Kaya Zimiga joined other students on a GEAR UP trip to Silicon Valley, California exploring technology and engineering during a STEAM Academy.
EOSC GEAR UP recently took ten GEAR UP students and two teachers to the National STEAM Academy in Silicon Valley, CA, at Stanford University. The academy was hosted by Zion Leadership Group, Northeastern Illinois University, and Stanford University. The students dove into the future with an Underwater Robotics course taught by Aaron Cortes, Director of STEAM Pathways at Northeastern Illinois University. They explored cutting-edge technology, collaborated with experts, and toured the prestigious Stanford University! Students built an underwater robot and learned basic skills in engineering and coding. The students also visited the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 in San Francisco.
The field trip was sponsored by Eastern Oklahoma State College’s GEAR UP program. Eastern received a $17 million federal GEAR UP grant in 2017 and will serve more than 3,000 students in 39 area schools for seven years.
EOSC GEAR UP poses for a picture at a water fountain at Stanford University. Pictured are: (left to right) Kaylee Ashley, Preston Fin, Boo Sanchez, Gracie Driskill, Kaya Zimiga, Abrianna Hudlow, Weldon Harrison, Chase Slone, Zackery Hurst, Steffan Kraft, and Andreas Bergljung.
EOSC GEAR UP pose for a picture while visiting the Golden Gate Bridge. Pictured are: front row (left to right) Keith Craig, Kaylee Ashley, Kaya Zimiga, Boo Sanchez, Chase Sloan, back row (left to right( Gracie Driskill, Zackery Hurst, Abrianna Hudlow, Weldon Harrison, Andreas Bergljung, and Preston Fin.
We had an amazing time exploring the great outdoors with presenters from Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the US Forest Service! Our learning stations covered heritage, wildlife, fire safety, timber, conservation education, and botany/Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). From mock archaeology digs to wildlife tracking and fire prevention techniques, there was something for everyone. Thanks to all who joined us for this enriching experience! 🌲🔥🌿 #OutdoorEducation #ChoctawNation #USForestService
PSA: Jones Academy will be testing its warning system today at noon.
Several of our students took part in creating ribbon skirts. We extend our gratitude to Rowena Roberts, a parent of a Jones Academy student, for her facilitation and collaboration with our students. The skirts turned out wonderfully! Yakoke!
-March Student of the Month-
Evan Prock is a 4th grade student in Mrs. Guthrie's class. Evan is a Choctaw Nation tribal member. His favorite color is red, and he enjoys playing outside and jumping on the trampoline. When Evan grows up, he wants to be a police officer.
Nelcine "Rosie" Burris is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Holeman's class. Rosie is a member of the Ponca Tribe. Her favorite colors are pink and red, and she enjoys drawing, writing, coloring, singing, dancing, and playing with friends. When Rosie grows up, she wants to be a doctor.
Malakai Franklin is a ninth grader and a proud member of the Muscogee Creek tribe of Oklahoma. In his free time, he enjoys boxing, weightlifting, playing video games and basketball with his friends. His plans for the future include graduating high school, going to trade school to become a welder, then attending truck driving school and college to obtain a business degree to one day open his own welding and truck driving business.
Amelia Ellison is a ninth grader and a proud member of the Kickapoo tribe. In her free time, she loves to play video games, draw, paint, watch youtube videos and netflix movies, she also loves hanging out with her friends and family and to play volleyball. Her plans for the future include graduating high school, go to college, get a good job, make lots of money, and to live life to the fullest.
Elementary fought hard to allow Michael Bloomer to score 1 to keep it 1-1 until late in 4th when the Chikasha Bak Bak scored 2 making it 3-1.
Big Kids played short 3 players while Chikasha Bak Bak had 20 players on field & scored 5-0 by end of 1st half but played hard all the way to the end holding them at 5 points.
Looking to the future!! Jones Academy Juniors and Seniors paid a visit to Haskell Indians Nations University on Friday, April 12 in Lawrence, Kansas. Students met with school representatives to discuss academics, student life, housing, and financial aid. The tribal school has served Native American students since 1884. With low tuition, room and board costs the university provides an affordable education for many Native American youth. Our students were able to tour the facility and campus grounds on a picturesque spring day. Three graduating seniors from Jones Academy are registered to attend classes in the fall of 2024.
Ready, Set, GO!!!! Saturday, April 13th, Jones Academy hosted the Spring Warrior Run 5k fundraiser for the 2024 Senior class trip. Participants were able to run or sponsor a child to run. Racers ran a path around the sprawling campus of Jones Academy starting and ending at the gym. The event was timed and 1st-3rd places were awarded in several categories. Elementary students also took part in a fun run that followed the same path as the timed event. Thank you to all you participated and made it a great event.
Dance the night away! Prom night for JA students started with dinner at Captain John's in McAlester then proceeded to the Hartshorne School Prom then back to Jones Academy with a dance to end the night. It was a fun time for the students and staff!
Students from Jones Academy competed in the Botball state competition on Saturday the 6th. Coached by Zach Duffy, Dreshawn and Fichik took 10th place of 64 and were awarded the Judges Choice Award. Botball is a great way to learn coding while having fun competing and engaging with others from around the world.
Darion, Carlyle and Adrian competed in the OKSE League (Oklahoma Scholastics Esports) playing Apex Legends against 16 teams. At the end of the 5 game competition they achieved 3rd place overall. It was a close 5th game with 4 teams, Jones Academy included, being eligible for the championship.
They qualified for the state competition by getting 5th place out of 51 teams in the Scissortail Division having monthly tournaments that started in January.
PSA: Jones Academy will be testing its warning system today at noon.
🌞🌕 Today's the day! Our young astronomers watched the solar eclipse of 2024! 🌑🔭 Excitement fills the air as elementary and high school students gather with their eclipse glasses, eager to witness this incredible celestial event together! 🎉✨ #SolarEclipse2024 #FutureAstronomers #STEMeducation 🚀🔍
Do you know the eligibility requirements to be admitted to Jones Academy? To be eligible for admission, students must be a member of a federally recognized tribe and are required to be in good standing with the school they are transferring from. The admissions committee, made up of administrative and management staff, carefully evaluates all applications to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for admission.
🚀 Exciting News for 5-12th grade students! Join us at STEAM Camp for an unforgettable experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! Dive into hands-on workshops, connect with peers, and ignite your passion for innovation. Don't miss out! Register now with the link below or the QR codes on this posts images.
• Senior (Grades 9-12): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-senior
• Junior (Grades 5-8): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-junior
#ChoctawNation #STEAMCamp #Innovation #Education 🌟🔬🎨
🚀 Exciting News for 5-12th grade students! Join us at STEAM Camp for an unforgettable experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! Dive into hands-on workshops, connect with peers, and ignite your passion for innovation. Don't miss out! Register now with the link below or the QR codes on this posts images.
• Senior (Grades 9-12): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-senior
• Junior (Grades 5-8): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-junior
#ChoctawNation #STEAMCamp #Innovation #Education 🌟🔬🎨
"February Student of the Month" Desmond Crawford is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Holeman's class. Desmond is a Choctaw Nation tribal member. His favorite color is red, and he enjoys reading, playing video games, and watching TV. When Desmond grows up, he wants to build his own YouTube channel and become a gamer.
Isabella Hatcher is a 4th grade student in Mrs. Guthrie's class. Isabella is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Her favorite color is sky blue, and she enjoys drawing, riding her bike, swimming and reading. When Isabella grows up, she wants to be a nurse.
Justin Spenser is a member of the Seminole tribe. His hobbies include playing basketball, baseball, football, and hanging out with his friends. His plans for the future are to finish school, join the military, and possibly play Major League Baseball and in the NBA.
Taleah Bullbear is a proud member of the Oglala Sioux tribe. In her free time she enjoys working out, playing volleyball, reading, sleeping, listening to music, hanging out with her friends and family. Her plans for the future are to finish high school, go to college and eventually own her own business.
Spring Warrior Run 5K will be April 13,2024. All proceeds will go towards the senior class trip. Registration will begin at 7am at the gym, and the race will begin from the gym at 8am.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jones-academy-spring-warrior-run-5k-tickets-855543693217
Jones Academy will be testing its warning system today at noon.
Jones Academy high school students toured the College of the Muscogee Nation campus on February 22nd. The students were honored to have Principal Chief David Hill and Jeff Fife, Chief of Staff, along with Councilman Galen Cloud come by to visit and welcome them.
