JHS students: Tulsa University is hosting
ENERGY MANAGEMENT MEET AND GREET
MARCH 28 - 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Helmerich Hall, Room 121
TU's Energy Management program is one of only 11 such programs in the U.S. and one of two offered by a private institution. Students develop a solid foundation in business law, finance, environmental economics and energy commodities trading, in addition to studying alternative energy sources. Students can learn more about the program and the jobs available within the industry at the meet and greet. Registration is required.
https://applytulsa.utulsa.edu/register/?id=83fe8f30-b931-4461-8ab3-cd30ff0b838e
JHS Students and Staff: Please have a wonderful Spring Break. Good Luck to our Longhorn Baseball Team as they travel to Arkansas for their Spring Break Tournament!
Congratulations again to Strong Moore and Hannah Vaught for their winning essays in our Black History Month Essay Contest. Below are links to their winning essays:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/319870/black_history_month_essay.pdf
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/319871/black_history_month_essay_2.pdf
Congratulations to Strong Moore and Hannah Vaught for placing 1st and 2nd in Jones High School’s first annual Black History Month Essay contest!
Congratulations to Michael Chapple and Mackenzie Lynn for placing 1st and 2nd in Jones High School’s first annual Black History Art contest!
Jones HIgh School Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors: Anytown Leadership Institute is accepting applications for its 2019 Session scheduled for July 14-20 at Oklahoma State University. Cost is $450 and scholarships are available. For more information and to apply go to http://www.occjok.org/programs/camp-anytown.html
Please help us promote the Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship by forwarding or sharing this email with qualified applications. Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step- grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. 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.
Ctrl+click to follow link: Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584.
Graduating from high school with an unweighted GPA ≥ 3.0 or greater in their senior year of high school. ACT and/or SAT scores are 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 the United States. Payments are made directly to the school.
The Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Ironworkers Local 584 and Signatory Contractors. In 2012, the award was renamed in honor of the group’s longtime business manager, Harvey A. Swift.
Award: $3,000.00 Deadline: 05/1/2019
After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application:
1. How has the American Labor Movement elevated the Standard of Living for Americas' working class? (Please limit to 500 words.)
2. Are you a child, adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, adopted grandchild or step-grandchild of a member(s) or deceased member(s) of Iron Workers Local 584.
3. The Applicant agrees that the Scholarship Selection Committee will be fully informed as to the Applicant's academic standing, employment status, character, and other factors having a bearing on this application. If selected as a recipient of the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship, I agree to allow my name and photograph to be utilized in news releases and publicity materials in conjunction with the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship Fund or the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Further, I understand that, if selected as a recipient, I am expected to attend an event where the essay will be read and the scholarship will be formally presented.
2019 Western Oklahoma Building Trades Scholarship
Please help us promote the Western Oklahoma Building Trades Scholarship by forwarding or sharing this email with your organization. Applications must be submitted by April 1st, 2019. 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.
Please do not hesitate to be in touch with us should you have any questions about this scholarship: scholarships@occf.org.
Ctrl+click to follow link Western Oklahoma Building Trades Scholarship
Eligibility:
1. Applicants must be one of the following (1) graduating Oklahoma high school senior that is presently concurrently enrolled at any accredited, not-for-profit, vocational technical, or two or four year institution, OR (2) students continuing academic study after high school with one year of completed college (age 23 or younger), OR (3) a non-traditional student must be 20 years of age or older.
2. A birth child or legally adopted child who is a tax dependent and currently eligible to be on a union member’s insurance.
3. 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.
Award $1,500. Previous applicants may reapply.
Deadline: April 1st, 2019
Jones HIgh School Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors: Anytown Leadership Institute is accepting applications for its 2019 Session scheduled for July 14-20 at Oklahoma State University. Cost is $450 and scholarships are available. For more information and to apply go to
http://www.occjok.org/programs/camp-anytown.html
Congratulations to JHS senior, Richard Blaine. He was awarded a vocal music scholarship to Southeastern in the amount of 26,000 dollars
Great turnout from colleges, students, and parents for our college fair
JHS Parents: Just a reminder about our college fair at Jones High School tonight. College Reps are here and set up!
Jones High School Baseball games tonight have been cancelled due to weather.
JHS Seniors: See Mr. Moses for the Team One Scholarship Application. Completed application must be turned back into Mr. Moses by April 1. This is a $1000 scholarship.
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.
REMINDER: Jones High School Students interested in ACT Prep. Chad Cargill will be at Jones High School on March 13 doing a workshop from 9am to noon. Cost for Jones students is $10. All others cost is $30. Sign up and pay in counselors office to attend this workshop.
REMINDER: Jones High School Juniors and Parents: Mark your Calendar!!!! Tuesday, March 12 is Parent-Teacher Conference night and Jones High School will be hosting a College Fair specifically for Juniors and their parents. We have folllowing colleges confirmed to be in attendance: WICHITA STATE, ROGERS STATE, UNIVERTISTY OF OKLAHOMA, OU COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, OSU-OKC, OKLAHOMA COLLEGE ASSITANCE PROGRAM, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERISTY, US NAVY, OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, EOC TECHNOLOGY, CAMERON UNIVERSITY, EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, USAO, OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, OKLAHOMA BABTIST UNIVERSITY, MURRAY STATE COLLEGE, OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, REDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. See Flyer for additional information https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/296156/COLLEGEFAIR.pdf
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Dequan Laskey. He was awarded a $500 Rodeo Scholarship.
JHS Seniors: The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assists in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklahoma students in obtaining their education goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA whose family income does not exceed $75,000. See Mr Moses for application
We are excited to announce that OCCC will be hosting a PREVIEW DAY on Saturday, March 30th from 9am-2pm! This is for all students prospective, concurrent and/or admitted. We will have faculty available to discuss the different programs/degrees, as well as representatives from different departments such as financial aid, academic advising and student support services. Below I have provided a direct link to the webpage with detailed information regarding this event. All students that are interested in attending must submit a registration form. For more information and to register go to
http://www.occc.edu/admissions/preview-day.html