Jones High School

JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN UCO: Buddy Broncho says their application for admissions is live and you need to get online and complete and then follow-up on emails they send regarding scholarship applications. He recommends using a personal email that you check frequently. GO to https://www.uco.edu/ and click apply now button. #ROLLCHOS

Good afternoon Curtis, GPACAC has partnered with StriveScan again this semester to host in-person college fairs across our region. One of those fairs is being held at the University of Central Oklahoma! Oklahoma County College Night September 19, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Nigh University Center Ballrooms Nigh University Center, 100 N University Dr. Edmond, OK We have a great variety of colleges and universities that will be in attendance. Registration for students, parents, and counselors is available at www.strivefair.com. As always, you are invited and encouraged to attend the college fair! REGISTER AT https://app.strivescan.com/registration

This is the last week to purchase yearbooks for a reduced price of $50! Yearbooks can be ordered online at https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks or through Dawn Rowlen in the HS library.

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Go Vote for Tatum Scott!!!!! Student of the Week nomination https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/09/09/vote-the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-poll/74936290007/

JHS SENIORS: Emporia State University not only offers you In-state tuition but also flat rate tuition(pay flat rate on tuition no matter the total number of hours you take). Numerous new scholarships available at Emporia State. Check them out at Emporia.edu

Students looking for a college: Check out Wichita State University! Some quick tidbits on Wichita State. **ONLY TWO HOURS AWAY FROM OKC **STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM JONES HIGH SCHOOL PAY IN-STATE TUITION **ELIGIBLE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS THEY HAVE AVAILABLE **HAVE INNOVATION CENTER ON CAMPUS WHERE OVER 350 Companies have headquarters or offices for students to work as interns. THEIR FRESHMAN ARE RECIEVING PAID INTERNSHIPS *** 100% JOB PLACEMENT UPON GRADUATION. ***PLUS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLLEGE CAMPUS ***DIVISION I ATHLETICS ***ALL STUDENTS RECIEVE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL ATHLETIC AND FINE ART EVENTS Check them out at wichita.edu

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Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship Did binge-re-watching "The Walking Dead" get you thinking about what you’d do if the streets were filled with flesh-eating zombies? Maybe you've envisioned your own post-apocalyptic world overrun with the living dead, forcing you to come up with a zombie survival plan — and quick Award Amount: $2,000 Deadline: October 31, 2024 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

JHS SENIORS looking for scholarships to use at Career Tech centers: See link below. The Career Tech Foundation has several scholarships with various deadlines to be used at Oklahoma Career Tech Centers in Oklahoma. https://oklahoma.gov/careertech/about/foundation/scholarships.html

JHS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: The Gates Scholarship is an exception scholarship. Check out information below and apply if you qualify The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority high school seniors from low-income households. The scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in a four-year degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university. Award Amount: 300 awards; Cost of attendance less other aid Deadline Date: September 15, 2024 https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/

JHS Students: LOOKING TO TAKE ACT. THE NEXT NATIONAL TEST IS OCTOBER 26. Regular Registration deadline is SEPTEMBER 20. Register by this date to avoid late fees. EVEN though many colleges are test optional for admissions purposes. ACT scores can help you avoid taking placement tests and increase scholarship dollars with high ACT score. Register at https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org

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Jones students in grades 8-11: See attached flyers about the OK Promise Scholarship. If you meet the qualifications to apply make sure you get your application submitted sooner rather than later.

JHS seniors:: The OU Admissions rep will be at Jones High School on September 23 presenting in college prep. If you would like to attend this presentation and are not in this class, please sign up with Mr. Moses.

JPS hopes to see our Longhorn Community pack the stands on Thursday Night to Kickoff the Football Season🤘🏈🤘Here are updated entry protocols for JPS events. #TTHL

JHS SENIORS: Check out this Discover Wichita State University Event coming up September 5. Wichita State staff and students are excited to visit Oklahoma City! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get in-depth information about Wichita State University, where you receive in-state tuition. Here are a few quick hits about Discover Wichita State: This is a free event where parents/guests are welcome. High school seniors and transfers with an admissions application submitted will be entered into a $1,000 scholarship drawing toward the 2025-26 academic year at the event. Light refreshments will be provided. Students will receive a custom Wichita State t-shirt! Discover Wichita State: Oklahoma City 7 p.m. CST, Sept. 5, 2024 Credit Union House of Oklahoma 631 E Hill St, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Deadline to register is Thursday, Aug 29 . Register at https://slate.wichita.edu/register/OKC_Sept5

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It's that time again. To start planning for the student retreat. 2024 Oklahoma Women in Technology STEM Day Student Retreat Date: Fri, Oct 25 • 07:30 CDT Location: 2101 Vineyard Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 This for female students in grades 9-12. Seating is limited and fills quickly. If you are interested in attending this conference sign up with Mr. Moses as soon as possible so he can get you registered. Jones will bus to and from conference for those JHS Students attending

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