The Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools was established for the purpose of enhancing the quality of education and to promote academic excellence by procuring and providing the necessary funds for programs, including grants for teachers which benefit JPS students. All money raised from donations and brick sales go to provide grants for JPS teachers.

If you would like to make a general donation to The Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools or donate to any of our scholarships or fundraisers, please use the Paypal link below! Please designate in the notes section how you where you would like your donation to go. Thank you for considering a donation!

Click link below for more information about Foundation Scholarships & Teacher Grants

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2022 Foundation Scholarship Information for JHS Seniors

Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools

2022 Scholarship Applications and Scholarship Donation Links

The Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools oversees several scholarship funds. More information about each scholarship, a printable application, and instructions on how to apply can be found by clicking on the links provided below. Links are also included if you would like to make a donation to any of these scholarship funds.

Toni Williams Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Click here to download an application for Toni Williams Scholarship
Description: $350 scholarship for a senior member of the JHS Dance Team
Application Deadline: April 1^st, 2022
To Donate: Click on the link below. In the box that says “please apply my gift to” type in “Toni A. Williams Memorial Endowment.”
https://www.arcf.org/give-online/?fund=Toni+A.+Williams+Memorial+Endowment

Dr. Bill Beasley Scholarship
Click here to download an application for Bill Beasley Scholarship
Description: Two $500 academic scholarships for qualified JHS seniors
Application Deadline: April 1^st, 2022
To Donate: Click on the “Donate” link on this page. In the “write a note” section, type in the words “Dr. Bill Beasley Scholarship.”

Sam VanScoy Dixie Band Camp Scholarship
Click here to download an application for Sam VanScoy Scholarship
Description: One full $370 scholarship and one partial $185 scholarship to Dixie Band Camp for JHS band members
Application Deadline: March 12^th, 2022
To Donate: Click on the “Donate” link on this page. In the “write a note” section, type in the words “Sam VanScoy Memorial Scholarship.”

Nichols Stock Farm Future Educators Scholarship
Click here to download an application for the Nichols Scholarship
Description: $1,000 scholarship for JHS seniors majoring in education
Application Deadline: April 1^st, 2022
To Donate: Click on the “Donate” link on this page. In the “write a note” section, type in the words “Nichols Stock Farm Scholarship.”

Matt Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Click here to download information for the Matt Ellis Scholarship
Description: $2,000 scholarship awarded each year to a JHS senior football or baseball player in memory of Matt Ellis, a 1997 graduate of Jonesboro High School.
Application Deadline: No application. The scholarship recipient is selected by JHS coaches.
To Donate: Click on the “Donate” link on this page. In the “write a note” section, type in the words “Matt Ellis Memorial Scholarship.”
JPS Teacher Grant Information Forms-NOW ONLINE!

Congratulations to our 2021 Foundation for JPS Distinguished Service Award Winners!

2021 JPS Distinguished Community Partner
Forrest Office Machines is the 2021 JPS Distinguished Community Partner. Forrest Office Machines has shown exemplary support to JPS through extensive volunteerism and monetary support across the arts, athletics and academics. The Forrest family has served on many boards and committees over the years! Congratulations and thank you to Barry and Bobby Forrest and Forrest Office Machines.

2021 JPS Distinguished Alumna
The award for 2021 JPS Distinguished Alumna goes to Ms. Kesha Haggans. Kesha is a 1995 graduate of JPS who is truly making a difference in the community. A breast cancer survivor, Kesha has used this battle to create an organization that supports the supporter. An author and encourager, we are so pleased to recognize Kesha Haggans as our Distinguished Alumna!

2021 JPS Distinguished Educator
The award for 2021 JPS Distinguished Educator goes to Dr. Bill Beasley. Dr. Beasley was the superintendent of JPS for 23 years. Always a supporter of the educators at JPS, he was recognized for many leadership accomplishments and was named as one of 16 United States public school superintendents in 2000. Dr. Beasely also funds an annual scholarship in his name to a graduating senior of JPS.

Congratulations to all of our award winners!

DEADLINE to order bricks to be placed
by JHS Graduation, is March 31, 2023.

The bricks are being placed on the east side of the Performing Arts Center.
The cost of an individual (4x8) brick is $75 and a family (8x8) brick is $150. All engraving will be capital letters. There is an additional charge of $10 for a logo and $10 for a symbol.
The logo and symbols must be on an 8x8 brick.
If you have questions or need help placing your order, please call 1-870-933-5800, ext. 12264.

Two convenient ways to order:

1) Order Online

2) Download an order form