Jones High School

Foster Care to Success Scholarship Foster Care to Success is a college fund for foster youth that provides annual scholarships to support students seeking additional education. A variety of undergraduate scholarships are offered to students who have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other postsecondary school. These scholarships can be renewable for up to five years if the student remains compliant with the program requirements. Award Amount: $2,500-$5,000 Deadline: March 31, 2022 https://www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/

KJK Special Education Scholarship Special education students have unique circumstances and must overcome challenges that other students may not typically encounter in their education. In addition to students, we have a special place in our hearts for those who feel a calling to teach these amazing students. Teachers who dedicate their careers to teaching special education students demonstrate a rare gift through their patience and compassion, while providing personalized experiences for their students to ensure that they are given the same opportunity to receive a meaningful education. In order to support individuals who are the backbones for their school's special education programs, we are excited to announce the KJK Special Education Scholarship. The KJK Special Education Scholarship will reward future special education teachers as well as special education students looking to pursue additional education. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: February 28, 2022 https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/36735/kjk-special-education-scholarship

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

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/

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

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

JHS Seniors: OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Scholarship The OGE Positive Energy Scholarship was established in 2018 by the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation. This scholarship encourages worthy students from the OG&E service territory to pursue a degree in higher education. Since launching the program in 2018, OGE has awarded nine scholarships – totaling $540,000 – to high school seniors who commit to attending college in Oklahoma or Arkansas. Award Amount: $15,000 Deadline: Feb. 15, 2022 https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/3771

Students that participated in Chad Cargill's ACT Prep yesterday: Remember for this workshop to help raise your ACT scores you need to practice the information he shared regularly until you test.

Black History Month Information from Jones High School. #SHIRLEYCHISOLM #KNOWLEDGEISPOWER #RESPECT #DIVERSITY

Jones Public Schools will utilize remote learning (students will work from home) for Wednesday, February 2 due to possible inclement weather. Staff will report to school Wednesday, February 2.

Jones parents: For planning purposes, there is a strong possibility Jones Public Schools will be doing remote learning Wednesday (Feb 2nd). A final decision will be made this afternoon/evening. Please continue to monitor JPS social media sites.

So Awesome to have Chad Cargill at Jones High School today doing ACT PREP. Great turnout form students! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN #ALWAYSGETTINGBETTER #PUBLICSCHOOLSROCK #EDUCATIONISTHEKEY

Today marks the start of Black History Month. The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, by historian Carter G. Woodson. Woodson selected the second week in February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, urging Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history”. #BLACKHISTORY #CHARLESWOODSON #WEARESTRONGER TOGETHER #DIVERSITY #KNOWLEDGEISPOWER #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

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

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Abigail Kremer! Abigail has been awarded the Sower Award from the University of Oklahoma. She will be receiving 12000.00 towards her college expenses over her four years! Way to go Abigail!! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

JHS Students and Parents: Mark your calendars! Douglass High School is hosting a HBCU(Historically Black Colleges and Universities) College Fair on March 12. This college fair is open to anyone.

JHS Seniors that have participated in any sport their Senior Year: The Tim Wallace Memorial Scholarship is now open. Please complete attached application and get submitted by April 15. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1822799/Tim_Wallace_Scholarship_Fund.doc

JHS Juniors: Below is a scholarship that JHS juniors are eligible for through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation: Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2022. This is an excellent opportunity for junior students who will be the first in their family to attend college. Detailed information about the scholarship is below along with the link to this specific application page. Students may also receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website at www.occf.org/scholarships. Please know that applicants must complete a General Application before applying to specific scholarship opportunities. Think of the General Application as setting up a Student Profile. Submitting a General Application does not mean that an applicant has applied for any scholarships. New Opportunities Scholars Eligibility: A junior attending a high school participating in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. Be the first in their family to attend college. For the purpose of this scholarship program, the definition of “first in the family” is that applicant or applicant’s parents, stepparents or grandparents have not attended college. Unweighted GPA no greater than 3.79. The Process: If you are recommended by the Scholarship Selection Committee of your high school, you and your parent/guardian agree that you will complete a series of college preparatory activities including: Work during the summer/fall OR complete community service hours with an approved community based organization between your junior and senior year. Participating in a college campus visit accompanied by your parent. Financial Aid and an ACT workshop. Various assigned activities. By January 15th of your senior year, your high school guidance counselor must provide certification of these activities to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. If all of the required activities have been completed, you will receive the documents necessary to claim a one-year scholarship of $3,000. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational/technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. Award: $3,000 Deadline: 03/1/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application for the New Opportunities Scholarship: 1. I agree and understand that I must complete specific college preparatory activities, including the completion of the New Opportunities Scholars workbook, before January 15, 2023 to satisfy all of the requirements to receive this scholarship. 2. On the General Application/Student Profile, please make sure the person you requested to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf is a High School Teacher. 3. Did you submit a picture of yourself when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that a picture is required for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile section and attach an appropriate picture/head shot.) For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

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