This morning during enrichment FFA members learned about all the upcoming FFA events 7 HAD some fun competing in team building activities!

Mena's struggles at the plate continued on Friday. The Bearcats were shut out by Malvern 0-10. The boys will play at Horatio on Monday. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=24460

Mrs. Bentley’s Fantastic Firsties at Louise Durham Elementary have been learning with Leprechauns! https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Bentleys-Fantastic-Firsties-113011643416309/

The Ladycat basketball season came to an end on Friday in the quarterfinals of the 4A State Tournament. Mena lost to Farmington by a score of 47-72. Gracie Lyle led the Ladycats with 18 points. The Mena girls finished a great season with a 22-4 record. GO LADYCATS!

In this challenging and pandemic year, I believe we have seen just how important the arts are in our world. Music is a big part of how we survive in difficulty, celebrate in good times, bond with others, and create memories. Music can be our escape or how we connect with our own emotions. I am thankful that theatre incorporates music in so many ways. Students need to see how music defines a scene, a character, a feeling, or changes the atmosphere in a production. -JESSICA KROPP-

Thank you so much to our LOUISE DURHAM HEROES for the support in our Snack fundraiser! We celebrated with our taco and pizza party for our highest sellers today!

Recess @ Louise Durham Elementary!

Mena Middle School 7th graders completed their study of the body systems with the frog dissection lab recently. Students were able to use lab tools and practice proper dissection methods to examine the exterior and interior organs of the frog.

The sixth period Theatre I class at Mena High School presented a one act play called Epic Fail today in the Performing Arts Center. Two more performances are planned for Saturday @ 7:30 pm and Sunday @ 2:30 pm in the PAC. Admission is free or donation.

Congratulations to Mrs.Teresa Warner for receiving the March Teacher of the Month Award. It was stated that Mrs.Warner is a caring teacher, always has a smile, and is ready to listen and give advice, which usually includes encouraging students to stay on the right path. She will do everything she can to make sure everyone understands what she is teaching and is patient with them when they need extra help. Mrs. Warner will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Bakehouse. https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-high-school/teacher_pages/23614/bio

Mena Public School employees were given an opportunity to take the Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine today. Pictured is District Maintenance Supervisor DANNY MINTON. Many chose to take the Moderna Vaccine earlier this year.

FRIDAY GAMEDAY! Softball @ Malvern - cancelled Baseball @ Malvern - 5:00pm Ladycats vs. Farmington @ Morrilton - 4:00pm

The Bearcats gave up three early goals and couldn't overcome the deficit in a 1-4 loss to Heavener on Thursday. Mena is back in action on Monday the 15th when they host Centerpoint at Bearcat Stadium.

Bauxite requested a schedule change next week & in order to make that happen the Horatio game also had to be moved. Here is the Mena baseball schedule for next week. Monday 15th - Mena @ Horatio Tuesday 16th - Mena @ Fountain Lake Thursday 18th - Bauxite @ Mena

Mena High School Journalism 2 students are producing a video promo for the Special Olympics "Polar Plunge" Water Balloon Fight that will be taking place on the MHS front lawn on Saturday, March 20th. BOBBY WALLIS stepped up & volunteered to be the target of over 200 water balloons on Wednesday. They did three takes, and he walked away drenched, bruised, and with multiple welps on his body. Bobby's leadership in planning, communication, management and determination to make this a fun and memorable school year have been crucial to other events as well.. GO BOBBY!!! GO BEARCATS!!!

SCHEDULE CHANGE! Heavener has cancelled today’s girls game. The boys will play at 6pm in Bearcat Stadium.

The MHS Student Council collected baby wipes and diapers to donate to Fresh Start Pregnancy Center for their spring community service project! The StuCrew is excited to serve our community!

The Mena Ladycats will play Farmington in the 4A State Tournament on Friday. Farmington defeated Southside 59-45 on Wednesday to advance. The games are being played at Morrilton High School & tipoff will be at 4:00pm. Digital ticketing will be required for all games and can be accessed on the AAA app or via GoFan at www.gofan.co/app/school/AAA. See the tournament bracket at https://scorebooklive.com/girls-basketball/tournaments/2021-arkansas-girlsbasketball-4a-state-bracket

Mena Soccer played at Danville on Tuesday. Sr. Girls/ Mena-4 Danville-1 Sr. Boys/ Mena-4 Danville-0 Mena will play Heavener at Bearcats Stadium on Thursday! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...