A generous couple came to the Mena Public Schools Central Office Wednesday morning and made a generous monetary donation to Louise Durham Elementary and Holly Harshman Elementary students. The couple wished to remain anonymous but wanted children that need coats, clothes, or other items to have them for Christmas. On behalf of our students we would like to acknowledge your generosity & say thank you.
December breakfast & lunch menu for Louise Durham Elementary!
Mena Bearcat Coaches select #32, Chris Bollmeyer, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game for week #12 vs. Arkadelphia.
Chris is a Senior, Defensive Cornerback for the Bearcats and had 4 tackles and a pass breakup against the Badgers in Mena’s 2nd round playoff game.
Unfortunately, the Bearcats’ season came to a close that night, losing to the Badgers by a score of 34-7.
Chris is the son of Sharon and Shawn Bollmeyer and was born here in Mena. Chris says that he plans to work with his Father after graduation, in the family’s
local residential construction business.
Mena ended the season with an undisputed Conference Championship, the first since 1996. The Bearcat squad and coaching staff are to be congratulated upon
being able to complete the season and to be so successful, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat athletics!!!
The Jr. Bearcats & Ladycats play at Trinity in Fort Smith on Thursday at 4:30pm. No fans will be allowed to attend.
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 7th - December 11th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUrdRrRkBGqjMlbl6TAQx8cT7KJWKcqUfEUXHEBna5JgBhw/viewform
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - APNA survey during enrichment today for 10th and 12th grade
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
FCCLA/FBLA Christmas Party in the cafeteria during Enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Basketball games at Waldron have been cancelled
Wednesday -
Thursday - Junior High Basketball @ Trinity Christian Fort Smith (no visitor fans)
Friday - Basketball games at home versus Monticello have been cancelled
The Flex Friday Survey for this week is posted in your Class of Google Classroom. Please fill it out now. (Wednesday, 12/2)
Juniors: Josten's will be at MHS at 9 a.m. on Wednesday December 2 to order Classrings. They will be set up in the PAC.
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.
FBLA and FCCLA will have a joint Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 2nd in the cafeteria during Enrichment. There will be an ugly Christmas sweater competition and a Gag Gift Exchange as well as snacks and drinks. Each member needs to bring a $5 gag gift.
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.
Lunch Menu: December
Wednesday - 12/2 Mini Corn Dogs with Macaroni and Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
Thursday - 12/3 Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar
Friday - 12/4 (Flex Friday) Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Pizza Salad
Monday - 12/7 - Beef fingers, bacon cheeseburger, Chicken sandwich, waffle bar.
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 Chicken 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
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, December 2 nd
I. Yesterday there was quite a bit of trash left outside after both lunches. If this problem
continues, you will be prohibited from taking food and drinks outside for an indefinite period
of time.
II. Due to the number of footballs and basketballs being left outside during Lunch “B” for the
past few days, the ball box will be locked today and tomorrow, during Lunch “B.” In the
future, if you take a ball outside, it is your responsibility to return it.
III. There is a change to the food distribution that usually takes place on Thursdays for
students that will not be at school on Flex Friday. Instead of getting your meals on
Thursday afternoon, the school will be delivering the meal to your house on Friday, if you
are not at school. During ACHIEVE tomorrow, you will be asked whether or not you are
going to be at school for Flex Friday. If you are unsure, please discuss this with your
parents this evening so that you can give us a firm answer tomorrow.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese * Meatball Sub * Hot Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
No games for the Mena Sr. Bearcats & Ladycats this week but practice continues. The Sr's will play at Hot Springs Lakeside on Tuesday 12/8.
Flex Friday Meal Changes
Beginning Friday December 4th, Mena Schools will be delivering meals for students participating in Flex Fridays, instead of sending meals home with them on Thursday afternoons.
Holly Harshman Elementary Counselor Vicky Maye and building manager, Joe Bunch would like to thank the Mena Rotary Club for their Coats for Kids donation
Friday, Dec 4th- Students who sold 10 or more bags of fudge will have the opportunity to watch WILLY WONKA & the Chocolate Factory. Permission slips are going home today.
Monday, Dec 7th- Picture Retakes
Congratulations to Mena Middle School Choir students Abbi Koppein, Emily Dodson, and Yennyte Tecson for making All Region Choir. Great job!
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - APNA survey during enrichment today for 10th and 12th grade
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
FCCLA/FBLA Christmas Party in the cafeteria during Enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Basketball games at Waldron have been cancelled
Wednesday -
Thursday - Junior High Basketball @ Trinity Christian Fort Smith (no visitor fans)
Friday - Basketball games at home versus Monticello have been cancelled
Juniors: Josten's will be at MHS at 9 a.m. on Wednesday December 2 to order Classrings. They will be set up in the PAC.
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.
FBLA and FCCLA will have a joint Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 2nd in the cafeteria during Enrichment. There will be an ugly Christmas sweater competition and a Gag Gift Exchange as well as snacks and drinks. Each member needs to bring a $5 gag gift.
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.
Lunch Menu: December
Tuesday- 12/1 Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar
Wednesday - 12/2 Mini Corn Dogs with Macaroni and Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
Thursday - 12/3 Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar
Friday - 12/4 (Flex Friday) Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Pizza Salad
Monday - 12/7 - Beef fingers, bacon cheeseburger, Chicken sandwich, waffle bar.
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 Chicken 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
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 1 st
I. Mrs. Sims is out today, so there will be no 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl practice.
II. Reminder: Check the Lost & Found box for any missing coats and jackets. At the end of
the semester, anything left in it will be taken to PCDC. You are encouraged to write your
name inside of you coats and jackets.
III. Reminder: Please do not come to school if you have fever or are not feeling well.
IV. From Mrs. Rose: Thank you to all who completed the “Minute Meeting” last week. The
winners of the prize drawing are Jaxon Green, Avery Montgomery Camden Murphy,
Andrew Schnell, Emmie Owens, Victoria Stearman, Dalton McEntire, and Madyson Dowel.
Winners stop by to see Mrs. Rose to claim your prize. Keep your eyes on the Counselor
Corner Classroom for more fun!
V. Congratulations to MMS Choir students Abbi Koppein, Emily Dodson, and Yennyte Tecson
for making All Region Choir. Great job!
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Hang Time Basket * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Cheeseburger * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad
Josten's will be at Mena High School at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2 to order class rings. He will be set up in the Performing Arts Center.
https://www.facebook.com/Jostens
According to Coach Randy Peters the Jr. & Sr. High basketball games scheduled for Tuesday 12/1/20 at Waldron have been cancelled. Also the Sr. High games against Monticello scheduled for Friday 12/4/20 have also been cancelled. The Jr. teams will play Trinity Christian at the UBC on Thursday 12/3 & the Sr. teams will plat at Hot Springs Lakeside on Tuesday 12/8.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20089
Congratulations to the following MHS students for making the All
Region Jazz Band:
1. Shylee Head- 1 st band, 1 st chair Bari. Sax.
2. Lexi Williams- 2 nd band, 1 st chair Bass Guitar.
3. Gage Gorden-2 nd band, 4 th chair Trombone.
4. James Taylor- 1 st Alternate Trombone.
Monday, November 30, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
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.
Seniors, please take time to go into the Class of 2021 Enrichment Class in Google Classroom to complete the Senior Quotes survey for the 2021 yearbook if you have not done so yet. The yearbook staff will be closing the Senior Quotes survey at the end of the day today.
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.
All competition team cheerleaders need to meet Mrs. Aschcraft in the safe room at the conclusion of these announcements.
Congratulations to the following students for making the All Region Jazz Band:
1. Shylee Head- 1st band, 1st chair Baritone Saxophone
2. Lexi Williams- 2nd band, 1st chair Bass Guitar
3. Gage Gorden-2nd band, 4th chair Trombone
4. James Taylor- 1st Alternate Trombone
Also, Congratulations to Shylee Head for qualifying to audition for the All-State Jazz Band.
Lunch Menu: November
Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 7th - December 11th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUrdRrRkBGqjMlbl6TAQx8cT7KJWKcqUfEUXHEBna5JgBhw/viewform
December lunch menu for Mena High School!
