JHS Students, Parents, and Teachers: Check out the JHS Library page on the High School Website. Great resource page for information regarding resource material and research. Thank you Ms. Gerry for putting this together!
https://www.jones.k12.ok.us/o/jones-high-school/page/jones-high-school-library-page
JHS seniors:
YOU HAVE SOME IMPORTANT DEADLINES COMING UP!
1). If you have a 30 or over on ACT, Academic All-State application deadline is tomorrow, December 5. Www.ofe.org
2) Jones High School Scholarship deadline is December 6. Www.occf.org/scholarships
3) Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship deadline is December 6. Www.occf.org/scholarships
Make sure you have completed and submitted your applications prior to these deadlines. See Mr Moses if you need any help
JHS SENIORS THAT ARE GOING TO MAJOR IN A SCIENCE RELATED FIELD:
We are excited to announce the Jimmie L Dean Scholarship Foundation is now taking applications for the 2020-2021 academic year through April 15, 2020 at our website
www.jimmiedeanfoundation.org
Every year since 2010, we have provided individual scholarships of up to $10,000 per year to outstanding Oklahoma students who attend Oklahoma colleges and Universities. Since our first awards in the 2010-2011 School year we have provided actual funds of almost $1 million.
Our mission is to provide financial assistance to Oklahoma students who will attend Oklahoma colleges and universities that we feel will remain in out great state after graduation and contribute to the Oklahoma economy for many years.
This award does not consider income levels, hardship conditions, or a specific entrance test score (although we do require a minimum 25 ACT score for 4 year colleges and Universities and 17 for OSUIT students). We do take into consideration the test score when trying to project a student's success in their chosen major area of study. We are simply looking for true Oklahomans who may find themselves in the position of not having sufficient funds to attend college but have income levels that preclude them from receiving enough financial assistance to cover their costs of attendance.
Our awards are structured in a manner to fill in the gap between the scholarships and awards already earned by a student and the cost of tuition and academic fees plus room and board charges, with the goal to eliminate or reduce the need for student debt.
The qualities we are looking for are students who are responsible citizens who have worked hard and have achieved good academic standing. We view a student's work history, their expected major, their academic achievement and recommendations from those they have been associated with as a body of work to eventually make our decision as to who will receive an award.
Our application form provides an avenue for a short student essay to allow them to introduce themselves to our foundation. We rely upon this to help select our finalists each year. We encourage you to communicate to prospective students they take this opportunity very seriously. You would be surprised as to how many essays simply state the students need for money or tell us about the other members of their family but really nothing about themselves. In all candor we already know they need money or they would not be applying and telling us about family members is only relevant if it provides insight into the student. We want to know about the student, what jobs they have held, what would make them a good investment for us, and how do they exemplify the qualities of the Foundation.
Our awards are primarily awarded to students who will be pursuing degrees that are science related rather than arts majors. Therefore, some of the majors we will not consider are music, performing arts, English, literature, Psychology, Sociology, Journalism, Business, Pre-law, Political Science, Music, Education or similar majors. In short, we are looking for students who are wanting to make or build things or serve in a health science field.
JHS Native American Seniors: See information below about scholarship opportunity:
The highly competitive, nonrenewable, need- and merit-based Cobell Scholarship Program, administered by Indigenous Education, Inc., provides scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled members of U.S. federally recognized tribes, pursuing vocational, undergraduate, and graduate degrees at nonprofit institutions.
Applications are accepted December 15 through March 31 annually for the upcoming academic year through the Online Application and Student Information System (OASIS). Applicants begin by creating a general application profile in OASIS, after which they're matched to the available scholarship opportunities for which they're qualified.
https://cobellscholar.org/?SFMC_cid=EM237840-&rid=47443041
https://cobellscholar.academicworks.com/?SFMC_cid=EM237840-&rid=47443041
REMINDER JHS SENIORS: Deadline for the Jones High School Scholarship and the Community Foundation Scholarship is this Friday December 6. Get application complete at www.occf.org/scholarships
Proud of the Community Service mindset of our Jones FFA! #service #FFA #Longhorns
Last year the Tinker Spouses’ Club awarded more than $5,000 in scholarships to dependents of U.S. Military members at Tinker Air Force Base who will be attending a college or a vocational/technical school. Scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 academic year are now available. Please see the application for specific eligibility and qualification requirements.
The scholarship applications may be found on the TSC’s website: www.tinkerspouses.org under "What We Do" or see Mr. Moses for a copy of the application. The application can be submitted via mail or email, but must be received no later than March 1, 2020. Notifications will be sent in April and a scholarship reception for the winners will be held on April 23, 2020
Mark your Calendars!! Our JHS Vocal Music Department is inviting everyone to our JHS Choir Christmas Concert on December 9 at 6 pm in the High School Commons!
JHS Musical Theater will present “The Little Mermaid” on Monday, December 16 @ 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Purchase a ticket from a musical theater student or in the JHS front office.
Jones High School December Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Congratulations again to JHS Freshman, Tabitha Fox, for being selected as The Oklahoman’s All-City Runner of the Year! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!🤘🏃♀️💚 #TTHL
Our Jones High School Band invites everyone out for their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 3 at 6 pm in the the High School Commons. Come listen to some great music from our students.
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is inviting Oklahoma youth from ages six to 17 to participate in the state’s 2020 International Aviation Art Contest. The art contest encourages students to reflect on aviation by having them design their artwork based aircraft and this year’s chosen theme, “Flying Yesterday and Tomorrow.”
Artwork will be judged in each of the three age classes based on originality, design, and an aviation and aerospace theme. First, second, and third place winners from each age group will be chosen. Winners receive a certificate and a cash prize, which will be awarded at the recognition ceremony held in March of 2020. Each piece of winning artwork will also be judged at the national and international level. All artwork must be mailed to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission at 110 N. Robinson, Suite 1200, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102, and be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
Brochures containing contest information, rules, and entry forms are available on the Aeronautics Commission’s website at oac.ok.gov/art-contest.
JHS Students: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is sponsoring it's annual Trash Poster contest. Cash prizes awarded for 1, 2 and 3rd place. For more information and to submit entry go to
http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/beauty/poster/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3gmmlNmz2JqxhkjHlLKVIW3n20SpCzo2hPyv7NJb5RqrLQdhXg4zLyo2Y
Women in Architecture Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: December 15, 2019
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students
For all the ladies that want to work in the architectural field, we have a scholarship for you! The Women in Architecture scholarship sponsored by Houzz is committed to supporting and encouraging female architecture students as they pursue their educational endeavors and enter the world of residential design. Students studying architecture/architectural engineering are eligible to apply.
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.houzz.com/scholarships
With Thanksgiving upon us, we would like to share what we are thankful for:
1) Our Great Community!
2) Our Great Administrative Team!
3) Our Great Teachers and Staff!
4) Our Great Parents!
5) And most important we are thankful that we have the best students in the State of Oklahoma!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
EVERY DAY IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LONGHORN!
Jones High School will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for Thanksgiving Break. Everyone have a wonderful weekend with family and friends. HAPPY THANKSGIVING
JHS SENIORS:
National Wild Turkey Federation’s Scholarship Program
The National Wild Turkey Federation is pleased to offer their scholarship program to high school seniors. The federation is dedicated to preserving wild turkeys and the tradition of hunting. They would like to award students who share the same passion for hunting and wildlife. Students can apply by submitting a completed application, a copy of their hunting license, and three letters of recommendation.
Award Amount: Multiple; $250–$10,000
Deadline: January 1, 2020
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.nwtf.org/resource-library/detail/scholarship-application
JHS Seniors:
Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program
Research is a critical component for the development and advancement in the life science community. We want to further scientific achievement by helping students who are interested in developing a career in science.
The Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program is awarded to students pursuing a degree in a science related field twice a year. A $1500 (or international currency equivalent) scholarship will be awarded to one student for the fall and spring semesters. *US, Canada, and European Countries only
Deadline December 13
Apply at https://www.novusbio.com/scholarship-program.html
JHS 9-12 students:
The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund sponsors a scholarly writing contest for grades K-12. The theme for the essay is "What Does The Second Amendment Mean to You?"
All entries should be submitted to:
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund,
Office of General Counsel,
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 267-1250
Entries must be postmarked on or before the entry deadline. All entries become the property of the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund.
2019 Youth Essay Contest
Description, Prizes & Deadline: The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund continues its yearly Youth Essay Contest celebrating the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Essays will be judged in two categories: Senior (grades 9-12) and Junior (grades 8 and below), with separate cash prizes awarded to the winners in each category. First place cash prizes are $1,000, $600 for second place, $200 for third place, and $100 for fourth place.
The entry deadline for this contest is December 31. Entries postmarked by December 31 will be accepted. Essay contest winners will be selected and notified in early 2020. All entries become the property of the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund.
Eligibility: The contest is open to all students enrolled, or who will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior high, or high school during the 2019-2020 academic year, including homeschooled students in an equivalent grade level, who have not previously received a prize in their category. For example, a previous winner in the junior category, who is now eligible for the senior category, may submit an entry.
Format and Contents: All essays should be about 1,000 words, neat, and legible (double spaced, typed preferred). The fund historically receives a large number of entries and the contest is highly competitive. Include your name, age, address, telephone number, school, and grade as well as a statement from a teacher or parent certifying that the essay is your original work.
For more information and to obtain entry form go to
http://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx