Mena Middle School BADD (Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions) members are busy planning 2020 Red Ribbon Week!
The National Theme this year is Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.
Monday 10/26-Follow Your Dreams, Stay Drug Free-Pajama Day
Tuesday 10/27- Team Up Against Drugs-Twins or Teams
Wednesday 10/28- Wild about being Drug Free-Wild Hair and Wild/Mismatched Clothes
Thursday 10/29-Drug Free and Proud to Be Bearcat-Wear Red and Black
Friday 10/30- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors
To: All ESS Staff serving Mena School District
From: Benny Weston
Re: Your Safety
We want to assure our substitute teachers that Mena Public Schools is making sincere efforts to reduce everyone’s risk of exposure to COVID-19. Although we cannot guarantee that exposure will not happen, we are doing these things to maintain a safe environment:
1. Reducing the interactions between teachers and other students not in their classrooms through scheduling and student pods.
2. Requiring masks to be worn by all people in the buildings ages 10 and older.
3. Reducing exchange of materials such as food trays and books.
4. Disinfecting surfaces daily and providing hand sanitizing in every room throughout the district.
5. Maintaining social distancing protocols in classrooms and commons areas when possible and maintaining students pods when it is not.
6. Not allowing large assemblies.
7. Restricting outside guests from entering the buildings to maintain a controlled environment.
8. Quarantining infected individuals and their close contacts using Arkansas Department of Health standards, which are strictly adhered to.
We feel that our school buildings are as safe as any other facility which hosts large numbers of people and would invite all substitute teachers to return to the classrooms. Our cases at Mena Public Schools have been very few and we feel that our attention to the standards and protocols are why we have been successful at controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Friday night is a "PINK OUT" at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium!
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Thursday - 10/15 - Beef Fingers, Chicken Tenders, Meatball Sub, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/16 - No School (Fall Break)
Monday - 10/19 - Virtual School Day
Tuesday - 10/20 - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - 10/21 - Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Steak Sandwich, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/22 - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/23 - Burrito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
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:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Volleyball will host Arkadelphia this afternoon at the Union Bank Center starting at 4:30
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Football @ Ozark; Senior High Volleyball will host Little Rock Mills at the Union Bank Center
Friday - SH Football vs Ozark Here
Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building.
Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom.
The flu shot clinic will be this morning at Mena High School. Only students who have submitted forms will be receiving a flu shot.
If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application.
If you are interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please go by Mrs. Neufeld’s Room 207 to pick up an application.
There will be no school tomorrow for fall break, and Monday will be a virtual day for students working from home.
Please remember that Mena Public Schools will be closed on Friday 10/16. That means that Virtual & Blended meal pick up will be today from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham Elementary & Mena High School. These are meals for 10/19 thru 10/23...
Announcements for Thursday, October 15 th
I. School pictures were handed out yesterday. If you were absent, see your ACHIEVE
teacher about your pictures.
II. Reminder: No school tomorrow or Monday. Monday will be a virtual learning day. Be sure
and log on to your classes to check for assignments.
III. There will be a fire drill today at the end of ACHIEVE. The fire alarm will be used and all
classes will evacuate. You can review the evacuation map posted in your classroom. Be
sure to have your mask on.
IV. Since Monday is a virtual day and counts as a school day, the school is required to provide
a meal. That meal will be handed out to you today during 6 th period. The meals will be
delivered to your classroom. Do not let this cause a problem for you in class or on the bus.
If you ride a bus, keep the food bagged up until you get home. DO NOT get the food out
on the bus.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Steak Fingers * Chicken Tenders * Meatball Sub * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
Mr. Philpot announced today that we have secured a retakes and make-up picture day with Lifetouch for our School Pictures, which will be on Wednesday, November 11. Originally, Lifetouch wasn't going to be able to offer a make-up pics and retakes day, but once they finally got all their schools scheduled for their official picture day, they were able to look at possible dates to offer retake and make-up pics, so we're fortunate to get this date.
On October 9, USDA approved waivers for school districts to operate SSO (Covid-19 Response #59) until June 30, 2021. This will allow districts to serve all meals at the free rate.
Kickoff is at 5:30pm & volleyball begins at 4:30pm. GO BEARCATS!
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - 10/14 - Burrito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/15 - Beef Fingers, Chicken Tenders, Meatball Sub, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/16 - No School (Fall Break)
Monday - 10/19 - Virtual School Day
Tuesday - 10/20 - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - 10/21 - Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Steak Sandwich, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/22 - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/23 - Burrito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
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:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Volleyball will host Arkadelphia this afternoon at the Union Bank Center starting at 4:30
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Football @ Ozark
Friday - SH Football vs Ozark Here
Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building.
Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom.
If you did not turn in your flu shot form yet, Please bring your flu shot forms to Nurse Bobbi as soon as possible. The Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for this tomorrow, October 15.
If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application.
If you are interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please go by Mrs. Neufeld’s Room 207 to pick up an application.
Congratulations to the Bearcat Marching Band who received a Superior rating from yesterday’s performance in the Regional VIII Marching Assessment. This makes 12 straight years of the band receiving a Superior rating, and Mena High School is proud of all the band members, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Huntington for this wonderful accomplishment.
Announcements for Wednesday, October 14 th
I. School pictures have arrived and will be handed out right after these announcements.
II. The 8 th grade ETS students will be meeting in the Cafeteria right after these
announcements.
III. Reminders:
No school Friday or Monday – Monday is a virtual day.
Follow mask and social distancing guidelines.
Check the Lost-&-Found box in the Cafeteria if you are missing anything.
** Mr. Coogan is randomly walking the halls and looking in to classrooms to check the wearing of
masks and social distancing.
IV. The first Grading Quarter ends next Tuesday and report cards will go out shortly after. Be
sure and get all of your assignments completed and turned in ASAP.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Burrito * Hamburger * Corn Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
All on-site students attending school on Thursday, October 15th will have a free breakfast and lunch (no refrigeration needed) sent home with them at the end of the day for our virtual day Monday, October 19th – NO NEED TO REGISTER
Blended and PCVA students – please continue filling out the online
meal form each week to receive your free breakfasts and lunches –
NOTE – this week’s online form closes Wednesday, October 14th and pick up is Thursday, October 15th between 1:00 – 2:00p.m.
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 19th-23rd. PIck up is THURSDAY 10/15 from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSebK70jKyy.../viewform...
Mena volleyball hosted Arkadelphia Tuesday & won all games.
Jr. JV - Mena won 2-0
Jr. High - Mena won 2-0
Sr. High - Mena won 3-0
The Ladycats will host L.R. Mills on Thursday! GO MENA!!!!
Congratulations to the Mena Bearcat Marching Band. They earned a superior rating at today's Region VIII Marching Contest. This is the 12th year in a row the band has received a superior rating. GO BEARCATS!!!!
Just a reminder that Mena Public Schools will be closed on Friday, October 16th. This is a vacation day for students & teachers.
Mena Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 19th. This is a virtual day for students. Meaning they will have assignments from their teacher to complete that day at home. This will be a day of professional development for teachers..
All on-site students attending school on Thursday, October 15 th will have a free breakfast and lunch (no refrigeration needed) sent home with them at the end of the day for our virtual day Monday, October 19th – NO NEED TO REGISTER
Blended and PCVA students – please continue filling out the online
meal form each week to receive your free breakfasts and lunches –
NOTE – this week’s online form closes tomorrow, Wednesday,
October 14th and pick up is Thursday, October 15 th between 1:00 – 2:00p.m.
The Annual MHS Blood Drive is happening today. Students who have signed up recently as well as staff are donating.
Congratulations to Mr. Charles Morgan for receiving the October Teacher of the Month Award at Mena High School. It was stated that Mr. Morgan spends countless hours working out the logistics of practices and performances. He always has a smile on his face, is highly motivated, and always pushes you to be your very best. Mr. Morgan is a great person and an amazing educator. He will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Cakery.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/23602/bio
Tuesday October 13, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Volleyball will host Arkadelphia this afternoon at the Union Bank Center starting at 4:30
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Football @ Ozark
Friday - SH Football vs Ozark Here
Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building.
Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes.
Congratulations to Mr. Charles Morgan for receiving the October Teacher of the Month Award. It was stated that Mr. Morgan spends countless hours working out the logistics of practices and performances. He always has a smile on his face, is highly motivated, and always pushes you to be your very best. Overall, Mr. Morgan is a great person and an amazing educator. He will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Cakery.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom.
If you did not turn in your flu shot form yet, Please bring your flu shot forms to Nurse Bobbi as soon as possible. The Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for this Thursday, October 15.
The Fall Blood Drive is today in the Bearcat Den from 10:00 to 1:00.
If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application.
The Bearcat Marching Band will be participating in the Regional VIII Marching Assessment here at Bearcat Stadium beginning at 3:00 p.m. The event can be watched via Facebook Live on the Mena High School Facebook page.
If you are interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please go by Mrs. Neufeld’s Room 207 to pick up an application.
Announcements for Tuesday, October 13 th
I. Reminder: There is no school this Friday or the following Monday. Though we will not be
on campus on Monday, it will be a virtual day in which you will receive online assignments
from your teachers.
II. Covid cases are beginning to rise in our community and a couple of cases have appeared
among students. Please continue to follow the guidelines for masks and social distancing.
Some Covid Protocol Reminders:
Keep your mask over your mouth and nose
Do not pull your mask down to talk to someone
Only 3 people allowed at a picnic table – there have been too many people at the tables
Only 2 people allowed on the benches – one on each end
III. There are a few jackets and shirts in the Lost-and-Found box in the Cafeteria. If you are
missing one, please look in there.
IV. At the end of these announcements, 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will have practice in
the Conference Room located next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
V. If you are a member of a club or organization that plans to meet during ACHIEVE, you must
go to your ACHIEVE class first. Do not go to the meeting location until after the
announcements have been read.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Chicken Parmesan * Chicken Tenders * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad
