Follow the link to the Mena Public School's YouTube Channel & watch “A Christmas Storybook: A Collection of New Classics”. Performed by MHS Theatre Students & under the direction of Ms. Jessica Kropp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heExIwJ6vOk
Blended & virtual student meals for December 14th - December 18th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
Mena plays Fountain Lake today at the Union Bank Center. First tip is at 5:00pm...
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Fountain Lake on Thursday.
7th Grade Girls / Ft. Lake-20 Mena-13
Junior Girls / Mena-26 Ft. Lake-12
7th Grade Boys / Mena-13 Ft. Lake-12
Junior Boys / Ft. Lake-33 Mena-18
The 7th, Jr. & Sr. High will play on Saturday at Waldron. Games start at 1:00pm.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Dear Parent,
We have purchased a program (IXL) for students to practice and build academic skills while they are at school or at home. We want to encourage you to have your student use this tool to practice at home.
Here are some benefits and a link.
▪ Web-based (Internet access required) allowing the student access on any device. https://www.ixl.com/signin/menamiddle
▪ Learning program offering unlimited math, language arts, science, and social studies practice across thousands of skills—all of which are aligned to Arkansas Standards.
▪ Students learn at their own pace. It adapts and adjusts to the
student’s demonstrated understanding of the material.
▪ All results are saved to monitor the students’ progress on Analytics, which teachers can access to see student strengths.
If your student is home for any reason, sick, quarantined, blended, etc., please support your child’s success by making certain they use this website for learning, skill improvement. This will also help them prepare for their ACT Aspire Test, which is the state test required for all students to take in April.
Our goal is the success of all students – prepared to advance to next year, High School, college, and career. When “our” students obtain a high-wage job, our community reaps the benefits. It is in every person’s best interest for our students to be successful. We cannot reach these goals without your assistance.
The Christmas Wrapping Elves at Mena High School have begun wrapping gifts for the MHS teachers and staff.
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats host Fountain Lake on Friday 12/11/20 at the Union Bank Center.
There will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public that can be picked up at the Central Office on Friday from 8:00am to 3:45pm. You must wear a mask to the Central Office when picking up tickets.
Flex Fridays continue for the rest of 2020 !
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.
Mena High School Senior LOGAN MYERS signed his letter of intent at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain on Thursday. Myers will be running cross country for the Bucks in 2021 !!! GO LOGAN!!! GO BEARCATS!!!
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Girls & Boys play at Fountain Lake on Thursday. The first game begins at 4:30pm.
Congratulations to Mena High School Cross Country Athletes LOGAN MYERS & TRE MCMELLON. The pair were All-State performers this past season. GO BEARCATS!
Mena Coaches have selected #11, Ally Wright, and #32, Toby Watkins, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Players of the Month for November, for the Mena High School Basketball teams.
Ally is a 5’4” Senior, Guard for the Lady Cats, and is the daughter of Lady Cats Head Coach, Scott Wright and his wife, Andrea. For the month of November, Ally averaged 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals per game. Ally and the Lady Cats currently stand at 2 Wins and 0 Losses for the season, defeating both Clarksville and Hot Springs Lakeside to begin their ’20-’21 campaign.
Toby is a 6’2” Sophomore, Center for the Bearcats and is the son of Tewayne and Paula Watkins. In November, Toby averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals per game for the Bearcats. Toby and the Bearcats currently hold a record of 0 Wins and 3 Losses for the season, after facing Greenwood, Clarksville, and Hot Springs Lakeside to start off their season.
Shown presenting Ally and Toby with their November POM game ball, is Bearcat Head Coach, Randy Peters, and local Farm Bureau Insurance Agent, Mitch Sikes.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena High School Athletics!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - Airforce recruiter in conference room during enrichment; NEHS Christmas Party in the library during Enrichment. 9th Grade ETS meet in bandroom.
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; JAG officers’ Christmas party in cafeteria
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball will play at Malvern
Tuesday - Senior High Basketball will play at Hot Springs Lakeside
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Please complete the Flex Friday survey in your Class of Google Classroom as soon as possible.
When you go through the lunch line, you must have your ID card to scan. You have a card in your chromebook case you can use. If you do NOT have your card, you will have to go to the end of line.
You MUST use you ID card at Breakfast and Lunch. Do NOT come to the line without your card. The wingline will be on the right side.
The Theatre Department is presenting a reader's theatre presentation of A Christmas Storybook: a Collection of New Classics for each class. The Theatre Arts III class wrote this short collection of Christmas plays. Today, December 9, Juniors will be released from 2nd period to watch it in the PAC, and Sophomores will be released from 5th period. Tomorrow, December 10, Seniors will be released during 2nd period and Freshmen from 5th period.
The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook will be December 15. 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.
Next Wednesday, December 16, will be the Second Annual MHS Ugly Christmas Sweater day here on campus. Whatever the quality of your Christmas sweater, we’re encouraging everyone to wear their Christmas sweaters that day to help celebrate the fun of the season. There will be prizes for the top sweaters for students and faculty.
Orders are now underway for the 2021 Senior Shirts. 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 next Monday, December 14. 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 next Monday, December 14. 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.
Next Tuesday, December 15, will be Lifetouch Sports Pictures Day for all the basketball teams, Bearcat Chorus, Spotlight Singers, Cross Country, Middle School Band, and 7th Grade Football. Please be in attendance for picture day to be part of the assembled team and group photos.
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
Schedule change forms were emailed Tuesday. If you need a schedule change, complete the google form that Mrs. Buckley emailed students.
Lunch Menu: December
Wednesday, 12/9 - Pulled pork sand., Hamburger, Hot dog, wing bar,
Thursday,12/10 - Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chick Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, nacho bar
Friday, 12/11 - Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza
Monday 12/14 - Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double Cburger, waffle bar
Tuesday, 12/15 - Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sand., Spicy Chicken Sand Taco bar
Wednesday, 12/16 - Christmas Ham with Fixins, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar
Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 14th - December 18th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckEl98VzL.../viewform...
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, December 9 th
I. The FFA will meet today. Go to the Cafeteria right after these announcements.
II. 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the Cafeteria today right after these announcements.
III. Tomorrow’s meal distribution will be different than in the past. If you are a car rider and will
not be at school on Flex Friday, you will get your meal during 6 th period as usual. If you ride
a bus, however, the meals will be on the bus and you will be given your meal as you are
getting off at your stop. Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, you will be asked to tell your teacher
what bus you ride so that we can make sure there will be a meal for you on your bus.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Pulled Pork Sandwich * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
The Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hot Springs Lakeside on Tuesday.
Sr. Girls / Mena-55 Lakeside-43
Sr. Boys / Lakeside-69 Mena-55
Mena will host Fountain Lake on Friday.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Members of the Bearcat football team have received post season honors. Including All-State, All-Conference, and Honorable Mention All-Conference. Congratulations to the Bearcats for all their success during the 2020 football season!
All State
Mason Brotherton
Max Montgomery
Cauy House
Gaven Hooper
All Conference
Jett Baber
Sam Efird
Evan Graves
Blake Castor
Logan Yang
Jake Brotherton
Chris Bollmeyer
Caleb Peters
Honorable Mention All Conference
Jake Wiles
Austin Rose
Jayden Felix
Jordan Roberts
Jacob Flemens
Bobby Wallis
Christmas Storybook: A Collection of New Classics
Theatre III will perform our original holiday presentation, Christmas Storybook: A Collection of New Classics. It will be presented with distanced actors. The students wrote it with this time in mind.
Watch Live on the MENA HIGH SCHOOL facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/MenaHighSchool
The JV & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Lakeside today. The first game tips at 4:30pm..
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - Airforce recruiter in conference room during enrichment; NEHS Christmas Party in the library during Enrichment. 9th Grade ETS meet in bandroom.
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; JAG officers’ Christmas party in cafeteria
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball will play at Malvern
Tuesday - Senior High Basketball will play at Hot Springs Lakeside
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Please complete the Flex Friday survey in your Class of Google Classroom as soon as possible.
When you go through the lunch line, you must have your ID card to scan. You have a card in your chromebook case you can use. If you do NOT have your card, you will have to go to the end of line.
The Theatre Department is presenting a reader's theatre presentation of A Christmas Storybook: a Collection of New Classics for each class. The Theatre Arts III class wrote this short collection of Christmas plays. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Juniors will be released from 2nd period to watch it in the PAC, and Sophomores will be released from 5th period. On Thursday, Dec. 10, Seniors will be released during 2nd period and Freshmen from 5th period.
The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook will be December 15. 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.
Next Wednesday, December 16, will be the Second Annual MHS Ugly Christmas Sweater day here on campus. Whatever the quality of your Christmas sweater, we’re encouraging everyone to wear their Christmas sweaters that day to help celebrate the fun of the season. There will be prizes for the top sweaters for students and faculty.
Orders are now underway for the 2021 Senior Shirts. 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 next Monday, December 14. 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 next Monday, December 14. 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.
Next Tuesday, December 15, will be Lifetouch Sports Pictures Day for all the basketball teams, Bearcat Chorus, Spotlight Singers, Cross Country, Middle School Band, and 7th Grade Football. Please be in attendance for picture day to be part of the assembled team and group photos.
If you ordered an art club t-shirt last year, please email Ms. Hoyle.
Lunch Menu: December
Tuesday, 12/8 - Crispito with Cheese, Cheeseburger, spicy chicken sand., taco bar
Wednesday, 12/9 - Pulled pork sand., Hamburger, Hot dog, wing bar,
Thursday,12/10 - Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chick Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, nacho bar
Friday, 12/11 - Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza
Monday 12/14 - Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double Cburger, waffle bar
Tuesday, 12/15 - Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sand., Spicy Chicken Sand Taco bar
Wednesday, 12/16 - Christmas Ham with Fixins, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar
Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad
