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JHS Tickets for basketball games per OSSAA for tonight. Girls play at 7 & Boys play at 8:30 https://gofan.co/app/school/OK21067 $7 online, $10 at gate

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Basketball Regionals have been moved to start on Saturday 1st round at Jones. Times at Jones will remain one session for Saturday 4, 5:30, 7, and 8:30. 2nd round Monday, February 28 and Final round Tuesday, March 1 games will be at Lone Grove. 2nd round Monday, February 28 Game Schedule at Lone Grove (2 Sessions) 1:30 PM - TBA vs TBA (Girls Loser's Bracket) 3:00 PM - TBA vs TBA (Boys Loser's Bracket) 6:30 PM - TBA vs TBA (Girls Loser's Bracket) 8:00 PM - TBA vs TBA (Boys Loser's Bracket) Final round Tuesday, March 1 Game Schedule at Lone Grove (2 Sessions) 1:30 PM - TBA vs TBA (Girls Regional Cons. Championship) 3:00 PM - TBA vs TBA (Boys Regional Cons. Championship) 6:30 PM - TBA vs TBA (Girls Regional Championship) 8:00 PM - TBA vs TBA (Boys Regional Championship) OSSAA Area IV Playoff Bracket Links http://www.ossaa.net/docs/2021-22/Basketball/BK_2021-22_3AGArea4.pdf?id=15 (Class 3A Girls - Area IV) http://www.ossaa.net/docs/2021-22/Basketball/BK_2021-22_3ABArea4.pdf?id=15 (Class 3A Boys - Area IV)

Jones Public Schools will be on Remote Learning for Friday, February 25. We all need warmer temperatures for the roads to clear!

JHS Students wanting to take the April 2 National ACT! The registration deadline is tomorrow, Friday, February 25. Register at actstudent.org

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Upsolve Access to Justice Scholarship At Upsolve, they know just how important students are for ensuring a future legal system that’s equitable and accessible. Upsolve itself started as a university project, relying on university professors for mentorship and students for team members. To encourage students to brainstorm ideas for changes they’d like to see, they’ve set up a scholarship. They aim to encourage students to focus on ways they think our society can improve access to justice Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: March 31, 2022 https://upsolve.org/scholarship/

SEMA Scholarship Every year SEMA helps students pay for their college tuition and SEMA members pay off their student loans. Students from all academic and technical disciplines that lead to careers in the automotive industry are welcome to apply! Award Amount: Number of awards varies: $5,000 Deadline: March 1, 2022 https://sites.sema.org/scholarships/index.php

Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard Holland was more than any one of these things- he was an infectious personality, a loyal teammate, a genuine smile, and a young soul. The Holland Family Legacy Foundation has established the Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship Fund to be awarded annually to a chosen qualified applicant. This scholarship is a $2,500 award, renewable for up to three additional years Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: March 15, 2022 https://www.rjhollandscholarship.org/

Qualified Hardware Scholarship Qualified Hardware believes in hard work and a drive to succeed, and understands that even the most dedicated and hardworking students are not always able to complete their education due to the financial hardships they face. Considering the current financial climate for students in the U.S., Qualified Hardware wants to help by offering a scholarship to a candidate who is an example of a hardworking, dedicated student. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 15, 2022 https://www.qualifiedhardware.com/scholarship/

Oklahoma State Fair Visual Arts Scholarship Established in 2002, the Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship Program has provided nearly $250,000 to deserving and qualified Oklahoma youth through annual, individual awards of $2,500 each. The program selects 10 winners to receive a one-time award of $2,500. The Oklahoma State Fair offers five annual Visual Art Scholarships available to graduating seniors whose school participated in the Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition within the prior two years. Award Amount: 15 awards: $2,500 Deadline: March 11, 2022 https://okstatefair.com/osf-gives-back/scholarships

DNA Day Essay Contest ASHG is proud to support National DNA Day through the Annual DNA Day Essay Contest. DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. This contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide and asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics. Essays are expected to be well-reasoned arguments that indicate a deep understanding of scientific concepts related to the essay question. They are evaluated by ASHG members through three rounds of scoring. Award Amount: 13 awards: $100-$1,000 Deadline: March 3, 2022 https://www.ashg.org/dna-day/

Black at Microsoft Scholarships BAM is dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees and encouraging students to pursue a career in technology. The BAM Scholarship was created to enable Black and African American students to attend college and pursue a career in technology. The goal is to empower future generations to do and be more. Award Amount: 45 awards: $20,000 (4), $2,500 (41) Deadline: March 15, 2022 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/bam-scholarship.aspx

Baptist Joint Committee Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest The annual Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest engages high school students in church-state issues by directing them to express a point of view on a religious liberty topic. Award Amount: 3 awards: $500-$2,000 Deadline: March 14, 2022 https://bjconline.org/contest/

American Welding Society District Scholarship Program If you're currently enrolled, or will soon enroll in a welding program or a related field, consider applying for the American Welding Society scholarships. Scholarships are available for students attending trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. An AWS Foundation scholarship can be the extra push that helps you fulfill your goals! Award Amount: Varies: $3,000-$6,000 Deadline: March 1, 2022 https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/scholarships

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Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Would you like your artwork featured by the leading publisher of premium quality cards in the United States? Here's your chance! The Gallery Collection formally invites you to enter our 15th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card $10,000 contest. Design a greeting card for the opportunity to win yourself a $10,000 scholarship and $1,000 for your school. Plus, your winning entry will be made into a bona fide greeting card by The Gallery Collection. Award Amount: $10,000 Deadline: March 2, 2022 https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm?location=static-lower

Jones Public Schools will be on Remote Learning for Thursday, February 24. Everyone stay warm!

JHS Seniors: In addition to working on your virtual assignments today. Take advantage of this extra time away from school to get your college and scholarship applications completed and submitted.

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