Jones High School

Today kicks off Black History Month. Did you know... DID YOU KNOW…… The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celeIn the decades that followed, mayors of cities across the country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

JHS Seniors: Remember to let Mr. Moses know which colleges to send your transcripts

JHS seniors: Reminder that most college scholarship deadlines are close of business tomorrow(February 1). Make sure you have all applications and essays submitted by 3 pm February 1.

Students in 9th-10th grade:THIS IS A GREAT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!!!! IT PAYS UP TO FOUR YEARS COLLEGE TUITION! MUST BE ENROLLED IN PROGRAM BEFORE COMPLETION OF YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR. This is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. If parents make less than 55,000, you take the right courses, make good grades, and stay out of trouble the state of Oklahoma will pay up to four years of your tuition at in state schools. You must fill out application at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

True Sky Credit Union is awarding two scholarships at $2000.00 each. Deadline is February 19. For more information and to apply see attached document. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/295007/True_Sky_Credit_Union_Scholarship.pdf

JHS Seniors: Please keep Mr. Moses informed of all scholarships that you are offered!

The Justice Solutions Group Future Mentors Scholarship Justice Solutions Group deeply cares about the well-being of others and the success of future generations. They understand the power of mentorship and know how influential relationships can be. That is why they would like to offer a scholarship to students who can explain the importance of a mentorship and how it can positively change a life. All students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university are eligible to apply. Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: February 15, 2019 https://jsgfirm.com/scholarship/

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Congratulations to Sam Blaine, Jase Farmer, and Dylan Weiher for being selected to the OCA 2A All-Star football team Another congrats goes out to Dylan Weiher, he has been selected to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State football team…Dylan will play in the All-State football game this summer in Tulsa

February is Black History Month. Jones High School will be participating in a variety of activities in recognition of Black History Month. 1) We have posters and display of works in the library to celebrate Black History Month. 2) We will have a Did you know three days a week through the month of February to recognize great figures/events in Black History 3) We are also going to do an arts and essay contest with cash prizes(see attached flyer) 4) I am working on scheduling a couple of different speakers. As soon as I have definitive dates and times, I will share this information with you https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/294160/arts_and_essay_contest_flyer.docx

JHS JUNIORS WHO WILL BE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT. THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S NEW OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARS APPLICATION IS OPEN. THIS IS A $2000 AWARD. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1. APPLY AT WWW.OCCF.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/293958/2019_1st_Generation_NOS.PDF

JHS Seniors: The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Scholarship is available. Who Can Apply: • Eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior from the OG&E service area (Oklahoma and western Arkansas). OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Scholarship recipients must attend college in the states of Oklahoma or Arkansas. • Unweighted cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.25. • ACT score greater than or equal to 25 and/or SAT score greater than or equal to 1200. • Preference for students pursuing a degree that promotes and leads to a future career in the energy field. • Preference for financial need. Deadline: February 15, 2019 Amount: $15,000 Apply at https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/2659

Congratulations to the Jones lady longhorns for winning the Jones Kiwanis Invitational Tournament!

JHS Seniors: Remember most all scholarship dollars received come from college you are going to attend! Make sure you have all your college applications complete and submitted by February 1.

Students in 9th-10th grade: This is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. If parents make less than 55,000, you take the right courses, make good grades, and stay out of trouble the state of Oklahoma will pay up to four years of your tuition at in state schools. You must fill out application at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/ SOPHOMORES: YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM BEFORE THE END OF YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR!

JHS Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors: YLX, or the Youth Leadership Exchange, is the high-school-age programming arm of Leadership Oklahoma City, Inc. YLX programs are school-year-long classes that meet one day a month. The classes are designed to teach the participants how to be better community leaders through volunteer service. YLX is open to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors who will attend a metro high school in the 2019-2020 school year. Some part of your school district must be located in Oklahoma County. http://www.lokc.org/ylx-application

SUMMER FORENSIC SCIENCE CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS JUNE 1-10 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 28! Girls (grades 10-11 next year) apply here by January 30: http://business.uco.edu/computer-forensics-summer-academy/apply.html Teachers apply here by January 30: http://business.uco.edu/computer-forensics-summer-academy/teachers.html Want to solve crimes using forensic science? This is the experience for you! All expenses are paid and you can earn a little money, too. Each student participant will be paid. Funded by the National Science Foundation. Camp is held at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Apply NOW! Teachers – we need high school science teachers to facilitate with the students. Each teacher will have all expenses paid and earn $1500. We want YOU!

JHS Seniors interested in Oklahoma City Community College: Just a friendly reminder about our Freshman Tuition Scholarship waiver. The deadline, February 1st, is quickly approaching! http://www.occc.edu/scholarships/index.html

Congratulations to Jones High School Senior, Dequan Laskey! Dequan has been awarded the Bill Pickett Memorial Scholarship in the amoutn of $1500.

Jones High School Juniors who will be first generation college students need to apply for the New Opportunity Scholarship through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. www.occf.org/scholarships