JHS Seniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. Since we are members JHS Students are eligible for many of the 150 scholarships that the OCCF manages. Their Scholarship Portal opens this Sunday, October 1. There are two scholarships that also open that day. The attached flyer provides information on on the CFS Scholarships. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive one of these CFS Scholarships.
The other scholarship that opens October 1 is the Jones High School Scholarship.
Please mark your calendar and get in and create your account on their portal and apply for any and all scholarships they have available
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3571153/CFS_Fall_Scholarship_Flyers_TL.pdf
The UCO College of Fine Arts and Design is pleased to announce registration is open for several free on-campus visit opportunities for students (teachers and parents welcome):
Oct 2 - Strings Day
Nov 4 - Broncho Band Day
Nov 10 - Voice Day (and vocal auditions)
Nov 10 - Piano Day
Nov 14 - Guitar Open Mic Night
Nov 30 - Winds & Percussion Day
Auditions:
Nov 10 - Vocal auditions
Oct 1 / Nov 1 / Dec 1 - Musical Theatre (prescreens due)
Jan 20 - Dance
Feb 3 - Music (not MT)
Mar 1 - Vocal
Mar 2 - Music (not MT/Vocal)
For more information and to register for any of the above events/auditions, please visit our website at OCAE.UCO.EDU
#HISPANICHERITAGEMONTH
JHS Students: The Heroes in Waiting Organization(Anti-Bullying Organization) is starting a Teen Advisory Board. They are very interested in having students from Jones sitting on this board. This is the information that they sent that I am sharing out to you:
Any high schooler that is interested in applying may go to our website https://heroesinwaiting.org/ to check us out. The link to the application is under the "About Us" tab. The deadline to apply is October 15th.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Join us in learning about and celebrating some of these incredible scholars, scientists, artists, athletes, innovators and history makers. #HISPANICHERITAGEMONTH
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Seniors interested in music and Fine Arts at UCO. See attached flyers regarding Audition dates.
Seniors interested in OSU: See attached regarding OSU admissions events.
Seniors interested in SWOSU: SWOSU IS hosting a campus Preview Day on November 4.https://www.swosu.edu/swosu-saturday/ GO to link below to register
Seniors interested in health career field: See attached flyer about SWOSU's Health Career Day on November 17. The flyer also has a qr code to register to attend.
Seniors interested in Wichita State: See attachments regarding scholarships, tuition discounts, and contact information. Remember Students graduating from Jones High School that want to attend Wichita State do not pay out of state tuition at Wichita State.
JHS Seniors: The FAFSA normally opens in October but for students entering college in Fall of 2024 it will not be available until December at the earliest as the Federal Government is making changes to the FAFSA. Please see attached flyer for information on FAFSA, Changes, etc.
JHS Seniors interested in becoming a teacher: Please see attached flyers regarding the inspired to teach scholarship. The total value on this scholarship is $25500.00
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3555514/I2T_Flyer_090123__1_.pdf
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3555516/I2T_App_Flow-Student_Phase1_090123.pdf
JHS Juniors and Seniors interested in becoming teachers: UCO is hosting Prospective Teachers Academies. See Flyer for more information
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3555468/Prospective_Teachers_Academy.pdf
Seniors interested in military and college: Attached is document with information regarding the NROTC Scholarship. It is hands down one of the best scholarships available.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/3555458/nrotc_info.pdf
JHS Students wanting to take the October ACT: Registration deadline is tomorrow September 22. Unfortunately, Jones is no longer a National Test Center, ACT closed Jones when they opened Choctaw as a test center. Register at:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html?&utm_campaign=pi15-pi16-pi17-fall-act-national-test-dates-email-k12-b2c&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=275131124&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8eUdMywYBhSsW660eG9PWR-RpmDhNPyzFPyYQ9GUuvGANm6LbP8jJft4V6Zw9d_-uqZdP9VAugLewR0oMw8QwYb0cR4Q&utm_content=dc_1720-internal-organic-092123-mr030858-button&utm_source=marketo
Reminder: Friday is an In-Service Day for Teachers!
NO SCHOOL FOR JPS STUDENTS
The deadline to order your 2023 Homecoming shirt is quickly approaching! Sunday, September 24th, will be the last day to order! Homecoming is October 12th against the Meeker Bulldogs! Get your shirt today!
https://gogandy.com/joneshs-hoco23
IMPORTANT SAFETY UPDATE regarding the upcoming football game. Read more: https://5il.co/253ho