholars Scholarship
#OCCFSCHOLARSHIPS
#CFS
#NOS
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Congratulations to our JHS Senior athletes who signed to continue their education and compete in their sport at the collegiate level!
Azlyn Tuzson signed to cheer at Southern Nazarene University
Kenlie Winsett signed to compete in Pom at University of Central Oklahoma
Jack Mendoza signed to ply football at Oklahoma Baptist University
Acyn Hansen and Dorian Wiley signed to play football at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Luke Debusk signed to play football at Culver-Stockton College
Carlos Hardeman Jr. Signed to play football at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College
Way to go Longhorns!
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Azlyn Tuzson signed to cheer at Southern Nazarene University
Kenlie Winsett signed to compete in Pom at University of Central Oklahoma
Jack Mendoza signed to ply football at Oklahoma Baptist University
Acyn Hansen and Dorian Wiley signed to play football at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Luke Debusk signed to play football at Culver-Stockton College
Carlos Hardeman Jr. Signed to play football at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College
Way to go Longhorns!
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
🏀Basketball Entrance Adjustment🏀
Tonight, and for all future home games, FANS for both teams will enter in the Main Entrance of JHS & TEAMS will enter at the west side of the building.
