Jones High School

JHS students enrolled in Full-time EOC programs: Classes at EOC begin August 13. Sophomores in explore, you will not start until JHS starts.

JHS Students interested in the University of Tulsa. The University of Tulsa application is now open. They are waiving the $50 application fee for students who apply before November 1. Apply at https://admission.utulsa.edu/apply/

JHS students interested in the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma freshman application is now open. Apply at apply.ou.edu

JHS students enrolled in concurrent enrollment through Rose State College: 1) Book list will be available at enrollment on August 8. 2) Meeting with Jan Bugby from Rose State on Tuesday, August 13 at 9am in High School Commons 3) Join this remind group for easy communication with Mr. Moses. Instructions to Join attached.

JHS Students wanting to take September ACT: Registration deadline for September ACT is August 16. Register at http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html

Dear Parents, We would like to sincerely apologize if you have been receiving daily messages about lunch account balances. There was a computer glitch, that has now been resolved, and you should no longer be getting them. We appreciate the parents that brought it to our attention. Thank you, Jones Admin Team

JHS Students in Concurrent Enrollment through Rose State College: There will be a meeting with Jan Bugby from Rose State on Tuesday August 13 at 9:30 am in the High School Commons. This meeting will cover important information regarding deadlines, expectations, how to login, etc. Please make evcery effort to be at this meeting.

JHS upcoming dates to remember: Aug. 5th Office will open Aug. 8th Enrollment from 12-6pm Aug. 15th Freshman Orientation 6pm Aug. 19th Meet the teacher night 6-8pm Aug. 21st First day of School *Please fax or email your July or August electric bill to 405-399-2520 or mcathey@joneshs.k12.ok.us

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National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) Scholarship The NRC is the only trade association organized to serve the needs of railroad contracts, suppliers and the entire railroad construction industry. The association proudly offers annual scholarships to children or grandchildren of employees who work for NRC member companies. Students can apply by submitting an online application along with all supporting documents. Award Amount: 3 awards; $3,000–$12,000 Deadline: August 30, 2019 http://www.nrcma.org/scholarship%20program

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Did you know that Jones has a High School Bowling team? Do you have a high school student that enjoys bowling? We are looking for students that would like bowl for Jones High School. Practices are held outside of school hours, typically 2 times a week (1 night during the week (possibly Thursday), and usually Sunday afternoon). Must be committed to attend practice. Practices begin in October (but could start sooner), and competition begin first week of December and runs until mid – late March. High School Bowling is not a school sponsored sport but does bring recognition and pride to your school, like a State Championship 😊. Each conference has girls and boys teams. (if there are not enough girls for a separate girls team, we will have a mixed team and the team will bowl in the boys division) Each team consists of 8 members max (5 competing, 3 substitutes). Conferences will bowl for 8 weeks. The Jones conference is held out of Boulevard Lanes in Edmond. Regional tournaments are held to qualify for the State tournament. Benefits of High School Bowling…. Fastest growing high school sport Girls and boys can compete No cost to students or schools Promotes self-esteem, better attendance and grades School recognition and pride Regional and state awards If you have a student that is interested in bowling, please PM Kimberly Warner.

JHS students enrolled in concurrent enrollment with Rose State College: Classes begin August 19. Mr. Moses should have a book list available at enrollment/schedule pickup. There will also be a meeting with Rose State representative prior to first day of classes. I will notify you when it is scheduled. It will be at the high school.