Mena School District

Monday, November 9 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - (Nov. 10) - JAG officer meeting in room 403 during enrichment. Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; (Nov 12) - JAG meeting in the PAC Friday - Sports: Monday - 7th Grade/Junior High Basketball @ Cossatot Tuesday - 8th/9th Basketball vs Lake Hamilton HERE at the UBC Wednesday - Thursday - 8th/9th Basketball vs Greenwood HERE at the UBC Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium Congratulations Jaxom Hughes! First place winner in the Financial Literacy Test at the JAG Arkansas Virtual Student Leadership Conference held on November 3. Jaxom will advance to compete at the JAG Virtual National Student Academy being held December 1-3. The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 Congratulations to Ms. Krystal Boyd for receiving the November Teacher of the Month Award. It was stated that Ms. Boyd is one of the kindest teachers in the world. She is always willing to help everyone that needs it. She goes out of her way to help students understand and learn when they are struggling. Mrs. Boyd will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Cakery. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. If you need any order form for pictures or any additional information, stop by Mr. Philpot’s 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. The following students need to come to counseling center during enrichment: Breanna Aynes Shane Brown Hope Carmack Bryce Fairless Riley gilbert Trinity Ham Liam Hastey Jetzai Hernandez Hope Lott Trenton Rickey Hannah Stockton Cameron Terwilliger Isiah Thompson Jake Wiles Victoria Woods Lunch Menu: November Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

Announcements: Monday, November 9 th     I. There are only 2 weeks of school left until Thanksgiving Break. Thanksgiving Break will take place the week of November 23 – 27. II. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl Team will meet right after these announcements. III. Picture re-takes are this Wednesday. These pictures are voluntary. If you were absent on the first picture day, however, you need to have your picture taken for the yearbook. You are not required to purchase pictures. Come to the front office if you need a form. IV. Reminder: Basketball season begins this week. There will be no ballgames in the Middle School Gym this year, all games will be at the Union Bank Center at the High School. You must wear a mask to the ballgames and must keep your mask on at all times unless you are eating or drinking. With basketball being an indoor event, the mask requirement will be strictly enforced. V. Lunchtime Weather: If we are able to go outside today, please stay on the hard surfaces and stay out of the grass. VI. Lunch Menu: * Salisbury Steak * Meatball Sub * Double Cheeseburger * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad

Mena will play the winner of Star City/Arkadelphia on Friday, November 20th at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium!! Click the link to view the bracket https://scorebooklive.com/football/tournaments/658

The Bearcats claimed the 4-4A Conference Championship Friday night at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. Mena defeated Lamar 35-24 & will be a one seed in the playoffs. GO BEARCATS!!!!

Congratulations to Logan Myers who placed 3rd and Tre McMellon who finished 15th at todays 4A State Cross Country Meet at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. Logan & Tre received all district as well as all state honors. Also competing were Silas McCintyre Trevin Plunkett Alex Rocha Mason Dillard Toby Watkins Wilson Hughes Ashton Powell Look for a complete order of finish at the link below. https://ar.milesplit.com/.../393872-arkansas.../results

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 16th-20th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel720L9Gxpp0xjQUkSKZFcjcIgmBbKpe4MmbOBkAJOGFPTeg/viewform

Congratulations to JAXOM HUGHES who represented MHS JAG & won first place on the Financial Literacy Test, a part of the JAG Arkansas Virtual Student Leadership Conference . Hughes received a $100.00 Visa Gift Card and trophy. He is now eligible to compete at the JAG Virtual National Student Leadership Academy held December 1-3, 2020. https://jag.org/nsla/ (pictured JAG Specialist Karen Purvis & Jaxom Hughes)

Mena Sr. Boys will run at the 4A State Meet at Oaklawn in Hot Springs beginning at 9:45am. Kickoff for the football game is at 7:00pm in Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Thursday, November 5 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; FBLA District Leadership Conference Rm 202 Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than tomorrow, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt! There is an FCCLA Meeting in Mrs.Hobson’s room today during Enrichment. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. If you need any order form for pictures or any additional information, stop by Mr. Philpot’s 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. Students, please go into your “Class of XXXX” Google Classroom during Enrichment to complete the survey pertaining to your plans for this week’s Flex Friday. Lunch Menu: November Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 9th-13th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzWskHVttYPxEZDVMEKoA3wmAYMklJ_J7EkE0_h8kvnJhCfA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3mqMxdDgj7nox7lWff2HSNgtcqJgMviv1iqzZcU8rnkbsKEMWnelcerkI

Announcements: Thursday, November 5 th     I. Reminders:  Voluntary picture retakes are next Wednesday. Forms are available in the office.  Tomorrow will be our second “Flex Friday.” II. Today during 6 th period, meals will once again be handed out. Do not take one of these meals if you are coming to school tomorrow. These meals are only for those of you who will be staying home for Flex Friday. If you take a meal, do not open it at school. We had problems last week with some of you wanting to make a mess. III. Mask Warning: We are once again, seeing a problem with many of you not wearing your masks properly. If you continue to have an issue with this, we will begin contacting parents to come get you and take you home. The school mask guidelines are set by the Arkansas Dept of Health, and the Arkansas Department of Education. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Chicken Nuggets * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

As with many other normal school routines, our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be different. Our teachers, paras, and principals have been in contact with parents and guardians in the first 9 weeks by phone, email, and messaging through social media. Our teachers have been logging their interactions with you as an ongoing parent/teacher conference. Our regular conferences are scheduled for November 10th, 11th, and 12th, on our District Calendar. Our teachers will be in regular communication as the need arises but if you have not conferenced with your child(ren)’s teacher(s), please contact them and schedule a call or video conversation to take place on November 10th through 12th, from the hours of 3:30 to 7:30 pm.

The Jr High Basketball season begins on Monday, November 9th. Due to social distancing requirements, all home games will be played at the Union Bank Center at Mena High School. There will be no basketball games in Jim Rackley Gymnasium at MMS. With these being indoor events, mask requirements will be strictly enforced. If you attend basketball games, wear your mask. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20091

There will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public that can be picked up at the Central Office on Friday 11/6 from 8:00am to 3:45pm. You must wear a mask to the Central Office when picking up tickets. The visiting team and fans will enter the stadium through the large gate at the Northside of the stadium. The visiting bleachers have been marked off to ensure proper social distancing. Please wear your mask and social distance while attending the game Visiting fans must present their tickets and pay at the gate.

Wednesday, November 4 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - JAG Officer meeting during Enrichment in room 403; Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment, Sci-Fi Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; FBLA District Leadership Conference Rm 202 Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium Today’s Sci-Fi Club Meeting is in the Library (right now) due to the PAC being taken by the ASVAB. The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt! There will be a FCCLA Meeting in Ms.Hobson’s room this Thursday during Enrichment. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day tomorrow, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Students, please go into your “Class of XXXX” Google Classroom during Enrichment to complete the survey pertaining to your plans for this week’s Flex Friday. Lunch Menu: November Tuesday - 11/3 Crispito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/4 Pulled Pork Sand., Hamburger, Hot Dog., Wing Bar Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

Announcements: Wednesday, November 4 th     I. Reminders:  Voluntary picture retakes are one week from today. Forms are available in the office.  This Friday will be our second “Flex Friday.” II. Basketball season begins next week. Due to social distancing requirements, all ballgames will be held at the Union Bank Center at Mena High School. There will be no basketball games in the Middle School Gym. With these being indoor events, mask requirements will be strictly enforced. If you attend basketball games, wear your mask. III. Lunchtime Weather: IV. Lunch Menu: * Pulled Pork Sandwich * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad

This morning during enrichment high school and middle school FFA members attended the monthly FFA chapter meeting in the Agriculture building. Before the meeting the winners of the Mena FFA Raffle were drawn. Congratulations to our winners 1st Navya Morris, 2nd Toby Watkins, and 3rd Makori Gabourel! During the meeting members got to learn about two more of the Career Development Events they will have the opportunity to compete in during the spring semester. Today the officer team and members of the Ag. Mechanics and Forestry teams taught the members about their CDE of choice and the areas and skills they use to compete in them. Members had the opportunity to test some of those skills by identifying trees in forestry and discussing the areas in the mechanics contest.

Coach Brad Lyle released All District, All State & All State Tournament Honors. All State: Gracie Lyle Morgan Puckett Lauren Sikes All State All-Tournament Team: Gracie Lyle Morgan Puckett All Conference (1st and 2nd Team Combined) Hannah Stockton Grayson Fairless Jaiden Milam Madison Blair Andi Maechler Brenna Aynes Ally Wright Emmi Hines Katie Valdivinos Madi Lyle Mena finished 19-3 /13-1 & advanced to the 4A State Semi-Finals!

1.The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season.You must be a paid FFA member to enter.The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season.The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 2. If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt!

Tuesday, November 3 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - JAG Officer meeting during Enrichment in room 403; Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium There is an FFA meeting today in the Ag Building during Enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several prizes. There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 today during Enrichment. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt. The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt! The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day this Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Lunch Menu: November Tuesday - 11/3 Crispito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/4 Pulled Pork Sand., Hamburger, Hot Dog., Wing Bar Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar