Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma- Jones Academy

Hartshorne, Oklahoma, 74547

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Grant awarded by

TPS Great Plains Region

Region

East

Organization Type

Cultural Institution

Congressional District(s)

2

Fiscal Year Of First Grant

FY 2026 [10/01/25 - 09/30/26]

Contributing Organization(s)

Jones Academy, Project Pehlichi WILL, Unity Youth Council, IMLS, Southeast Oklahoma Library Systems, Choctaw Nation Culture Center

Organization description

Jones Academy is a Choctaw Nation–operated boarding school that receives funding support and oversight from the BIE. This partnership allows the school to combine federal resources with tribal management, ensuring culturally grounded, high-quality educational opportunities for Native youth.

Project description

Our TPS program will focus on history with an emphasis on Native American history. Delivered through our library and integrated into classrooms, the program is uniquely positioned within a boarding school setting. It will also feature a partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Cultural Center, enriching students’ learning with cultural knowledge and resources.

TPS project focus

Academic Courses
Curriculum
Grants
Teaching Materials
Workshops

Content focus

Art
Civics
Cultural Studies
Equity and Inclusion
General Studies
History
Library/Media Studies
Research
American Revolution
Civil Rights

Audience

Administrators
Archivists
Artists
Classroom teachers
Community members
Students

Level(s)

K-5
6 - 8
9 - 12

Population focus

Hispanic/Latinx
Learners with disabilities
Low income
Men and boys
Native American/Indigenous
Women and girls