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
🤘🏼 TODAY is the last day to order your 2023 Homecoming tees! Don't miss out! 🤘🏼
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🤘🏼🤘🏼SUNDAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR HOMECOMING TEES! Get yours here! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
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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
🤘🏼Congratulations to the 2023 Homecoming Court! The coronation will be October 12th at 6:30pm. The annual Homecoming parade will be on Wednesday, October 11th!🤘🏼
Great article on a Jones Alumni! Way to go Lily!
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Seniors interested in Texas TEch University:
Texas Tech University has just released the 2024-2025 Presidential Merit Scholarship information! Merit Scholarship awards are guaranteed for qualifying students who are admitted by May 1, 2024. Our goal is to enhance the clarity and accessibility of scholarship information that allows students and families to make well-informed financial decisions.
Students will designate if they would like to be considered through our test-optional policy for both admission and scholarships on the application. Once an admission decision has been made, the test-optional designation cannot be changed.
To increase their opportunity to receive additional scholarships, encourage your students to apply no later than December 1. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Go Tech!
Jennifer Mauppin
Admissions Counselor
Texas Tech University
(806) 834-2584
JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO ANY OF THE HBCU'S ACROSS THE UNITED STATES: YOU CAN APPLY TO THEM ALL THROUGH THE COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION FOR ONE ADMISSION FEE OF $20.00
https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/