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The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge is a program of the Arts Endowment in partnership with the American Theatre Wing (the producers of the Tony Awards among other activities). The goal is to nurture the next generation of songwriters from among the country’s high school students by engaging professional musical theater artists. With the Songwriting Challenge’s emphasis on articulating the components and intent of a song, the program is a dynamic means for realizing the National Core Music Standards for Creating, and specifically the standards for Composition/Theory. From all of the applications submitted to the Songwriting Challenge by students (almost 200 last year), six winners are selected to work with a mentor and music director to hone the student’s original song into a Broadway-ready composition that is then recorded by Broadway musicians and vocalists in New York City. You can learn more about the process at https://www.arts.gov/national-initiatives/songwriting The winning students have all noted that the experience of the Songwriting Challenge is extraordinary and life-changing. And the professional artists are thrilled to be part of invigorating their field with talent and energy. Here is the page for Tessa Barcelo, one of the 2019 winners with a video illustrating her recording session. The deadline is March 6, 2020 at midnight Eastern Time. The Songwriting Challenge application is simple and is available at https://songwritingchallenge.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/login/38?returnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fsongwritingchallenge.secure-platform.com%2Fa%2Fsolicitations%2F38%2Fhome

JHS Seniors interested in OSU-OKC: OSU OKC PLC scholarship application is open. . It’s called the President’s Leadership Class. It is a scholarship that is comprised of a full-tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester, including fees and a $500 book stipend. Application is due Friday, March 6 Here is the link for more information: https://osuokc.edu/plc

National Dairy Shrine Scholarships 42 awards of $3000 Deadline April 15 Must be US student attend college in the US and majoring in dairy industry or other agriculture related field. For more information and to apply go to https://www.dairyshrine.org/youth/scholarship-applications.php

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship 40 awards of $3500 Deadline March 31 Must be a childhood cancer survivor who has demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenge of cancer with determination and motivation. For more information and to apply go to https://www.thenccs.org/scholarship

JHS SENIORS: Beyond the Burroughs Scholarship 2 wards-$20000 each Deadline: March 15 Must be high school senior accepted to four year college. Must be from a low income family. For More information and to apply go to http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/

JHS Seniors The Truman D Picard Scholarship is open. This is for Native American Seniors planning to major in Natural Resources Deadline is March 13 3-$2500 awards. For more information and to apply go to https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html

With enrollment right around the corner the link below is our current JONES HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG published by Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center https://cloud.3dissue.com/504/708/1117/JonesHSCC2020/index.html

JHS Seniors Microsoft Disability Scholarship 10 awards up to $20000. Deadline March 1 Must be current senior with disability(as defined by WHO) whether it is visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech, or other disability. For more information and to apply go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx

JHS SENIORS SEG SCHOLARSHIPS Must be planning to pursue degree directed toward a career in applied geophysics. Deadline March 1 150 awards up to $10000. For more information and to apply go to https://seg.org/Scholarships

National Italian American Foundation Scholarships 70 awards up to $12000 Deadline March 1 For more information and to apply go to https://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships-overview/

JHS Seniors: Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship 20 Awards up to $5000 each Deadline Feb 24 See link for more information and to apply https://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/undergraduate-scholarships

BLACK HISTORY MONT H DID YOU KNOW… Patricia Bath was the first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology and the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent. She invented the Laserphaco Probe for cataract treatment in 1986.

JHS SENIORS that are entering field of study directly related to financial/resource management(business administration, economics, accounting, or finance): The ASMC Sequoyah Chapter Scholarship application is now available. Scholarship award can be $500 to $3000. Application deadline is March 1. See Mr. Moses for Application

There will be no JV Girls game tonight vs. Luther. JV boys will begin at 5.. Varsity girls will play 6:30 and Varsity Boys at 8:00

JHS STUDENTS AND PARENTS: The Bad Weather days that had to be used last week will be made up March 27 and April 3. School will be in session March 27 and April 3

It's time for your students to schedule their New Sooner Orientation Day! Incoming freshmen for fall 2020 can now schedule their New Sooner Orientation Day. New Sooner Orientation Days are full day programs for students to be advised, enroll in their first semester courses, and learn about OU resources that will help them through their time at OU. Parents or guardians are also invited to attend, and we will have parent- and family-focused sessions throughout the day. Students must complete each item below prior to scheduling an Orientation Day: • Set up OU account and email at account.ou.edu • Submit the enrollment commitment • Take the New Sooner Survey • Complete mandatory online training New Sooner Orientation happens regularly throughout the summer (May through July). The deadline to schedule a New Sooner Orientation Day is June 15, 2020. If you or your students have any questions, please contact your OU admissions counselor, Dorion Billups, at dorion@ou.edu. For more information on New Sooner Orientation see link http://www.ou.edu/univcoll/newsooner Boomer Sooner!

The deadline to purchase a yearbook is Friday, February 21st. There are a few ways you still can order: 1. Order online using this link https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1047421/Jones-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20190712043323920124/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_content=YBK-Comp1-CTA-Button&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_N_LC4_EM_E1_20200210&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_term=All+Subscribers 2. Download an order form at link below and return to your child’s school with cash or check made payable to JHS. 3. Stop by the school to purchase in person. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/584991/yearbook_order_form__1_.pdf

Students looking for ACT Prep: Mr. Weaver at OCS will be offering his ACT prep for the April ACT. Cost is $100. For more information see attached flyer https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/584528/MARAPRILACT_Prep_Class_Flyer.docx

Jones High School FFA and 4H will be hosting their annual Local Livestock show on Saturday, February 15 beginning at 12:30 pm in the Don Ramsey Agricultural Facility.

Mark your calendars!! Jones High School will host Holdenville in Basketball District Playoffs on Saturday, February 22. Girls will play at 6:30 pm and Boys will play at 8:00 pm. Jones will also be hosting Basketball Regionals Thursday, February 27 through February 29.