(Evanston, Illinois) Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered next … Continue reading Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit® Scholarship Program
Author: Sarah Boggs
Sarah is a 2003 graduate of Jones High School. After high school, she studied Agribusiness at Oklahoma State University and married her college sweetheart in 2007. She and her husband, Matt Boggs, live in Jones with their three wonderful children, Chloe, Isaac, and Liam. She launched The Jones Journal in March 2019 and primarily writes human interest stories for the blog. Sarah has a deep love for Jesus and for the people and places of Jones, and she hopes by sharing stories about this community, you will fall in love with them too. All of her articles are inspired by the following verse, hoping to focus our attention on the beauty that God has given us in this small community.
"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things."
Philippians 4:8
Back to School Little Longhorns
Back to school Little Longhorns The long summer is done. A new year is starting And you’ll have lots of fun. Back to school Little Longhorns, My how you’ve grown, Your friends are waiting, So you won’t be alone. Back to school little longhorns. It’s time to go. The new year has started, And it’s … Continue reading Back to School Little Longhorns
Local Churches Offer Support for “Back to School”
During the last few weeks, as teachers and administrators prepare for Back-To-School, local churches have stepped up to the plate to support the schools and families in Jones. We enjoyed making the masks, and we made a lot at home. I made 50 in one sitting.Karen Baxter, FBC Jones Member The members at First Baptist … Continue reading Local Churches Offer Support for “Back to School”
Old Timers Day Cancelled
In a 3-1 decision of the Jones Board of Trustees, the 2020 Jones Old Timer’s Day celebration has been cancelled. School administration stated that the children’s choir performances would be unlikely this year. This is considered the biggest draw for the annual event. Concerns of Covid-19 and limited funding pushed the board to make this … Continue reading Old Timers Day Cancelled
FBC Jones Hosts Vacation Bible School
The First Baptist Church of Jones is making a splash this summer, welcoming children from Pre-K through 6th grade to attend Vacation Bible School. Mark your calendar for July 30th - August 1st from 8:30 am - 11 am. VBS is a summer staple in Jones, and the church has been working hard to make … Continue reading FBC Jones Hosts Vacation Bible School