The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats played DeQueen on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. The annual Sr. Night Ceremony was held before the games. These students have been great representatives of Mena High School.
ANNALYSE BAKER
BLAKE CASTOR
LEILANI DAY
CIARA LANCE
ALLIE MARTIN
CRISTINA RECCHI
LONDON COPELIN
WASSILY HOPER
SAMUEL EFIRD
MADISON BLAIR
ALEX HUNTER
ISA KULKENS
GRACIE LYLE
ANDREA MAECHLER
HANNAH STOCKTON
ALLY WRIGHT
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 25th - January 29th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
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MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 20 th
I. Reminders:
7 th & 8 th graders see Mrs. Breedlove to sign up for Cheerleader.
6 th graders interested in Cheer will sign up next month.
Check the Lost & Found box for your missing coats and jackets.
II. Do not use your school-owned Chromebook to play unauthorized games. If you are
playing one of these games, it will be blocked from the school server.
III. If you are interested in participating in the Mena Youth League Soccer, Baseball, or
Softball, there are sign-up forms on a table in the main hallway near the entrance to the
office. These are not school-sponsored teams, so please follow the instructions on the
forms and do not return them to the school.
IV. The last date to order a personalized yearbook is February 1 st . Forms are available in the
Office, school website, and the MMS Facebook page.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Baked Potato with Ham * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
Mena swept DeQueen at the Union Bank Center on Tuesday!
Sr. Girls / Mena-61 DeQueen-39
Sr. Boys / Mena-58 DeQueen-47
The Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Fountain Lake on Friday!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If
you wish to try out for the Jr high cheerleading squad, or competition team (current 8th-11th graders only) please stop by Mrs. Breedlove’s room (7A) and put your name on the list. This is for current 7th and 8th graders. 7th grade cheer (current 6th graders) sign-ups will be at end of February.
Tonight is Sr. Night at the Union Bank Center. Games begin at 5:00pm...
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday - Sci-FI Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl practice in Room 211; FCCLA Officers Meeting in Mrs. Hobson’s room during Enrichment, JAG meeting in PAC (1/21)
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball plays @ DeQueen
Tuesday - Senior High Basketball will host De Queen a the UBC - tonight will be the Senior Night ceremony.
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before January 29. 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 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 FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.
For those interested in attending the FCCLA Virtual Leadership Conference on Thursday, January 21, stop by Mrs. Hobon’s or Mrs. Wilson’s classrooms to pick up a permission slip to attend.
Congratulations to the following Mena High School Band students for making the Region 8 All Region Concert Bands:
Jaci Allen- 3rd band, 2nd chair Flute
Katie Benefield-3rd band, 8th chair Flute
Ranessa Ricker-3rd band, 11th chair Flute
Annika Thompson-1st band, 2nd chair Oboe
Lexi Williams-2nd band, 4th chair clarinet
Lexi Dilbeck-2nd band, 15th chair clarinet
Suzanne Lawrence- 2nd band, 18th chair clarinet
Breezy Hendrix-3rd band, 3rd chair bass clarinet
Emily Holloway-Alto Saxophone Alternate
Kate McDonald-2nd band, 2nd chair Tenor Saxophone
Cadence Barnes-2nd band, 3rd chair Tenor Saxophone
Shylee Head-2nd band, 1st chair Bari Saxophone
Levi McIntyre-2nd band, 13th chair Trumpet
Esmerelda Johnson- Trumpet Alternate
Gage Gorden- Trombone Alternate
Ayden Ludwig-2nd band, 3rd chair Baritone
Layla Spenser-3rd band, 2nd chair Baritone
Samuel Cross-2nd band, 1st chair Tuba
Daniel McDonald-3rd band, 6th chair Tuba
Alexia Minzel-2nd band, 8th chair Percussion
Summer Loar-3rd band, 4th chair Percussion
Congratulations to the following students for qualifying to try out for the Arkansas All-State Band:
Annika Thompson, Lexi Williams, Kate McDonald, Shylee Head, Ayden Ludwig, and Samuel Cross
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Applications are now 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. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day next Monday, January 25.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday 1/18: Virtual Day
Tuesday 1/19: Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, January 19 th
I. Several of you are repeatedly having to be told to either pull up your mask or to put your
mask on. You must wear your mask in order to attend school.
II. Reminders:
Quiz Bowl practices will resume in February.
Charge your Chromebooks at home during the evening.
III. From Mrs. Breedlove: Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If
you wish to try out for the Jr high cheerleading squad, or competition team (current 8th-11th
graders only) please stop by Mrs. Breedlove’s room (7A) and put your name on the list.
This is for current 7th and 8th graders.
7th grade cheer (current 6th graders) sign-ups will be at end of February.
IV. The Lost & Found box is full. If you are missing a coat or jacket, please take a look.
Everything in the box will soon be bagged up and donated to PCDC.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad
Mena played four games at DeQueen on Monday.
7th Girls / DeQueen-26 Mena-12
Jr. JV Boys / Mena-24 DeQueen-13
Jr. Girls / Mena-37 DeQueen-10
Jr. Boys / Mena-42 DeQueen-15
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Mena Middle School Project Prevent members met with the BADD team on Friday to discuss the hazards of nicotine. Members also put prevention posters throughout campus.
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.
Several Mena basketball teams were in action on Saturday!
Sr. JV Boys / Mena-51 Waldron-48
7th grade Boys / Mena-21 Mansfield-19
7th Grade Girls / Mena-18 Mansfield-9
Jr. JV Boys / Mena-26 Mansfield-20
Sr. Girls / Idabel-63 Mena-58
Sr. Boys / Idabel-43 Mena-33
Learn more about Mena athletics, including schedules, on the website
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The 7th grade boys game begins at 10:00am in Jim Rackley Gymnasium with Jr. JV boys to follow. The 7th grade girls game will start at 10:00am at the UBC.... The Jr. JV girls game has been cancelled..
The Sr. High games begin at 1:00pm in the Union Bank Center..
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats played at Malvern on Friday..
Sr. Girls / Mena-68 Malvern-22
Sr. Boys / Malvern-51 Mena-37
Both teams will play Idabel on Saturday 1/16/21 at 1:00pm...
Holly Harshman Elementary held their annual spelling bee today.
3rd grade:
1st- Channing Wimberly
2nd- Maybree Bates
3rd (alternate)- Tristan Garcia
4th grade:
1st- Gloria Roberts
2nd- Hannah Hicks
3rd (alternate)- Kinley Cox
5th grade:
1st- Kynzli Dyer
2nd- Ayden Dong
3rd (alternate)- Vaughn Vacca
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 25th - January 29th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelLPxn0k8KE2L8CpXINqp37a6Q6JciVA7aEvl2sRkTZ2AYnA/viewform
Hi Mark, please post that we are having network problems at MHS, MMS, and Holly Harshman, and our phones and Internet are down. If you need to contact the schools, please check the school’ Facebook Page for contact instructions.
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats play at Malvern today. Games begin at 5:00pm...
