Jones High School

Orange Scholars Scholarship Program The Homer Fund seeks to truly make a positive impact in our associates’ lives. The Fund recognizes how expensive post-secondary education can be, and decided in 2006 to branch out and seek other ways to show its support of our associates. Thus, the Orange Scholars Scholarship Program was created. Orange Scholars offers scholarships to Home Depot and subsidiaries associates' children based on financial need and academic performance, as well as community involvement and leadership. Financial need is given the highest consideration. Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: January 21, 2022 https://thdhomerfund.org/scholarships

Hamilton Scholars Program Inspired by Alexander Hamilton’s legacy of leadership through service, Alexander Hamilton Scholars (AHS) empowers high-achieving, underserved students to succeed in college and career. Our vision is to build leaders of character who will improve our nation and our world through their service, innovation and excellence. Our five-year program provides underserved students with a comprehensive network of support and guidance as they transition from high school to college, and college to career. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: January 26, 2022 https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/

CareerFitter.com Scholarship CareerFitter.com helps millions find their purpose through their career tests and advice. Applicants for this $1,000 scholarship must write a 900 character (not word) essay answering: "What is the perfect career for you, and why?" Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. A specific major is not required for this award, but the applicant should have above a 2.4 Grade Point Average. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: January 31, 2022 https://www.careerfitter.com/scholarship

Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program Focus on school, not paying for it. Three different types of high school scholarships pay up to 100% college tuition with stipends that vary according to the type of scholarship. Award Amount: Multiple awards; varies Deadline: January 13, 2022 https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/

American Quarter Horse Association Scholarship Various scholarships are offered through the general program, which currently includes scholarship opportunities for students to complete either their undergraduate or graduate-level degree. Whether students are involved through their AQHA state affiliate, 4-H, FFA or local play-days, we provide scholarship opportunities for the student’s educational development. Students may enroll in a college degree plan of their choice and achieve the personal advancement needed to enter their desired professional employment field. Award Amount: Multiple awards; $500-$45,000 Deadline: January 15, 2022 https://aqhfoundation.smapply.io/prog/aqhf_scholarship_program/

Elie Weisel Foundation Prize in Ethics Essay Contest Our mission is to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogues and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance, understanding and equality. Registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 Semester may enter the essay contest. Award Amount: Varies Deadline: January 18, 2022 https://eliewieselfoundation.org/prize-ethics/winners/

JHS Seniors: The following large scholarships through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation have deadlines coming up Feb 15: Carolyn Watson Opportunities Scholarship in amount of $12,000.00 Dr. Gary M Moore Great Plan Scholarship in amount of $20,000.00 OGE Positive Energy Scholarship in amount of $15,000.00 Go to www.occf.org/scholarships for more information and to apply.

JHS Seniors interested in Rose State. The President's Leadership Scholarship is now open. Go and complete application at https://www.rose.edu/content/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/

JHS Seniors: BSO Ivy Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating senior of a metropolitan Oklahoma City area high school. A GPA ≥ 2.5. Preference is given to females. Preference is given to students attending historically Black colleges. Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The BSO Ivy Foundation Fund was established in 2004 to support the Beta Sigma Omega Chapter charitable scholarships and gifts. This is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation administered in conjunction with the BSO Ivy Foundation. Award$2,000 Deadline03/01/2022 Supplemental Questions Reflect on a teacher, coach or administrator whose guidance influenced you to continue your education. (Please limit to 500 words. Please know that applicants must complete a General Application before applying to specific scholarship opportunities. Think of the General Application as setting up a Student Profile. Submitting a General Application does not mean that an applicant has applied for any scholarships FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY GO TO www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Juniors and Seniors that would be interested in serving as a Page for Senator Shane Jett, please see Mr. Moses. He has more detailed information and application.

Thank you for your continued support of the Jones High School Yearbook program and for your understanding as we continue with our 2021-2022 Yearbook Marketing Campaign! Yearbooks for the 2021-22 school year are now on sale for $45. Purchase yours before the final order deadline on February 18th. Orders can be made online at Jostens.com or at each school site. You can pay with cash or a check made out to JHS. Just bring your payment and this order form (use link below to access) to the school. You can also pick up order forms at each school site. https://5il.co/zxdx

🎄🎆🤘JPS is wishing our Longhorn Family a Happy Holiday Season 🎄🎆💚 #MakeMemories #SeeYouJan3

JHS Seniors: The Western Oklahoma Building Trades Scholarship is now open . Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2022. Detailed information about the scholarship is below along with the link to application page. www.occf.org/scholarships. Please know that applicants must complete a General Application before applying to specific scholarship opportunities. Think of the General Application as setting up a Student Profile. Submitting a General Application does not mean that an applicant has applied for any scholarships. Please do not hesitate to be in touch with us should you have any questions about this scholarship: scholarships@occf.org. Eligibility: Union members, their spouses, or their children. A spouse must be currently eligible to be on a union member's insurance. A child is defined as a birth child or legally adopted child who is a tax dependent and currently eligible to be on a union member's insurance. A dependent who is eligible at the age of 23 remains eligible to apply if they are continuously enrolled in college. Traditional applicants must be concurrently enrolled Oklahoma high school seniors, or a recent high school graduate who has completed two semesters of full time academic or technology courses or students continuing academic study after high school with one year of completed college. Non-traditional applicants can be a union member or the spouse of a union member seeking to improve the quality of life through traditional training/study in a full-time academic or vocational program (20 years of age or older). Deadline: March 1st, 2022 Award $1,500 Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Western Oklahoma Building Trades Scholarship Fund was established following the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building to provide scholarships for union members, their spouses or their dependents.

JHS Seniors please enjoy time over Christmas Break with family and friends, but also take some time to get college and scholarship applications completed and submitted.

JHS SENIORS: SEE THIS INFROMATION FROM OU REGARDING DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION: Wednesday was our final scholarship admission deadline. Although our community service and leadership scholarships have closed, we decided to extend our application deadline for students to be considered for academic, merit-based scholarships. The extended deadline of Dec. 31 will allow students ample time during their winter break to submit their OU applications. The only item the student must submit by Dec. 31 to be considered for these scholarships is the application. Please get your applications complete and submitted

As a part of Mrs. Neal’s Native American Literature class, students were required to expand their minds and read a text by a Native American author or a work based on native peoples. Their BOX TALK PROJECT is a representation of each student’s newly found perspectives. Here are a few examples of the outstanding work demonstrated by our students. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

As a part of Mrs. Neal’s Native American Literature class, students were required to expand their minds and read a text by a Native American author or a work based on native peoples. Their BOX TALK PROJECT is a representation of each student’s newly found perspectives. Here are a few examples of the outstanding work demonstrated by our students. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

JHS SENIORS: Pete & Lela Stavros Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating Oklahoma high school seniors who are children and relatives of Oklahoma firefighters who are members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (active or retired). All application materials will be reviewed by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association to verify the applicant’s relationship to an Oklahoma State Firefighters Association member. Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation was established following the retirement of Pete Stavros as director of legislation for the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association. Scholarships given by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation honor his career and service as a firefighter and promote the couple’s interests in providing educational opportunities for the children of Oklahoma’s firefighters. A permanent endowment fund was established at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation in June 2002 and continues to receive contributions from association members across Oklahoma. Award $1,500 Deadline 04/01/2022 Supplemental Questions Are you the child of, or are you related to, an Oklahoma firefighter(s) who is a member of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (active or retired)? OSFA Member Name Fire Department Your Relationship to the OSFA Member Service status What will your college living arrangement be? On the General Application, please make sure the person you requested to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf is your high school guidance counselor or principal. Did you submit your household's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for the coming year when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that financial need may be considered for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application and attach a FAFSA or a 1040 if you cannot complete the FAFSA.) If you are unable to complete the FAFSA, please be sure to indicate your financial circumstances on your General Application under the particular circumstances question. Did you submit a picture of yourself when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that a picture is required for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application and attach an appropriate picture/head shot.) Describe three activities outside the classroom that you value and how they influenced your educational goals. (Please limit to 500 words.) For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Carson May! Carson has signed to continue his education and football career at the University of Iowa! #GOHAWKEYES #LONGHORNFOREVER #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN!

The Junior Class delivered Santa grams and holiday cheer as part of their efforts to raise funds for Prom 2022! #MERRYCHRISTMAS #SANTAGRAMS #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN