This year Introduction to World Agriculture students got to experience working in the agriculture shop. They have been busy learning about shop safety, electricity, wood working, plumbing, and welding! Students were able to build birdhouses, PVC marshmallow shooters, and got to learning the basics of welding!

Wednesday was "Field Day" at Mena Middle School. Students took part in a number of competitions & fun activities.

Holly Harshman Elementary hosted a retirement picnic on Tuesday at the HHE gym.

The Mena Pre K Graduation was held last week & the DMESC Pre K Graduation was held on Monday at Louise Durham Elementary.

Mena Athletes participated in the Area 14 Special Olympics at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Monday. Photographs by LEXI DILBECK & CADENCE BARNES who are a part of Mr. Any Philpot's Journalism Class. Follow the link to the album. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=MenaPublicSchools&set=a.1788890211270710

We are so grateful that the weather cooperated & we were able to hold graduation at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Saturday. A great group received their diplomas. The class of 2021 has left it's mark & will be missed. GO BEARCATS!!!!

Holly Harshman Elementary would like to thank the Polk County Farm Bureau Women's Committee for their generous donation. Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. White are so appreciative of the generous gifts of planters, grow lights, and seeds that have helped our students better understand the life cycle of a plant. We look forward to using the soybeans for next year!

LDE first grade enjoyed a field trip to Jansen Park on Monday.

A big shout out is in order to KYNZLI DYER for designing the 100 point club t-shirt at HHE !!! GO KYNZLI !!!! GO BEARCATS !!!!

FCCLA Officers at Mena High School have been selected for the 2021-2022 school year. Rachel Wilson - President Will Davis - Vice President Travis Thrailkill - VP of Recruitment Jaiden Milam - VP of Marketing Annika Thompson - VP of Events Cassidy Ashcraft - VP of Community Outreach Carleigh Smart - Secretary Sarah Grenier - Treasurer Jocelyn Hernandez - Parliamentarian Caroline Cannon - Historian

The class of 2021 walked the halls of LD today!

Congratulations Marth Billingsley!

What a great day to release our classroom butterflies! The kids got to watch the lifecycle from caterpillar to butterfly

Mrs Cheyenne Burdess Reeves’ class had a special visitor today

As part of hospital week the Mena Regional Health System collected items for local schools for their backpack and hygiene programs. Employees donated over $1000 worth of items that will help serve food and hygiene needs for area students. Mrs. Elizabeth Tompkins and her students from Mena High School picked up the donations and will be sorting and distributing to Mena & other schools in the area. https://www.facebook.com/menaregional

Mena Public Schools is looking for bus drivers.Call 394-5252. Other opportunities are also available. Click the link for more info.. https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Post season honors were released for Mena Ladycat Softball on Monday. Honorable Mention All-district Emily Wagner All-District- Emmi Hines Kensey Rosson All-State and All-Star game nominee Morgan Puckett

Post season honors were released for Mena Ladycat Soccer on Monday. All District- Lauren Sikes Tabitha Levering All State- Stephanie Lua ( All Star Nominee)

Post season honors were released for Mena Bearcat Soccer on Monday. Honorable Mention All Conference Jayden Felix Hudson Vacca All Conference Jetzai Hernandez Isaac Clark(All Star Game nominee)

The physicals are also available to any 5th graders that will be taking the lifetime wellness class next school year. This will be a healthcare setting & the physicians will require a mask be worn during this event..