Jones High School

All Jones public schools after school and evening activities have been canceled today, April 30th due to potential severe weather.

Band Concert tonight April 30, has been canceled due to potential severe weather. It has been rescheduled for Monday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m.

Beginning Friday, May 3, students will not be allowed to charge breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria. Please pay any owed balances so books can be closed at end of year.

Congratulations to JHS Freshman, Luke Huckaby. Luke qualified and will be competing in the State Golf Tournament in Tulsa on May 6 and 7. Good Luck Luke! ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LONGHORN!

JHS Students in 9-11 grade interested in Military Academies: Congresswoman Horn is hosting a Service Academy Day on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Oklahoma National Guard Regional Training Institute’s Education Center located at 6500 N. Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City for students from 8th to 11th grade, parents, and educators. The facility is gated, but the gate opens automatically for any vehicle. Please see the attached flyer. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/345570/Congresswoman_Horn_Service_Academy_Day_Invitation_May_18_2019.pdf

Congratulations to our Jones High School Track Team. 17 of our track athletes qualified and will advance to the State Track Meet in Catoosa on May 3 &4. Congratulations to the following Longhorns for qualifying for the State Track Meet: Addie Wood, Mack Lynn, Jaylie Farmer, Caley Young, Courtney Roe, Courtney Vaughn, Bailey Ely, Tirzah Moore, Trinity Moore, Elijah Reed, Orlando Carter, Trey Dorrell, Tye TUcker, Dakota Doupe, Dequan Laskey, Emmett Murphy, and Strong Moore. ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LONGHORN!

Congratulations to JHS Key Club! 2019 TO-Key Club DCON results for #JonesKeyClub 🎉👏🎉👏 ✔1st Place Theme Contest ✔Top 25 Texas-OK Key Club (out of over 300 clubs) ✔District Project Patch ✔K-Dollars Recognition ✔$1,000 Scholarship Winner, Ty Aldrige

Congratulations to JHS senior Ty Aldridge! He received the Beverly Starkey Memorial Scholarship tonight at the Texas-Oklahoma DCON in the amount or $1,000! 👏👏👏

Jones Key Club members at DCON in Dallas

Congratulations to Jones High School Key Club. They won 1st place in Theme Contest at DCON! Way to go Longhorns!

Donna and Harry Kornbaum Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a graduate of an Oklahoma high school. Must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater. Must be attending or planning to attend The University of Oklahoma. Limited to age of 25 or under at the time of application. Preference may be given to students formerly in foster care. The Donna and Harry Kornbaum Scholarship is a renewable scholarship for up to four years/eight semesters. Recipients must maintain a GPA greater than or equal to 2.0 and remain enrolled as a full-time student at The University of Oklahoma to be eligible for renewal. Funds must be used at The University of Oklahoma for the cost of tuition, fees, required books and supplies. Payments are made directly to the school. Payments are issued in the following academic year. The Donna and Harry Kornbaum Scholarship fund was established in 2014 to encourage students to pursue post-secondary education at The University of Oklahoma. This is an endowed fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Award $3,000.00 Deadline 06/01/2019 Apply at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school that participates in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. Unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 OR an ACT score of 25 or greater. Applicants must be a high school athlete going on to participate in a collegiate sport and have no existing athletic scholarships. Preference will be given to one male and one female each year. The Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship is a one-time award. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses. Payments are made directly to the school. The Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship Fund is an endowed fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship encourages graduating high school seniors involved in athletics from central Oklahoma area high schools participating in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network pursue post-secondary education degree programs at an accredited college or university offering a two-year or a four-year curriculum. Award $2,500.00 Deadline 05/01/2019 Apply at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship Eligibility: Must be children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. Graduating from high school with an unweighted GPA ≥ 3.0 or greater in their senior year of high school. ACT and/or SAT scores are considered. 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 Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Ironworkers Local 584 and Signatory Contractors. In 2012, the award was renamed in honor of the group’s longtime business manager, Harvy A. Swift. Award $3,000.00 Deadline 05/01/2019 Apply at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano & Vocal Music Education Fund Eligibility: Applicants may be a graduating high school senior or a college freshman, sophomore, or junior. Applicants must be attending or plan on attending the University of Oklahoma College of Music. Applicants must have cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Student must be Oklahoma state resident and US citizen. Two awards will go out each year; one for piano music education and one for vocal music education. Financial need is considered. Recipients of the Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano and Vocal Music Education Fund may reapply for the scholarship each year (4 award maximum). Funds must be used at The University of Oklahoma College of Music for the cost of tuition, fees, required books and supplies. Payments are made directly to the school. Payments are issued in the following academic year. The Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano and Vocal Music Education Fund is established in 2012 to provide scholarship opportunities for qualified students majoring in music education with an emphasis in piano or vocal music at the University of Oklahoma. Award $2,500.00 Deadline 05/01/2019 Apply at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

95th Division Scholarship Eligibility Requirements of Application: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior. Applicants must be a descendant of a member of one of the various components** of the 95th Division. Unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 2.5. Applicants must plan to attend any fully-accredited, profit or not-for-profit college, university or vocational school offering a two-year or a four-year curriculum in the United States. Preference for financial need **"Components" include World War II, or the various transitions of the Division as part of the Army Reserves. Questions about service records can be directed by email to the following contact: contact@newforums.com The 95th Division Scholarship is a one-time award with an opportunity to reapply. Recipients may be considered for additional years of scholarship funding, but the recipient must reapply for the 95th Division Scholarship. No one student may receive the scholarship more than four years. Funds may be used for 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 95th Division established this scholarship through an initial gift to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The 95th Division Scholarship fund encourages graduating high school students who are descendants of a soldier who served in any component of the 95th Division to pursue post-secondary education. Elements of the 95th Division are located in most areas of the United States, and soldiers/veterans of the Division may be found in any of the 50 states. This is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Award $2,000.00 Deadline 05/01/2019 Apply at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

Vivint Smart Home Scholarship Vivint Smart Home is a major contributor in the home security and automation industry. They believe in the value of higher education and would like to give back to the community. Their scholarship program is open to all high school seniors and college students. Students can apply by submitting a video (1–2 minutes) detailing how they choose to live smart on a daily basis. Award Amount: 5 awards; $1,000 Deadline: May 1, 2019 Apply at https://www.vivint.com/scholarship

Visionary Scholarship Program The American College Foundation guides high school parents and students through the college process. They want to ensure the entire family is prepared for the next level of education. To apply, students must submit an online application, a copy of their transcript and an essay explaining the importance of college. Award Amount: Multiple Awards; $1,000–$5,000 Deadline: May 1, 2019 Apply at https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/#CounselorScholarshipResources

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarships The Positive Coaching Alliance believes that encouraging athletes helps them develop valuable skills. To further encourage athletes, the alliance is offering scholarships to outstanding high school juniors. Students can apply by submitting an online application along with all supporting documents. Applicants will be measured on how they better themselves, their teammates and their sport. Award Amount: $500–$2,000 Deadline: May 31, 2019 Apply at http://www.positivecoach.org/awards-programs/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships/

TigerChef.com Culinary & Hospitality Scholarship TigerChef is dedicated to supplying the best kitchen equipment to restaurants. They have a passion for cooking and want to offer their scholarship to students who share the same culinary passion. Students can apply by submitting an essay (500–600 words) discussing why they chose an educational path in the food industry. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: May 15, 2019 Apply at https://www.tigerchef.com/scholarship.php

Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship To ensure that the future of fine arts remains strong, Krylon is offering scholarships to promising art students. The scholarships are available for high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores. Students can apply by submitting the following items: Portfolio flash drive with 3–6 images of artwork Artist statement Letter of recommendation Award Amount: 5 awards; $1,000 Deadline: May 31, 2019 Apply at: https://www.krylon.com/community/krylon-clear-choice-art-scholarship/