Jones High School

Every generation inherits a world it never made; and, as it does so, it automatically becomes the trustee of that world for those who come after. In due course, each generation makes its own accounting to its children.--Robert Kennedy

JHS Juniors that will be first generation college students: See this great scholarship opportunity from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation New Opportunities Scholars Eligibility: A junior attending a high school participating in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. Be the first in their family to attend college. For the purpose of this scholarship program, the definition of “first in the family” is that applicant or applicant’s parents, stepparents or grandparents have not attended college. Unweighted GPA no greater than 3.79. The Process: If you are recommended by the Scholarship Selection Committee of your high school, you and your parent/guardian agree that you will complete a series of college preparatory activities including: Work during the summer/fall OR complete community service hours with an approved community based organization between your junior and senior year. Participating in a college campus visit accompanied by your parent. Financial Aid and an ACT workshop. Various assigned activities. By January 15th of your senior year, your high school guidance counselor must provide certification of these activities to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. If all of the required activities have been completed, you will receive the documents necessary to claim a one-year scholarship of $3,000. Funds may be used for 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. Award: $3,000 Deadline: 03/1/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application for the New Opportunities Scholarship: 1. I agree and understand that I must complete specific college preparatory activities, including the completion of the New Opportunities Scholars workbook, before January 15, 2022 to satisfy all of the requirements to receive this scholarship. 2. On the General Application/Student Profile, please make sure the person you requested to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf is a High School Teacher. 3. 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/Student Profile section and attach an appropriate picture/head shot.) Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2022. This is an excellent opportunity for junior students who will be the first in their family to attend college. Detailed information about the scholarship is below along with the link to this specific application page. Students may also receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website at 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. For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

Science Ambassador Scholarship A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Film a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. Award Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: December 13, 2021 For more information and to apply go to https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship A scholarship that recognizes student innovation and youth-led solutions to fight hunger in the U.S. These young people are creating awareness and mobilizing peers in their communities to be catalysts for change. To support their innovative efforts, winners get a $5,000 scholarship for school and a $5,000 grant to give to the hunger-related charity of their choice. Award Amount: Five awards; $5,000 Deadline: December 5, 2021 http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html

The Branch Out Scholarship Are you passionate about marketing your ideas to others? Lead Roster would like to see your passion in action. The company is looking to award a $1,000 scholarship to the student who creates the most convincing marketing video. Students can apply by making a YouTube video that explains the reasons why they deserve this scholarship. To apply, students must submit an online application along with the URL to their public video. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: December 15, 2021 For more information and to apply go to https://www.bestattorney.com/giving-back/branch-out-scholarship/

JHS Students Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Youth Scholarship Students that are passionate about the environment and involved in their community to help protect it, should apply for this scholarship. This scholarship requires the applicant to conduct a project in their local community to help protect, cleanup or invigorate its environment. Award Amount: 3 awards; $1,750 Deadline: December 31, 2021 For More information and to apply go to http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php

JHS Seniors The Taco Bell Liv Mas Scholarship application is now open. They are are awarding more than $7 million in scholarships. Application deadline is January 11 For more information and to apply go to: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

JHS Seniors: The deadline for both the Community Foundation Scholars and the Jones High School Scholarship are fast approaching on December 6. Currently, we only have a couple of applicants for each scholarship. The Community Foundation Scholarship is a $3000 award and one is guaranteed to be awarded to JHS Senior. The Jones High School Scholarship is a 2000.00 award and will be awarded to two Jones Seniors. They will only be awarded to qualified applicants. Go to www.occf.org/scholarships and create account, complete general application and then complete supplemental application for the Community Foundation Scholarship and the Jones High School Scholarship. Every little bit of scholarship dollars helps reduce the total cost of your college degree. APPLY!!!!

JHS Seniors Commander Family Scholarship Eligibility: • The Commander Family Scholarship can only be used by students who are enrolled in full-time study at an academically accredited institution in the state of Oklahoma. • Graduating seniors from high schools that participate in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network • GPA 3.0-3.79 unweighted • Demonstrate leadership and participation in school activities, and demonstrate a desire to work. The Commander Family Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of A.C. (Gus) Commander by his wife Ruth and son Ed. The Commander Family Scholarship is funded through the Commander Family Fund endowment. Award: $2,500.00 Deadline: 3/1/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Describe your work experience and how it has influenced your career aspirations. (Please limit to 200 words.) 2. Please upload a W-2 or a pay stub with a December year-to-date earning-statement to verify your work experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating senior from Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. Detailed information about the scholarship is below along with the link to this specific application page. Students may also receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website 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 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. 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: $2,000.00 Deadline: 03/01/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Reflect on a teacher, coach or administrator whose guidance influenced you to continue your education. (Please limit to 500 words.) For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS SENIORS: Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Eligibility:  Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school that participates in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network.  The scholarship selection committee may give preference to applicants of color who are pursuing studies in English education or industrial education.  Must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Financial need may be considered. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited four-year nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by the family to honor the couple’s contribution to the community as educators. Award: $2,500.00 Deadline: 03/01/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application for the Benny McReynolds Scholarship: 1. Submit an essay in which you address the impact, contributions, and obstacles of your ethnic, cultural and national heritage in your pursuit of academic excellence. (Please limit to 500 words.) 2. Did you submit your household's 1040 or your FAFSA 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/Student Profile and attach a 1040 or FAFSA.) For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Seniors: Orner-Cook Scholarship Eligibility:  Graduating seniors of an Oklahoma High School.  A cumulative GPA ≥ 3.25  Preference may be given for study in languages, international business/economics, petroleum/geology, history, psychology or sociology. Financial need is considered. 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 Oklahoma. Payments are made directly to the school. The Orner-Cook Scholarship is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that was established by Robert and Carolyn Cook Orner. Award: $2,000 Deadline: 3/1/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Please demonstrate your capacity for leadership by describing one extra-curricular activity you have participated in and explain how it has contributed to your goals. 2. Did you submit your household's 1040 or your FAFSA 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/Student Profile and attach a 1040 or FAFSA.) This is an excellent opportunity for students from an Oklahoma High School. Detailed information about the scholarship is below along with the link to this specific application page. Students may also receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website. 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

Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out -- Robert Collier

Jones High School Musical Theater presents: “Peter Pan the Musical” on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m. in the JHS Commons. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. School age and up must have a ticket.

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 all our Longhorn Families a Happy Thanksgiving this week!🦃🍂💚

JHS Seniors: Please enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving Break! Spend Time with Family and Friends. Go enjoy some hunting. Please Take some time to complete and submit your college and Scholarship applications. Remember there are a couple of Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships that have deadlines of December 6. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

Jones High School wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope our students, families, community and staff enjoy the time with friends and family and have a nice, peaceful rest over this break!

JHS SENIORS Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Eligibility:  Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school that participates in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network.  The scholarship selection committee may give preference to applicants of color who are pursuing studies in English education or industrial education.  Must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Financial need may be considered. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited four-year nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by the family to honor the couple’s contribution to the community as educators. Award: $2,500.00 Deadline: 03/01/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application for the Benny McReynolds Scholarship: 1. Submit an essay in which you address the impact, contributions, and obstacles of your ethnic, cultural and national heritage in your pursuit of academic excellence. (Please limit to 500 words.) 2. Did you submit your household's 1040 or your FAFSA 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/Student Profile and attach a 1040 or FAFSA.) For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/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 twoyear, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. 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: $2,000.00 Deadline: 03/01/2022 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Reflect on a teacher, coach or administrator whose guidance influenced you to continue your education. (Please limit to 500 words.) For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships