Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - Airforce recruiter in conference room during enrichment; NEHS Christmas Party in the library during Enrichment. 9th Grade ETS meet in bandroom.
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; JAG officers’ Christmas party in cafeteria
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball will play at Malvern
Tuesday - Senior High Basketball will play at Hot Springs Lakeside
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Please complete the Flex Friday survey in your Class of Google Classroom as soon as possible.
When you go through the lunch line, you must have your ID card to scan. You have a card in your chromebook case you can use. If you do NOT have your card, you will have to go to the end of line.
You MUST use you ID card at Breakfast and Lunch. Do NOT come to the line without your card. The wingline will be on the right side.
The Theatre Department is presenting a reader's theatre presentation of A Christmas Storybook: a Collection of New Classics for each class. The Theatre Arts III class wrote this short collection of Christmas plays. Today, December 9, Juniors will be released from 2nd period to watch it in the PAC, and Sophomores will be released from 5th period. Tomorrow, December 10, Seniors will be released during 2nd period and Freshmen from 5th period.
The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook will be December 15. This is also the deadline to submit photos and wording for the ad design. For more information, see Mr. Philpot in Room 205.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check.
Next Wednesday, December 16, will be the Second Annual MHS Ugly Christmas Sweater day here on campus. Whatever the quality of your Christmas sweater, we’re encouraging everyone to wear their Christmas sweaters that day to help celebrate the fun of the season. There will be prizes for the top sweaters for students and faculty.
Orders are now underway for the 2021 Senior Shirts. Shirts are $15 each, and can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The deadline to place your order is next Monday, December 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
Orders are also being taken for underclassmen shirts, with the order deadline being next Monday, December 14. The cost for a Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors shirt is $15, and can be ordered with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205.
Next Tuesday, December 15, will be Lifetouch Sports Pictures Day for all the basketball teams, Bearcat Chorus, Spotlight Singers, Cross Country, Middle School Band, and 7th Grade Football. Please be in attendance for picture day to be part of the assembled team and group photos.
If you ordered an art club t-shirt last year, please email Ms. Hoyle.
If you finished a college class, please return college book to Mrs. Thacker asap
Schedule change forms were emailed Tuesday. If you need a schedule change, complete the google form that Mrs. Buckley emailed students.
Lunch Menu: December
Wednesday, 12/9 - Pulled pork sand., Hamburger, Hot dog, wing bar,
Thursday,12/10 - Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chick Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, nacho bar
Friday, 12/11 - Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza
Monday 12/14 - Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double Cburger, waffle bar
Tuesday, 12/15 - Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sand., Spicy Chicken Sand Taco bar
Wednesday, 12/16 - Christmas Ham with Fixins, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar
Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 14th - December 18th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckEl98VzL.../viewform...
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, December 9 th
I. The FFA will meet today. Go to the Cafeteria right after these announcements.
II. 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the Cafeteria today right after these announcements.
III. Tomorrow’s meal distribution will be different than in the past. If you are a car rider and will
not be at school on Flex Friday, you will get your meal during 6 th period as usual. If you ride
a bus, however, the meals will be on the bus and you will be given your meal as you are
getting off at your stop. Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, you will be asked to tell your teacher
what bus you ride so that we can make sure there will be a meal for you on your bus.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Pulled Pork Sandwich * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
The Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hot Springs Lakeside on Tuesday.
Sr. Girls / Mena-55 Lakeside-43
Sr. Boys / Lakeside-69 Mena-55
Mena will host Fountain Lake on Friday.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Members of the Bearcat football team have received post season honors. Including All-State, All-Conference, and Honorable Mention All-Conference. Congratulations to the Bearcats for all their success during the 2020 football season!
All State
Mason Brotherton
Max Montgomery
Cauy House
Gaven Hooper
All Conference
Jett Baber
Sam Efird
Evan Graves
Blake Castor
Logan Yang
Jake Brotherton
Chris Bollmeyer
Caleb Peters
Honorable Mention All Conference
Jake Wiles
Austin Rose
Jayden Felix
Jordan Roberts
Jacob Flemens
Bobby Wallis
Christmas Storybook: A Collection of New Classics
Theatre III will perform our original holiday presentation, Christmas Storybook: A Collection of New Classics. It will be presented with distanced actors. The students wrote it with this time in mind.
Watch Live on the MENA HIGH SCHOOL facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/MenaHighSchool
The JV & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Lakeside today. The first game tips at 4:30pm..
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - Airforce recruiter in conference room during enrichment; NEHS Christmas Party in the library during Enrichment. 9th Grade ETS meet in bandroom.
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; JAG officers’ Christmas party in cafeteria
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball will play at Malvern
Tuesday - Senior High Basketball will play at Hot Springs Lakeside
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Please complete the Flex Friday survey in your Class of Google Classroom as soon as possible.
When you go through the lunch line, you must have your ID card to scan. You have a card in your chromebook case you can use. If you do NOT have your card, you will have to go to the end of line.
The Theatre Department is presenting a reader's theatre presentation of A Christmas Storybook: a Collection of New Classics for each class. The Theatre Arts III class wrote this short collection of Christmas plays. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Juniors will be released from 2nd period to watch it in the PAC, and Sophomores will be released from 5th period. On Thursday, Dec. 10, Seniors will be released during 2nd period and Freshmen from 5th period.
The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook will be December 15. This is also the deadline to submit photos and wording for the ad design. For more information, see Mr. Philpot in Room 205.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check.
Next Wednesday, December 16, will be the Second Annual MHS Ugly Christmas Sweater day here on campus. Whatever the quality of your Christmas sweater, we’re encouraging everyone to wear their Christmas sweaters that day to help celebrate the fun of the season. There will be prizes for the top sweaters for students and faculty.
Orders are now underway for the 2021 Senior Shirts. Shirts are $15 each, and can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The deadline to place your order is next Monday, December 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
Orders are also being taken for underclassmen shirts, with the order deadline being next Monday, December 14. The cost for a Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors shirt is $15, and can be ordered with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205.
Next Tuesday, December 15, will be Lifetouch Sports Pictures Day for all the basketball teams, Bearcat Chorus, Spotlight Singers, Cross Country, Middle School Band, and 7th Grade Football. Please be in attendance for picture day to be part of the assembled team and group photos.
If you ordered an art club t-shirt last year, please email Ms. Hoyle.
Lunch Menu: December
Tuesday, 12/8 - Crispito with Cheese, Cheeseburger, spicy chicken sand., taco bar
Wednesday, 12/9 - Pulled pork sand., Hamburger, Hot dog, wing bar,
Thursday,12/10 - Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chick Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, nacho bar
Friday, 12/11 - Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza
Monday 12/14 - Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double Cburger, waffle bar
Tuesday, 12/15 - Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sand., Spicy Chicken Sand Taco bar
Wednesday, 12/16 - Christmas Ham with Fixins, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar
Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 8 th
I. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will meet right after today’s announcements.
II. Today’s FFA meeting has been postponed.
III. 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the Cafeteria tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
IV. From Mrs. Lunsford: This is the week of code. If you would like to participate, some
options are listed on Lunsford.PBWorks.com - click Hour of Code. Tuesday through
Thursday students will be in Achieve Classrooms to assist in Hour of Code.
V. Reminders:
Every student aged 10 and older are required to wear a mask while on a bus.
Do not come to school if you have fever or are feeling sick.
The Lost & Found box is full of coats and jackets.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Crispito * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Cobb Salad
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Malvern on Monday
JV Girls / Malvern-17 Mena-11
Jr. Girls / Mena-44 Malvern-19
JV Boys / Malvern-24 Mena-23
Jr. Boys / Malvern-60 Mena-21
Mena will play at Fountain Lake on Thursday!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Mr. Rodney Dominguez putting the Clorox 360 Electrostatic Sprayer through it’s paces. Sanitizing & cleaning remains a high priority at Mena Public Schools.
https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/.../6159da38-7fc0-44e1.../
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 14th - December 18th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckEl98VzLP3jzWLouhsCGr9VuVR7INxrIiMesiSUD4abQvEw/viewform
Flex Fridays continue for the rest of 2020 !
Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - Airforce recruiter in conference room during enrichment; NEHS Christmas Party in the library during Enrichment
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
FCCLA/FBLA Christmas Party in the cafeteria during Enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; JAG officers’ Christmas party in cafeteria
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball will play at Malvern
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
FFA meeting scheduled for today is postponed.
The Theatre Department is presenting a reader's theatre presentation of A Christmas Storybook: a Collection of New Classics for each class. The Theatre Arts III class wrote this short collection of Christmas plays. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Juniors will be released from 2nd period to watch it in the PAC, and Sophomores will be released from 5th period. On Thursday, Dec. 10, Seniors will be released during 2nd period and Freshmen from 5th period.
The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook will be December 15. This is also the deadline to submit photos and wording for the ad design. For more information, see Mr. Philpot in Room 205.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check.
Freshmen ETS will meet Tuesday morning.
The Airforce recruiter will be here on December 8 for anyone that wants to see him.
Next Wednesday, December 16, will be the Second Annual MHS Ugly Christmas Sweater day here on campus. Whatever the quality of your Christmas sweater, we’re encouraging everyone to wear their Christmas sweaters that day to help celebrate the fun of the season. There will be prizes for the top sweaters for students and faculty.
Orders are now underway for the 2021 Senior Shirts. Shirts are $15 each, and can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The deadline to place your order is next Monday, December 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
Orders are also being taken for underclassmen shirts, with the order deadline being next Monday, December 14. The cost for a Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors shirt is $15, and can be ordered with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205.
Next Tuesday, December 15, will be Lifetouch Sports Pictures Day for all the basketball teams, Bearcat Chorus, Spotlight Singers, Cross Country, Middle School Band, and 7th Grade Football. Please be in attendance for picture day to be part of the assembled team and group photos.
Lunch Menu: December
Monday - 12/7 - Beef fingers, bacon cheeseburger, Chicken sandwich, waffle bar.
Tuesday, 12/8 - Crispito with Cheese, Cheeseburger, spicy chicken sand., taco bar
Wednesday, 12/9 - Pulled pork sand., Hamburger, Hot dog, wing bar,
Thursday, 12/10 - Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, nacho bar
Friday, 12/11 - Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza
Monday 12/14 - Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double Cburger, waffle bar
Tuesday, 12/15 - Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sand., Spicy Chicken Sand Taco bar
Wednesday, 12/16 - Christmas Ham with Fixins, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar
Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, December 7 th
I. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl team will meet right after today’s announcements.
II. From Mr. McCormick: There will be a FFA meeting tomorrow in the Agri building during
ACHIEVE. Meet Mr. McCormick in the Cafeteria after tomorrow’s announcements.
III. Reminders:
Every student aged 10 and older are required to wear a mask while on a bus.
Do not come to school if you have fever or are feeling sick.
The Lost & Found box is full of coats and jackets.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Bacon Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Chef Salad
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats pay at Malvern on Monday. Games begin at 4:30pm.
December 21st & 22nd are Virtual Days for Students. They will be followed by the Winter Break December 23rd - January 1st & a
District Professional Development Day on January 4th. Classes will resume at Mena Public Schools on Tuesday, January 5th.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/.../Calendar_2020-2021...
The basketball games at Waldron , which were postponed earlier, will be played on Saturday, Dec 12th starting at 1:00pm. Games will include 7th Grade, Jr. High & Sr. High boys and girls. GO BEARCATS!
December 21st & 22nd are Virtual Days for Students. They will be followed by the Winter Break December 23rd - January 1st & a
District Professional Development Day on January 4th. Classes will resume at Mena Public Schools on Tuesday, January 5th.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828040/Calendar_2020-2021.pdf
Grey Goforth has been accepted into the art show for the Historic Cane Hill Art Competition! Grey is a student at Mena High School. The reward for the grand prize is a scholarship for the cost of tuition and fees at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville School of Art. The results will be announced today at 6:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/398295767990338
https://www.facebook.com/historiccanehill
https://www.facebook.com/uarkart
