JHS Seniors of Tribal Heritage:
Many of our tribes provide scholarships and other educational resources.
Check your tribe's website for scholarship and education support resources.
Many of our tribes provide scholarships and other educational resources.
Check your tribe's website for scholarship and education support resources.
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.
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.)
Deadline is September 15, 2025.
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/about-gates
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.)
Deadline is September 15, 2025.
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/about-gates
JHS Seniors: Wichita State University offers in state tuition to Jones High School graduates through their Shocker City Partnership. You would also be eligible for many of their other scholarship opportunities. You could save more than $42500 over the course of 4 years. In addition, over 100 corporations and businesses have offices on the campus of Wichita State University and you would start internships in your freshman year and they boast close to 100% job placement upon graduation for their graduates. To get more information and to apply for admissions go to www.wichita.edu
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Maddison Simmons! Maddison has been accepted to the University of Central Oklahoma and has been awarded the Bronze and Blue Scholarship valued at $3200! Way to go Maddi!
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JHS Seniors interested in Oklahoma State: OUS has upcoming preview days for you to get more information on Oklahoma State:
Saturday Campus Tour September 6
Orange Friday September 19
Orange Friday September 26
OSU Up Close October 2
OSU Up Close October 7
Various Orange Fridays and Saturday Campus Tours throughout fall semester. For more information go to
www.okla.st/visit
Saturday Campus Tour September 6
Orange Friday September 19
Orange Friday September 26
OSU Up Close October 2
OSU Up Close October 7
Various Orange Fridays and Saturday Campus Tours throughout fall semester. For more information go to
www.okla.st/visit
Seniors interested in the University of Oklahoma: Below are dates for upcoming events to get more information on OU
Future Sooner Fridays
Friday September 5
Friday October 3
Friday November 21
Sowers Day
Monday September 22
Native Nations Day
Monday October 20
For more information or registration information go to
www.go2ou.edu/events
Future Sooner Fridays
Friday September 5
Friday October 3
Friday November 21
Sowers Day
Monday September 22
Native Nations Day
Monday October 20
For more information or registration information go to
www.go2ou.edu/events
JHS Seniors: Keep Mr. Moses informed on any scholarships that you are awarded.
Seniors: The following admissions representative will be at Jones High School. If you would like to visit with them, sign up at the counseling office. Others will add as we get them scheduled
September 9 1:40 pm University of Oklahoma
September 15 1:40 pm Wichita State University
September 9 1:40 pm University of Oklahoma
September 15 1:40 pm Wichita State University
Seniors planning to go to college upon high School Graduation: You need to be completing and submitting your application for admissions to the schools you have interest in attending. The essay questions on these applications are critically important for scholarship decisions. Once you submit your application for admissions let Mr. Moses know so he can send your official high school transcript to the university
JHS Seniors
Save the dates for Pittsburg State University's Office of Admission fall 2025 events!
Pitt State Preview Days:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Pitt State is now offering a Pitt State Preview Day for students and families unable to visit campus throughout the week! We invite you to join us for a special Saturday event that allows you the opportunity to tour campus, attend an Admission presentation, and learn more about what it means to be a Gorilla. Registration includes complimentary refreshments and a ticket to the Gorilla football game for attendees.
Rumble in the Jungle:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
The largest visit day of the fall semester! Rumble in the Jungle is a fun open-house event designed for prospective students with college on their mind. Students and guests will spend a fun day in Gorilla Nation to see what Pitt State has to offer through attending an academic fair with professors and staff, a tour of campus, and a Gorilla football game. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
For more information on Pitt State and these events go to
https://www.pittstate.edu/
Save the dates for Pittsburg State University's Office of Admission fall 2025 events!
Pitt State Preview Days:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Pitt State is now offering a Pitt State Preview Day for students and families unable to visit campus throughout the week! We invite you to join us for a special Saturday event that allows you the opportunity to tour campus, attend an Admission presentation, and learn more about what it means to be a Gorilla. Registration includes complimentary refreshments and a ticket to the Gorilla football game for attendees.
Rumble in the Jungle:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
The largest visit day of the fall semester! Rumble in the Jungle is a fun open-house event designed for prospective students with college on their mind. Students and guests will spend a fun day in Gorilla Nation to see what Pitt State has to offer through attending an academic fair with professors and staff, a tour of campus, and a Gorilla football game. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
For more information on Pitt State and these events go to
https://www.pittstate.edu/
🌧️Due to the weather, today's softball games have been cancelled.🌧️
Since the launch of Women in Aviation International's Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the Oklahoma Girls in Aviation Day has experienced remarkable growth each year. On September 20, 2025, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association, AAR Corporation in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, Pratt & Whitney, Critical Components, the Oklahoma Aerospace Foundation, the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, and the Oklahoma Air and Army National Guard will host over 500 enthusiastic girls. This inspiring event will take place in Hangar 2 at the AAR facility at Will Rogers International Airport’s General Aviation Terminal.
Girls ages 8 to 18 will have opportunities to explore career and lifestyle possibilities in aviation and aerospace by meeting role models, attending career panels, and exploring airplanes and helicopters. The event offers a hands-on approach to spark interest in STEM fields, create networking opportunities, and raise awareness about new possibilities. In addition to educational activities, participants will learn about careers in airlines, air traffic control, the military, airport planning, engineering, and more.
Exhibitors will fill the historic hangar at AAR’s Oklahoma City campus, where professionals will share their experiences and knowledge. The education area will feature opportunities to learn about flight simulators, STEM kits, physics, drones, airspace, and aircraft manufacturing, providing a memorable, hands-on experience for the next generation of Oklahoma’s workforce. Girls and their families will enjoy a complimentary lunch while connecting with fellow attendees. This fantastic event is free and aims to make a direct impact in communities with limited access to aerospace career opportunities, empowering the next generation of aviators.
Girls ages 8 to 18 will have opportunities to explore career and lifestyle possibilities in aviation and aerospace by meeting role models, attending career panels, and exploring airplanes and helicopters. The event offers a hands-on approach to spark interest in STEM fields, create networking opportunities, and raise awareness about new possibilities. In addition to educational activities, participants will learn about careers in airlines, air traffic control, the military, airport planning, engineering, and more.
Exhibitors will fill the historic hangar at AAR’s Oklahoma City campus, where professionals will share their experiences and knowledge. The education area will feature opportunities to learn about flight simulators, STEM kits, physics, drones, airspace, and aircraft manufacturing, providing a memorable, hands-on experience for the next generation of Oklahoma’s workforce. Girls and their families will enjoy a complimentary lunch while connecting with fellow attendees. This fantastic event is free and aims to make a direct impact in communities with limited access to aerospace career opportunities, empowering the next generation of aviators.
Kappa Epsilon Pharmaceutical Fraternity is sponsoring PharmCORP on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy. This program is designed to demonstrate the various aspects of pharmacy for high school students in grades 9 – 12 interested in this profession. All workshops are conducted by faculty at the College of Pharmacy with the assistance of student pharmacists. There will be a $25 non-refundable fee to register for PharmCORP to help cover the costs associated with the program which is due with registration. There is a 75-student limit and it is first come first served. Students can find more information and register online at https://www.swosu.edu/about/pre-college-programs/pharmcorp/index.php, and the registration deadline is September 5, 2025. Students will be notified of their acceptance for PharmCORP by e-mail, and an information packet will be sent to them by e-mail as well.
PharmCORP will be located at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, OK. The event will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The students will be separated into groups of approximately 15 students each, and the groups will go through a rotation of the following workshops:
1. Clinical Skills Lab – Perform clinical skills assessments including reflexes, use of a glucometer and peak flow readings. Students will also use lab data to assess disease states
2. Compounding Lab – Prepare pharmaceutical dosage forms including lip balm and hand sanitizer gel
3. Dispensing Lab – Fill a prescription and counsel over the medication, participate in a “pill” counting race
4. Sterile Products Lab – Prepare a product to be administered intravenously in a sterile, clean-room environment
5. Pharmacy Problem-Solving Workshop – Participate in an “escape room” or “crime scene investigation” style challenge where students will play the role of the clinical pharmacist to solve a patient case and help save the day!
There will be a presentation from Mrs. Lyanna Schultz, Admissions Counselor, about the process of applying to the pharmacy program. Lunch will be provided by the SWOSU Pharmacy Foundation, and there will be a pharmacist presenter to discuss opportunities in pharmacy. New this year the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Les Ramos, will be offering a parent meeting to provide information and answer questions.
PharmCORP will be located at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, OK. The event will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The students will be separated into groups of approximately 15 students each, and the groups will go through a rotation of the following workshops:
1. Clinical Skills Lab – Perform clinical skills assessments including reflexes, use of a glucometer and peak flow readings. Students will also use lab data to assess disease states
2. Compounding Lab – Prepare pharmaceutical dosage forms including lip balm and hand sanitizer gel
3. Dispensing Lab – Fill a prescription and counsel over the medication, participate in a “pill” counting race
4. Sterile Products Lab – Prepare a product to be administered intravenously in a sterile, clean-room environment
5. Pharmacy Problem-Solving Workshop – Participate in an “escape room” or “crime scene investigation” style challenge where students will play the role of the clinical pharmacist to solve a patient case and help save the day!
There will be a presentation from Mrs. Lyanna Schultz, Admissions Counselor, about the process of applying to the pharmacy program. Lunch will be provided by the SWOSU Pharmacy Foundation, and there will be a pharmacist presenter to discuss opportunities in pharmacy. New this year the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Les Ramos, will be offering a parent meeting to provide information and answer questions.
🌧️Due to the weather, today's High School softball game has been cancelled.🌧️
🌧️Due to the weather, today's High School softball game has been cancelled.🌧️
🌧️Due to the weather, today's Middle School softball game has been cancelled.🌧️
JHS Students looking for ACT Prep:
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Trynity Loera! Trynity has committed to Run Cross Country and Track and continue her education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University! Way to go Trynity!
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OKC Riversport is hosting an open house day tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 23) for any high school athletes who might be interested in trying our rowing for the season! See Flyer for more info
Austin Grigsby, 2025 graduate of Jones High School, has graduated Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC. PFC Grigsby is now in AIT (Advanced Individual Training) stationed at Ft Eustis, VA where he is learning to become a 15T, Blackhawk mechanic.
HOOAH!!!
