Louise Durham Elementary will participate in Read Across America March 1st-5th. A fun week filled with Dress Up Days, our traditional school wide reading challenge, guest readers and lots of books are planned.
Congratulations to the Mena students who placed at the Polk County Spelling Bee today.
Channing Wimberly - 1st Place 3rd Grade
Gloria Roberts - 3rd Place 4th Grade
Ayden Dong - 2nd Place 5th Grade
Coach Hughes has postponed the Cheer meeting scheduled for tomorrow until next Wednesday 3/3 during enrichment. Email Coach Hughes with any questions at andrea.hughes@menaschools.org .
The Mena Ladycat softball team took advantage of the nice weather today at Union Bank Park. The season opener is scheduled for March 2nd at Dierks. GO LADYCATS!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=%5B24459%5D
Gifted & Talented 3rd graders at HHE wrote letters to someone in their life that encourages them to think creatively, solve problems critically, and look at problems from a different perspective. This week is Gifted & Talented Awareness Week in Arkansas.
The HUB is taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
Great way to start off National FFA Week by receiving new FFA jackets!
Monday, February 22, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday - All Juniors & Seniors interested in going on an EF International trip should go to the PAC after announcements
Tuesday - All Juniors will be taking the ACT test this morning.
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 today during Enrichment, All freshmen & sophomores interested in going on an EF International trip should go to the PAC after announcements
There will be a MANDATORY meeting in Coach Hughes’ Room 315 for all candidates who signed up to tryout for the 2021-2022 Cheer Program. If you do not show up you are disqualified from being eligible for tryouts. Email Coach Hughes with any questions or discrepancies.
FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference and Lunch. Meet in Rm 202.
Thursday - JAG officer meeting in roo 403 during enrichment (Feb 18)
Friday - FFA Meeting in the PAC
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - The Ladycat basketball team will be hosting a district tournament game at 6:00 p.m. With one of the best Ladycat regular seasons this century, come support the Ladycats as they start their post-season tournament run.
Friday -
The HUB is taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
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.
Interested in visiting another country or maybe four? Ms. Catlett has partnered with EF tours to offer an international trip to interested MHS students and faculty. For any juniors, seniors, or interested faculty please go to the PAC after these announcements to find out where we're going and how you can go.
Freshmen & Sophomores will have their interest meeting on Wednesday in the PAC during enrichment following the announcements.
Lunch Menu: February
Monday Feb. 22 - Feb. 26
Walking taco, corn dog, pizza
Crispito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar
Pulled Pork Sand., Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar
Salisbury Steak, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, February 22nd
I. Welcome back. We hope everyone enjoyed their unscheduled winter break. Be sure and
check with all of your teachers about any issues you had last week completing work.
Assignments must be completed to keep us from having to add the snow days to the end of
the school year.
II. There are only three weeks of school remaining until the end of the 3 rd grading quarter and
only four weeks remaining until Spring Break.
III. 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet in the Conference Room right after these announcements.
IV. From Mrs. Breedlove: To any current 6 th grader that is interested in signing up to be on
next year’s 7 th grade Cheer squad, there will be a sign-up form located outside of her
classroom starting tomorrow. See Mrs. Breedlove for more information or if you have any
questions.
V. Lunchtime Weather: Stay out of the wet and muddy areas
VI. Lunch Menu: (Starting tomorrow, the cafeteria will serve last week’s menu)
* Walking Tacos * Corn Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Pizza
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Chef Salad
On Friday 2/19 the Arkansas Activities Association made a decision to move the Regional and State Basketball Tournaments back one week. This will allow the 7-4A District Tournament to be completed this week. The Mena Ladycats will play at 6:00pm on Thursday 2/25 against the winner of the Arkadelphia/Fountain Lake game at the Union Bank Center.
GO LADYCATS!
The Arkansas Activities Association will be moving the Regional Basketball Tournaments, the State Basketball Tournaments, and the State Basketball Finals back one week to allow conferences to finish their regular seasons and tournaments. Due to the amount of COVID-19 cancellations during the regular season, a conference tournament may be needed for correct seeding into the regional and state tournaments. Schools and conferences will need to check the updated deadlines for submitting their final seeds to the AAA. The AAA is committed to finding the most equitable solution when dealing with COVID-19 related no-contest and with unprecedented weather conditions that prevent the timely completion of the season.
New Tournament Dates
Regional Tournament Dates:
1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A - March 3-6
State Tournament Dates:
1A, 2A, 3A, and 5A - March 8-15
4A and 6A - March 9-13
State Basketball Finals:
March 18-20
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for March 1st - March 5th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFi5ofmC7RzAIPfEfmVO82eOP2lJvqCTOhuBVdfBJvJJOreg/viewform
Meal pick up will be held on Friday 2/19. Meals for February 22nd - February 26th can be picked up from 1pm-2pm at Mena High School only.
The Mena Bearcats played Bauxite in the first round of the 7-4A District Tournament on Saturday. Mena lost by a score of 42-48. The Sr. Boy’s season comes to an end with the loss.
Congratulations to Mena High School senior Blake Castor !
Blake signed with Southern Arkansas University this morning & will be a part of Mulerider Cheer Next year. GO BEARCATS!
Blended & virtual student meals for February 15th - February 19th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
Polar Plunge is March 20th !
Malvern has cancelled the games scheduled for today in Mena. Information on the possibility of games being played on Friday & Saturday will be posted as soon as it is available,
The Bearcats led at the half but lost to Hope 43-47 at the Union Bank Center on Wednesday. Mena falls to 4-8 in conference play & 5-14 on the season.. The boys are scheduled to play Malvern on Thursday at the UBC. Games begin at 6:00pm..
