Jones High School

Never Forgotten!

Seniors: Jones High School can nominate one senior for the Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship. Student nominated must have demonstrated a commitment to the enhancement of the community or school; demonstrate high academic achievement; have proven record of leadership success and plan to attend an Oklahoma public college or university. Seniors interested in being nominated must submit resume to Mr. Moses by October 1. A teacher committee will select from submitted resumes.

Jones High Students interested in Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley, or Vanderbilt University: Admissions reps from these Universities are hosting an evening information program on Thursday, October 4th at 7pm at the Renaissance Waterford Hotel for students and parents. If interested in attending register at www.coasttocoasttour.org

JV football game is being moved to Heritage Hall for tomorrow because of field conditions...1 game starting at 6pm

Jones High School Students: See link for scholarship bulletin https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/221687/SCHOLARSHIP_BULLETIN.docx

Jones High School Seniors interested in Daughters of American Revolution Scholarship need to sign up with Mr. Moses. Deadline to apply is October 1

JOnes HIgh School Seniors interested in OU. The University of Oklahoma is hosting its Small Town Sooners Event on Saturday, September 15th. During this event, students will take a campus tour, hear valuable information about the admissions process, financial aid, and student life, and even have lunch in Couch Restaurants - all while engaging with current small town Sooners and learning how they can make a big impact at the University of Oklahoma. This event is free! Students can register at https://hello.ou.edu/register/smalltownsooners

Tri CIty in Choctaw is sponsoring a 5k an 1 mile fun run in the Choctaw Challenge 2018 on September 29 @ 9am. See flyer for more information and how to register https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/219930/Choctaw_Challenge_Flyer_in_color_2018.pdf

Jones High School student can find information from Counselors office at the link below http://5il.co/4pbb

Student athletes who May participate at NCAA school in athletics need to register and build profile in NCAA eligibility center at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

Juniors and Seniors: You will be attending college fairs throughout the year. I would encourage you to create a profile on www.gotocollegefairs.com and print the associated bar code. This will keep you from having to fill out info cards at every table at college fairs.

Jones Students in 8, 9, or 10th grade: The OCDNCC is hosting a college Cash night at Oklahoma City Community COllege on Tuesday, September 11 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Register at ocdncc.com

Wichita State University Scholarships for Future Math or Science Teachers:Doris and Ralph Klose Scholars Day Math or Science Education Majors Friday, November 16th, 2018 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Corbin Education Center Application Deadline: November 1st, 2018 WSU Admissions Application HERE Scholarship Application HERE Up to $20,000 in Scholarships! Multiple Winners! The Wichita State University College of Applied Studies announces the Doris and Ralph Klose Scholars Day for high school seniors who declare a major in math or science teacher education at Wichita State University. Winners of the scholarship will be offered a financial aid package that may include various scholarships. The Klose Scholarship, up to $20,000, covers the average cost of tuition books and fees during their junior and senior year. Requirements: • Be a current high school senior • Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.50 or • Have a minimum ACT composite score of 24 or a 1160 on the SAT or • Be in the top 10% of your class • Declare a major in a math or science teacher education program

OK City Community College is offering several low cost ACT workshops. $20.00 fee. Students can register on line. The attached PDF has all the information for the student to register. http://www.occc.edu/coe/act.html

The link below has information regarding Miss SWOSU Scholarship pageant. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/215111/Miss_SWOSU_2018_Fall_Counselors_Letter_.pdf

High School Senior Essay Contest: Students AND high schools can win cash prizes up to $5,000! Required essay topic: The events of the past do not change; however, the way we view them does. What happens when we erect a monument to a person or event that is meant to memorialize heroic deeds for all of posterity, only to find that future generations do not consider those deeds so heroic anymore? Or, when a certain portion of the population finds the monument to be offensive or a symbol of subjugation? Select an American statue that may not be standing the test of time and explain the reasons why. Any high school senior attending an Oklahoma public school may enter. Essays must be submitted online, using Microsoft Word, no later than October 31. The essay must be 1,000 – 1,250 words and include a Works Cited page listing all referenced materials in a generally accepted format, including any internet resources used. Essays will be judged based on adherence to the prescribed topic, organization of material, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. For complete list of requirements and link to submit entries, please visit the Senior Essay Contest page on our website here: http://www.mcfok.org/programs/on-behalf-of-the-fraternity/senior-essay-contest/

Jones High School Seniors interested in attending OU see Mr. Moses. He is trying to schedule a meeting with rep for those interested in attending.

Seniors interested in Financial Aid Workshop. Below are upcoming financial aid workshops in metro area: Date School/Library Time Contact 9/24 Edmond Library 6:30 PM Library 9/25 Francis Tuttle (Reno campus) 6:30 PM School 9/27 Putnam City HS 6:30 PM Brenda Stinnett 10/8 Heritage Hall 6:30 PM Julie Bramble 10/16 Edmond Santa Fe 5:00 PM Deanna Fleck 10/16 Redlands CC 6:00 PM School

Jones High School Students that would like to participate in Chad Cargill’s ACT prep need to sign up in counselors office. Cost is $30. Chad Cargill’s workshop will be at Jones High School on October 17.

Jones High School Juniors and Sophomores. WE will administer the PSAT/NMSQT test on October 10. Juniors this is exam that enters you in competition for National Merit Scholarship. Cost of exam is $13.00 SIgn up and pay in counselors office. We have limited number of tests.