🐣🌸 Egg Hunt Highlights! 🌸🐣
Our annual campus-wide Easter Egg Hunt was a blast this year! Over 1,000 eggs were hidden for our students to find, plus everyone got a sweet treat bag after the hunt.
The best part? Our very own Drone Egg Drop! 🚁🥚 The excitement was real as students watched the drone soar overhead, waiting for the big drop—and then raced to scoop up the eggs.
So many smiles, so much fun. Already counting down to next year!
Jones Academy Elementary students and staff enjoyed an artist spotlight on April 9 with Alabama pet portrait specialist Patti Nolan Smith of Alabama. Smith was traveling in the area to deliver a painting to our elementary counselor Payton Hokit and agreed to do a presentation about her passion, encouraging her audience to pursue theirs. The students marveled at her process, as shown in her visual demonstration, and asked thoughtful questions about the steps taken to arrive at a finished portrait that is masterfully done and amazingly realistic. Smith was thrilled with the warm JA welcome and courtesy, as well as the spontaneous applause she received upon unveiling the portrait. Her subject, a happy golden retriever Ryder, was in attendance with Hokit and wagged her tail in approval, looking at the painting as if in a mirror.
Our 8th grade students had a great time participating in High School 101 at Kiamichi Tech McAlester!
They spent the evening learning about key topics to help them prepare for the next big step in their academic journey—high school! Students explored graduation checklists, testing requirements, concurrent enrollment, financial aid, scholarships, and many other valuable tools and resources.
They also had the opportunity to explore the wide variety of programs offered at Kiamichi Tech, getting a firsthand look at the many educational paths available to them.
To top it off, everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner with pizza and desserts—because learning is always better with good food!
Big thanks to Kiamichi Tech McAlester for hosting such an informative (and tasty!) evening and for helping our students get a head start on planning for their future! 💡🎓
--February Students of the Month --
Kayla Chee is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Pollard's class. Kayla is a member of the Navajo Nation. Her favorite color is red and black. Kayla enjoys playing outside, coloring, basketball, and dodgeball. When Kayla grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
-- Evan Prock is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Holeman's class. Evan is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. His favorite color is red, and he enjoys playing outside, swimming, and playing basketball. When Evan grows up, he wants to be a police officer.
-- Kaden Nickey is a proud member of the Choctaw Tribe. He enjoys drawing, listening to music, and spending time with friends. After graduating high school, he plans to attend an art college to further his passion for drawing. His ultimate goal is to become a renowned artist.
-- Gabrielle Scott, a proud member of the Choctaw Nation, has a passion for creativity and connection. She enjoys spending time with friends, exploring YouTube content, immersing herself in video games, and lending a helping hand to others. With aspirations of excellence in fashion design, she plans to graduate high school and attend a prestigious fashion institute, where she will refine her sewing skills and work toward establishing herself as a renowned name in the industry.
Jone's Academy's Elementary School competed in the OK Native Youth Language Fair this week.
Our 6th grade class did a great job at the Sam Noble Museum as they competed as a group and in an individual event.
The theme for this year was "Language All Around Us"
6th gr.
1st Place- Choctaw Salute
1st Place- Individual event: Mississippi Choctaw Pledge
Honorable Mention- Art Contest
5th gr. Video
3rd Place- Mississippi Choctaw Pledge
3rd/5th gr. Video
1st Place- skit: Mealtime with a Prayer
1st/2nd gr. Video
Honorable Mention- singing: Jesus Loves Me
Very Proud of our students!!!
The Jones Academy Robotics team competed this past Saturday at the Oklahoma Botball Tournament. They placed 9th overall and won a Judges Choice award. Congratulations to Sinte-ska Roberts, Emery Comby, Akaysha Polk, and Coach Duffy!
In March, Jones Academy Library hosted a March Book Madness Tournament for elementary students. Students voted weekly on books that were read to them throughout the year, narrowing 16 books down to 1 champion, The Yellow Bus written by Loren Long. Each week, after library class, students looked forward to shooting hoops in the library on a mini basketball goal that hung on the door. At the end of the month, we held a drawing of prizes for each class. The student council also drew names and announced the giveaway for two mini basketball goals with basketballs included. Congratulations to Jorje and Kylee for winning the mini basketball goals! Our students love reading!
The Jones Academy 6th grade class has been working the last few weeks on creating a resort in the Student Success Center. They had to use their math facts to create, build, and furnish a hotel resort. They figured out through multiplication and addition problems, the cost of building the hotel, the design of rooms, and the cost of furnishing the hotel. They also learned how to budget and reserve rooms for different events to help their resort start making a profit. After completing their cost analysis, the students then worked in teams to design a model of their resorts. One team ambitiously modeled the premium suite, including a living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and hall. A 2nd group creatively created the entry way for their hidden cavern resort that was built out of quartz into a mountain under a huge tree. Another group had a little more pampering in mind for their resort, and created a room with an attached spa and sauna. The project used the students' creative and analytical skills for a fun approach to learning.
Students started off by competing at the Choctaw Nation Livestock Show, where they had a great first outing. They were fortunate enough to have the Reserve Champion Chester, Reserve Champion Duroc, Reserve Champion Hamp, class-winning Spot, and Reserve Champion Cross, which went on to be awarded third overall. Students collected numerous banners and buckles from the event.
Following that, the entire show team worked to prepare for the PCJLS (Pittsburg County Junior Livestock Show). We had 27 students exhibit their livestock projects, with several making the premium sale lineup on Saturday night. Some highlights included Champion AOB Breeding and the 4th and 6th Overall Crossbred placements.
Students then attended the Oklahoma Youth Expo, where 2,000 gilts were in attendance. They found success in their individual classes and had the opportunity to meet other 4-H and FFA students from across the state, building relationships that will help them succeed in life.
---This is not a Joke, April 1st is the Deadline--- 5th-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.
• Senior (Grades 9-12): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-senior
• Junior (Grades 5-8): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-junior
#ChoctawNation #STEAMCamp #Innovation #Education
--Operation WARM--
As winter transitions into spring, we are reminded of the generosity of others. This past winter season brought us many cold days, but our students at Jones Academy were kept warm and protected from the elements with new winter coats. We would like to thank Jessica Locke and the CNO Career Development and Project RISE, Marathon Oil, Kristi Lindley and her Hartshorne High School FCCLA students and the countless volunteers who participated in Operation WARM, for providing winter coats for our students and other youth in the community. We would be remiss in not expressing our gratitude to the Choctaw Nation and the many selfless people who embody the Chahta Spirit. They joined forces to provide new winter coats for our young people. We echo Project RISE’s sentiments to our friends and supporters, “Yakoke for living out our core values and truly representing how Together We Are More.”
---Don't Miss Out---The Deadline is April 1st---
Exciting News for 5th-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.
• Senior (Grades 9-12): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-senior
• Junior (Grades 5-8): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-junior
#ChoctawNation #STEAMCamp #Innovation #Education
Several students took part in creating ribbon skirts of their choice. They selected their own prints and ribbon colors. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Rowena Roberts, a parent of a Jones Academy student, for taking the time to teach and guide our students throughout this project. The skirts turned out beautifully!
Students at Jones Academy received their STAR awards last week for their academic achievements during the fall semester of 2024. The CNO Success Through Academic Recognition (STAR) initiative is an incentive program that promotes academic excellence, rewarding students for their classroom performance and attendance. Each student received a gift card from the Choctaw Nation. Thank you to the Choctaw Nation for acknowledging our students.
-January Students of the Month-
KK Wartick is a 3rd grade student in Ms. Wells' class. KK is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Her favorite color is pink and blue, and she enjoys playing outside, drawing, and reading. When she grows up, she wants to be a veterinarian.
Kingston Billy is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Holeman's class. Kingston is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. His favorite color is red, and he enjoys fishing, reading, and playing stickball.
Lucia Nelson is a proud member of the Choctaw, Creek, and Yuchi tribes. She enjoys sleeping, hanging out with friends, and spending quality time with her boyfriend. Looking ahead, Lucia plans to earn her nursing degree and pursue a career as a traveling nurse, exploring as many places as she can.
Wyatt Comby is a proud member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. He enjoys playing games, basketball, stickball, and anything that keeps him active. Looking toward the future, Wyatt plans to attend college and earn a degree in mechanical engineering.
Jones Academy elementary students have enjoyed listening to guest readers this week for Read Across America Week! Yakoke to Councilman Robert Carr, Councilwoman Jennifer Woods, Thing 1, Thing 2 and The Cat in the Hat, who came to visit and read on Monday. Yakoke to Miss Muskogee's Teen, Aubrey Bailey, who joined us to read on Tuesday. Jones Academy Library aims to instill a love of lifelong reading and learning in our students. We are grateful to our community members that partner with us in this endeavor!
"Get out your seat and JUMP AROUND! 🎶🔥 The Girls dorm took over SkyZone on Presidents day, bouncing off the walls (literally) and having an absolute blast! Nothing but big air and bigger smiles! #JumpAround
🏹🎯 Students at Jones Academy had an exciting day learning archery skills with Choctaw Nation Conservation Education Coordinator, Devin Lindley! It was a beautiful day for the event, and the students had a blast honing their aim and technique. Huge thanks to Devin for sharing his expertise and making this hands-on experience so much fun! #Archery #ChoctawNation #OutdoorEducation #JonesAcademy
Exciting News for 5th-8th 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.
• 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 9th-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.
• Senior (Grades 9-12): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-senior
• Junior (Grades 5-8): https://chocta.ws/pehlichi-junior
#ChoctawNation #STEAMCamp #Innovation #Education
