Jones High School

The 2020 Census is ending on September 30th. Please take a few minutes and complete today. Education, Social Services, highways, healthcare, representatives and more, are determined by our participation. #TTHL #Longhorns https://2020census.gov/en.html

Oklahoma Virtual College Fairs powered by Hear from Admission Officers Experienced admission counselors will tell you what you need to know Gain Important College Knowledge Choose from 45 different sessions each represented by 6 institutions 54 Colleges and Universities Learn from more than fifty different colleges and universities from 11 states! Format You will have the opportunity to participate in multiple virtual college fairs where you can hear from several different colleges and universities in one session and have the ability to ask questions to college reps: Sessions will have six different colleges and universities presenting. Sessions are offered over four nights and one afternoon to provide you a variety of opportunities to connect with college reps. Students are encouraged to register for multiple sessions! Student Registration Students can register for a session in each 45-minute timeblock. To do so, click the Student Registration link for each session of interest. If students are interested in attending sessions that are running concurrently, please continue to register for both sessions so colleges are receiving your information. Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with a unique link to join the Zoom webinar. Students also receive a barcode in the confirmation email; however, please note the barcode is not necessary for this virtual event. When students register, they are sharing their registration information only with colleges presenting on that particular session. StriveScan does not sell or share personally identifiable student information with any other third parties. Students are encouraged to attend these sessions live. Sessions will be recorded and accessible at a later date. Parents Parents should register their students using their student’s information. HS Counselors Please share this opportunity with your students and encourage them to register! High school counselors can also register using the Counselor Registration links on each session. Schedule Click each day to view the schedule and register for sessions: Virtual Fair 1 - Monday, October 12 5:00 - 5:45 pm 6:00 - 6:45 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm Virtual Fair 2 - Tuesday, October 13 5:00 - 5:45 pm 6:00 - 6:45 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm Virtual Fair 3 - Wednesday, October 14 5:00 - 5:45 pm 6:00 - 6:45 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm Virtual Fair 4 - Thursday, October 15 5:00 - 5:45 pm 6:00 - 6:45 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm Virtual Fair (Transfer) 5 - Friday, October 16 12:00 - 12:45 pm 1:00 - 1:45 pm 2:00 - 2:45 pm Questions? Email: contactocra1@gmail.com

JHS Seniors interested in Wichita State: Their Freshman Merit Scholarship Priority Date is November 1. YOu must complete application for admission and and their scholarship applications. See link for their scholarship brochure. In addition, seniors from Jones HIgh School do not have to pay out of state tuition for Wichita State. https://issuu.com/wichitastateuniversity/docs/scholarships

JHS STUDENTS: See this information about Creative Writing Contest East Central University Ada, Oklahoma Presents the 17th Annual R. Darryl Fisher Creative Writing Contest Oklahoma’s Most Prestigious High School Writing Contest Prizes to be awarded by mail in the month of April, 2021 Fiction: 1st Place $250 2nd Place $150 3rd Place $100 Fiction: 1st Place $250 2nd Place $150 3rd Place $100 20 Honorable Mention Awards of $25 each Guidelines: * All Oklahoma high school students (9th - 12th grade) are eligible. * Poetry (up to 100 lines) or Short Fiction (up to 6,000 words) is acceptable. * Limit 5 poems and 1 short fiction piece per student. * All entries must be the original work of the student. * All entries must be neatly typed; please double-space fiction entries. * Entries will not be returned, so keep your originals. * No identifying marks should be on the manuscript itself, except for the title. * Provide cover page with contact information: 1) Student’s name; 2) Student’s Mailing Address 3) Teacher’s name 4) Classification (senior, junior, etc.) 5) Phone number, Email and student’s mailing address. (No work submitted without a mailing address for each student cannot be judged) * Work may be submitted through conventional mail or email. DEADLINE: Conventional mail must be postmarked on or before Friday, February 5, 2021. Email entries must be sent by 11:59 p.m. on February 5, 2021. There will be no exceptions. Winners will be notified and awards will be mailed to students during the month of April 2021. The names of winning writers will be posted online at: www.ecuscissortail.blogspot.com. Poetry Submissions: send work electronically as attached files to jgrasso@ecok.edu or mail to Dr. Joshua Grasso, East Central University, Dept. of English & Languages, 1100 E. 14th St., Ada, OK 74820 Fiction Submissions: send work electronically as attached files to mwalling@ecok.edu or mail to Dr. Mark Walling, East Central University, Dept. of English and Languages, 1100 E. 14th St., Ada, OK 74820

Students looking for ACT Prep. Mr. Weaver at O.C.S. has an ACT Prep class coming up. Cost is $100.00 For more information see attached flyer. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/919859/ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer.docx

JHS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be done Virtually by phone conference on September 22 & September 24 from 4-7 p.m. Please contact your teacher via email to set up a time to be called. Thank you!

Don't miss the Yearbook early bird special. Purchase your yearbook by October 23rd for the price of $40. After the 23rd, prices will increase to $45. You can pick up an order form at your child's school or use the link below. You can also order directly from Jostens online at jostensyearbooks.com. https://5il.co/kqph. - Order Form link

💚🏈🤘Good Luck to our Longhorns🤘🏈💚 Tonight is the KICKOFF Game vs. the Luther Lions #TTHL

Thank you Jones Journal for broadcasting the Jones vs. Luther game tonight! Here's the link https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=4FKJldfWta4

Jones SENIORS & PARENTS - Please use the link provided for information from Jostens pertaining to cap & gown orders etc. https://5il.co/kx78

Jones Sophomores & Juniors - Please use the link provided for information from Jostens concerning class rings. https://5il.co/kx69

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Two Senior Nights! -Senior Night for Football and Cheer will be September 25th before the game. -Senior Night for Band, Choir, and FFA will be October 23rd at halftime of the Millwood football game. We want to honor all of our Seniors but have to limit our gathers to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Thank you again for your understanding and your support!

Students in 9th-10th grade: This 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/

FINALLY, A SCHOLARSHIP FOR ZOMBIE FANS Did binge-re-watching "The Walking Dead" get you thinking about what you’d do if the streets were filled with flesh-eating zombies? Maybe you've envisioned your own post-apocalyptic world overrun with the living dead, forcing you to come up with a zombie survival plan — and quick! Hone your survival tactics and imagine what your school or college campus might be like in a zombie apocalypse. Our Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you’d hide, and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive. We're giving one successful survivor $2,000 towards his or her college education. Do you think you have what it takes to make the cut? Applicants must: Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students. Submit an online written response to the question: "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less) Application Deadline October 31, 2020 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

CheapAutoInsurance.org Commercial Video Scholarship CheapAutoInsurance.org is looking to award a $500 scholarship to a student who creates their best rendition of an auto insurance commercial. The commercial must be an original creation that shows good or bad driving habits. All high school seniors and college students with a 2.5 GPA are eligible to apply. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: October 1, 2020 https://www.cheapautoinsurance.org/commercial-video-scholarship-win-500-to-help-pay-for-college/

Olin E. Teague Memorial Scholarship To encourage talented young people to pursue careers in the aerospace industry, the National Space Club and Foundation offer resources and scholarships to students. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors. Students must submit an official transcript, one letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher and a five-page research paper discussing a personal aerospace research project the student has conducted. Award Amount: $4,000 Deadline: October 12, 2020 https://www.spaceclub.org/education/olin-teague.html

Price It Here, Inc. Scholarship Program Hoping to encourage the next generation of online marketers, Price It Here, Inc. is offering a scholarship program to support students as they pursue their education. Students can apply by submitting an essay that answers the following questions: In what ways do you think technology will influence the future of business and customer satisfaction? What are two core values you believe a business should maintain? What do you think might be the next innovative approach in marketing for businesses? Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: October 1, 2020 https://priceithere.com/scholarship/

RDC Paving the Way Scholarship RDC Paving believes in helping determined, persistent and hardworking students achieve their goals. Open to all high school and college students, this scholarship requires students to write an essay (1,000 words) explaining why they want a career in a chosen industry and how they plan to be successful in a competitive world. Students must also submit a video (5-10 minutes) that highlights the key points of their essay. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: October 15, 2020 https://www.rdcpaving.com/scholarship-program/