Ms. Alexander’s class made homemade ice cream in cans on Monday. Tuesday we fished at Queen Wilhelmena Lake. It had a lot of small fish.

Mena football is hosting the Joe Bunch 7 on 7 Tournament at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. Teams from Foreman, Hackett, Cossatot, Bismarck, Waldron, Pocola OK. and Glenbrook from Minden LA. are competing.

Mena golf recently attended their first team camp of 2026.

Ladycat basketball recently competed at a team camp in Ft. Lake. The Mena basketball season begins on November 5th with the Red/White Scrimmage.

Congrats to Tripp Hensley and Coach Arnold on their participation in the FCA All Star Game on Friday in Texarkana.

Bearcart Band Day 1 in Pigeon Forge: Whitewater Rafting in the Smokies and the Island.

The Bearcat Band had an early start this morning. They are on their way to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for their performance at Dollywood. We would like to take this time to thank the community of Mena, the administrators, and the parents for your support and contributions that made this happen. It truly takes a village to make this happen. Go Bearcats!!!

Congratulations to BRYNLEE BAHR on earning 2026 All-State Track & Field!
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2026 MHS Academic Awards Assembly!
All photos from the assembly are available to download at the link below
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/13R4gk3WxaTjK1-gmUfAYDWO2MpAgyEJn

Wet & Wild at HHE !

First grade had a blast at Tapley Park on Wednesday!

Thank you Justin Goodnight and the Mena Ag Department for helping our students be more independent. You have made his day.

Today, members of the MMS Project Prevent Team — Katherine Goodnight, Annabelle Sprague, and Melanie Cude — are representing Harbor House as they present to Polk County 7th graders on the important topics of mental health and addiction awareness.

Mena High School Announces Top Graduates for the Class of 2026
Mena High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026.
Eli Swall has earned the distinction of Valedictorian. Eli is the son of Steve and Stacy Swall.
Allison Howard has been named Salutatorian. Allison is the daughter of Scotty and Kimberly Howard.
Mena High School congratulates Eli and Allison on their outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and dedication throughout their high school careers. Their accomplishments reflect years of hard work and commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Graduation ceremonies for the Mena High School Class of 2026 are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.
Mena High School extends best wishes to all graduating seniors as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives

The Arkansas Governor's Scholastic Honors Day was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock. It was hosted by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders as she and the First Gentleman recognized students for their academic excellence. Each high school selected two senior students to represent their school. The event celebrated the state's best and brightest students.
Mena High School was represented by Eli Swall and Allison Howard.
Eli Swall is the son of Steve and Stacy Swall.
Allison Howard is the daughter of Scotty and Kimberly Howard.
Congratulations, Eli and Allison! The Mena School District is proud of your dedication to academic excellence and we are honored to be represented by you both.

Mena Middle School 7th Graders enjoyed a Fishing Derby on Thursday at UA Rich Mountain.

Congratulations to Mena High School Sophomore Brynlee Bahr on claiming the 4A State Championship in the Pole Vault at Clarksville on Tuesday.. Sophomore Paisley Burger also had a great day finishing 3rd in the Pole Vault.
See complete results when posted at the link below.
https://ar.milesplit.com/.../731032-4a-state.../results

The 2026 Mena High School Yearbook distribution was held on Monday in the Union Bank Center. The Top 8 Seniors were announced as well as Mr. & Ms. Bearcat.

The Mena band Banquet and Awards was held this past Saturday. Congratulations to those who won awards, including:
1. Band King (senior)- Sky Floyd
2. Band Queen (senior)- Nayeli Pinon
3. Outstanding Percussion Musician- Addie Nash
4. Outstanding Brass Musician- Jaron Hadley
5. Outstanding Woodwind Musician- Vaughn Vacca
6. Outstanding Marcher- Jaxon Hadley
7. Most Spirited- Riya Desai
8. Outstanding Guard Member- Chloe Cossey
9. Outstanding Leadership Award- Ivan Sanchez
10. Most Improved Musician- Tanner Cobb
11. Rookie of the Year- Ashton Loyd
12. Director’s Award- Olivia Perez
13. J.P. Sousa Award- Savannah Levering
14. Louis Armstrong- Jazz Tristan Hansen

Mrs Floyd's class had a great time visiting the Mena Regional Health System for the Teddy Bear Clinic this morning!