Arkadelphia has cancelled the Jr. Boys games on Thursday 1/7.
The Jr. Ladycats JV and Varsity will play starting at 4:30pm. GO LADYCATS!
Congratulations to Mena High School Senior JACI ALLEN ! Allen has been awarded the Board of Visitors Scholarship from UA Rich Mountain. This is a full academic scholarship. GO JACI & GO BEARCATS!
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 11th - January 15th. Pick up is Friday January 8th from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbv80KwoKbiejAC8tFPbrKimILIFVftFP9P00j05mwLuF6yQ/viewform
*Car Rider Line Announcement*
-Starting tomorrow at LDE. If your child's last name starts with L-Z your new pick-up time will start at 2:45. If your child's last name starts with A-K your new pick-up time will start at 3:00.
The Mena 7th Grade Ladycats, Jr. High JV Boys as well as the Jr, High Varsity Girls & Boys will play at Nashville today. Games start at 4:00pm.
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.
Todays basketball games at Shiloh have been cancelled due to weather. GO BEARCATS!!!
The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hackett on Tuesday.
Jr. Girls / Mena-33 Hackett-23
Jr. Boys / Hackett-40 Mena-19
Sr. Girls / Mena-56 Hackett-33
Sr. Boys / Mena-53 Hackett-36
The Sr. Teams are back in action on 1/2/21 at Shiloh. The Jr. Teams play at Nashville on 1/4/21.. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hot Springs on Monday.
Jr. Girls / Hot Springs-26 Mena-23
Jr. Boys / Hot Springs-52 Mena-18
Sr. Girls / Mena-44 Hot Springs-40
Sr. Boys / Hot Springs-80 Mena-22
All four teams will play again on Tuesday 12/29 at Hackett.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Hot Springs on Monday. Games start at 11:00am!
If you are planning to attend the basketball games on Monday, December 28 at Hot Springs here is the ticket info from their website.
-Sr. High Boys/Girls Basketball (9G, 9B, VG, VB)
vs. Mena at HOME, 11:00 a.m.
Link to online ticket sales (*No tickets will be sold at the gate):
https://hotspringstrojans.ticketleap.com/hsbb-hot.../
Password: trojans2020
Southern Arkansas University welcomes, Blake Castor from Mena High School! From a post on SAU social media "I watched Blake at the State Competition and I was very impressed! I knew we needed him on our team! He is an outstanding cheerleader and will be a BIG asset on our team! Welcome to our SAU Cheer FAMily!"
The Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) Student Management Unit announced an upgrade of eSchoolPLUS Student Management software to take place over the Christmas Break. The eSchoolPLUS Student Management system, including TAC and HAC, will be taken offline starting Sunday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online Monday, December 28th barring any unforeseen issues.
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 4th - January 8th. Pick up is Wednesday, December 30th from 1pm-2pm at Mena High School only.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl-ujAZyd4D5TBWQgvhYJ6hNGbwCoR8GwbqjAPcTNUGWtrfg/viewform
Mena High School Cheer will be competing in the State Cheer Competition on Saturday at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. Scheduled performances are at 8:00am, 8:32am & 9:04am..
http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/SPIRIT/Arkansas_State_Cheer_Schedule_Final_2020.pdf
The Jr. & Sr. basketball teams played at Bauxite on Thursday.
Jr. Girls / Mena-32 Bauxite-21
Jr. Boys / Bauxite-49 Mena-17
Sr. Girls / Mena-57 Bauxite-44
Sr. Boys / Mena-37 Bauxite-36 OT
Both Jr. High & Sr. High Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Hot Springs on 12/28.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Student Council members sponsored two Angel Tree gifts for the Mena Elks Lodge! Pictured is StuCrew President Same Efird and Vice President Leilani Day
Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Junior High and Senior High Basketball will be playing at Bauxite this evening
Friday -
FBLA - Please bring your $10 to Mrs. Torix for Spring conference and competition TODAY!
ALL STUDENTS: please fill out the Flex Friday survey in your Class of Google Classroom.
There will be a FFA Christmas Party in the High School Saferoom tomorrow, December 18th, from 10:00am - Noon. Students must sign up in the Ag Building between now and Thursday to be eligible to attend. No exceptions! Each member should bring a wrapped gift limited to $10, gender specific. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater!
The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook is today. This is also the deadline to submit photos and wording for the ad design. For more information, see Mr. Philpot in Room 205.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. 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.
Senior Shirts are $15 each, and can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The deadline to place your order is this Thursday, December 17. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
Orders are also being taken for underclassmen shirts, with the order deadline being this Thursday, December 17. The cost for a Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors shirt is $15, and can be ordered with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205.
If you ordered an art club t-shirt last year, please email Ms. Hoyle.
If you finished a college class, please return college book to Mrs. Thacker asap
Lunch Menu: December
Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar
Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, December 17 th
I. Here is the information about today’s food distribution during 6 th period:
** You are not required to take these meals if you do not want to.
Just like last Thursday, meals will only be handed out to car riders today.
There will be 3 meals offered today…one for Flex Friday, and two for our two virtual
days next week.
If you ride a bus, you will receive your meals as you are exiting the bus.
II. Today is the deadline for FFA members to sign up for tomorrow’s FFA Christmas party.
See Mr. McCormick.
III. Lunchtime Weather:
IV. Lunch Menu:
* Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Rib Patty Sandwich * Chicken Tenders
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
