Jones High School

UCO will be hosting a preview night for housing, and we are wanting to spread the news to our students! The flyer that I have attached will have all the information about the event and how to register. There is a change to the date: It is now May 2nd instead of April 23rd, due to inclement weather coming in tomorrow. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/340527/Housing_Preview_Night.pdf

JHS art classes from their field trip last week to the OKC Museum of Art

Congratulations to JHS Junior, Taylor Shaw. Taylor has been selected as a Miss Oklahoma Teen Finalist. It’s A Great Day To Be A Longhorn! She is currently preparing for her pageant and is looking for sponsors. Below is some information from Taylor about her selection. The Miss Oklahoma Teen Pageant is organized by National American Miss. They send letters to chosen participants to invite them to an open call interview, which is where they will determine whether or not you are in the pageant. They select their participants by reviewing Honor Society referrals and/or you had participated in a past pageant. National American Miss Pageants are based on teaching girls to have positive self-images by enhancing their beauty within. The pageant isn’t focused solely on the girls outer beauty but on helping girls grow and expand their ideas on who they truly are. When I first received the open call letter, I was very excited. The pageant would not only open many doors for me in the future, but would also allow me to create many friends and memories along my journey. I went to the open call interview and was then asked three questions about myself and what I planned on doing in the future after I graduate high school. The following day I got an email stating that I had been chosen to be a Miss Oklahoma Teen Finalist. After finding out I was in the pageant, I immediately called close family to tell them the exciting news. In the small amount time of finding out that I was a State Finalist, I have gained much support from family and friends. In the email, it provided a step by step guide of what was next to come. I am currently searching for potential sponsors, to help support me as I get ready for the pageant. The sponsors would help support me with sponsorship fees, production number outfits, audience tickets for the pageant, and so much more. I then attend a pageant prep training session, which will prepare me for the pageant,which is on July 5th through 7th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Miss Oklahoma Teen Pageant is an opportunity of a lifetime and I am so thankful to be a part of it. In addition to the crowning of the next Miss Oklahoma Teen, scholarships, cash prizes, awards, and trophies are given to all participants. Girls who participate in the pageant will also gain self-confidence, communication skills, and a valuable experience as they interview and appear on stage in front of others.

Congratulations JHS Choir students competing at state: 1st place: Superior Mark Williams - Solo Daniel Goddard - Solo Sarah Grant/Mark Williams - Duet 2nd place: Excellent Sarah Grant - Solo Richard Blaine - Solo Taylor Shaw - Solo Andrew Grant/Mark Williams - Duet Select Choir - Ensemble 3rd place: Good Aryan Furra

Hope Retreat Ranch, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is currently accepting applications for their Teen Advisory Board! The board meets once a month and we are accepting students from all schools within Eastern OK County. What is a Teen Board? A Teen Board is a group of students who receive first-hand experience running a non-profit. This is a huge honor for a young person to be a part of and will really look amazing on any resume. The deadline to apply is May 10th, 2019. Attached is a copy of the application. See Mr. Moses for application.

JHS Students: Below is a link to scholarship contest. Scholarship amount is $1000.00

Jones High School End of Year Activities and Dates https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/337952/JHS_END_OF_YEAR_ACTIVITIES_2018-2019.docx

JHS STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL IN 2019-2020: See following information regarding Parent Meeting. Football Parent meeting for grades 7th thru 12th Sunday May 5th @ 3pm High School Commons

JHS students planning to take AP Courses in the 2019-2020 school year: We have scheduled an AP student and parent meeting for Thursday, May 17 at 6pm in High School Commons. We will go over expectations and rigor of AP. Teachers will also hand out any summer assignments for AP classes.

JHS Students looking for ACT Prep: Mr. Weaver at OCS is offering a June ACT Prep. It is 4 evenings beginning May 29. Cost is $100. For more information and to register contact Mr. Weaver at bweaver@ocssaints.org

Congratulations to JHS Junior, Gus Cook. Gus swept all three Junior Men's Kayaking events at the US Trials over the weekend. He won gold in the 1000 meter, 500 meter, and 100 meter kayaking events. Gus is now the number 1 junior kayaker in the United States and will lead Team USA at the Junior World Championships in Romania in July! It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn!

JHS Sophomores: We are getting close to the end of your sophomore year. IF you have not applied for the Oklahoma's Promise Scholarship, please do so as soon as possible. This scholarship works at all Oklahoma Colleges, technology Centers, etc. Apply even if you are not sure you will use it. It is better to have it and not use than to need it and not have it because you did not apply! Apply at https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

JHS Students wanting to take June ACT: The Registration Deadline for the June ACT is May 3. Get registered as soon as possible. Register at www.actstudent.org

Jones High School Baseball Senior night will be this Thursday, April 18. Senior night will be between the Varsity and Junior Varsity games. Jones will be playing Tonkawa with varsity game starting at 5pm.

Congratulations to JHS senior, Richard Blaine. RIchard signed an acceptance of "full-ride" scholarship to compete in choir and band for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

JHS Students: Just a reminder that if you registered for the April ACT, it is this Saturday, April 13. I would encourage you to be at the school by 7:45 am

Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarships More than $12,000 will be awarded to students whose families are involved in the Oklahoma beef cattle industry. All applicants must be a graduating high school senior in the spring of the current year or a current student at an Oklahoma college or university with definite plans to continue in the fall. Preference points will be given to applicants who are a son/daughter or grandchild of a current Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) member or a current member of the Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen's Association (OJCA). Award Amount: Varies Deadline: May 10, 2019 https://www.okcattlemen.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73:scholarship-opportunities&catid=20:site-content&Itemid=163

Jane Austin Society of North America Essay Contest JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen's work. The contest is open to high school, college/university and graduate students who appreciate the writings of Jane Austin. Participants must write an essay on the following topic: 2019 Contest Topic Abbey Gatehouse Reading Abbey Gatehouse, where Jane and Cassandra Austen attended school from 1785-1786 In honor of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's novel Northanger Abbey, we welcome essays on following topic: Northanger Abbey can be described as a book about books. There is, of course, the well-known "defense of the novel,” but characters also discuss their reading habits, name specific novels, and even consider history books. In her works, Austen often makes use of fiction, poetry or plays, either explicitly or indirectly. Explore how she does this in Northanger Abbey. High school students may bring in another Austen novel but are not required to do so; undergraduate and graduate students must bring in one or more additional novels. Award Amount: 3 awards, $250 – $1,000 Deadline: June 3, 2019 http://www.jasna.org/programs/essay-contest?

JHS Freshman and Sophomores: Make sure you apply for Oklahoma's Promise Scholarship. Reminder that Sophomores must have application submitted before end of sophomore year. https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

JHS Sophomores and Juniors that are planning to do concurrent enrollment at Rose State next school year: You need to get your concurrent enrollment applications turned into Mr. Moses as soon as possible.