Jones High School

The deadline to submit a senior baby picture for the yearbook is this Friday, November 13. We will not accept any after this date because that yearbook page needs to be completed and sent to our printing company. You can email a digital copy to egerry@jonesps.org or have your student bring by a hard copy which we will scan and return. You can email questions to egerry@jonesps.org.

The deadline to submit a senior baby picture for the yearbook is a week from today - November 13. You can email a digital copy to egerry@jonesps.org or have your student bring by a hard copy which we will scan and return. You can email questions to egerry@jonesps.org.

For those who did not purchase their Senior Cap & Gown through Jostens before the October 30th deadline: They have extended the deadline through November 16th due to last week's ice storm. Please use the link provided for more information. https://5il.co/mtrq If you have questions, email egerry@jonesps.org.

Football game change for tonight! We will be playing Guthrie tonight instead of Meeker. Meeker had a COVID case and could not play. See everyone tonight at Tim Wallace Memorial Stadium 7pm!

JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN WICHITA STATE Wichita State has received a generous donation from Gene and Yolanda Camarena to offer 20 renewable scholarship to students who are of Black and/or Hispanic/Latino heritage! Scholarship Breakdown: $8,000-$20,000 for new freshman $4,000-$10,000 for new transfer students *Scholarships are stackable for students who receive a Freshman/Transfer Merit Scholarship To be eligible to compete, students must: Be a 2021 high school graduate or new incoming transfer student with at least 12 transfer credit hours Submit Wichita State application for admission and scholarship materials by December 1 Meet the following criteria: Have a minimum unweighted 3.00 GPA Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1 For students ineligible to complete a FAFSA, please submit a need statement that speaks to the financial need for scholarship assistance This means yes, undocumented students can apply for the Adelante scholarship Have a resume built and ready to upload at the application site Deadline: Shocker Adelante Scholars applications are due December 1, 2020. Students can apply for an Adelante Scholarship at: Wichita.edu/adelantescholars

Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) The online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is available starting on November 1, 2020, at jackierobinson.org. Through the JRF application, more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the foundation's namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to submit the application for a JRF Scholarship is February 1, 2021, 5 p.m. ET. https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

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JHS Seniors the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is promoting the Commander Family Scholarship. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2021. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating senior from the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. 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. Commander Family Scholarship Eligibility: • The Commander Family Scholarship can only be used by students who are enrolled in full-time study at an academically accredited institution in the state of Oklahoma. • Graduating seniors from high schools that participate in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network • GPA 3.0-3.79 unweighted • Demonstrate leadership and participation in school activities, and demonstrate a desire to work. The Commander Family Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of A.C. (Gus) Commander by his wife Ruth and son Ed. The Commander Family Scholarship is funded through the Commander Family Fund endowment. Award: $2,500.00 Deadline: 3/1/2021 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Describe your work experience and how it has influenced your career aspirations. (Please limit to 200 words.) 2. Please upload a W-2 or a pay stub with a December year-to-date earning-statement to verify your work experience.

JHS Seniors: Delta Theta Chi Sorority, national non-collegiate educational sorority, is accepting applications for three(3) scholarships in the amount of 1600.00 each. Requirements call for student to reside in the United States, have a high scholastic average, show evidence of financial need, and planning to enroll in an accredited college. All applications must be completed and returned directly to local chapter(see MR. Moses for address to send completed forms). Applications must be postmarked by February 1. Application forms are available at www.deltathetachi.org

JHS SENIORS: The National Society Daughters of American Revolution would like extend opportunity to apply for the 26 scholarships that they have available. Only two require an applicant to be member or son/daughter of member. NSDAR has over 26 scholarships that are available to graduating high school seniors that show dedication to the pursuit of higher education. These studies include history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, and elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math science, and English. Must be US citizen and must attend an accredited college or University in the US. Applications are accepted from November 1 to January 31. To apply visit the online application portal found on the DAR website at https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

Yearbooks are for sale now. Use this link to access an order form. You can also pick one up at your child's school or purchase online at Jostens.com. https://5il.co/mgy7

We are accepting senior baby pictures for the yearbook. You can email a digital copy to egerry@jonesps.org or have your student bring by a hard copy which we will scan and return. The deadline to submit baby pictures is NOVEMBER 13th. In addition, we are accepting deposits or full payment for Senior Dedication Ads in the yearbook. The deadline for senior ads is January 13th. Please review the information sheet in this link to purchase or reserve a spot. https://5il.co/lpro​Thank you! Erin Gerry

Currently, Jones Middle school is without power,  but the other 2 sites are up. The Middle School will have remote learning tomorrow, and the Elementary and High School will be onsite.

JHS Seniors that work at Wal Mart: The Wal-Mart Associates Scholarship application is open November 1 to November 30. For more information and to apply go to https://programs.applyists.com/walmartassociate/

Jones Public Schools will be closed Friday, October 30 due to power outages at the schools and wide spread community outages.

Tomorrow nights Football game with Prague has been canceled.

Jones Public Schools will be closed Thursday, October 29 due to power outages.

❄JPS will be CLOSED on WEDNESDAY❄ Stay Safe & Warm, Longhorns!

Jones Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, October 28 due to power outages. Stay warm and safe Longhorns!

❄School Closure Reminder❄JPS is CLOSED on Tuesday, October 26th due to inclement weather❄