Just a few of our kiddos showing animals at the fair! 🎠🎡👏🏻🐑🐖🐐🐄🐓
Mena students were front and center in the show ring at the Polk County Fair on Wednesday !!!!
Stop by the Mena Public Schools booth ,in the commercial building, at the Polk County Fair. You can register to win a cutting board created by Mena FFA & a $300.00 gift certicate from Washburns Home Furnishings.
Mena High School students were excited to get fitted for letter jackets today. Go Bearcats!
A Happy Day at HHE !!!
Students who returned all their paperwork were eligible for the Back to School Drawing today. Congratulations
5th Grade Winner - KERRY IRONS - Hover Board
4th Grade Winner - MAKAYLEE SMITH - Hover Board
3rd Grade Winner - ZANE GOLDEN - Hover Board
BLAINE DAVY - Captain America Movie Pack
Grand Prize - ASHTON TIDWELL - Nintendo Switch, Game & Case
Thanks for returning your paper work promptly &congratulations to KERRY, MAKAYLEE, ZANE, BLAINE & ASHTON !!!!!
IF you have a child who is out for a long term absence, please come by HHE and pick up your child's work. We are placing work in the tubs on our porch. The work should be labeled with your child's name. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you!
Make plans to attend this years Homecoming Dance & look for details at the link.
https://sites.google.com/menaschools.org/event/homecoming-2021
Mena High School Yearbook Staff is attending the Jostens Yearbook Workshop at Greenwood High School today.
Monday, September 6th is the Labor Day Holiday. Mena Public Schools will be closed... We hope you enjoy the three day weekend & we will see you bright and early on Tuesday... GO BEARCATS!!!!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
Sports:
Thursday - (CANCELLED)Junior High Volleyball will host Little Rock
Central
Jr. High Football will play at DeQueen
MHS Golf will play at DeQueen
Friday - Sr. Football will host Clarksville with kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
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: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 3:30 to 7 pm
Wednesday: Ms. Ashcraft 3:30 to 6 pm
Thursday: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 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 til 4:15.
Ms. Hendrix will be tutoring after school on Thursdays til 5:15.
If you would like to be in the school play, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, come by Ms. Kropp’s room 201 and pick up an audition paper. The play is open to all MHS students. Auditions will be next week on Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 and Thursday from 4-6 in the MHS PAC.
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.
Homecoming is on the horizon and students should be ready to dance! This year, we will host the first annual Homecoming Semi-Formal Dance. Dress is semi-formal and tickets must be purchased in advance. More information on ticket sales coming soon! Questions should be directed to Mrs. Ashcraft, Mrs. Hobson or Mrs. Hughes.
Mena High School Student Council is selling the official 2021 Homecoming Tee this year! The cost will be $12 per shirt and we have youth sizes Small-Large and adult sizes Small-6X available for order! If you would like to order please see Ms.Hobson and order no later than Friday, September 10th. Shirts will be delivered on Monday, September 20th.
Check out all the upcoming Homecoming Events by scanning the QR code flyers hung around campus in the hallways, or go to bit.ly/menahoco
Sales are underway on orders for the 2022 Mena High School Yearbook. If you order by October 1, you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. 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.
The Fall FBLA District Leadership Conference will be held in Fort Smith on Monday, October 4th. Before you are able to go to the conference….YOU MUST JOIN!!! Membership dues are $20 and there is a $20 registration fee to attend the fall conference. See Mrs. Torix to pay dues and register for the conference! Our first meeting will be Friday, September 10th and the deadline for conference registration is Wednesday, September 15th.
The Mena High School Cheerleading team is doing a “Paint the Paw” fundraiser. Get your parking spot painted with your name and graduation year for $25! Deadline to order your parking spot is this Friday, September 3rd! See Coach Hughes in room 315 for details or to purchase your Paw.
The FFA Organization is now accepting new members to join! There will be a meeting on September 10th in the Ag Building during Enrichment, this will be the first meeting of the year and it is encouraged for new members or interested students to attend. Dues are $17 and are encouraged to be paid as soon as possible. WE would love to see you there, and get to know you!
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 quarantine for 7-10 days if you have NOT been vaccinated.
Students, you have the opportunity to be the teacher each Friday during Lunch A and Lunch B. Ms. Labertew will be set up in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch, 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 for the “Teach Me How To…” events.
Our AMAZING librarian, Tiffany Williams, came to see Mrs. Bentley's Super Second Graders to model how to do a Book Talk. We’ve started the process, and they are doing so great
Sales are underway on orders for the 2022 Mena High School Yearbook. If you order by October 1, you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. 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.
The FFA Organization is now accepting new members to join! There will be a meeting on September 10th in the Ag Building during Enrichment, this will be the first meeting of the year and it is encouraged for new members or interested students to attend. Dues are $17 and are encouraged to be paid as soon as possible. WE would love to see you there, and get to know you
The Mena High School Cheerleading team is doing a “Paint the Paw” fundraiser. Get your parking spot painted with your name and graduation year for $25! Deadline to order your parking spot is this Friday, September 3rd! See Coach Hughes in room 315 for details or to purchase your Paw.
If you are interested in joining the Mena Basscats Bass Fishing Team, visit the Basscats Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/298629374002848
or contact Coach Rose via email at pete.rose@menaschools.org. There will not be a face to face meeting to express interest.
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, August 31 st
I. We are going to see about rescheduling the dance for the 3 rd week of September.
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I. Reminder: Next Monday is Labor Day and there will be no school.
III. Our first Parent / Teacher Conferences and mid-term grades are just a couple of weeks away. Make every effort to get your work completed and turned in on time.
IV. Students in Lunch “B” are not allowed to take food or drinks outside today. Keep your lunch in the Cafeteria or Library.
V. As the hot weather continues, remember your water bottle each day and stay hydrated.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Pizza Line – Pizza, PBJ, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Mena Golf had a good day on the links at the Malvern Country Club. The varsity boys finished second behind Arkadelphia.
Rhett Brotherton-42
Sean Sullivan-43
Evan Leonard-49
Brody peters-52
Team Score- 134
Junior Varsity
Cooper Plunkett-46
Alex Rocha-57
Mena Volleyball played at Clarksville on Monday. The Ladycats won 3-0 by a score of 25-22. 25-9 & 25-7. The girls will host Malvern on Tuesday 9/7 at the UBC.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738
Sept 7-10 Mena School District Meal Order Form 20-21, For PCVA Students and Children 18 and under not enrolled in school
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJUeuud_OF-WGq0erDzVJO4miHUGwS4f4_ftPjFzGZkFIYfw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Mena Coaches have selected #15, Austin Rose, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game for Week #1 vs. perineal rival, DeQueen.
Austin played very well at the Quarterback position last Friday night and led Mena to a 42-7 season opening victory over the Leopards.
Austin’s stats for the game included 272 passing yards, throwing for 2 TD’s and rushing for another. He also kicked 4 extra points for the Bearcats.
Austin is the son of Phillip and Leilani Rose, and the brother of Kacie Rose and Natalie Ledbetter, all of Mena.
Bearcat Player of the Game vs. Dequeen - AUSTIN ROSE
This is Austin’s final year as a Bearcat, also playing baseball in the spring semester, as either shortstop or pitcher.
Austin’s hobbies include both hunting and fishing , but he excels at bass fishing. He and fishing partner, Jarrett Berger, represented Mena High School
very well recently at the National High School finals in South Carolina, with a 15th place overall finish.
After high school, Austin would like to compete professionally as a tournament bass fisherman, and is wanting to pursue a career in either coaching
or to become a Game Warden with the AR Game and Fish Commission.
This week, Austin and the Bearcats will host the Clarksville Panthers, at Randall Horton field, beginning at 7:00
Presenting Austin with the first Player of the Week game ball is Farm Bureau Insurance Agent , Andy Brown , and Mena’s Offensive Coordinator,
Bearcat Coach Landon Dover.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat Athletics!!!!
Monday, August 30, 2021
Sports:
Monday - Senior High Volleyball will play at Clarksville.
MHS Golf will play at Malvern.
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - (CANCELLED)Junior High Volleyball will host Little Rock Central
Jr. High Football will play at DeQueen
MHS Golf will play at DeQueen
Friday - Sr. Football will host Clarksville with kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
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: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 3:30 to 7 pm
Wednesday: Ms. Ashcraft 3:30 to 6 pm
Thursday: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 3:30 to 7 pm
Saturday: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 9:00 to 12:00
Saturday tutoring needs to be
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.
Homecoming is on the horizon and students should be ready to dance! This year, we will host the first annual Homecoming Semi-Formal Dance. Dress is semi-formal and tickets must be purchased in advance. More information on ticket sales coming soon! Questions should be directed to Mrs. Ashcraft, Mrs. Hobson or Mrs. Hughes.
Mena High School Student Council is selling the official 2021 Homecoming Tee this year! The cost will be $12 per shirt and we have youth sizes Small-Large and adult sizes Small-6X available for order! If you would like to order please see Ms.Hobson and order no later than Friday, September 10th. Shirts will be delivered on Monday, September 20th.
Check out all the upcoming Homecoming Events by scanning the QR code flyers hung around campus in the hallways, or go to bit.ly/menahoco
Sales are underway on orders for the 2022 Mena High School Yearbook. If you order by October 1, you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. 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.
The Fall FBLA District Leadership Conference will be held in Fort Smith on Monday, October 4th. Before you are able to go to the conference….YOU MUST JOIN!!! Membership dues are $20 and there is a $20 registration fee to attend the fall conference. Beginning TODAY, See Mrs. Torix to pay dues and register for the conference! The deadline for conference registration is Wednesday, September 15th.
Students: Some of you completed the FBLA membership form last spring before school ended. If you did not pay your dues, please see Mrs. Torix to complete your membership no later than this Friday, September 3rd.
The Mena High School Cheerleading team is doing a “Paint the Paw” fundraiser. Get your parking spot painted with your name and graduation year for $25! Deadline to order your parking spot is this Friday, September 3rd! See Coach Hughes in room 315 for details or to purchase your Paw.
The FFA Organization is now accepting new members to join! There will be a meeting on September 10th in the Ag Building during Enrichment, this will be the first meeting of the year and it is encouraged for new members or interested students to attend. Dues are $17 and are encouraged to be paid as soon as possible. WE would love to see you there, and get to know you!
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 quarantine for 7-10 days if you have NOT been vaccinated.
Students, you have the opportunity to be the teacher each Friday during Lunch A and Lunch B. Ms. Labertew will be set up in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch, 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 for the “Teach Me How To…” events.
LUNCH MENU
August 30 - September 3
Monday - Fish Sticks w/Mac and Cheese, Corn Dog, Hamburger, Chicken Sand.
Tuesday - Loaded Tot & Chicken Bowl, Chicken Tenders, Rib Patty
