October 1 is the deadline for the Yearbook Senior Ad Early Bird Special. If you purchase your full-page senior ad by this Friday, October 1, you can save $100. Full Page Senior Ads are $250 through this Friday, October 1, then the price will increase to $350 for a full-page effective October 2. We don’t need your pictures or wording yet for the ad, just a payment to secure your page at the lowest price. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information, or to purchase your ad page in the yearbook.
Be sure to order your 2022 Mena High School Yearbook by this Friday, October 1, and you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. Starting this Saturday, October 2, the price of the yearbook increases to $55. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com with a debit or credit card, or see Mr. Philpot in Room 205 to order with cash or check.
Mena Middle School will host our 8th Annual Christmas Shop this year. The shop is set up to give an opportunity to some of our kids (who may not get to shop otherwise) to pick out gifts for their parents/guardians. Teaching the gift of giving!
We are seeking New or very gently used items students would enjoy giving to parents. We will be setting up shop the week after Thanksgiving. If you would like to contribute to our store items may be dropped off anytime between now thru Thanksgiving week at MMS.
October 1 is the deadline for the Yearbook Senior Ad Early Bird Special. If you purchase your full-page senior ad by this Friday, October 1, you can save $100. Full Page Senior Ads are $250 through this Friday, October 1, then the price will increase to $350 for a full-page effective October 2. We don’t need your pictures or wording yet for the ad, just a payment to secure your page at the lowest price. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information, or to purchase your ad page in the yearbook.
Be sure to order your 2022 Mena High School Yearbook by this Friday, October 1, and you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. Starting this Saturday, October 2, the price of the yearbook increases to $55. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com with a debit or credit card, or see Mr. Philpot in Room 205 to order with cash or check.
Wendy McDaniel was at Mena High School on Wednesday speaking to students about the opportunities available to them at UA Rich Mountain !
The Mena Public Schools would like to congratulate CHRISTINA GRAGG ! Christina scored a 30 on the most recent ACT !
GO CHRISTINA !!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Wednesday -
Thursday - FBLA meeting about District Conference
Friday -
Sports:
Wednesday -
Thursday - Jr. Football at Pottsville
Friday - Sr. Football home vs. Pottsville. This is Senior Night for the Bearcats.
All skateboards must be left in the office when you get to school. You may pick them up after 7th period.
Students, please be aware that once you enter the gate for home football and volleyball games, you are not allowed to leave or go to the parking lot and come back into the facility. Once you leave the gate, you are making the decision to leave the ball game for the night, and you cannot pay to re-enter either.
Students who are attending the FBLA conference on Monday, Oct 4th need to meet with Mrs. Torix in Room 202 during Enrichment on Thursday to discuss leave time and pick up your district t-shirt.
Be on the lookout for an email and notification from your Google Classroom “Class of” for an invitation to hear a guest speaker, based on your saved careers in Xello. The first one will feature a nurse practitioner and will be on October 22 at 9:00 in the library. Please attend to gain knowledge and experience that will further your career exploration.
This year we are happy to announce we are able to provide you with after school library hours and tutoring. The schedule for this is:
Monday: Mrs. Hooker 3:30 to 7 pm
Tuesday: Ms. Catlett 3:30 to 7 pm (this Tuesday it start 4)
Wednesday: Ms. Ashcraft 3:30 to 6 pm (this Wednesday no Library Hours because of parent teacher conferences)
Thursday: Mrs. Hoyle 3:30 to 7 pm
Saturday: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 9:00 to 12:00
This is time that you can use to study, gather for a group meeting, use our new makerspace, or get help with assignments.
If you sign up for it before the end of school, snacks will be provided. Saturday tutoring must be signed up for by Friday, the google form can be found in your “Class Of…” Google Classroom.
Math tutoring will be each morning from 7:15-8:00, and each Monday- Wednesday after school until 4:15.
Ms. Hendrix will be tutoring after school on Thursdays until 5:15.
Students, there are art posters up in the hallway with a “SCAN ME” QR code. There will be a prize awarded to one of the students who respond to the questions on the form. Look for them and participate!
Anyone who would like to join FCCLA please see Mrs. Wilson or Mrs. Hobson. Dues are $15 and can be paid anytime this month.
If you are interested in joining the Mena Basscats Bass Fishing Team, visit the Basscats Facebook page at Bass Cat Nation Fishing Team or contact Coach Rose via email at pete.rose@menaschools.org. There will not be a face to face meeting to express interest.
Be sure to order your 2022 Mena High School Yearbook by this Friday October 1, and you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. Starting Saturday, the price of the yearbook increases to $55. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com with a debit or credit card, or see Mr. Philpot in Room 205 to order with cash or check.
Students, as we work toward keeping everyone healthy and safe here at Mena High School, please do not come to school with Flu like or COVID-like symptoms.
-Positive COVID cases will have to ISOLATE for 10 days before returning to school
-IF you wear a mask correctly and have been identified as a Close Contact, you will not have to quarantine.
-If not wearing a mask, and you have been identified as a Close Contact, you will have to be quarantined for 7-10 days if you have NOT been vaccinated.
Students, you have the opportunity to be the teacher each Friday during Lunch A. Ms. Labertew will be set up in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A, ready for you to teach her a new skill or a trick. Once you show her how it’s done, she will attempt to perform it as well. Whether it’s juggling, roping, a card trick, or even dance moves, Ms. Labertew is ready for you to teach her something new. Look for her in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A for the “Teach Me How To…” events.
October 1 is the deadline for the Yearbook Senior Ad Early Bird Special. If you purchase your full page ad by this Friday, October 1, you can save $100. We don’t need your pictures or wording yet for the ad, just a payment to secure your page at the lowest price. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information.
Flu season is just around the corner! The Polk County Health Department will be coming to MHS to give flu shots on Wednesday October 13th. Enrichment teachers will be handing out the flu shot forms. The forms must be signed by your parents or guardian and returned to Nurse Bobbi by Friday, October 8th.
eSports students, please come to room 208 today to complete your accounts. Any student wishing to join an eSports team must complete sign up before October 1st.
If you have any questions, or need help to get your accounts connected, please see Mrs. Henry in room 208 anytime today.
We need all exchange students and all new students new to Mena Schools this year to meet Mrs. Jennifer at the Bearcat head near the front office. If you are an exchange student or new to Mena Schools this school year, please go to the Bearcat head for some important information.
Mena Volleyball picked up a 3-0 win over Bauxite on Tuesday & they remain undefeated in conference play. The score was 25-23, 25-23 & 25-14.
Mena Jr. High Volleyball also defeated Bauxite by a score of 2-0.
The Ladycats will play at Mansfield on October 4th. GO LADYCATS!!
MADI LYLE played in the Class 4A State Golf Tournament on Tuesday at Sage Meadows Golf Course in Jonesboro. She finished with a 101 on a tough course. Madi is a multisport athlete & always does a great job representing the Ladycats & Mena..
The Polk County Health Department will be coming to MHS to give flu shots the morning of Wednesday October 13th. Paper forms will be handed out to students during Enrichment this week. Online forms are also available at https://dochub.com/bobbi-baker/xP5LzojKaZeD020V7ZDlO3/doc20210927150657-pdf?dt=D-DTvueQjUFxv-sE-p7g
Completed forms can be sent to Nurse Bobbi's email bobbi.baker@menaschools.org or hardcopies can be brought back to MHS. Flu shot forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to Nurse Bobbi by Friday, October 8th.
Holli Plunkett represented the High-Reliability Teacher program and Louise Durham Elementary in a presentation to the Henderson State University Advisory Council meeting this morning. We are so proud of the way she represented Team Mena. Way to go Mrs. Plunkett!
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has declared the last Wednesday in September as “A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students”. Governor Hutchinson encourages all citizens of all faiths and backgrounds to voluntarily join in prayer for the success and safety of our students.
https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/Attachments/2021_A_Day_of_Prayer_for_Arkansas_Students_(September)_93rd_General_Assembly_190228.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2lKrp6fWqcXB5Yo8dKRpjkj1QynqFNIsTHJaF_-5iggOonb7uZZWB6R7E
The popcorn fundraiser is underway at Holly Harshman Elementary!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th !!!
Madi Lyle will be competing in the 4A State Golf Championship at
Sage Meadows Country Club in Jnesboro.
Mena Cross Country will compete at the Scrapper Invitational in Nashville. Races begin at 3:45pm.
Jr. & Sr. Volleyball is on the road at Bauxite. Games begin at 4:00pm.
Mena Volleyball played at Waldron Monday night.
The 7th grade split their match. The Jr. JV & Jr. High both won 2-0.
The Sr. High defeated Waldron 3-0. The final score was 25-10, 25-11 & 25-11.
Mena will play at Bauxite on Tuesday. Games begin at 4:00pm.
Coaches select #14, Caleb Peters, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game vs. Waldron.
Caleb led the Bearcats to a bigtime Homecoming victory over the Bulldogs. by a final score of 47-14.
Caleb had 4 receptions for 99 yards and 2 TD’s, a 24 yard rushing TD, and a 75 yard kickoff return for TD #4.
To go along with his receiver stats, he also had 5 tackles at his defensive back position.
Caleb is a Senior this year and is the son of Brandon and Mary Peters. He hopes to attend SAU in Magnolia
after high school graduation next year.
This week, Caleb and the Bearcats host the 1-3 Pottsville Apaches for Senior night, Mena’s last home game.
Shown presenting Caleb with week #5’s game ball are Farm Bureau Insurance CSR, Alecia House and Bearcat
Assistant coach, Kyle Smithers.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat Athletics!!!
Mena High School had their School Day Pictures day today with Lifetouch, where students in grades 9-11, plus faculty, had their school pictures done for the 2021-22 school year. For anyone who missed picture day today, the make-up pictures and retakes day will be November 10.
MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK !
If you order online and have it personalized on or before 10/29 you also get 4 free icons.
From 10/30 – 12/31 the books still cost $32 but the free icon offer ends on 10/29.
From 1/1 – 1/28 the books sell for $35 (tax included)
January 28th is the last day you can order a book with personalization.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1002548/Mena-Middle-School/
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, September 27 th
I. 7 th & 8 th grade ETS students will be meeting in the Cafeteria and 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will be meeting in the Conference Room right after these announcements.
II. If you are showing livestock at the Arkansas Youth Expo next week please come by Mr. McCormick’s room after announcements.
III. Picture day is tomorrow. Everyone will have their photo taken, even if you are not purchasing any. We will start with 8 th graders during 1 st period tomorrow, followed by 7 th , then 6 th .
IV. Tutoring is now available Mondays through Thursdays, 7:00 – 7:45 before school and 3:30– 4:30 after school. If you stay for after-school tutoring, make sure your parents know to pick you up promptly at 4:30, in front of the school.
V. Our first grade quarter ends two weeks from tomorrow, followed by your first report card. . Make sure you are keeping up with your work and doing your best. Remember that when you are absent, it is up to you to get your make up work completed.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Drumsticks
Pizza Line – Pizza, PBJ, Deli Sandwich, Chef Salad
Concession – Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Corn Dog
The Sr. Ladycats defeated Bryant and Heber Springs. Then split with Van Buren to win their pool at the Lakeside Tournament on Saturday. Mena beat Russellville and Nettleton to reach the gold bracket finals. The Ladycats lost to Marion 2-0 in the championship game.
