Mena School District

The Jr. Ladycats are now 1-2 on the season after today's 47-31 loss to Greenwood. The girls are back in action on Monday 11/16 when they play Jessieville at the Union Bank Center. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=41091

Bearcats Mason Brotherton, Max Montgomery, Cauy House & Coach Craig Bentley are on the Arkansas Farm Bureau Watch List ! https://www.hootens.com/.../farm-bureau.../7079.html...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. As a chapter project Mena Middle School BADD/ Project Prevent members are spreading the word by reading to elementary students. Kinley Garrett read to Mrs. Lynch's 5th grade class yesterday. She read "NoThanks, but I'd Love to Dance choosing to Live Smoke Free" by Jackie Reimer.

MHS AE & HUB Students have been so excited for this upcoming project of helping decorate the park for Christmas! They learned how to set up the trees, toss and string the lights, became zip-tie masters, and will get to start on figurines next week! It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas!! https://www.facebook.com/MHSAEHUB

Thursday, November 12, 2020 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - JAG officer meeting in room 403 during enrichment Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; JAG officers’ meeting during enrichment in room 403 Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - 8th/9th Basketball vs Lake Hamilton HERE at the UBC Wednesday - Thursday - 8th/9th Basketball vs Greenwood HERE at the UBC Friday - Josten’s will be at the High School on November 18 to hand out packets for Class Rings during Enrichment. They will meet with the Juniors in the PAC. Josten’s will return to MHS on December 2 and will be taking orders for the rings in the PAC. No food or drink or trash from Breakfast or Lunch should be thrown away in the restroom trash cans. Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. 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. 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: November Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

Announcements: Thursday, November 12 th   I. Tomorrow is Flex Friday.  Food bags will be distributed today during 6 th period. Only take a meal if you are not going to be at school tomorrow.  Check your email and complete the Flex Friday survey that Mr. Sherrer has sent you. II. Reminder: As Covid cases rise in our community, it is important that you do not come to school if you are not feeling well. III. Lunchtime Weather: IV. Lunch Menu: * Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Cheeseburger * Chicken Tenders * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

The Mena Public Schools would like to take this opportunity to put our patrons at ease & address recent rumors concerning Covid-19. We are aware of an increase of cases in the area. As of November 10th there are 7 positive cases involving staff & students. At this time there are no plans to close for an extended period of time unless we do not have enough adults to safely monitor students. If and when we reach that point, we will make the public aware through our normal communication methods. Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key addressed such rumors on Tuesday as a part of Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily Covid-19 Update. Key said “There is a rumor that the state might call off on-site instruction between Thanksgiving and the Christmas break. There is not a plan to do that, and it has not been suggested to the Governor.” You may check the ACHI School District Geographic Boundary Level Maps to see the trends for new positive COVID-19 cases for school districts. Just follow the link https://achi.net/covid19/

Attention Juniors Josten’s will be at Mena High School on November 18 to hand out packets for Class Rings. The Juniors will meet them in the PAC during Enrichment. Josten’s will return to MHS on 12/2 to take orders for the rings in the PAC.

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 16th-20th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel720L9Gxpp0xjQUkSKZFcjcIgmBbKpe4MmbOBkAJOGFPTeg/viewform

Idabel has cancelled the 7th grade & Jr. High basketball games scheduled for Thursday, November 19th. Please spread the word.

A special THANK YOU to all our community contributors and donors for supplies for our Backpack Kids Program and for masks for our students. A shout out to Mrs. Thompkin’s and her class for prepping and delivery bags for our entire district each week. We appreciate ALL who contribute to our kiddos

Today’s Announcements: I. The 6 th grade ETS students will meet in the cafeteria after these announcements. II. From Mr. McCormick: 8th grade FFA members who are wanting to be officers - don't forget to pick up an application in Mr. McCormick's room or fill one out online in the Mena FFA google classroom. The applications are due tomorrow. III. Reminder: As Covid cases rise in our community, it is important that you do not come to school if you are not feeling well. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Baked Potato * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Salad

Mena Public Schools Blended Student Spotlight. Many new things have become a part of the learning process during the 20/21 school year. One of those is the arrival of “Blended Learning”. When a student & parent select this path it means that they will be learning at home with the option of returning to traditional school. It is structured to match the traditional school day to ease the transition back into the traditional classroom. It is not an easy road to take but some students actually thrive. Such is the case with Summer Loar. Summer is a senior at MHS, Drum Major for the Bearcat Band & is employed at LaVilla Restaurant. She also helps with the MMS Band & is a member of the National Honor Society. Brittany has 5 sisters & 2 brothers. Her mother, Brittany Roberts, says her daughter is independent & responsible, is excited to go to college & enjoys hanging out with family & friends Summer is doing a great job taking advantage of all her opportunities as a Blended Bearcat !

The Jr. Bearcats hosted Lake Hamilton Tuesday at the Union Bank Center Mena lost the JV game 7-41 & Mena lost the varsity game 12-60 The Jr. Bearcats will host Greenwood on Thursday & games begin at 4:30pm in the UBC.

The Jr. Ladycats hosted Lake Hamilton Tuesday at the Union Bank Center Mena lost the JV game 7-18 & Mena lost the varsity game 32-40. The Ladycats will host Greenwood on Thursday & games begin at 4:30pm in the UBC. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=41091

As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in partnership with the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas has developed a Parent/Guardian Survey for soliciting family input on what is working now and what may be considered for the future. We encourage you to share the survey link with your families and ask them to complete the survey before November 20th. A Spanish version of the survey is available here. The survey seeks to involve families in an organized, ongoing and timely way in planning, review, and improvement. The survey will provide feedback regarding: * family concerns * how families are making decisions * family awareness of options and resources available * family considerations for the future The intention of this survey is not to identify individual school or district responses, but rather to establish an understanding of the state as a whole. The information will be aggregated by region only; therefore, families will be asked to identify the region of the state in which they live in order to understand the distribution of the survey without specifically identifying any district or school by name. OEP will be sharing results at the December State Board meeting. Follow this link to the Survey:https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel... Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser: https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel...

Mena Coaches select, #82, Mason Brotherton, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game for Week #10 vs. Lamar. Mason is a 6’4”, 235 lb. Senior, Tight End / Defensive End , for the Bearcats this season and had 4 receptions for 81 yards last Friday night against the Warriors. Two of those catches were quite spectacular, as the Bearcats went on to defeat Lamar by a final score of 35-24. That victory gave Mena its’ first, out-right Conference Championship since 1996 and a first round bye in the State Playoffs . Mason is the son of Christy Harrison and Greg Brotherton. He is also the grandson of JV and Paula Brotherton and Beverly and the late William Harrison, all of Mena. Mason will continue his football career next year at the University of Kansas as a Jayhawk, under former LSU Head Coach, Les Miles. Mason plans to remain involved in the game of football after college as a coach. Mason and the Bearcats will host the winner of this Friday nights’ contest, between Arkadelphia and Star City, on November 20th. Shown presenting the week #10 game ball to Mason are Bearcat assistant coach Kyle Smithers and local Farm Bureau agent Nathan Fowler. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat athletics!!!

The Jr. High & JV teams will play beginning at 4:00pm in the Union Bank Center.

Tuesday, November, 10 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - JAG officer meeting in room 403 during enrichment. ETS Juniors in band room Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; JAG meeting in the PAC Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - 8th/9th Basketball vs Lake Hamilton HERE at the UBC Wednesday - Thursday - 8th/9th Basketball vs Greenwood HERE at the UBC Friday - Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building. Best wishes to Senior High Choir for Regional Choir tryouts this week!! The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. 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. If you need any order form for pictures or any additional information, stop by Mr. Philpot’s 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. The following students need to go to counseling center during enrichment today. Megan Penny Isiah Thompson Hope Lott Zoie Goforth Bryce Fairless Jake Short Lunch Menu: November Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

Announcements: Tuesday, November 10 th     I. Corona Virus cases in our community are on the rise. Remember to follow all mask and social distancing guidelines. If you need a mask break, simply distance yourself from everyone else. II. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl Team will meet right after these announcements. III. The 6 th grade ETS students will be meeting tomorrow after the announcements. IV. Despite a few warnings, several of you are still wanting to use your school email for social chatting with friends. If this continues, your email contacts will be edited to where you will only be able to contact your teachers. V. Picture re-takes are tomorrow and should begin during 1 st period. These pictures are voluntary. If you were absent on the first picture day, however, you need to have your picture taken for the yearbook. You are not required to purchase pictures. Come to the front office if you need an order form. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad