JHS Students wanting to take the September National ACT: The on time registration deadline is Friday, August 1. YOu can register at
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html?utm_campaign=16766245-K12%20%7C%20ACT%20%7C%20FY26%20%7C%20September%20Test%20Registrations&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8_g16GaJknL2aE2vivXklK73pejUDbhkDVWcB35N4A0ZpQHE1uzYlXUgMyWsEF3YP6h0HkWPXpYZ-U1YWrT8cHsOTAjw&_hsmi=371754646&utm_content=371754646&utm_source=hs_automation
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html?utm_campaign=16766245-K12%20%7C%20ACT%20%7C%20FY26%20%7C%20September%20Test%20Registrations&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8_g16GaJknL2aE2vivXklK73pejUDbhkDVWcB35N4A0ZpQHE1uzYlXUgMyWsEF3YP6h0HkWPXpYZ-U1YWrT8cHsOTAjw&_hsmi=371754646&utm_content=371754646&utm_source=hs_automation
JHS Students interested in the field of Criminal Justice: UCO is hosting its annual Criminal Justice Day on October 3 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Registration is now open and you can get more information and register at
https://connect.uco.edu/register/?id=77c32115-8557-4c9c-b526-2dcd741c68ea
https://connect.uco.edu/register/?id=77c32115-8557-4c9c-b526-2dcd741c68ea
JHS Students: If you are looking for ACT prep to bump up your ACT scores check out these documents with information on Steve Bowlware's ACT Prep classes.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5919238/September_6th_ACT.docx
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5919237/Prep_Classes_for_25-26.docx
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5919238/September_6th_ACT.docx
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5919237/Prep_Classes_for_25-26.docx
JHS Seniors: It is that time of year to start your college applications and Scholarship applications: The Gates Scholarship is open and deadline is September 15.
About The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
scholarship
Award
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
Basic Eligibility
To apply, students must be:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
For More Information and to apply go to
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
About The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
scholarship
Award
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
Basic Eligibility
To apply, students must be:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
For More Information and to apply go to
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Countdown for Back to School starts MONDAY💚Mark your calendars....
Jones Pulic Schools received a generous land donation from Brett & Lisa Ramsey this week.
🤘 THANK YOU🤘on behalf of our Community & Future Generations of Longhorns!
#SmallTownBigFuture
🏀🤘Welcome our New Head Basketball Coach, John White🤘🏀 #HornsUp #LonghornFamily
#MeetandGreetTomorrow
⚾️🤘Welcome our New Head Baseball Coach, Jared Price🤘⚾️ #HornsUp #LonghornFamily
#MeetandGreetTomorrow
Jones High School had an unforgettable trip to NYC! 🚖 We walked (a lot!), enjoyed delicious food, saw an incredible musical, and made memories to last a lifetime. 🍎🗽🎭
Hello Parents and Guardians,
If your student will not be returning to Jones High School for the 2025-2026 school year, please let us know as soon as possible. You can email this information to mwatkins@jonesps.org Thank you and have a fantastic summer!
Just a reminder that JHS 9-12 grade students can request a copy of their transcript free of charge at through parchment at link below. 12th grade students can request for free until August 1 after they graduate. After this date Parchment charges a 3.95 fee for transcript requests
https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/20100/institution
JHS Students who are interested in enrolling at EOC for the 25-26 school year, here are the summer enrollment dates! (This is for any student who missed Iguana Nights/pre-enrollment.)
Students do not need to sign up for enrollment during these dates. They just need to bring a parent/guardian and come to EOC.
EOC Tech
Summer Enrollment Dates:
Enrollment Dates
Thursday, June 5
Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, July 10
Tuesday, July 29
Enrollment Times 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Congratulations to JHS Sophomore, Dakota Danker. Dakota is the only Jones High School Student with perfect attendance. Way to go Dakota
#ATTENDANCEMATTERS
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
🏀Join us this summer for another basketball camp! This will be an opportunity for your athlete to learn and develop new skills with current Jones High School coaches and players! Click on the link to sign up!🏀 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR8rNzGrlI8fB_UveEaBwwWgxjxds3uKIHX1BYjWYD59iokQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Join us tomorrow morning at 8:15 to send off our athletes and unified partners as they head to the Special Olympics State Games. If you would like to follow their events feel free to like our Facebook page Jones Unified
Powder Puff tonight @ 7! Come out and support our students! It will be FREE ENTRY!
We will also have:
-Shuff's Snack Shack
-Jones Nutrition
-Nothin' Bundt Cakes
🏀Join us this summer for another basketball camp! This will be an opportunity for your athlete to learn and develop new skills with current Jones High School coaches and players! Click on the link to sign up!🏀 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR8rNzGrlI8fB_UveEaBwwWgxjxds3uKIHX1BYjWYD59iokQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
All seniors are required to be at graduation practice at the high school on Thursday, May 15th regardless of the baseball games. Please arrive by 8:15am with your cap and gown! See you then!
Graduation is at 7:30pm
Although she will be turning down because she has accepted her offer to attend the University of Central Oklahoma. Congratulations to JHS Senior Tatum Scott! Tatum was just offered the Academic Scholar Institutional Scholarship from East Central University. This award is in the Amount of $48000.00. This is a testament to the type of student and person Tatum is. Way to go Tatum!
