Tuesday will be picture day at MMS. Pictures will be taken in the middle school safe room.
Congratulation to Austin Rose and Jarrett Burger who won the Arkansas Youth Federation Team Trail Bass Tournament on Lake Hamilton this weekend... They also captured the Big Bass award... Go Basscats!
Gavin Hooper grabbed a touchdown pass from Max Montgomery as time expired & lifted Mena to a 28-21 win at Waldron. The Bearcats improve to 2-3 / 1-0.
Mena will play at Pottsville on 10/2. GO BEARCATS!!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=19617
Students in Mrs. White's 3rd grade classroom became Engineers in Science today.
LDE & HHE teachers took advantage of a visit by staff from the DeQueen Mena Educational Service Cooperative to boost their technology game today. Improving skills is a continuous goal for Mena teachers.
The Mena Ladycats are ranked #1 in 4A Arkansas Volleyball by Max Preps.
https://www.maxpreps.com/.../mena.../volleyball/home.htm
Mrs. Tiffany Luttmer's students are participating in a Balloon Car Stem Lab, investigating Newton's 3rd Law of motion.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Monday - Pork Carnitas, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Cobb Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Tuesday - Hang Time Basket, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Turkey Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - BBQ Grilled Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Pizza Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Sci-Fi Club in the PAC during Enrichment, Quiz Bowl will be in the Cafeteria during enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl will be in the cafeteria during enrichment.
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Volleyball will play at home vs Booneville this afternoon
Wednesday -
Thursday - The Golf team is playing at the district match today; Senior High Volleyball is playing at Fountain Lake today; JH Football vs Waldron at home
Friday - Senior High Football @ Waldron
An FBLA membership form was sent to your email on Thursday, Sept 3rd. If you are interested in joining, please complete the form that was sent via email and bring your $15 to Mrs. Torix.
The FBLA Fall Conference date has been changed so registration is open again if you would like to attend. The new deadline is Oct 2nd! Cost is $15 to attend and receive an FBLA t-shirt
FCCLA dues are $15 and need to be paid by October 8. Bring your dues to Mrs. Hobson or Mrs. Wilson.
Be sure to order your Mena High School yearbook before next Friday, October 2 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 2 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 to order with cash or check. You may also order online with a debit or credit card at www.jostensyearbooks.com
School day pictures with Lifetouch will be on Monday, September 28, for grades 9, 10, and 11, as well as faculty. This will be the only school picture day Lifetouch plans to offer to Mena High School this year, so we need everyone to be at school that day to get their photo taken for the yearbook.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom. Our next meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, in the PAC during Enrichment.
All Juniors and Seniors who need help signing up for the October ACT need to go to the cafeteria during enrichment today .
TECH college recruiter will be here today during the JAG classes and during Enrichment for any senior not in JAG in the PAC. Cancelled because recruiter is sick
The free Flu Shot Clinic will be on Thursday, October 15, here at Mena High School. Forms have been distributed, and they are due back by next Friday, October 2 for those who would like to receive a flu shot. If you still need a form, see Nurse Bobbi Baker.
Announcements for Friday, September 25 th
I. We will be conducting a Tornado Drill today near the end of 3 rd period. Today’s drill will be
for 6 th grade only. The alarm for a tornado is 3 short bells, repeated 3 times. When you
hear this alarm, 6 th grade students and staff will evacuate to the MMS Safe Room. Be sure
and look at the Tornado Evacuation Route Map posted in your 3 rd period classroom.
II. Students, if you have to go home with a fever, you are not allowed to return to school until
you have been fever – free for at least 24 hours.
III. Reminders:
School pictures are next Tuesday
Required immunizations must be completed by next Thursday, October 1 st .
Flu shot forms are available on a table outside of the front office.
IV. Students, if you are not feeling well, please let your teacher know so that the nurse can be
contacted. Several of you have used your phones during class to text a parent, asking
them to check you out. Do not risk losing your phone privileges by doing this. You must
be seen by the nurse before a call home is made.
V. From Mrs. Sikes: Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in joining FBLA needs to go to
her room after these announcements.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Grilled Chicken * Corn Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Pizza
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Pizza Salad
Virtual, blended, or non-enrolled students have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School on Fridays between 1 and 2pm. The form will need to be filled out by 2 pm Thursday for meal pick up on Friday. Follow the link to fill out the form for October 5th-9th.
https://forms.gle/98bmtEwb1ijmCDmD8
Blended & virtual student meals for September 28th-October 2nd may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Bearcats play at Waldron Friday night. Kickoff is at 7pm. Remember that tickets will be sold first come first serve at the gate. Only 128 visiting fans will be seated in the stands. If you are not lucky enough to get one of those seats you can stand or bring a lawn chair
The Jr. Bearcats lost to Waldron by a score of 0-42 at Bearcat Stadium Thursday. Mena will host Pottsville on October 1st.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20082
The Mena Ladycats played at Fountain Lake on Thursday.
Jr. High / Mena-1 Fountain Lake-2
Sr. High /Mena-3 Fountain Lake-2
The Jr. Ladycats will host Lakeside on Monday & the Sr. Ladycats will host Bauxite on Tuesday.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...
The Mena 7th Grade Bearcats defeated Waldron 38-0 at Bearcat Stadium Thursday. The team will be back in action October 1st when the play Pottsville. GO BEARCATS!
Representatives from the Dequeen Mena Educational Service Cooperative are working with teachers at MMS & MHS today on technology related questions. They will be on campus at HHE & LDE on Friday. Mena teachers are always looking for ways to improve & make the learning experience as good as it can be.
Congratulations to Mrs. Patricia Jackson for receiving the September Teacher of the Month at MHS. Mrs. Jackson’s students have described her as compassionate, understanding, helpful, and inspiring. Her classes are fun and she has never-ending energy to motivate her students to do their best and succeed. Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes have chosen one teacher or faculty member to honor each month. Mrs. Jackson will receive a certificate and a sweet treat from Sassafras Cakery.
https://www.menaschools.org/.../mena.../teacher_pages...
Be sure to order your Mena High School yearbook before next Friday, October 2 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 2 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 to order with cash or check. You may also order online with a debit or credit card at www.jostensyearbooks.com
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY AT MHS & MMS!
Monday: September 28: MHS School Day Picture Day with Lifetouch. Grades 9, 10, 11, and Faculty. MHS Safe Room.
Tuesday, September 29: MMS School Picture Day with Lifetouch. Grades 6, 7, 8. and Faculty. MMS Safe Room.
Announcements for Thursday, September 24 th
I. Reminders:
School pictures are next Tuesday
Check out Mrs. Rose’s Google Classroom if you are interested in joining the BADD Club
Immunizations are required one week from today
II. Students, we are starting to have a problem with some of you wanting to share your food
with other students. Under the current guidelines for schools, you are not allowed to do
this. Please do not share food or drinks with other.
III. Yesterday during lunch, several of you had to be told to put your mask on. Some of you
have been told several times. All of you have read and signed the Covid 19 policy
agreement which detailed the rules for masks at school. Follow these guidelines or we will
begin contacting parents. Also, the flu is already starting to appear in our community.
IV. Flu shot forms were handed out yesterday. If you were absent or you need a form, there
are extras in the front office.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Walking Tacos * Chicken Tenders * Cheeseburger * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
