Jones High School

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Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $10,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: December 5, 2023) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the US. B) Have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services. Applications can be found by going to: https://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants/2023-scholars.html

SUVCW Scholarships - $2,500 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Rank in the upper one-fourth of their high school graduating class and have a record of performance in activities in school and in the community. Applications can be found by going to: https://suvcw.org/college-scholarship

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships - $10,000 - 32 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a senior in high school through their junior year in an undergraduate program or by the halfway point of their associate degree program or skilled trade program. B) Be a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. https://nesa.org/scholarships/

AQHA Scholarships - $35,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a current AQHYA or AQHA member. B) Be in high school, college, or university. Applications can be found by going to: https://www.aqha.com/scholarships

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JHS Seniors: The Oklahoma State Daughters of the American Revolution(OSDAR) would like to extend opportunity for you to apply for their scholarships and the National Daughters of the American Revolution scholarships. Over 26 total scholarships available and only two require applicant to be son/daughter of DAR member. The OSDAR scholarships are available to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, creed, or area of study. The applicant does not have to be a member of DAR to apply. Applications submitted for an Oklahoma State DAR scholarship must be submitted through an Oklahoma DAR Chapter. If you want to apply for any of their scholarships you can contact Joni Mabry at mabryj@prodigy.net so your application can be submitted through the Samuel King OSDAR Chapter. The due date for the OSDAR Scholarship is January 31, 2024. Information on the scholarship and others and the application process can be found at https://oklahomadar2.weebly.com/scholarship-program.html

JHS Juniors: THe Oklahoma City Community Foundation has a scholarship that you can apply for as a Junior. It is a 3000.00 for first generation college students. Requirements: GPA Top 50% of class HIgh School member of the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network(JHS IS A member) YOu will be first generation college student. A little clarification on definition of first generation. First of all your siblings do not count as they are same generation as you. Only looking at Parents and grandparents. I would say if either parents or grandparents have a degree you do not qualify but if parent went to college but did not get degree you would still qualify for this scholarship See attached flyer for more information and to apply or go to www.occf.org/scholarships https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3571150/NOS_Fall_Scholarship_Flyers_TL.pdf

JHS Seniors: The application deadline for the Jones High School Scholarship and the Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship is one month from today. Application closes on December 1. Both of these scholarships are $3000 and will be awarded to a JHS Senior. Get your application complete and submitted prior to December 1. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

Each year, Americans observe Native American Heritage Month in November, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of America's Indigenous people. Join us in learning about and celebrating some of these incredible scholars, scientists, artists, athletes, innovators and history makers. #NATIVEAMERICANHERITAGEMONTH

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Paige Petty! Paige has been awarded an Academic Excellence Scholarship to OSU in the amount of $12000.00. Way to go Paige! #GOPOKES #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

🗳JPS Bond Election🗳 Today marks the 2 week COUNTDOWN✅️ 🤘700K to purchase Land for Future Middle School & Track Facility near JHS 🤘500K for Security Updates @ each site ✅️Vote NOVEMBER 14TH✅️ #SmallTownBigFuture

Students looking for ACT prep for December ACT. See flyer from Mr. Bowlware https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3680517/December_ACT_flyer__3_.docx

🤘🏼JHS Cheer will compete Saturday, Nov. 4th at Victory Christian in Game Day regionals! They perform promptly at 12:10! Be early and be LOUD🤘🏼 Tickets can only be purchased through https://gofan.co/app/school/OSSAA

Our Leadership class is looking for help with our KINDNESS PROJECT. We are looking for POOL NOODLES. If you have some you would like to donate, you can leave them in the HS front office. We would very much appreciate your help in spreading KINDNESS! Thank you!

Today, Jones Art Club Members Isabel Fussel (10th) and Julianne Richards (12th) attended the Oklahoma County Commissioner Board Meeting with other District 1 and 3 high school students to be recognized for the artwork they submitted to the County Commissioners Fall Art Competition. The theme was Oklahoma Skies. Isabel placed first and Julianne placed second. The winners were selected by members of the Allied Arts and their artwork will be displayed in the halls of the Oklahoma County Courthouse until the next competition in the spring. Jones High School Art Club members are pictured here with their artwork, and certificates signed by the County Commissioner. They also got to meet and talk with other high school artists across County Districts 1 and 3. Isabel and Julianne, we are very proud of you and thank you for representing Jones High School so well.

Today, Jones Art Club Members Isabel Fussel (10th) and Julianne Richards (12th) attended the Oklahoma County Commissioner Board Meeting with other District 1 and 3 high school students to be recognized for the artwork they submitted to the County Commissioners Fall Art Competition. The theme was Oklahoma Skies. Isabel placed first and Julianne placed second. The winners were selected by members of the Allied Arts and their artwork will be displayed in the halls of the Oklahoma County Courthouse until the next competition in the spring. Jones High School Art Club members are pictured here with their artwork, and certificates signed by the County Commissioner. They also got to meet and talk with other high school artists across County Districts 1 and 3. Isabel and Julianne, we are very proud of you and thank you for representing Jones High School so well.

JHS Seniors: The WEOKIE Foundation is awarding 25-$2000.00 scholarships. Application opened October 20 and Deadline is January 19. See attached flyer

JHS Seniors: Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva is hosting its annual open house/senior preview day, Ranger Preview< On November 11. This opportunity for you and your parents to explore campus, talk with faculty and earn scholarship money. Every high school senior in attendance will receive $600.00 scholarship Doors open at 9:30 am and registration begins at 10 am in the Percefull Fieldhouse on NWOSU Campus. Students can register by visiting the following link nwosu.edu/ranger-preview

JHS JUNIORS: Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) is currently accepting applications for Class 24. YLOK is seeking applicants who are current high school juniors and passionate about advocating for their community and state. During the program, 52 selected students from across the state will travel throughout Oklahoma from June 2-7th and learn about critical issues that impact Oklahoman's (ethics, entrepreneurship, health care, economics, philanthropy, tribal, government, etc). Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers and develop their leadership and teambuilding skills. This program is provided at no cost to the participants. Applications are due December 2nd, 2023. https://leadershipoklahoma.com/page/YLOKLandingPage https://smr.to/p91111%C2%A0