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Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 22nd year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Finance, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Social Justice and Technology. Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue. Once selected, recipients will be celebrated in 10 virtual ceremonies and will become part of our broader HHF network of 200,000 professionals and fulfill our unique cycle of leadership where we meet America’s priorities in the classroom and workforce. The Youth Awards program is the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions Latino youth through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers. Follow LOFT on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 2020 Youth Awards Ceremonies: All Virtual Ceremonies TBD for January and February 2021 Eligibility: Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2021 Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2021-2022 Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines) If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA Deadline: December 6 https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2020/forms/welcome.php

JHS Juniors and Seniors: The Rose State College Student Engagement are excited to announce our 2020-2021 Preview Days! If you are a High School Junior, Senior, or Counselor, we would love for you to join us in our BRAND NEW Student Union to catch a glimpse of what it's like to Be A Raider! We have both in person and virtual options so you can register for what works for you! Register by scanning the QR Code on the flyer, or by clicking this link: https://rosestatecollege.formstack.com/forms/2020rscpreview

JHS Seniors: A source for scholarships that is often overlooked is you and your parent's employers. Many employers offer college scholarships to their employees and/or their dependents. Make sure you and your parents check to see if this is available.

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Juniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Guidance Counselor Network. This means that you are eligible to apply for most of the scholarships that they have available. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive at least one New Opportunity Scholars Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website opens for applications on October 1 Juniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Guidance Counselor Network. This means that you are eligible to apply for most of the scholarships that they have available. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive at least one New Opportunity Scholars Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website opens for applications on October 1 https://www.occf.org/scholarships/ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/932113/JR._NOS__2021_Scholarship.pdf

October 1 is very important date for Seniors going to College. This is the date the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) opens for students entering college in the Fall of 2021. All students planning to go to college need to complete the FAFSA. Link below is to FAFSA. IF you have any questions, see Mr. Moses https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Seniors this is a great opportunity to visit with a variety of College Admissions reps: Edmond College Night fair at the University of Central Oklahoma on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm. This fair will be held outdoors, weather permitting, in the heart of the UCO campus

Seniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Guidance Counselor Network. This means that you are eligible to apply for most of the scholarships that they have available. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive at least one Community Foundation Scholarships Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website opens for applications on October 1 https://www.occf.org/scholarships/ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/932112/CFS_Scholarship_2021.pdf

JHS Seniors interested in Langston University: You can complete your application at www.langston.edu/appy-now Langston does not charge an application fee and there is no essay requirement on their application. Langston is the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the State of Oklahoma. Their scholarship eligibility begins at 2.50 GPA. Priority scholarship deadline is December 1. You can learn more and apply for Langston scholarships at https://www.langston.edu/future-students/first-steps/scholarships

JHS Seniors interested in Wichita State: Remember Students from Jones High School do not have to pay out of state tuition to attend Wichita State. You are eligible to participate in their Distinguished Scholarship Invitational. 1. You must apply for admissions by October 15. You can apply at wichita.edu/apply 2. Have a minimum ACT Score of 27 or 3. Have a weighted GPA of 3.5 or 4. Rank in top 10% of your high school class. 5. Complete and submit DSI application by November 1 application can be found at wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions There may be other scholarships at WIchita State that you are eligible to compete.

Students 18 years and older: You need to register to vote. Information on how to register can be found at this link https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

Males 18 years old and older need to register with selective service. Information and registration is available at the following link. https://www.sss.gov/register/

If you missed out on purchasing a 2020 yearbook from last year, we have a limited number of extra copies available. If you would like to purchase one, you can stop by the high school. Price is $55. ​

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States and advocate for gender equality, passed away on Friday, September 18. She was 87 years old. Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993, becoming only the second woman to serve as a justice. Prior to serving on the Supreme Court, she dedicated her career to gender equality. In 1972, she co-founded the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and later served as the Project's general counsel. Among her many career victories, she helped ensure that women have the right to financial independence, men receive the same caregiving and Social Security rights as women, employers are not allowed to discriminate against employees based on gender, and schools that receive state funding must admit women. Throughout her lifetime, Justice Bader Ginsburg was a strong advocate for women's rights - what she considered the "constitutional principle of the equal citizenship stature of men and women." She leaves a legacy of dedication, determination, and hope. #RIPJUSTICEBADERGINSBURG

Students in 8-10th grade: his is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. If parents make less than 55,000, you take the right courses, make good grades, and stay out of trouble the state of Oklahoma will pay up to four years of your tuition at in state schools. You must fill out application at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

Great information about college planning from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for Juniors and Seniors https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/930510/2020-pfc-11-12.pdf

Great information about college planning from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for students in 8th-10th grade. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/930509/2020-pfc-8-10.pdf

JHS Students who have been involved in Community Service: The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Application is now open. Mr. Watkins and I can serve as certifier. See attached links for more information and how to apply. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/928608/2021-how-to-apply-2020-08-11.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/928609/2021-application-deadline-flyer-2020-08-11.pdf

JPS Parent Conference Information - Tues & Thurs from 4-7pm - NO SCHOOL FRIDAY this week!

Softball will play a double hitter at home on Friday, September 25th vs. Millwood at noon. Softball Senior Night will follow after the 2nd game that day.