Mena School District

Blended & virtual student meals for November 2nd - November 6th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

The Ladycats played Valley View in the 4A State Tournament Semi-Finals today. It took five sets for Valley View to win & the scores were 25-21, 6-25, 25-23,12-25, 6-15. That concludes a great season for Mena. GO LADYCATS!!!

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Thursday, October 28 Lunch Menu: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - 10/30 - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the semi-finals of the 4A State Tournament at Valley View this afternoon, and will be playing Valley View at 4:00 p.m. The winner of today’s game will advance to the 4A State Finals this Saturday at Hot Spring. Tonight’s Junior High Football game against Trinity Christian has been cancelled. Friday - There will be a FFA meeting Tuesday November 3, in the PAC during enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several cool prizes There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 on Tuesday, November 3. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day on Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** The 2020 BFI Basketball Shirt is for sale in Ms.Hobson’s room. It is $16 for a short sleeve shirt and long sleeve shirts are $20. Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are: Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high) Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up! All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Students: There is a survey in your “Class of” Google Classroom about your plans for the first Flex Friday. Please complete the survey this morning if you still have not done so yet. Legendary painter Bob Ross once said “It’s so important to do something every day that will make you happy.” I encourage each of you to follow this advice as we recognize Bob Ross’ birthday today. Bob Ross would also be pleased to know he shares a birthday with Jake Brotherton. Happy Birthday Bob and Jake. “Your world is your canvas. If there’s something you don’t like about it, change it.”

Announcements for Thursday, October 29 th   I. Tomorrow is our first “Flex Friday.” All students that come to school tomorrow will need to report to the cafeteria at the first bell, rather than your regular 1 st period class. If you are staying home, you will need to log on tomorrow morning and look for emails and complete a questionnaire from Mr. Sherrer. II. There has been a problem, especially among 6 th grade students, of several students sending or forwarding a lot of emails to other students. Some students have received over 100 junk emails, forwarded emails, etc. Your email is for school topics only. If it is determined that you are doing this, your account will be suspended. III. Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Be sure and set your clocks back 1 hour Saturday night. IV. Reminders:  You may donate diapers or other baby items in Mrs. Frost’s classroom.  7 th grade Cheerleaders will have their photo taken today during 7 th period. V. The following is Red Ribbon Week information from Mrs. Rose: Good Morning! Red Ribbon Week Coloring Contest entries need to be turned in to Mrs. Rose by the end of today.  Today we have a poem:  The best part of me is drug free, I do not let drugs control my life, and drugs do not decide who I am, why? Because I am strong and free, drugs do not belong to me, I choose my fate, you can too, it’s not too late, to make it right, you are not alone in this fight, you got your friends, your family, and one life to live, so do yourself a favor and don’t do drugs, and when you see a loved one, give them a hug, let them know your love, life is worth more than drugs.  Today's Facts- Smoking causes bad-smelling clothes and hair. The smell of stale smoke tends to last.  Smoking weakens the bones, weaker bones are easier to break.  Yesterday's prize winning statistic The tobacco industry spent $114 million last year on marketing in Arkansas. Congratulations to the winner Lucas Johnson! Consolation prizes go to Audriana Dominguez, Sam Irons and Jokiah Look. See Mrs. Rose today to claim your prize.  For those of you who will be here tomorrow the Red Ribbon Week Dress up Theme is I'm too Bright for Drugs. Wear Bright/Neon Colors.  If you participate in the Weekly Food For Kids program in Mrs. Rose's office on Friday afternoons and will be learning from home tomorrow for Flex Friday please plan to pick up your food bag today. VI. Lunchtime Weather: The decision will be made right before lunch as to whether or not we will be going outside or staying inside. VII. Lunch Menu: * Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Cheeseburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

Mena will play Valley View in the State Tournament Semi-Finals at 4:00pm Thursday... GO LADYCATS!!!

The Ladycats have advanced to the 4A State Tournament Semi-Finals with a 3-0 win over Pulaski Academy. Mena won 25-18,25-22 & 25-15. They will face Valley View Thursday at 4:00pm. GO LADYCATS!!!! https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625

Claire Walston exhibited her market hog at the Arkansas Youth Expo and won 1st place in her weight class. She also was selected as the Reserve Champion 14 yr old showmanship winner at the Arkansas State Fair! Congratulations Claire!

Trinity has cancelled the football games that were scheduled for Thursday 10/29. Dover had cancelled the games scheduled for 11/3 earlier this week. That means the games at Dardanelle last week were the last games of the year for the Mena 7th Grade & Jr. High teams. GO BEARCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...

Kiylee Hughes exhibited the Division 5 Champion Market Lamb at the Arkansas State Fair. She won over $2000 in scholarship earnings for her accomplishments! Congratulations Kiylee!

The Mena Ladycats play Pulaski Academy today at 6:00pm in the 4A State Volleyball Tournament at Valley View.

Wednesday, October 28 Lunch Menu: Wednesday - 10/28 - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; NEHS is meeting in the library now. Students who have turned in an application or are interested in joining need to attend. Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Wednesday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the second round of the 4A State Tournament at Valley View this evening at 6:00 p.m. against Pulaski Academy Thursday - Junior High Football home versus Trinity Christian Friday - There will be a FFA meeting Tuesday November 3, in the PAC during enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several cool prizes Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are: Wednesday- Wild about being Drug Free-Wild Hair and Wild/Mismatched Clothes Thursday-Drug Free and Proud to Be Bearcat-Wear Red and Black (Jr High Football game) Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high) Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up! StuCrew will be selling coffee and hot chocolate for $1 this Thursday morning before school in the cafeteria. Profits will go toward the Angel Tree Program. ETS Seniors will meet in the band room during enrichment today. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Students: There is a survey in your “Class of” Google Classroom about your plans for the first Flex Friday. Please complete the survey during Enrichment.

Announcements for Wednesday, October 28 th   I. Right after these announcements, the 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the cafeteria. II. Thanks to a grant and donation from Partnership for Success and Harbor House, each of you will receive a water bottle today for you to keep. III. Reminders:  You may donate diapers or other baby items in Mrs. Frost’s classroom.  7 th grade Cheerleaders will have their photo taken tomorrow during 7 th period.  Complete the Flex Friday survey that Mr. Sherrer emailed to each of you.  Charge your Chrome Books at home each night. IV. Attention students who bring their lunch from home: Starting today, you can go through the line and get a free fruit, vegetable, and milk. You must get all three items in order to get them for free and you must know your lunch / ID number. V. From Mrs. Rose: Remember the focus of Red Ribbon Week is to remind us to be drug free for life! To be healthy and make good decisions you have to have a healthy way of thinking. Here are great ways to think of positive things to say. I am a leader, I am amazing, I deserve all good things, Today is going to be my day, I give myself permission to make good choices, and I Choose to be Drug Free, Just being who I want to Be!   Today's Tobacco Facts -Smokers have an increased risk of illness. Studies show that smokers get sick more with colds, flu, heart attacks, bronchitis, and pneumonia than nonsmokers.  Staying Tobacco-free will give you more energy, better looks, more money in your pocket, and in the long- run, more life to live!   Did you know that Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids reports that 69,000 youth under 18 that live in Arkansas will ultimately die prematurely from smoking? Congratulations to Yesterday's Red Ribbon Statistics winners!  1st place Hailey Heard, consolation winners Madyson Dowell, Jude Andrews, Zoe Adams, Chloe Cossey and Emma Wells. Winners stop by to see Mrs. Rose to claim your prize. Look for today's chance to win in Mrs. Rose's Counselor's Corner Classroom. Tomorrow's Red Ribbon Week Dress up Them is Drug-Free and Proud to be a Bearcat-wear Red and Black. VI. Lunchtime Weather: We will be inside for lunch today VII. Lunch Menu: * Mini Corn Dogs * Meatball Sub * Hot Dog * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad

The Ladycats defeated Jonesboro Westside in round 1 of the State Tournament today. Mena won 25-18, 25-11 & 25-22. The girls will play Pulaski Academy on Wednesday at 6:00pm. https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625

Mena Middle School BADD members Autumn Lockhart, Destiny Hogan and Jeanett Kyle worked hard today to personalize 375 water bottles. The bottles have a drug free message on them and will be given to each Mena Middle School students as an encouragement to be drug and tobacco free. The bottles were sponsored by the Partnership for Success, grantee Jadyn McGrew with Harbor House, Inc. Jaydyn in collaboration with Prevention Specialists, Ashley Curbow, with Community Service Inc. also provided prizes for this week's Red Ribbon competitions. Thank you to these ladies and the programs they represent for helping us have a little extra this year.

Mena MIddle School final 1st 9- week report cards were sent home with students Monday, blended students were mailed. Families please take the time to visit with your children about their academic success. Grades can also be accessed on our website online at the Home Access Center. Remember Mena MIddle School has free after school tutoring Monday through Thursday until 4:30. On Monday's we have an extended hour from 5:30-6:30. Please take advantage of this time to get extra academic support.

Mena was scheduled to play at Dover on Nov the 3rd for a make up JH/7TH game.....this game has been cancelled due to Covid issues on Dover's end. That means this Thursday's home game against Trinity will conclude our JH and 7th grade football season. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...