Mena School District

Blended & virtual student meals for January 18th - January 22nd may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

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.

The Jr. Bearcats struggle to find a win continued Thursday at the Union Bank Center. JV Boys / Malvern-31 Mena-25 Jr. Boys / Malvern-52 Mena-29 The Jr. Teams will play at DeQueen on Monday. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_id=%5B20091%5D

The Mena Jr. Ladycats had a great night at the Union Bank Center on Thursday. JV Girls / Mena-20 Malvern-9 Jr. Girls / Mena-44 Malvern-13 The Jr. Teams play at DeQueen on Monday. GO LADYCATS!

Mena Ladycats ranked #4 in Class 4A by Arkansas Varsity ! https://arkansasvarsity.rivals.com/news/arkansas-sports-media-girls-high-school-basketball-poll-jan-11

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer McCauley for receiving the January Teacher of the Month Award at Mena High School. It was stated that Ms. Jennifer is the kindest staff member at MHS. She always welcomes people into the office with a smile and works hard to help in any way she can. She treats every student in the building like they are her own, and we all appreciate that. She is nice, understanding, and always positive. Mr. Jennifer will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Cakery.

Thursday, January 14, 2021 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment, Senior 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 Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Tonight’s Senior night ceremony and senior high basketball games vs Hope has been postponed, and a make-up date will be announced at a future time. Wednesday - Thursday - JH Basketball vs Malvern HERE at the UBC starting at 4:00 p.m. Friday - Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer McCauley for receiving the January Teacher of the Month Award. It was stated that Ms.Jennifer is the kindest staff member at MHS. She always welcomes people into the office with a smile and works hard to help in any way she can. She treats every student in the building like they are her own, and we all appreciate that. She is nice, understanding,and always positive. Mr. Jennifer will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Cakery. For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible. 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. Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is today, January 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering. 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. This Friday, January 15, is the deadline to register for the February ACT test date. Lunch Menu: January Monday 1/11: Beef finger, bacon cheeseburger, waffle bar Tuesday 1/12: Crispito with Cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich Wednesday 1/13: pulled pork sand., chicken tenders, hot dog Thursday 1/14: Chicken Nuggets, hamburger, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar Friday 1/15: salisbury steak, backyard burger, mini corndog, pizza

The Mena Sr. Girls will play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 2/4/21... This is a game that was originally scheduled on 1/8/21... https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_id=%5B41092%5D

Mena Public School's Technology Coordinator, Nathan Stone, spoke to the Junior JAG Class at Mena High School this morning about technology for personal & business uses.

Click the link for the school calendar! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828040/Calendar_2020-2021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3qbAqx9IUAbW3w1qg8eJrbW1SzYgxPnCYn-AKHgM1q_E7VLn5mhoUAsJU

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment, Senior ETS band room Wednesday - Sci-FI Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Tonight’s Senior night ceremony and senior high basketball games vs Hope has been postponed, and a make-up date will be announced at a future time. Wednesday - Thursday - JH Basketball vs Malvern HERE at the UBC Friday - For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible. 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. Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is this Thursday, January 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering. 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. This Friday, January 15, is the deadline to register for the February ACT test date. Lunch Menu: January Monday 1/11: Beef finger, bacon cheeseburger, waffle bar Tuesday 1/12: Crispito with Cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich Wednesday 1/13: pulled pork sand., chicken tenders, hot dog Thursday 1/14: Chicken Nuggets, hamburger, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar Friday 1/15: salisbury steak, backyard burger, mini corndog, pizza

The Jr. High Girls & Boys will play Malvern on Thursday at the Union Bank Center. The JV games begins at 4:00pm... https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

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.

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 18th - January 22nd. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc68HngHbIbLoXRv8J8URzsubZ1qE8SYX_Q1d8Le8Bmkgn_rQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2p6uXbuA3epxmAGih0-CovAAI6yqCRLkU7z00B07BS66_oL-XmBSifEJY

The Mena Sr. Girls & Boys will play Idabel, Ok. on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the Union Bank Center. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

The 2021 Mena Soccer Schedule! The season begins on March 2nd at Poteau OK. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

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.

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.

Congratulations to the following Mena Middle School students for finishing their reading for the year already! Each of these students has read more than 4000 pages. Raegan Gates Mason Brown Lainee Garrett Autumn Lockheart Nathan Needham Tyler Willis