Jones High School

National Garden Clubs Scholarships The National Garden Clubs organization does more than just teach you how to have a green thumb, it connects you with people, plants and programs that provide valuable information as you grow your personal garden. To encourage aspiring gardeners, the organization is offering multiple scholarships to college juniors, seniors and graduate students. Students can apply by submitting an online application and by meeting the following requirements: Must have a 3.25 GPA Must be enrolled fulltime at an accredited college Must plan to have a career in gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture Award Amount: Up to 41 awards; $4,000 each Deadline: February 1, 2020 http://www.gardenclub.org/scholarships/instructions-guidelines.aspx

Marilynn Smith's Scholarship The LPGA Foundation supports women and young people through programs and initiatives aimed at empowering them through the game of golf. The foundation is pleased to offer the Marilynn Smith Scholarship to a female high school senior who has played golf in high school or in her community and is planning to play golf at an accredited college or university in the United States. Student golf players must create an online account in order to start their application. Award Amount: 5 awards; $5,000 Deadline: February 28, 2020 https://www.lpga.com/lpga-foundation/scholarships

Cleft Palate Foundation Scholarships The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) hopes to create a world where all people can thrive. They provide education, personalized support and resources for every stage of the cleft or craniofacial journey. One resource they are excited to offer is their scholarship program to assist outstanding students born with cleft or craniofacial conditions. Students can apply by submitting an online application along with all supporting documents. Award Amount: 4 awards; $1,000–$4,000 Deadline: February 1, 2020 https://cleftline.org/family-resources/college-scholarships/

Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Ethics Essay Contest The Elie Wiesel Foundation was established in memory of the Holocaust to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice. They encourage this through international dialogue and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance and equality. To further this dialogue, the Foundation is hosting a Prize in Ethics Essay contest. Full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit an essay articulating an ethical issue that they have encountered. Reflections on a personal meaningful experience are encouraged. Essays must be between 3,000 and 4,000 words Award Amount: 5 awards; $500-$5,000 Deadline: January 21, 2020 https://eliewieselfoundation.org/prize-ethics/contest/

Good luck to our Jones Academic Team as they travel to Bridge Creek on Saturday, January 18 to compete in Area Tournament for opportunity to advance to State Tournament.

Reminder: No school on Monday, January 20. Enjoy your three day weekend!

Sophomores and Juniors that would like to take College classes next school year as a Junior or Senior: You need to have a 19 on ACT and 19 in subject area to enroll in college classes. If you do not have ACT score or score is not high enough, you need to register for the April ACT. Register at www.actstudent.org

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/

Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Eligibility: • Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school that participates in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. • The scholarship selection committee may give preference to applicants of color who are pursuing studies in English education or industrial education. • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Financial need may be considered. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited four-year nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by the family to honor the couple’s contribution to the community as educators. Award: $2,000.00 Deadline: 03/01/2020 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application for the Benny McReynolds Scholarship: 1. Submit an essay in which you address the impact, contributions, and obstacles of your ethnic, cultural and national heritage in your pursuit of academic excellence. (Please limit to 500 words.) 2. Did you submit your household's 1040 or your FAFSA for the coming year when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that financial need may be considered for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile and attach a 1040 or FAFSA.) Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating senior from a high school in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. 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.

Friends of Kim Jones Shelton Scholarship Eligibility: • A graduating senior of a central Oklahoma high school with a GPA ≥ 3.5. • Must have financial need relating to a disability or challenging circumstance of the applicant or the applicant’s parent. • Preference is given to black female students. Funds may be used for educational related expenses such as tuition, fees, and books at any academically accredited two- year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Friends of Kim Jones-Shelton scholarship was established by friends and family in 1999 to honor Kim’s service to the community. Award: $1,000 Deadline: 02/15/2020 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. The Friends of Kim Jones-Shelton Scholarship fund was established to honor a woman who was very influential in the lives of her friends and family. Please write a reflection paper about friendship. (Please limit to 500 words.) 2. The scholarship selection committee may exercise a preference for an applicant who has demonstrated resilience in coping with a disability. If you have a disability, please describe how the disability has impacted your achievements. Please provide documentation of your disability. 3. The scholarship selection committee may exercise a preference for an applicant who was reared in a single parent home. If you have been reared in a single parent household, please describe how this experience has impacted your achievements. 4. Did you submit your household's 1040 or your FAFSA for the coming year when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that financial need may be considered for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile and attach a 1040 or FAFSA.) Applications must be submitted by February 15, 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for students in central Oklahoma. 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

There has been some time changes for the games in Little Axe on Friday, January 17 due to Little Axe having Homecoming and not having enough girls for a JV girls Games. Changes are below. There will not be a JV girls game JV boys will begin at 4:45 Due to Homecoming, the Varsity boys will play at 6:30 Varsity girls will follow.

Juniors please pay your dues ASAP! Majority of you owe $70 for your freshman, sophomore, and junior class dues. See Mrs. Neal or Coach Davenport for questions.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has a scholarship for Juniors. Jones High School is guaranteed to get one of these scholarships. Please have any junior, whose parents did not go to college come see Mr. Moses for the New Opportunity Scholarship. This is one of the easiest scholarship and applications that a student will complete. It is $2000.00

Rose State College is hosting its 4th Annual Black Male Summit 2020: 50 years of Rising with Rose State. This summit came about 4 years ago thanks to the vision of a former RSC student. They welcome high school aged students. This year we will feature various break-out sessions, ice breakers, leadership scholarship information and our Keynote speaker. Registration link can be found here: www.rose.edu/blackmalesummit

Reminder to nominate a deserving senior for the KOCO Free Ride Scholarship. Deadline is Sunday, January 12. Nominate at the following link https://www.koco.com/article/eskridge-auto-free-ride-fall-2019/29095684

JHS STUDENTS WANTING TO TAKE FEBRUARY ACT: Today, January 10, is registration deadline for February ACT. Register at www.actstudent.org

Seniors: Seven Semester transcripts will be ready on Friday, January 10. Please make sure you let Mr. Moses know which colleges he needs to send your seven semester transcript.

JHS Parents: First semester report cards will be given to students Friday, January 10 during 6th hour to bring home. If a student is in pm tech or concurrent college class at that time, they can come by office and pick up report card on Friday.

JHS Seniors: THE Oklahoma School Insurance group is awarding 12 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2000. Deadline is March 2. See Mr. Moses for more information and scholarship application.

JHS SENIORS: 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: 3/1/2020 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. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships