Jones High School

Austin Grigsby, 2025 graduate of Jones High School, has graduated Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC. PFC Grigsby is now in AIT (Advanced Individual Training) stationed at Ft Eustis, VA where he is learning to become a 15T, Blackhawk mechanic. HOOAH!!!

Sophomores and Seniors!! Jostens will be doing presentations for class gear in the commons on Friday morning, 9/12. They will be back to take orders during lunch on Tuesday 9/16. Sophomores: 8:30am Seniors: 9:00am Thank you and have a great year!

JHS Seniors: The Coca Cola scholarship is now open. This is very significant scholarship. For more information and to apply go to

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

JHS Students taking Concurrent College Classes at Rose State. Rose State classes will begin on August 18. You need to make sure that you have added and are able to use your Rose State Student email, have logged in and accessed your single sign platform with Rose State. I would also encourage you to go to Rose State and get your student ID made. This will get you numerous discounts at businesses, restaurants, etc in Midwest City. You also need to make sure you get your fees paid before September deadline so you are not charged late fees. Mr. Watkins and Mr. Moses will schedule a meeting with all college students the first couple of days of schools to discuss expectations and help with any issues you might have with your college process.

JHS Students attending EOC for the 2025-2026 school year: EOC classes for full time high school students begin on Monday, August 11. JHS Explore students will not begin until our second day of school on August 15. EOC bus will run beginning on Monday, Aug 11. Document attached has the EOC bus schedule with arrival and departure times at Jones High School if you will be riding EOC bus.

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5943617/25-26_EOC_Bus_Schedule-FALL_SEMESTER.pdf

📢REMINDER: If you have not logged in to https://oked.sylogist.com/Jones or the mobile app , gone to the Student Records Portal, completed the required forms and SUBMITTED, we will not have a schedule for your student on Monday night. 📢

JHS Seniors: As you begin your senior year and start the scholarship process. THe two documents below provide tips and guide for success on scholarships

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5938515/ScholarshipSuccessGuide.pdf

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5938509/ScholarshipEssayTips.pdf

JHS Seniors: Remember Completion and submission of the FAFSA is a graduation requirement. The Application will open for your graduating class on October 1. The website below can provide you and your parents valuable information for you to begin planning for this application.

https://www.startwithfafsa.org/

📲All JPS sites will adopt the new State Law regarding cellular devices in schools this school year📲Additional information can be found on our district website and student handbooks. #Disconnect2Reconnect

🤘💚Way to go JHS Parents! You guys are knocking it out of the park with enrollment/registration this year! Keep up the great work! 🤘💚

The OERB Student Board of Directors is BACK!

The student board is open to all 2025-2026 high school juniors and seniors in Oklahoma. Whether a student plans to attend a university, a career tech, register for the military, or join the workforce after high school, this opportunity is for them!

Each student director that successfully completes the 1-year term will receive a $2,000 scholarship to the university or career tech of their choice. Please join me in helping your high school juniors and seniors get the money they need to jump-start their future by encouraging them to them to apply today! *No minimum GPA required.

Application open now through Aug. 16th for the 2025-2026 school year!
For more information and to apply go to
https://oerbhomeroom.com/student-board-of-directors/

🤘New JPS Family met for onboarding & finished the day out with lunch!🤘 #WelcomeHome #ItsaGREATDAYtobeaLONGHORN

JHS Students wanting to take the September National ACT: The on time registration deadline is Friday, August 1. YOu can register at
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html?utm_campaign=16766245-K12%20%7C%20ACT%20%7C%20FY26%20%7C%20September%20Test%20Registrations&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8_g16GaJknL2aE2vivXklK73pejUDbhkDVWcB35N4A0ZpQHE1uzYlXUgMyWsEF3YP6h0HkWPXpYZ-U1YWrT8cHsOTAjw&_hsmi=371754646&utm_content=371754646&utm_source=hs_automation

JHS Students interested in the field of Criminal Justice: UCO is hosting its annual Criminal Justice Day on October 3 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Registration is now open and you can get more information and register at
https://connect.uco.edu/register/?id=77c32115-8557-4c9c-b526-2dcd741c68ea

JHS Students: If you are looking for ACT prep to bump up your ACT scores check out these documents with information on Steve Bowlware's ACT Prep classes.

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5919238/September_6th_ACT.docx

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5919237/Prep_Classes_for_25-26.docx

JHS Seniors: It is that time of year to start your college applications and Scholarship applications: The Gates Scholarship is open and deadline is September 15.

About The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

scholarship
Award
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.

*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.

Basic Eligibility
To apply, students must be:

A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)


Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have:

An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

For More Information and to apply go to
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Countdown for Back to School starts MONDAY💚Mark your calendars....

Jones Pulic Schools received a generous land donation from Brett & Lisa Ramsey this week. 🤘 THANK YOU🤘on behalf of our Community & Future Generations of Longhorns! #SmallTownBigFuture

🏀🤘Welcome our New Head Basketball Coach, John White🤘🏀 #HornsUp #LonghornFamily #MeetandGreetTomorrow