Jones High School

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship The Society of Health and Physical Educators, or SHAPE, is excited to offer their scholarship program to five rising health professionals. Students majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, an official transcript and a personal essay that demonstrates their leadership and community service. Award Amount: 5 awards; $1,250-$1,750 Deadline: October 15, 2020 https://www.shapeamerica.org/scholarships/abernathyscholarship.aspx

Dream Big Scholarship Application Deadline Fall Term October 1 Spring Term March 1 Upcoming application deadline: October 01, 2020 How To Apply? Write an essay about what's your dream job (750 words or less). The top overall winner will receive the $1,000 scholarship and the top three submissions will have the option to get career advice / coaching from RentLingo's founders, Dan Laufer and Byron Singh. For more information and to submit essay go to https://www.rentlingo.com/scholarship

Horatio Alger Scholarship The National Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference. Recipients must attend the National Scholars Conference to receive the award. To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution) Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25 https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/

Jazz Education Network Scholarships Each year the Jazz Education Network recognizes talented, hardworking students with a passion for jazz. A variety of scholarships are offered to full-time high school and college students. There is only one application needed to be considered for multiple scholarships. Eligible students should display a talent for jazz performance or education and should be at least 14 years old. Students must also participate in a jazz class or ensemble during the school year after the scholarship is granted. If a student is 18 years old and up, they must also volunteer at the Annual JEN Conference the year they are nominated. Award Amount: 6 awards; $1,000-$3,000 Deadline: September 15, 2020 https://jazzednet.org/advancing-education/scholarships/

JHS students in 9-12th Grade: The JFK Library Foundation is announcing the Profiles in Courage Essay Contest. Deadline is January 15. Winning essay recieves $10000.00. For more information and to submit essay go to: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest

Congratulations to Senior, Trey Dorrell! Trey has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Be on the lookout for the press release through the Jones Journal! Way to go! Trey! IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A LONGHORN!

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. Use the link below for an order form or visit jostensyearbooks.com to purchase online. https://5il.co/kqph

In compliance with Section 1111(b)(2)(H) of ESSA, Jones Public Schools would like to provide community stakeholders with an opportunity to provide meaningful input regarding our district’s intent to request permission to administer the ACT in lieu of the statewide assessment. Our district selection for the College & Career Readiness Assessment to be administered to all grade 11 students during the OSTP testing window is the ACT. Please provide any thoughts and feedback on this selection to Curtis Moses at cmoses@jonesps.org or Mike Watkins at mwatkins@jonesps.org

*Football Senior Night is September 25th against Star Spencer. *Football Homecoming is October 9th against Crossings Christian. Details and guidelines for these events will follow. Thank you!

Happy Labor Day

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Comparison information on ACT vs SAT

JHS Seniors: The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution is announcing their annual Good Citizen Contest. Jones High School can submit one senior for this contest. If you are interested in participating in this scholarship contest please submit short essay to MR. Moses why you should be selected and what makes you a great candidate for a good citizen scholarship. This must be turned into Mr. Moses by September 11.

JHS Seniors who earn A's in most challenging courses, exhibit strong writing ability that come from households earning less than 65,000 annually: See Mr. Moses for Questbridge information. This is a school, scholarship matching program to 42 different Universities such as Stanford, University of Chicago, Yale, Princeton, and Penn. Match scholarships are loan-free and guarantee no parental contribution. They cover tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses. Deadline is coming up quickly on September 29. See Mr. Moses ASAP if interested.

🚍BUS ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT🚍 TUES & WED AFTERNOON BUS #19 will be running a later route due to driver shortage. Thank you for your understanding.💚🤘💚

Seniors: Jones High School is partnering with BancFirst to create a BancFirst Student Board. The Board will be limited to 6 seniors. See Links below for more information and application. Application must be completed and submitted to Mr. Moses by September 11. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHq4twl1crnBALHPuScMATefgsrMeV84XakfJ1znA4s/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rEjXPJm-trTMQrjzb6B1yEjIjjeNicZIisdhcqvdB0U/edit?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZAn4ahGP7yYnUFZJkyst-rWqeRrJUXqG/view?usp=sharing

JHS J.O.M students the Kickapoo Tribe will host a drive thru school supply pickup on Saturday, September 5. See attached flyer for additional information https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/896450/JOM_school_supply_distribution.pdf

Football game this Friday, September 4th against Lincoln Christian has been moved to Friday, September 18th.

JHS Students: The links below provide checklist for things you should be doing each year to prepare for life after high school. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/894504/Freshmen_Checklist.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/894507/Sophomores_Checklist.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/894505/Junior_Checklist.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/894506/Senior_Checklist.pdf

🚍BUS ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT🚍 TUES & WED AFTERNOON BUS #19 will be running a later route due to driver shortage. Thank you for your understanding.💚🤘💚