Congratulations to JHS Junior, Gus Cook. Gus swept all three Junior Men's Kayaking events at the US Trials over the weekend. He won gold in the 1000 meter, 500 meter, and 100 meter kayaking events. Gus is now the number 1 junior kayaker in the United States and will lead Team USA at the Junior World Championships in Romania in July! It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn!
JHS Sophomores: We are getting close to the end of your sophomore year. IF you have not applied for the Oklahoma's Promise Scholarship, please do so as soon as possible. This scholarship works at all Oklahoma Colleges, technology Centers, etc. Apply even if you are not sure you will use it. It is better to have it and not use than to need it and not have it because you did not apply! Apply at https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/
JHS Students wanting to take June ACT: The Registration Deadline for the June ACT is May 3. Get registered as soon as possible. Register at www.actstudent.org
Jones High School Baseball Senior night will be this Thursday, April 18. Senior night will be between the Varsity and Junior Varsity games. Jones will be playing Tonkawa with varsity game starting at 5pm.
Congratulations to JHS senior, Richard Blaine. RIchard signed an acceptance of "full-ride" scholarship to compete in choir and band for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
JHS Students: Just a reminder that if you registered for the April ACT, it is this Saturday, April 13. I would encourage you to be at the school by 7:45 am
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarships
More than $12,000 will be awarded to students whose families are involved in the Oklahoma beef cattle industry. All applicants must be a graduating high school senior in the spring of the current year or a current student at an Oklahoma college or university with definite plans to continue in the fall.
Preference points will be given to applicants who are a son/daughter or grandchild of a current Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) member or a current member of the Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen's Association (OJCA).
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 10, 2019
https://www.okcattlemen.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73:scholarship-opportunities&catid=20:site-content&Itemid=163
Jane Austin Society of North America Essay Contest
JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen's work. The contest is open to high school, college/university and graduate students who appreciate the writings of Jane Austin.
Participants must write an essay on the following topic:
2019 Contest Topic
Abbey Gatehouse
Reading Abbey Gatehouse, where Jane and Cassandra Austen attended school from 1785-1786
In honor of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's novel Northanger Abbey, we welcome essays on following topic:
Northanger Abbey can be described as a book about books. There is, of course, the well-known "defense of the novel,” but characters also discuss their reading habits, name specific novels, and even consider history books. In her works, Austen often makes use of fiction, poetry or plays, either explicitly or indirectly. Explore how she does this in Northanger Abbey. High school students may bring in another Austen novel but are not required to do so; undergraduate and graduate students must bring in one or more additional novels.
Award Amount: 3 awards, $250 – $1,000
Deadline: June 3, 2019
http://www.jasna.org/programs/essay-contest?
JHS Freshman and Sophomores: Make sure you apply for Oklahoma's Promise Scholarship. Reminder that Sophomores must have application submitted before end of sophomore year. https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/
JHS Sophomores and Juniors that are planning to do concurrent enrollment at Rose State next school year: You need to get your concurrent enrollment applications turned into Mr. Moses as soon as possible.
Parents mark your calendars! Jones High School will be celebrating the academic accomplishments of our students at our Academic Awards Assembly on May 9 at 9:30 am. This event will be held in our high school commons. We would love to have you in attendance.
JHS students and parents: Reminder there is no school this Friday, April 12. Teachers are scheduled for teacher in service. Have a great three day weekend!
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Lucas Collier. He is now a Finalist in the KOCO Free Ride Scholarship. He is awarded $5000 and has chance for $25000 and a car! It’s a great day to be a Longhorn!
JHS students have fun and enjoy prom, but please be smart and stay safe!
What a great story about the school I get to lead? Thank you Jones!
https://app.frame.io/presentations/d2cee08a-03be-4518-87d0-37b628608496
Congratulations to the following JHS Students that competed and placed in the USAO Interscholastic Meet yesterday:
Ty Aldridge:
2nd / Chemistry
1st / Anatomy and Physiology
Trey Dorrell:
1st / Biology
Kevin Eastep:
3rd / Physics
2nd / Fundamentals of Music
Sarah Grant:
3rd / Biology
Congratulations! Way to Represent! It's A Great Day to Be A Longhorn!
Congratulations to JHS Students, Sydney Pittman and Sophia Evans. Sydney competed and placed 1st in 50 meter run and Turbo Jav. Sophia competed and placed 1st in Turbo Jav and 3rd in 50 meter run. Great job Longhorns!
JHS Art students competing at USAO chalk drawing contest
A Huge thank you to JHS Staff and JUS Juniors: They have spent the last three days STATE ACT Testing. Great effort by all. Great things happening at Jones High School!
Jones administration, staff and students from Jones High School are participating in the 4th Annual OKC Bridge Conference. This is a conference for those in education, business and government to create awareness, make connections, and collaboratively brainstorm solutions for the many challenges that face our city. It is hosted by the OKC/County Health Department, Wellness Now Equity Group and Stronger Together.
Participants in this conference will press into critical issues of systemic poverty as well as racial and class divisions that are present. Below are pictures of two of our JHS students, Tessa Dorrell and Michael Chapple, sharing at this conference.
Reminder: There will be an enrollment night for current 8th grade students on April 9th from 6 to 7 pm in High School Commons.See attached flyer for additional information. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/296153/new_freshmen_enrollment.pdf