Mena School District

Students in Ms. Hooker's class at Mena High School discovered a new & creative way to learn today. They competed as teams in an escape room set up in the MHS Library.

Mrs. Johnson's Achieve class raised $354.88 for Special Olympics Pennies for the Plunge fundraiser. This was the highest amount raised at Mena Middle School.

Lifetouch photographers are at Mena High School today taking spring sports pictures. Including baseball, softball, soccer & track.

The Mena Track Teams competed at the Collin Raye Leopard Relays on Thursday. Ashton Powell 8th in the 400, 5th 4x400 Logan Myers 4th in the 800, 4th in the 1600, 5th 4x400 Tre Mcmellon 6th in the 1600, 4th in the 3200, 5th 4x400 Cody Bollmeyer 7th in the 300 Hurdles, 5th High Jump Aaron Lay 5th 4x400 Logan Yang 2nd Shot Put Madyson Birtcher 3rd Discus To see complete results click on the link. https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/405299-collin-raye-leopard-relays-2021/results

Mena Baseball played Bauxite at Union Bank Park on Thursday. Mena - 2 Bauxite -16 Mena is 2-7 on the season. This was the last game for the Bearcats before spring break. They return to play on March 30th at DeQueen.

Mena Softball played Bauxite at Union Bank Park on Thursday. The Ladycats had 12 hits including 3 from Morgan Puckett. Mena - 5 Bauxite -16 Mena is 3-4 on the season. This was the last game for the Ladycats before spring break. They return to play on March 30th at DeQueen.

The Mena High School Cheer Clinic has been happening this week in the Union Bank Center. Cheer candidates, under the direction of Coach Andrea Hughes, have been working & learning after school all week.

Mrs. Bentley’s Fantastic Firsties keep reading and reading!

Covid-19 🦠 won’t stop HHE from competing in Battle of the Books 📚! WE held our very OWN contest at our campus. Here are the results from our competitors! WE also had two very special celebrity guest judges: Mrs Rose Tedder & Mrs Marsha Riley ♥️♥️📚📚- Thank you so much, ladies! 3rd Grade 1st place- Team A (Katy Goodnight, Cooper Hadley, Elliott Flowers, Riley McElveen) 2nd place- Team B (Melanie Cude, Jenna Williams, Emmett Flowers, Briggs Robertson) 5th Grade 1st place-Team B (Madison Fowler, Lily Kate Doughty, Sophia Cummings, Shayla Benson) 2nd place- Team A (Trinity Aviles, Desirae Florez, Gavin Crawford, Annie Warner) 4th Grade 1st place-Team B (Trip Davis, Keegan Stone, Hunter Hicks, Jozlyn Cecil) 2nd place- Team A (Larson Woods, Kinsey Mullen, Tanner Cobb, Micheal Benson)

Many Mena Middle School Students took advantage of the opportunity to volunteer at the Christian Motorcyclist Association during their pastoral conference! https://www.facebook.com/cmausa.org

Sr. Girls Basketball Head Coach Scott Wright announced post season honors for his Ladycats today. All State: Gracie Lyle, Grayson Fairless All Conference: Brooklyn Pennington, Madi Lyle, Hannah Stockton 2nd team All Conference: Ally Wright, Emmi Hines, Emily Leonard All State Tournament Team: Ally Wright

Mena High School Announcements Thursday 3/18 9th and 10th grade, The ACT Aspire test is April 5&6. It is very important that your equipment is in working order. If your screen is broken or leaking, it will need to be replaced. Please check your keyboard and your mouse function and see that they are in proper working order or not missing any keys. You will need to charge your chromebook the night before you test. Please do not bring your chromebook to school and expect to be able to sit near an outlet so that you can charge your chromebook while you are taking the Aspire tests. The Spring Gala will be held at CMA Iron Mountain on Saturday, April 24th beginning at 6pm. Tickets will be available for purchase from Ms.Hughes beginning next Tuesday, March 16th. Senior tickets will be $15 and Junior tickets will be $30. For any students who are still interested in purchasing a Senior shirt or an Underclassmen shirt, please see Mr. Philpot in room 205. There are limited sizes available that can be purchased for $15 with cash or check. Parent Teacher conferences are Wednesday, March 17 from 3:30-8:30. If you want or need to take the accuplacer test, it will be tomorrow at 3:30 in Mrs. Purvis room. It is free and untimed. If you are interested in the EF international trip go to you “class of” page to find our more information or see Ms. Catlett, Ms. Hooker, Mrs. Hoyle, or Ms. Kropp. Penny Plunge Challenge is ON!!! Enrichment Class -- remember to bring your coins and donations for Special Olympics Polar Plunge each day and turn in to your Enrichment teacher. The winning class will get a donut or muffin and coffee party during Enrichment on Friday, March 19. For more information see Mrs. Tompkins. Lunch Menu: March March 15 - 19 Monday - Chicken Nugget Bowl, Rib Patty, Hamburger, Pork Carnitas Tuesday - Hang time Basket, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - Mini Corndogs, Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog Thursday - Chili, Chicken Tenders CBurger, Taco Bar, PBJ Sand Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, March 18 th   I. Here are the current standings in the Pennies for the Plunge competition. Today is the last day of the competition and the winning ACHIEVE class will have a donut party on April 1 st . 5 th Place – Mrs. Gann 4 th Place – Mrs. Dollar 3 rd Place – Mr. Huntington 2 nd Place – Mrs. Brooks 1 st Place – Mrs. Breedlove II. Reminder – We will be on the standard bell schedule when we return from Spring Break. III. While you are on Spring Break, keep in mind that our Go-Guardian will still be operating and sending alerts for any inappropriate use of Chromebooks, to our Tech Department. You should have no need to use your Chromebooks over Spring Break. IV. There have been a couple of days this week where several balls and cafeteria trays have been left outside at the end of Lunch “B.” If this continues to be a problem, students in Lunch “B” will be prohibited from eating outside for several days along with the ball box remaining locked. V. Lunchtime Weather: VI. Lunch Menu: * Chili * Chicken Tenders * Hamburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

Sr. High Track - 3:30pm Softball - 4:30pm Baseball - 5:00pm

Mena High School will be hosting a Spring Gala for all Juniors and Seniors on April 24th at CMA Iron Mountain from 6-8:30pm. The night, which will reflect "A Walk Down Memory Lane" will include a formal dinner and entertainment. Senior tickets are $15 and junior tickets are $30 and can be purchased from Ms.Hughes

Order you MMS Yearbook now at this link https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1002548/Mena-Middle-School/Yearbook/2021012704192905054/CATALOG_SHOP/YB_BOOKS/001_006_1ST-LINE_21/2021012704192906354/#design/0

The MHS Yearbook staff is excited to report that the design and overall creation of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook has wrapped up, and the final pages were uploaded this morning to reach their end goal. While there's no doubt this school year will always be remembered as historic, the yearbook staff worked tirelessly to ensure the book reflected what a unique and memorable year it has been. You may still order a copy of the 216-page 2021 MHS Yearbook for $60 by ordering online at jostensyearbook.com with a debit or credit card, or by ordering through Mr. Philpot's room 205 at the high school with cash or check. The yearbooks will arrive and be distributed in mid-May.

Mena High School Head Basketball Coach Randy Peters announced the post season honors for his Bearcats today. All Conference Sam Efird Caleb peters 2nd team All Conference Tre McMellon Trey Day Blake Brown All star team nominee Sam Efird

Mrs. Smith's Kinder Kids enjoyed reading about leprechauns and building traps to try to catch one. https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Smiths-Kinder-Kids-196630480397405/

How do you catch a leprechaun? Mrs. Floyds Fabulous Firsties had some great ideas, but those tricky little guys are are difficult to trap! We’ll get one next time! https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Floyds-Fabulous-Firsties-111622360272278