MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, February 2 nd
I. 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will have practice in the Cafeteria right after these
announcements.
II. 7 th grade ETS students will be meeting tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
III. We are having an increase in vandalism in the restrooms. If any of you have witnessed
anyone doing this (writing on the walls, stuffing paper towels in the sinks or toilets, etc)
please let the office know. You will remain anonymous.
IV. There are still quite a few of you that are repeatedly being told to wear your mask. If these
repeat violations continue, a parent will be contacted. If you are in athletics, your coaches
will also be notified. Please wear your mask and wear it properly. It is for your protection,
the protection of others, and is a requirement to attend school this year.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Popcorn Chicken Bowl * Rib Patty Sandwich * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad
Kili and Annabelle surprised a classmate at MMS by hiding presents for her in Ms Williamson’s classroom. Thank you Kili and Anabelle your kindness matters!
Mena Middle School student Quinn Dahlem is working as a blended student this year. During the kindness challenge last week Quinn served his mom pizza with an encouraging note.Thank you Quinn for your kindness!
The Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats travel to Hope on Tuesday for games that begin at 6:00pm.
Monday, February 1, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - Herff Jones will be here to do measurements for Cap & Gowns for Seniors, and taking orders. Be sure you have your order packets ready when you come to school tomorrow.
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Senior High Varsity Basketball will be playing at Hope
Wednesday -
Thursday - Senior High Girls Basketball/Junior High Varsity Basketball will be playing at Arkadelphia
Friday - Senior High Basketball will be hosting Arkadelphia here at the UBC
The HUB is now 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.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by the end of the day today. 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. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by this Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs are still taking place. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information.
For anyone who has not turned in their yearbook application to apply for the 2021-22 Yearbook staff, today is the final deadline to be considered. Please return your applications to Mr. Philpot’s room 205 before the end of the day today.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), and from your enrichment teacher. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: February
Monday, Feb. 1 - Friday, Feb. 5
Fish Sticks/Mac & Cheese, Cheeseburger, Chicken Sand., Chili/Grilled Cheese
Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty San., Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar
Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Wing Bar
BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar
Crispito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza
Monday, Feb. 8 - Friday, Feb. 12
Pork Carnitas, Chicken Sandwich, Hamburger, Chicken Nugget Bowl
Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Mini Corn Dogs/Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
Chili, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar
Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza
Tuesday Feb., 16 - Friday, Feb. 19
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
Monday Feb. 22 - Friday, Feb. 26
Chicken Spaghetti, Pizza Meatball Sub., Double Cheeseburger, Waffle Bar
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Rib Patty Sand., Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar
Baked Potato w Ham, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, Chicken Tenders Taco Bar
Popcorn Chicken w/ Rice, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, February 1 st
I. Mrs. Sims is out today so there will be no 6 th grade Quiz Bowl practice today. 7 th & 8 th grade
Quiz Bowl teams will have practice tomorrow.
II. This is a reminder about our phone policy. You are allowed to use your phones and
personal devices outside only, before school, during lunch, and after school. Quite a few of
you are using your phones inside the building. Do not risk losing your phone privileges or
being sent to ISS for repeat violations.
III. 7 th grade ETS will be meeting this Wednesday during ACHIEVE.
IV. Reminders:
Keep your Chromebooks charged at home each evening.
If you’re not sure if you ordered a yearbook, check the list on the Cafeteria bulletin
board.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich
* Chili with Grilled Cheese * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do.
Tonya Thacker is one of the best & we are proud to have her at Mena High School.
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do.
Leilani Rose is one of the best & we are proud to have her at Mena Middle School.
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do.
Vicky Maye is one of the best & we are proud to have her at Holly Harshman Elementary.
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do.
Linda Collins is one of the best & we are proud to have her at Louise Durham Elementary.
The Jr. Bearcats picked up their 5th win & the Sr. Bearcats earned their 4th win at the UBC on Friday.
Jr. Boys / Mena-42 Bauxite-40
Sr. Boys / Mena-53 Bauxite-37
The Jr. Boys play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 2/4 & Both the Jr. & Sr. Boys host Arkadelphia on Friday 2/5.
The Mena Ladycats Improved to 13-2/6-1 on the season with a win over Bauxite on Friday. The Jr. Ladycats won by 14 points.
Jr. Girls / Mena-39 Bauxite-25
Sr. Girls / Mena-51 Bauxite-35
The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 2/4/21. GO LADYCATS!!!
Seth accepted the kindness challenge this week by cleaning up at lunch today. Thank you Seth! We challenge everyone to keep the kindness going even when nobody is watching! Happy Friday!
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 8th - February 12th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWzogLrq8NYjQb1aN1eAVYoo4ysMbN5gHrw8CPAh142W9tQw/viewform
Schedule change for Arkadelphia @ Mena on Friday February 5th! Jr. Boys, Sr. JV boys, Sr. Girls, Sr. Boys!
Zoey has been spreading kindness this week at MMS by helping her classmates on a project in Mrs Luttmer’s science class. Thank you Zoey!
Congratulations to Mena High School student Olivia Betz for being a Regional Gold Key Award Winner in the Comic Art Category of the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards give young people opportunities for recognition, exhibition, and publication of their writing and art, as well as chances for scholarships.
https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/ARALSW
The Southwest Region in which Olivia was competing includes 7 states. Her Comic Art submission was the only Comic Art submission in our region that qualified for the Gold Key award, their highest award. And this allows her to now compete nationally.
GO OLIVIA!!!!
Friday, January 29, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Sports:
Friday - Junior High Varsity and Senior High Varsity Basketball will host Bauxite starting at 4:00 p.m.
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. People don’t always remember everything you say to them, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel. Treat everyone with kindness.
The HUB is now 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.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by the end of the day today. 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. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs are still taking place. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), your enrichment teacher, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
Blended & virtual student meals for February 1st - February 5th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Jr. High & Sr. High will host Bauxite on Friday. Games begin at 4pm in the Union Bank Center !
