Mena Cross Country ran their first timed mile this morning in preparation for the Magazine Rattler Invitational on Tuesday. GO BEARCATS!!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Two volleyball games that were cancelled recently due to weather have been rescheduled.
Booneville @ Mena 7th,Jr, & Sr. is now Sept. 22nd
Mena @ Lakeside Sr. is now Oct. 19th
Virtual & blended students will have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham or High School on Fridays between 1 and 2 pm We are no longer allowed to serve on the SSO option so meals will be charged to the student’s account, as though the student was in school, based on their Free/Reduced/Paid status. 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 September 14th-18th.
https://forms.gle/fDjs4wczv1jFvWb9A
It was swine day at the Polk County Livestock Show today & Mena Public Schools were well represented. The Junior Livestock sale is Friday at 7pm....
Ticket Sales for Harding Academy vs Mena Bearcats
The Mena Public School District has announced plans for sales of tickets for athletic events for the 2020-21 school year. Due to Covid-19, the Governor and Arkansas Department of Health has put a limit on the number of people who can attend indoor and outdoor activities.
These restrictions are not the desire of anyone in the district. However, for the health and safety of our players, coaches and fans, we MUST adhere to the guidelines set by the ADH and Governor. We are fortunate, at this time, to be able to continue with our sporting events.
Mena Public Schools will adhere to the Indoor and Outdoor venue guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. Anyone over 10 years of age must wear a face covering at all times. Single-household family groups can sit together but must be 6-feet apart from other groups or individuals. Seating areas will be marked such that every other row is unoccupied. Anyone found not to be in compliance with the regulations set forth by the ADH will be asked by an administrator or security officer to comply. Refusal to follow directives will result in removal from the premises.
Due to the new guidelines, MPS will no longer allow FREE ADMISSION passes other than those issued by the Arkansas Athletics Association.
Ticket Prices:
Per game admission is $5.00 per person.
Football Games: -Bearcat Stadium Capacity-680
Football Players, Band, and Cheer will be issued a certain number of redeemable tickets first. Then there will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public (no more than 2 tickets per person) that can be picked up at the Central Office the day of the event from (8:00am to 3:45pm).
Football Visitors: a limited number of tickets will be provided for the visiting team at the beginning of each week. State officials are not allowing band and cheer to attend away games. (The same will happen when the Bearcats/Ladycats go on the road—we will get the ticket information out ASAP for these events.)
Unfortunately, during this time, tailgating before athletic events is NOT ALLOWED. Attendees will NOT be allowed on the track, field, or court at any time before, during or after the event. Immediately after the event, fans need to exit the facility.
Three day weekend coming up!!!
Attention Mena High School and Middle School FFA Livestock Exhibitors: If you made the premium auction on Friday September 4th. Please bring prepackaged snacks and canned drinks for the auction.
Harding Academy vs. Mena
Stadium Capacity-680
Players, Band, and Cheer will be issued tickets first. There will be a limited # of tickets available to the public (no more than 2 tickets per person) available at the Central Office the day of the event from (8am-3:45pm)
The DeQueen vs. Mena 7th grade & junior high football games that were scheduled for tonight & cancelled will be played on Monday, October 5th. GO BEARCATS!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Students arrive for school this morning, returning to campus after two missed days due to inclement weather and flooding.
Thank you for the wonderful donation from WoodmenLife Insurance!
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese; Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - Popcorn Chicken Parm, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Pizza Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Student Council in Ms.Hobson’s Room
Friday - FBLA meeting
Sports:
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Junior High Football will host De Queen at Bearcat Stadium, beginning at 5:30 - CANCELLED
Friday - Senior High Football will host Harding Academy at Bearcat Stadium at 7:00
Don’t forget to bring money for your lunch accounts. If you need to know your balance, email Mrs. Jennifer @ jennifer.mccauley@menaschools.org.
Yearbook sales for the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook have officially begun. Be sure to order your yearbook before October 1 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 1 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for the new format for ordering yearbooks this year.
There are paw prints on the floor in the cafeteria to mark where you should stand in line for social distancing. This is for breakfast and lunch.
All students should be dropped off and picked up in the student parking lot by the patio.
There is stuff left from the lockers last year in the counseling center. IF you left things in the lockers, please come see if it is here, and take it with you!
MHS Cheerleading Competition team will be doing a fundraiser this fall. They are personalizing your parking spots. It is $25 to have them do this, please see Coach Hughes room 315 for more details or to purchase your personalization.
The first FBLA meeting of the year will be tomorrow, Friday, in Room 401 during Enrichment. We will discuss the upcoming fall conference as well as the possibility of fundraisers and community service projects. If you would like to join, dues are $15. Dues can be paid at the meeting or to Mrs. Torix any day before or after school, during Enrichment or between classes.
Mena Public Schools will be open & students will return to class on Thursday September 3rd..
Mena students showed cattle at the Polk County Livestock Show on Wednesday. Swine will show on Thursday at the Polk County Fairgrounds.
Virtual & blended students will have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham or High School on Fridays between 1 and 2 pm We are no longer allowed to serve on the SSO option so meals will be charged to the student’s account, as though the student was in school, based on their Free/Reduced/Paid status. 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 September 8th-11th.
https://forms.gle/rpeN5wcJLRvoBUCRA
The beginning band parent meeting that was scheduled today at the Mena Middle School is cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.
After consulting Polk County leaders about road conditions and seeing the rain forecast for tomorrow morning, Mena Public Schools is announcing that it will close tomorrow, September 2nd, for the safety of all students and employees. This will be an AMI day.
Mena students showed goats & sheep at the Polk County Livestock Show on Monday. Cattle will be on Wednesday & swine on Thursday at the Polk County Fairgrounds.
HHE Students were sent home with their chrome books and chargers today. This should enable them to work on today’s assignments even though we are not on campus. You should be able to reach your child’s teacher via Seesaw if you have any questions.
Due to dangerous water levels and the threat of more heavy rain, Mena Public Schools will be closing all schools and releasing students this morning at 8:30. All after school activities are cancelled, as well.
