Jones High School

JHS Seniors completing College Applications for Admissions: Please make sure you are thorough in answering all application questions. On most applications the Leadership and Service Essays are optional. My advice is to complete these optional essays. These essays are used to select for Leadership and Service scholarships which are some of the most lucrative scholarships at most universities.

JHS Seniors interested in Military and College: The University of Oklahoma has both Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC. You can apply for the Army ROTC Scholarship and/or the Air Force ROTC scholarship. These are full tuition& Fees, Room and Board plus book stipend and a monthly cadet stipend. You participate in ROTC go to school and graduate as an officer and have military commitment upon graduation. THESE scholarships are open right now and are highly competitive. If interested apply ASAP. For more information and to apply for ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP GO TO: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships.html For more information and to apply for Air Force ROTC Scholarships go to: https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/ This YouTube Video can help you complete these applications https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV_kgAj98HE

JHS Seniors interested in Seminole State College: The 2023-2024 SSC Admissions Application is now available! Students can apply online at www.sscok.edu by clicking the “Apply Now” button Registration for Junior/Senior High School Visit Day is still open . Students can sign up here: https://events.sscok.edu/event/275702

Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences are tonight and Thursday night from 4-7 p.m.

Congratulations to JHS Junior, Paige Petty. She was selected as our Sophomore of the Year last year by our local Kiwanis. As our local winner she was entered into Texas-Oklahoma District 40 Sophomore of the Year competition. She was selected as Sophomore of the Year for District 40. She was presented her award and $600 scholarship tonight at the Kiwanis District 40 meeting! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN #SOPHOFYEAR #KIWANIS #KEYCLUB

“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.” ― William Arthur Ward

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT JONES HIGH SCHOOL

JHS SENIORS: SEE ATTACHED FLYERS FOR TIPS FOR SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS AND SPECIALIZED SCHOLARSHIPS

JHS SENIORS: DR PEPPER IS AWARDING OVER $1,000,000 IN TUITION TO HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR BIGGEST GOALS. WE’RE LOOKING FOR STUDENTS AGES 18-24* TO ENTER THIS YEAR’S TUITION GIVEAWAY. Dr Pepper wants to know how will you change the world? You will describe your goal and create a short video about you, your academic and professional goals, etc. Deadline is coming up quickly in October. For more information and to apply go to https://www.drpeppertuition.com/program-details

JHS Seniors interested in Health Careers: SWOSU is hosting their Health Careers Day on Friday November 18. See flyer for more more information and to register

JHS Students interested in Pharmacy: SWOSU is hosting the SWOSU PharmCorp day on Saturday October 8. See attached flyer for more information and to register

JHS Seniors: SWOSU is hosting their Preview Saturday on November 5. Go to www.swosu.edu then go to admissions, events and then get registered

JHS Seniors: Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford is a great school that can afford you many opportunities of a large research university at the cost of a small regional university. You will know your professors and they will know you! Check out their website at www.swosu.edu They have a scholarship calculator to let you know what scholarships you will receive at SWOSU. Anyone with a ACT of 28 or higher receives scholarship to cover full cost of dorm and it is renewable for all four years. In addition, there is no application fee. Get online and see what SWOSU has to offer you and get their application for admissions filled out.

Congratulations to JHS Graduate, Samantha Neal! Samantha has completed Marine Corps Basic training, completed the Crucible and received the coveted Globe and Anchor. She is now a proud United State Marine! #SEMPERFI #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

JHS SENIORS: JONES HIGH SCHOOL IS A MEMBER OF THE CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GUIDANCE COUNSELOR NETWORK WITH THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. BECAUSE OF THIS THERE ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM JONES HIGH SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, JONES GRADUATES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO RECIEVE MANY OF THERE STATE WIDE SCHOLARSHIPS OR COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS. THEIR APPLICATION PORTAL OPENS ON OCTOBER 1. THEIR WEBSITE IS https://www.occf.org/scholarships/ OR SCAN THE QR CODE ON FLYERS BELOW. THE FLYERS LIST SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO JHS SENIORS OR JHS SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECIEVE.

JHS Students: The John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage essay contest is now open. Selected essays can win from 100.00 to 10000.00 scholarship. Now more than ever, it’s crucial that students learn about elected officials who were guided by their conscience to make decisions for the greater good. That’s why each year, we invite high school students to submit an essay on an elected official who demonstrated political courage. Twenty-five students will be recognized and the first-place winner will receive $10,000 for college! Essay submissions are now open. The contest deadline is January 13th, 2023. Learn more about contest requirements and deadlines and submit essay at link below https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started

JHS Students wanting to take the NATIONAL ACT on October 22. The registration deadline is coming up on September 16. Register at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html?&utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo&utm_campaign=pi11-pi12-fall-national-reg-email-k12-b2c&utm_content=dc_1720-internal-organic-091322-mr025766-button&mkt_tok=MDM1LUVaUi05NTkAAAGG1raSqu01CUNSi4xswflJUSeNMvSl-dZAfvKOidvIH8oBSsB3p_l7AhyXOOIz86w2l6DYQvyj2GOpgekbsMWkNI7b031wxJ5KX0nJ-rf0VuZ1jkM

Attention Class of 2023: Someone will be the next Jones High School Heisman High School Winner and it could be you! The Heisman High School Scholarship gives out 100 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to male and female scholar-athletes who serve in their schools and communities. Please visit HeismanScholarship.com to learn more and apply

Seniors: Bancfirst has this great opportunity for Seniors. It does look very good on your college and scholarship applications. If interested Please complete application and return to Mr. Moses as soon as possible. Student Board Program BancFirst-Jones Fall/2022-Spring/2023 The purpose of the BancFirst Student Board Program is to allow students a first-hand view of the operations of a bank, how a bank serves as an important community partner and allows students personal growth opportunities. Students will gain knowledge early in life regarding the importance of protecting their credit, banking issues, and other financial information. Additionally, students will give input into their banking needs and other topics that will help them plan for the future. INFORMATION Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, at the library, 12:30PM to 1:30PM. Lunch will be provided. To be eligible, the student must be a senior in high school with above average grades. Members will be chosen by high school faculty/staff committee based upon the applications submitted. Applications must be turned into the counselor’s office by September 27, 2022. · Meet 8 times during the school year: October-May; 3rd Wednesday of each month · Meetings last approximately one hour. Lunch will be provided. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS · You will receive $25 per meeting attended and a $50 bonus for perfect attendance. · Free Checking Account · Professional development · BancFirst is located in the majority of college towns throughout Oklahoma. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/2440017/Student_Board_Program_Application_Form__1_.docx https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/2440020/Student_Board_of_Directors_Meeting_Agenda.docx

Congratulations to our JHS Varsity Academic Team!! They wen 3-0 against Tecumseh, Choctaw, and Byng last night in their first competition of the season. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN