Jones High School

C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a 5-6 minute video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme: “What’s your vision in 2020? Explore the issue you most want presidential candidates to address during the campaign.” Students must be in grades 6-12 to be eligible. Teacher advisors are also eligible to receive cash prizes. Amount: 150 awards; $250-$5,000 Deadline: January 20, 2021 http://www.studentcam.org/

Sacks for CF Scholarship The Boomer Esiason Foundation seeks to fight cystic fibrosis and hopes to provide financial assistants to students who have the condition. For every sack recorded during NFL Monday Night Football games, the Sacks for CF Scholarship program receives a donation from a Boomer Esiason Foundation corporate partner. Students are awarded based on their academic achievements and adherence to daily CF therapy. Amount: 30 awards; Up to $10,000 Deadline: January 08, 2021 https://www.esiason.org/assistance/scholarships/sacks-for-cf-scholarship

Hamilton Scholars Award The Alexander Hamilton Scholars empowers and provides opportunities to high-achieving and underserved students, allowing them to succeed in college and in their career. Applicants for the Hamilton Award must be a junior in high school, demonstrate financial need and be service-focused. Scholars will attend New York Leader Week in July 2020 and will participate in a rigorous five-year scholar curriculum during their final year in high school and through their college years. Amount: $500 Deadline: January 27, 2021 https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/apply

Last year the Tinker Spouses’ Club awarded $7,500 in scholarships to high school seniors dependents of U.S. Military members affiliated with Tinker Air Force Base. Scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year are now available. Please see applications for specific eligibility and qualification requirements. Application deadline is March 1 The applications may be found on the TSC’s website https://www.tinkerspouses.org/what-we-do

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Abigail Stramski. Although Abigail is still working on admissions and nomination process for both the Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy, Abigail has been accepted to Colorado School of Mines and awarded a merit scholarship in the amount of $44000.00. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN #LONGHORNPROUD

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Tessa Dorrell. Tessa is has been selected as a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship competition. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN #LONGHORNPROUD

Please click on the link and read the letter from Jones Public Schools on quarantine. This information is what we receive from the Health department and CDC. We thank all of you for helping us keep our school and community safe during these times. https://5il.co/nh93

By your Senior Dedication Ad Space now! We are accepting deposits or full payment for Senior Dedication Ads in the yearbook. The deadline for senior ads is January 13th. Please review the information sheet in this link to purchase or reserve a spot. https://5il.co/lpro​Thank you! Erin Gerry

Buy your yearbook now! Use this link to access an order form. You can also pick one up at your child's school or purchase online at Jostens.com. https://5il.co/mgy7

🍔🍕🌭🌮DECEMBER MENUS🌮🌭🍕🍔

Seniors: The Deadline for the Jones High School Scholarship and the Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship is coming up December 7. Get those applications complete as soon as possible. https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

JPS is asking families to notify admin of COVID illnesses & keep symptomatic students home so we can stay healthy & learning at school💚🤘💚

Jones Public Schools will be in session on November 30. Some misinformation was put out that was incorrect. Again, we will be in school November 30. Enjoy the rest of your break and stay safe!

💚🦃JPS hopes that all our Longhorn Families have a Happy Thanksgiving🦃💚

Jones High School would like to wish all Happy Thanksgiving. Through this next week, please enjoy your time with family and friends but please remain safe and healthy.

JPS Gym guidelines for November 30-January 4 Due to the major increase of COVID cases in our state and recommendations from the OSSAA, all basketball games being played at Jones from Nov 30th thru Jan 4th will be played with NO SPECTATORS. Coaches, Managers, Bus Driver(s), Administration will be the only people allowed in the gym. Listed below are the schools visiting Jones during that time frame. Nov 30th - North Rock Creek (MS) Dec 3rd – Oakdale (MS) Dec. 7th – McLoud (MS) Dec. 10th – Harrah (MS) Dec. 18th – Chandler (HS)

JHS SENIORS: Have you heard about the Oklahoma State Scholars Society? It's a generous competitive scholarship and academic development program that recognizes and rewards Oklahoma’s most promising students with scholarships and unparalleled mentorship through our prestigious Honors College. Up to five students are selected from a pool of academically qualified applicants based on work ethic, maturity and potential. Let us know who comes to your mind when you think about the opportunity available through the Oklahoma State Scholars Society. To learn more click link below: https://go.okstate.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-and-grants/freshman-scholarships/in-state-scholarships/oklahoma-state-scholars-society.html

JHS students wanting to transition to our Virtual Academy for the Spring Semester: You and your parent must complete the application at the following link https://forms.gle/9mZEtiukPEU6YMhx6 Remember virtual academy students are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. If you or your parents have any questions about the virtual academy, please contact Mr. Moses.

Today is the final day to submit a senior baby photo for the yearbook. You may stop by the school, and we will scan your photo. You may also email a digital copy of your photo to egerry@jonesps.org. Please email egerry@jonesps.org with any questions.

JHS STUDENTS WANTING TO TAKE DECEMBER 12 ACT: REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING. GET REGISTERED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG