Jones High School

💚🤘JPS Classes resume IN PERSON on TUESDAY, JAN. 5TH🤘💚

💚 WELCOME 2021💚 JPS is LOOKING FORWARD to an AMAZING YEAR🤘 #SmallTownBigFuture #HornsUp

JHS Seniors of Native American Heritage: The American Indian College Fund is announcing its Full Circle Scholarship. Eligibility U.S. citizen or Canadian eligible to attend college in the U.S. under provisions of the Jay Treaty; Enrolled in a certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate program at an accredited tribal, public, or private (non-profit) college or university; Full-time enrollment (Full Circle applicants only); Registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. Alaska Natives may use Native Corporation membership. Learn how to prove descent or trace Indian ancestry. At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Your scholarship may require a higher GPA to maintain eligibility. (Students attending TCUs with less than a 2.0 GPA may be considered for Tribal College and University scholarships; however, each TCU makes this determination individually.) For more information and to apply go to https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/

🎄🎅🤶💚Wishing all our Longhorn Community a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays💚🤶🎅🎄

JHS STUDENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY: RESEARCH SHOWS US THAT DEPRESSION INCREASES IN THE WINTER MONTHS AND AROUND THE HOLIDAYS IN A NORMAL YEAR. COMMON SENSE DICTACTES THAT THIS WILL BE INCREASED TEN FOLD IN 2020-21 DUE TO COVID 19 PANDEMIC, ISOLATION, SOCIAL AND RACIAL STRIFE, FINANCIAL INSECURITY, AND DEATH. WE NEED TO BE MORE COGNIZANT OF THIS INCREASED DEPRESSION. WHAT CAN WE DO? 1) Remember to reach out and talk to one another. If you need to talk reach out. Be available to anyone that needs to talk. You do not need to be an expert in depression you just need to be there. If the problem, is too big reach out to professionals that can help with more in depth solutions. 2) Remember you MATTER! 3) Love and support one another during this most difficult of years. BELOW ARE RESOURCES, TO SHARE AND HAVE AVAILABLE ESPECIALLY OVER THE HOLIDAYS AND ALL DAYS. National Suicide Prevention hotline. 1-1800-273-8255 Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Available in English and Spanish Can talk, online chat, or text Call 211 for various resources in Oklahoma. Health, Financial, crisis and emergency, etc. The go to spot for all assistance Tri-City Youth and Family Counseling 405-390-8131 www.Tricityyfc.org Kickapoo Tribal Behavioral Health http://www.okkthc.com/resources North Care COVID FEMA CHRISTMAS See Attached Flyer https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1053197/COVID_FEMA_CHRISTMAS.pdf

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Peyton Winsett. Peyton has been admitted to Southern Methodist University and awarded an academic scholarship in the amount of $80000.00. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

JONES HIGH SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF OUR LONGHORN FAMILIES. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY! SEE EVERYONE IN JANUARY.

JHS Seniors: The attached document from the Oklahoma City COmmunity Foundation has scholarships for students statewide. I would encourage you to take some time over Christmas Break to apply for as many of these scholarships as you can. These scholarship applications can be accessed at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1048335/Statewide__1_.pdf

Semester Test Thursday and Friday! Students please log on during your testing time for Thursday and Friday. Tests will not be open outside of your testing window to protect the integrity of our semester tests given online. Teachers have posted in Google Classroom procedures for Semester test. Please review times of tests and good luck!​ https://5il.co/nr4q​

2021 Bond Issue Quick Fact: EOC Tech’s Bond Issue funds support nearly 10,000 students and approximately 1,450 employees across our five communities with internet connectivity and online learning services, which include virtual learning environments (like Odsseyware, Edmentum, and Google Classroom) and student information systems (like Power School and Wengage). For more information about the renewal of the EOC Tech Bond Issue, visit http://www.eoctech.edu/bond2021

EOC Tech’s Bond Issue funds support nearly 10K students and approximately 1,450 employees across 5 communities with internet connectivity & online learning services, which include virtual learning environments like Odsseyware, Edmentum, & Google Classroom. Also, student information systems like Power School & Wengage).  For more information about the renewal of the EOC Tech Bond Issue, visit http://www.eoctech.edu/bond2021

EOC Tech’s Bond Issue funds support nearly 10K students and approximately 1,450 employees across 5 communities with internet connectivity & online learning services, which include virtual learning environments like Odsseyware, Edmentum, & Google Classroom. Also, student information systems like Power School & Wengage).  For more information about the renewal of the EOC Tech Bond Issue, visit http://www.eoctech.edu/bond2021

JHS students: As we approach the holiday season, our team wanted to remind you of the upcoming January 15 deadline for our Profile in Courage Essay Contest. Students across the country have begun submitting their essays, sharing inspiring stories of brave leaders from years past. We look forward to reading their essays and learning how they understand political courage, a concept so admired by John F. Kennedy. We are also excited to share that students can win one of 15 different scholarship prizes this year. Learn more at our website. JFK Image at desk; 1st Place $10,000; 2nd place $3,000; Finalists: $1,000; Semi-finalists $100 each For more information go to https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/recognition-and-awards

JHS SENIORS: Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2021. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. 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. Eligibility: · Must be children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. · Graduating from high school with an unweighted GPA ≥ 3.0 or greater in their senior year of high school. ACT and/or SAT scores are considered. Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as 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. The Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Ironworkers Local 584 and Signatory Contractors. In 2012, the award was renamed in honor of the group’s longtime business manager, Harvey A. Swift. Award: $3,000.00 Deadline: 05/1/2021 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. How has the American Labor Movement elevated the Standard of Living for Americas' working class? (Please limit to 500 words.) 2. Are you a child, adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, adopted grandchild or step-grandchild of a member(s) or deceased member(s) of Iron Workers Local 584. 3. The Applicant agrees that the Scholarship Selection Committee will be fully informed as to the Applicant's academic standing, employment status, character, and other factors having a bearing on this application. If selected as a recipient of the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship, I agree to allow my name and photograph to be utilized in news releases and publicity materials in conjunction with the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship Fund or the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Further, I understand that, if selected as a recipient, I am expected to attend an event where the essay will be read and the scholarship will be formally presented.

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Layna Solorzano. Layna received a nomination to West Point and the US Merchant Marine Academy from Senator James Inhoffe. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Layna Solorzano. Layna has received a nomination to West Point and the US Merchant Marine Academy from Congresswoman Kendra Horn. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

ACT will still be administered on December 12 at Jones High School for those students registered to test.

Dear Longhorn Community, We have been moderately successful in reacting to this pandemic, and you may have noticed that we’ve made some difficult decisions in the last couple of weeks that are more proactive. After developing a detailed procedure for hosting indoor activities, primarily basketball, and after receiving more guidance from the OSSAA, we have decided to limit basketball attendance to game personnel only. Spectators will not be allowed in the gym or any buildings. We have also made another difficult decision for tomorrow and all of next week. We will conduct remote learning district-wide for the week of 14 December. Students will not return to school for in-person classroom instruction until after the Christmas break. We are now scheduled to return to in-person instruction on 5 January. We are seeing increased positive cases in both teachers and students throughout the district with many teachers being isolated or quarantined. 40% of the elementary is currently out, and this has increased over the last week. During this week, teachers will be in their classrooms and communicating daily with students. This should work well with our secondary students, but I know it’s more of a challenge with our elementary students. Our elementary staff will continue to find the most effective practices to mitigate those challenges. If your family does not have the resources to complete assignments, please contact the school administration. Meals will be available for pickup from 10:30 to 12:30 at the high school every day. On Fridays, weekend meals will be provided. Finally, I know there are some activities that will be interrupted, and each one is important to each student. FFA students will still need to work with animals, and basketball has started their season. We will look at each activity and try to understand the critical aspect of onsite participation. There is no “one size fits all” policy to accomplish our goals. Our primary objective with this plan is to avoid putting 20 students and a teacher in a small class during this time of highly increased exposure. The Jones community has been incredibly patient and understanding as we learn to navigate this pandemic. We value your trust, and we are asking for a little more. Please remember that as we try to be transparent and clear with our messaging, there are plenty of other variables that we continue to consider as we make these decisions. Stay safe, Carl Johnson, Ph.D. Superintendent

Students interested in ACT PREP: Mr. Weaver at OCS will be doing his ACT PRep workshop For the February test. Cost is $100. For more information and to register see flyer. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1039050/JAN_FEB_ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer__2_.docx

Jones Public Schools will begin remote learning tomorrow, December 11th. Please see attached letter from Dr. Johnson. Thank you! https://5il.co/nri0