Jones High School

ISC2 Women's Cybersecurity Scholarship ISC2 and its Center for Cyber Safety and Education are deeply committed to encouraging and supporting students pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance, or similar field. Efforts like these can put students on a pathway to long term career success in a rewarding and critically-important field. Award Amount: Up to 10 awards; $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: March 3, 2025 https://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/womens-scholarships

Hal Almen West OKC Rotary Scholarship The West OKC Rotary established the H. W. Almen Scholarship Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to provide scholarships for students graduating from high schools in Oklahoma, including home schools. Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA or higher. Financial need is considered (the applicant's family income cannot exceed $150,000 according to FAFSA or Form 1040). Recipients may attend any nonprofit educational institution in the United States Award Amount: 1 award; $5,000 Deadline: February 28, 2025 https://occf.org/scholarships/apply-now/

Oklahoma Scholarship Competition The Oklahoma Hall of Fame offers three distinct scholarship opportunities: the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship, and the Lee Allan Smith Oklahoma Legacy Award. With over $770,000 awarded annually, these scholarships recognize and celebrate outstanding civic leadership and academic achievement. Award Amount: In each of the 77 counties; $1,000 Deadline: February 28, 2025 https://www.oklahomahof.com/programs/scholarships-awards

George & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. Award Amount: 5 Awards; $500-$600 Deadline: February 15, 2025 https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/

The United States Military Academy at West Point is excited to offer two unique opportunities for high school and middle school students to experience the Academy this summer. Opportunity 1: Summer Leader Experience (SLE) This one-week program is designed for current high school juniors, offering them a unique opportunity to experience life as a Cadet at West Point. The action-packed week will be both challenging and rewarding, with participants taking part in: Four hands-on academic workshops selected from 17 different options, taught by West Point faculty. Physical and mental challenges, including indoor and outdoor obstacle courses, intramurals, and the Candidate Fitness Assessment. Leadership and character development through team challenges, the Leader Reaction Course, and ethics discussions led by West Point Cadets. Students can choose between two SLE sessions: May 31 – June 6 June 7 – June 13 Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. Completing this application also fulfills the first portion of the application to West Point. West Point provides scholarships to cover the costs of SLE fees and travel expenses for students who have proven financial need. https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate Opportunity 2: Summer STEM Workshops For students in 6th through 9th grade, West Point will host its annual Summer STEM Workshops. During these workshops, students will explore the Academy grounds, experience cadet life, and participate in a variety of hands-on STEM activities. Workshop topics include human physiology, fuel cell cars, propellants, robotics, cantilevers, soldering circuits, fish biodiversity, water chemistry, meteorology, egg drop engineering, data analytics, and more. The workshops are scheduled as follows: June 2–6 for 6th-7th graders June 9–13 for 8th-9th graders Applications for Summer STEM are open now through February 28, 2025. For more information, visit the Center for Leader Development in STEM (CLDSTEM) website: https://www.westpoint.edu/research/west-point-werx/center-for-leader-development-in-stem https://apply.westpoint.edu/register/Summer2025CLDSTEMApplication

JHS SENIORS: TWO IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM THE COUNSELORS OFFICE: 1) Keep Counseling office informed of scholarships you have been awarded. 2) FAFSA Completion is a graduation requirement. You need to make sure you get FAFSA Completed at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa or see Mr. Moses for state approved alternative for this graduation requirement

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assists in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklaho ma students in obtaining their educational goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA and whose family income does not exceed $75,000. The 2025-26 application is available online and must be submitted on or before March 21, 2025 at the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/eb968d906cc246719283b6dc66ce712d. Applications without high school transcripts or income documentation will not be considered. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/5281183/2023_Frances_Koop_Parsons_application__1_.pdf

Congratulations to JHS Senior. Creighton Jones! Creighton has signed to continue his education and play football at Northwestern Oklahoma State University! Way to Go Creighton! Making us proud! #GORANGERS #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Mark your calendars! Help Leadership raise funds for TTHL WEEK! Attend our SILENT DISCO! Where? HS COMMONS When? April 3rd 7-10 pm! Tickets are $10. What is TTHL Week? This is a project leadership is prepping for to help raise funds to give back to our students and community! See a Leadership or StuCo member for more information!

Congratulations to JHS Seniors Ryen Wilson, Jair Quinonez, and Gentry Hobbs! All three have been awarded scholarships from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation! Ryen has been awarded the Community Foundation Scholarship in the amount of 3000.00 Jair and Gentry have been awarded the New Opportunities Scholarship in the amount of 3000.00 each. Mr. Moses will be taking all three to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Scholarship Luncheon in March. It is so great to have this wonderful relationship with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. WAY TO GO YOU THREE! #OCCF #ITSAGREATDAYTOBELONGHORN

JHS Junior Girls: The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is accepting applications for Girls State. See Mr. Moses for more information and application. Mr. Moses has to submit applications to the local unit by February 28

JHS Seniors going to OU upon Graduation It's time for your admitted students to schedule their New Sooner Orientation Days! New Sooner Orientation (NSO) is a required part of every first-year student’s successful transition to OU. At NSO, each student will work with an academic advisor to complete their fall course schedule. Prior to NSO, students will be pre-enrolled in 2 to 3 courses based on their prior academic course work, assessments (if required), and dean/faculty input. Options for NSO are provided both in-person and virtually in June and July 2025. Parents/supporters are encouraged to attend. Before a student can schedule their New Sooner Orientation Day, the following items must be completed: Set up OU account and email at one.ou.edu/activate Submit the enrollment deposit If available, submit official ACT or SAT score directly to OU In order for students to be placed into the right classes at OU during NSO, students MUST send official ACT or SAT test scores directly to OU. Without sending official test scores for verification, students will be required to complete all three course placement assessments, including math, reading, and English. However, once we have official scores, depending on the score, students may be excused from these assessments. The deadline to schedule a NSO Day is June 15, 2025. https://ou.edu/newsooner

Want to support the Arts at Jones High School? Help Ms. Norman fund her students favorite project of the year by donating at this link! In our street art unit we learn about legally participating in street/community art through public walls and permits and each student gets to design, cut, and spray their very own spray paint poster! https://www.donorschoose.org/project/painting-the-town/9090749/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=tpc_complete&utm_term=teacher_8829949&rf=directlink-dc-2025-01-tpc_complete-teacher_8829949&challengeid=22066358

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Cole Beverly! Cole has received the Sower Award from the University of Oklahoma in the amount of $8000 for his academic achievements. Way to go Cole! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN #BOOMER

The EOC Foundation Scholarship is an opportunity for enrolled EOC Tech students to receive funds to continue their education at a career tech center, a two year college, or a four year university. Payments will be sent to the individual after the scholarship recipient has provided proof of enrollment. Seven scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded to students in our full-time programs. The following criteria will be used to award the Scholarships: ● A graduating senior in high school or adult student enrolled at EOC Tech ● Plans to attend a career tech center, a 2 year college, or a 4 year university ● Completion of EOC Foundation Scholarship application ● Financial need ● Letter of Recommendation(s) ● Resume Applications are due March 15 To access the application, please click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4dtHVLhLheFHNdkjCkv6ODey0LT3Mf05ibhrPuYvfGStuww/viewform

Juniors and Seniors: OSU Admissions rep will be at JOnes HIgh School on THursday Feb 6 during 4th hour. If you would like to meet with them and listen to their presentation sign up in the counselor office.

JHS Juniors: OSU is hosting its annual Junior Day: Hosted once each spring and aimed at juniors, this event is your gateway to explore OSU's beautiful campus and learn more about academic programs. For more information and to register go to https://go.okstate.edu/admissions/visit/junior-day.html

Oklahoma State is hosting it's First Nations Day. Hear about OSU's center for sovereign nations and celebrate Native American heritage and culture. https://go.okstate.edu/admissions/visit/admitted-student-day.html

JHS Seniors that have been admitted to OSU and plan to go to OSU upon Graduation: Admitted Student Days are a great way for admitted students to get information about housing, orientation, and enrollment and connect with student organizations. Students who attend Admitted Student Days will be eligible to move in early. Here is a link with more information! https://go.okstate.edu/admissions/visit/admitted-student-day.html

ALL JHS SENIORS AND Juniors that are completing the New Opportunities Scholarship application with The Oklahoma City Community Foundation(OCCF).: Applications for OCCF scholarships close in approx. 2 1/2 weeks . Make sure you have completed and submitted all applications for scholarships with the OCCF before FEB 15. You can get to your account at www.occf.org/scholarships