December 6

• Professional Opportunities Program for Students - 1:30pm in front conference room
• Girls Weightlifting Meet - 4:30 at Trinity Prep
• Boys JV & Girls Wrestling vs. Wekiva - 5pm in JHS gym

December 7

• 76th Anniversary of the Air Raid on Pearl Harbor, HI (1941)
• YMCA Teen Achievers - 2:45pm in front office conference room - see Ms. Dunning at the front desk if you would like to join or need more information.

December 8

• Girls JV/V Basketball vs. Olympia - 6pm in JHS gym
• Boys V Soccer vs. Lake Highland - 6pm at JHS stadium

December 9

• Wrestling Meet - 10am at Deltona HS

Teach-In 2017 was a huge success thanks to all of our wonderful speakers who reserved space in their busy schedules to spend time with our students. As you can see from the list below, we had quite an array of careers represented, and we thank each and every one of you for participating!

Our guest teachers enjoyed a breakfast meet & greet and heard a few selections from our talented Concert Chorus before being escorted to classrooms by our Student Government Association, National Honor Society, and BETA Club student leaders. We'd like to thank our Partner in Education, The Young Law Firm of Florida, for providing breakfast.

Here is some feedback from our students:

• "Thank you for taking time out of your wonderful day to talk to us about your life and how we can better ours." ~ Antoniya B.
• "I learned that no matter the obstacles our speaker faced he never let it bother him. He stayed out of trouble and overcame them." ~ Stanley J.
• "Thank you for inspiring me to focus more on my future and how to get there." ~ Damell G.
• "'If you want to conquer the world, start by making your bed.' This quote will follow me for the rest of my life. Thank you Chief Williams for coming today." ~ Daniel S.
• "Thank you for coming out to talk about life and how important education is." ~ Stephany M.

Carlos Perez, Florida Hospital Orlando Director of Rehabilitation Services, speaking to Ms. Carlton's HOPE class.

Entrepreneurs Stephen Pegues and Carol Burns speaking to our JROTC cadets.

Attorney Dan Smith II speaking to Ms. Hagan's math class.

Click here for the Teach-In 2017 photo album on Facebook.

First Name	Last Name	Organization
Barbara Angel Karla Timothy Carol Michelle Bryan Dr. Anna Paula Roshell Ericka Sarah Kyle Antoinette Lecia Taiche Allison Lauren Patricia Nicole Tammy CJ Justin Sharon Shantasha Michelle Lyndsay Damon & Elisabeth Edward Ron Sherikey Pamala Amarildo Sabrina Teresa Dr. Chung Stephen Novello Carlos Damien Burke Charlie JaDuan Dr. Diane Dennis Raymond Brett Jordan Susan Scott Cynthia Dr. Sadat Daniel Lenora Ashley Melody Annette Keneda Desiree Joshua Chief Roderick Renetta Rowana Shannon Stewart Andre	Adams Aiken Bowen Brown Burns Cinder Cobaris DaSilva Drayton Dunlap Elbadri Fitzsimmons Giles Gray Griffin Hamilton Harju Heflin Higgins Hughes Jenkins Kinsey Kirby Laing Lewis Maby Mendes Millet Mitchell Mobley Monroe Monsalve Newton Nieto Park Pegues Penick Perez Priester Rainey Ramirez Rawls Reed Richardson Roe Ross Ross Scatliffe Schoonmaker Schweitzer Smith Smith II Spence Spry Taylor Thomas Uluse VanBurger Wallace Williams Williams Williams Wilson Yon Young	B J Adams & Associates, Inc. Florida Department of Health - Orange County Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center WESH 2 Entrepreneur CNL Financial Entrepreneur - Faithful FEW, Inc. Professor - Valencia College US Citizenship and Immigration Services Founder - Crown Jewel Foundation Urban Planner Duke Power Century 21 Roo Realty Self Employed Team Health Aspire Health Partners CNL Financial Orange County Supervisor of Elections Orlando Together City of Orlando Fire Department U.S. Marshal - Regional Fugitive Task Force Lanier Parking Orange County Corrections Valencia College Transitions Planning Walgreens CNL Financial Group Orlando Eye on Talent Duke Power Mitchell's Funeral Home Registered Nurse City of Orlando Fire Department US Citizenship and Immigration Services Billings, Morgan & Boatwright, LLC Duke Power University of Central Florida Entrepreneur Black Nurses Rock of Orlando Florida Hospital Prestige Fitness CNL Financial Professional Writer Orlando Heath Valencia College Marriott World Center Florida Department of Health in Orange County Duke Power Hoar Construction Orange County Supervisor of Elections Mission Aviation Fellowship Baptiste Orthodontics World Health Wellness Attorney Florida Department of Agriculture Valencia College Transitions     Black Nurses Rock Orlando Florida Department of Health in Orange County Registered Nurse Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Hoar Construction City of Orlando Fire Department Microsoft Attorney Chase Financial Services Orlando Health Teen Xpress The Young Law Firm of Florida

Senior football players Aaron Thompson, Joshua Green, Sevyn Banks, Michael Thomas-Loving and Ronald Teague volunteered their time to participate in Teach-In at Chain of Lakes Middle School. As proud COLMS graduates, these young men spoke to a group of 8th graders about their high school experience and how to overcome adversity. They created a Kahoot interactive quiz to keep the students engaged. Way to go!

~ Submitted by COLMS Dean Kim Powell

 

Top: Widlyne Israel and Ashanti Grace love volunteering with Florida Citrus Sports!

The Jones High School National Honor Society partnered with the JHS BETA Club to continue their legacy of serving their community when needed. Florida Citrus Sports needed volunteers to assist with the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands and they called Jones High to help. The students began serving directly after school on Friday, escorting the bands that had traveled from as far as Fayetteville, NC from their buses into Amway Arena to await their performance. Their service didn't stop there; they passed out waters, held equipment and assisted the visiting bands with security and directions throughout the event.

JHS BETA Club Sponsor Alicia Kennon stated, "It is with pride that the organization continues to "Lead by Serving Others" especially at one of the largest annual events in the Orlando area. JHS National Honor Society sponsor Sonya Poteat added, "It is truly amazing that after a long day of IB (International Baccalaureate) and AP (Advanced Placement) classes that students in both BETA and National Honor Society still find the time and dedication to give back to their community." Both organizations recognize that it is under the leadership of Principal Allison Kirby that the importance of transforming students into future leaders through service, leadership and character development, is the Jones way.

~ Contributed by Sonya Poteat. Click here to see more photos.

Thank you Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for your support this Thanksgiving!

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

"First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All"

Tennis Tennis pre-season conditioning will be held at the JHS tennis courts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 3:45 starting December 5. Please mark the following dates in your phone: December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19; January 9, 11, 16, and 18. Participants must (a) be enrolled at JHS (b) have a 2.0 or higher GPA (c) have completed all items and forms in the OCPS physical packet and (d) see Coach Masters for clearance to participate. Please email Coach Pouzzner with any questions or concerns.

Football Come celebrate your 2017 Jones High School Football District Champions at our banquet on Friday, December 22 at 5pm. This is our first football District Championship since 1996! All Alumni, Boosters, Supporters, Family and Friends are welcome to attend. ALL TICKETS MUST BE ORDERED ONLINE. Deadline is 12/19/2017 to purchase tickets, and we are unable to issue refunds. Please click here for more information/to purchase tickets. Thank you! ~ Coach Elijah Williams

Florida Citrus Sports, College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers and LIFT Orlando are proud to recognize teachers that go above and beyond in the schools in the Communities of West Lakes.

Two teachers from Jones High School were recognized on the field at the Florida Blue Florida Classic at Camping World Stadium on November 18. Congratulations to Choral Director Andrea Green and Band Director Jamaal Nicholas (both proud graduates of Jones High School and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University) on this recognition.

Thank you for your dedication to our students and for the difference you make in our community!

   

Band Director Jamaal Nicholas and Choral Director Andrea Green

Mrs. Green and Mr. Nicholas waving to the crowd of FAMU and BCU fans.

Nelson Mitchell, the oldest living African-American Pearl Harbor survivor, reflects in the shrine room of the USS Arizona Memorial during a Pearl Harbor Survivor/ World War II, Family and Friends Harbor Tour at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 5, 2015 (U.S. Navy).