Food for thought. Please read this editorial from Jones High School. We hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season!
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JHS Students looking for ACT prep for February ACT:
See attached flyer for February ACT workshop
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3815168/February_ACT_flyer__1_.docx
JHS Seniors just a reminder about the WEOKIE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The WEOKIE Foundation will award 25 graduating seniors a scholarship of $2,000 each for a total of $50,000.
THE DETAILS...
Rules: Essay and application must be submitted electronically. Essays must be typed and double-spaced and no longer than two pages.
Topic: What career do you plan to pursue? In this career field, please share the challenges you might encounter. What strategies or tactics will you use to reach your ultimate goal?
Eligibility: Anyone who lives or attends school in Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, or Pottawatomie counties. These counties are eligible per WEOKIE Federal Credit Union's field of membership. Additional terms apply.
Deadline: Essay and application must be completed and submitted electronically no later than Friday, January 19, 2024.
https://www.weokie.org/scholarships?utm_campaign=Scholarships&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=285155593&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_FGXIqDLVUsfBiGkZME0MuB6ugJRDEjp_qvt80e0NUagtrjYDkkMH6GZVOdUfKGWgkg_6OZxCa-QC1dQvO7C_lY4n4zw&utm_content=285155593&utm_source=hs_email
JHS Seniors: The FAFSA should open and be available for you on December 31. The attached document shows what items you will need in order to complete and submit FAFSA
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3815132/Items_Needed_to_Complete_a_FAFSA.pdf
Get in free to next week's basketball games at Chandler by bringing a new toy or stuffed animal! See the attached flyer for more details:
JHS JUNIORS: Transform adversity into opportunity and pursue the American Dream through Higher Education! You are scholarship material! The Horatio Alger Association has opened up their scholarship application. Awarding 600+ scholarships up to $25000.00
Eligibility Criteria:
High School Junior
Adversity
Community Involvement
Financial Need
US Citizenship
For more information and to apply go to horatioalger.org/scholarships
JHS and JMS choirs will perform a free holiday concert tonight at 6:00 pm at the high school. Join us for an evening of festive music!
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Jacob Petty! Jacob has been awarded an Academic Excellence Scholarship to Oklahoma State University. This award is $2250 year. Total value is $9000.00. Way to go Jacob!
#GOPOKES
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Paige Petty! She has had her scholarship to Oklahoma State University upgraded to the Oklahoma State Regents Institutional Award. This is a four year full tuition waiver as well as a 4 year $4000.00 cash award for a total value of $43,1000.! Way to go Paige!
#GOPOKES
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
JHS Seniors planning to attend East Central University:
The ECU Foundation & Department Scholarship Application for SUMMER & FALL 2024 is now OPEN!
OPEN – December 1st
CLOSED – February 1st
*REMINDER* FAFSA will open by December 31st and must be completed before any scholarships will be awarded
https://www.ecok.edu/donate/foundation-scholarship-information
Here are the brackets for the Alva Shootout, December 7 -9:
JUNIOR MALES: AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE WILL BE HELD MAY 25 TO JUNE 1 ON CAMPUS OF ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY. THIS IS A GREAT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WHERE YOU WILL LEARN HOW OUR GOVERNMENT IS SUPPOSED TO FUNCTION. OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP PAY FOR COLLEGE. IN ADDITION THIS LOOKS GOOD ON SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, SEE MR. MOSES
JHS Seniors: See this end of first semester bulletin with information on a variety of scholarships from Mr. Moses
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3782896/END_OF_1ST_SEMESTER_SENIOR_BULLETIN.pdf
JHS Juniors: The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has a scholarship opportunity for you. Get online at www.occf.org/scholarships and apply for the New Opportunities Scholars(NOS) Scholarship.
JHS Seniors: The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship portal is open for all scholarships they have available. Jones High School is a member of the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network which makes are seniors eligible for a majority of the scholarships they have available. Attached are lists of many of the scholarships that JHS Seniors are eligible to apply. DO NOT PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Go to www.occf.org/scholarships
Students and staff will be helping to bring in the end of the semester with lots of fun and festivities! Check out the calendar below to take part in the "Season of Giving"! #seasonofgiving #leadership #TTHL
Students and staff will be helping to bring in the end of the semester with lots of fun and festivities! Check out the calendar below to take part in the "Season of Giving"! #seasonofgiving #leadership #TTHL
Tickets for the Class 2A Semifinals at Yukon Miller High School can be purchased online for $8.35 or $10.00 cash at the gate. Online tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/1268184?schoolId=OK21067.
JHS Students & Parents interested in our virtual academy. Below is the application for the spring semester
https://forms.gle/b1obNkiWnfXYquEN8
#NATIVEAMERICANHERITAGEMONTH
