Jones High School

Good luck to our JHS Cheerleaders at NCA High School Nationals in Dallas this weekend!!!!!!

The Jones Kiwanis Invitational Basketball Tournament begins Thursday January 20 in the Stevens-Chase Center at Jones High School. The Jones Lady Longhorns kick off the Tournament against Perkins at 6:00pm and the Jones Longhorns start off against Woodward at 7:20pm. Come out and support your Longhorns and see some Great Basketball! Tournament brackets are linked below. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1805371/JONES_KIWANIS_CLUB_boys_basketballtourn_bracket.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1805372/JONES_KIWANIS_CLUB_girls_basketball_tourn_bracket.pdf

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assists in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklahoma students in obtaining their educational goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA whose family income does not exceed $75,000. The 2022-23 application is attached and must be postmarked on or before March 25, 2022. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1804509/2022_Frances_Koop_Parsons_application.pdf

Courage to Grow Scholarship The "Courage To Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams. We don't want the college dreams and plans of so many to get lost in the financial shuffle. It takes a lot of determination and courage to forge ahead when sometimes it would be easier to give up. With the "Courage To Grow Scholarship," we strive to help students achieve their higher education goals. By taking away some of the concerns such as "how will I pay for college," students can concentrate on their education and focus on the task at hand. Today's economy is hard enough on a family; it is our desire to ease some of the financial burdens that a college education can put on individuals and their families. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: February 28, 2022 https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/?nowprocket=1

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Award Amount: 3 awards; Varies Deadline: February 20, 2022 https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

World of 7 Billion Student Video Contest Population growth is a threat multiplier – it makes other problems worse and more difficult to combat. Through the World of 7 Billion student video contest, middle and high schoolers are given the platform to think critically about global challenges related to population and share what they think we should do to fix it. Explain how population growth impacts one of the following global challenges and offer an idea for a sustainable solution. The global challenges are: agriculture and food, urbanization, or ocean health. Award Amount: Multiple awards; Varies Deadline: February 22, 2022 https://www.worldof7billion.org/student-video-contest/

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarships Helping to educate the next generation of hospitality professionals is the essential work of the AHLA Foundation. Students are empowered. Careers are launched. The workforce is assured. The Foundation's mission is to help people build careers, improve their lives, and strengthen the lodging industry. We achieve this by giving them necessary tools, resources, and education, so they can launch long-term careers in our great industry. Award Amount: 9 awards; Varies Deadline: February 15, 2022 https://www.ahlafoundation.org/scholarships

John Lennon Scholarship Established in 1997 by Yoko Ono in conjunction with the BMI Foundation, this scholarship program honors the memory of one of the preeminent songwriters of the 20th century: John Lennon. Through the generosity of Ono and Gibson Musical Instruments, three scholarships totaling $20,000 are presented annually for the best original songs in any musical genre. Over the past twenty years, more than $400,000 in scholarships has been awarded to talented young musicians from colleges and universities throughout the United States, making this award one of the nation’s most esteemed accolades for emerging songwriters. Award Amount: 3 awards; $20,000 Deadline: February 4, 2022 https://bmifoundation.org/applications/rules/john_lennon_scholarships_rules

National Garden Clubs Scholarship The National Garden Clubs promote outdoor activities to improve health and happiness for adults and children. NGC is proud of its college scholarship program which offers financial aid to students majoring in fields of study related to horticulture and the environment. Award Amount: Multiple awards; $4,000 Deadline: February 1, 2022 https://gardenclub.org/youth-and-scholarships

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education All who knew Mr. and Mrs. Stacey personally, and their wide interest in art education in a world of conflicting ideologies, can appreciate their wish to have scholarships go to “worth and serious minded students of conservative art”. The purpose of the Scholarship, in accordance with the clear stipulation of the Stacey’s will, is to foster high standard in the study of form, color, drawing, painting, design, and technique, as these are expressed in modes showing patent affinity with the classical tradition of Western culture. Award Amount: Multiple awards; $5,000 Deadline: February 1, 2022 https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/stacey-scholarship-fund-2/

Oklahoma Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Our mission is to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. These are exciting times in our Oklahoma Society; we are growing and committing our services to many worthwhile endeavors in the state. OSDAR Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, creed, or area of study. The applicant does not need to be a member of DAR to apply. Award Amount: Varies Deadline: January 31, 2022 https://oklahomadar2.weebly.com/scholarship-program.html

JHS Students and Parents: We have scheduled Chad Cargill to come in and do his ACT Prep workshop at Jones High School on February 1. IF you would like to participate in this workshop, sign up in counselors office.

JHS Students and Parents: With all these colleges going test optional for admissions, I feel it is important to clear up some of the confusion surrounding this process. While most colleges are moving away from ACT/SAT for admissions decisions, there has been no changes made to their processes for scholarship selection. Scholarship decisions are still heavily based on test scores. My advice until the colleges change the selection criteria for scholarships, it is important to continue taking ACT/SAT and working to raise score to the highest possible score you can get. If you have any questions, see MR. Moses

Students interested in the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kingspoint, NY. They are no allowing overnight stays on campus for prospective students. WE have two alumni, Abby Stramski and Layna Solorzano, that are both serving as hosts for these potential Merchant Marine Academy Students. If you are interested in participating, please see Mr. Moses for more information.

Thank you for your continued support of the Jones High School Yearbook program and for your understanding as we continue with our 2021-2022 Yearbook Marketing Campaign! Yearbooks for the 2021-22 school year are now on sale for $45. Purchase yours before the final order deadline on February 18th. Orders can be made online at Jostens.com or at each school site. You can pay with cash or a check made out to JHS. Just bring your payment and this order form (use link below to access) to the school. You can also pick up order forms at each school site. https://5il.co/zxdx

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Martin Luther King, Jr. #HONORINGDRKINGSLEGACY

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rose State College will be hosting a Health Science Preview Day on February 18, 2022 from 9:30-1:00. Lunch will be provided. If you have any students that are interested in learning about any of our programs, please encourage them to attend. I’ve attached a few different flyers for you to share. Space is limited. Let me know if you have questions. Programs Offered: Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Health Information Management Medical Laboratory Technology Nursing Science Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1799637/Flyer_1.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1799638/Flyer_2.pdf

JHS Basketball games tonight vs. Little Axe have been canceled.