Mena School District

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...

Announcements for Tuesday, October 27 th   I. 1 st Quarter report cards were handed out yesterday. If you were absent, see your AHCIEVE teacher to get yours. II. From Mr. Coogan: We are starting to see an increase in phone violations. If this problem continues, you may have to begin turning your phone in at the beginning of each class. III. After these announcements, the 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl team will be meeting in the conference room. IV. Mrs. Frost’s Leadership Students are holding a Diaper Drive for the Fresh Start Pregnancy Center. You are encouraged to donate diapers, baby wipes, baby shampoo, lotion, bottles, etc. They will also accept donations of money. All donations are due November 18 th . All donations can be taken to Mrs. Frost’s room. For more information, you can see Autumn Lockhart or Destiny Hogan. V. Reminders: 1) 7 th grade cheerleaders will have their photo taken this Thursday during 7 th period. 2) Many of you are bringing Chromebooks to school with a low battery. It is your responsibility to charge your Chromebook at home. 3) Our first “Flex Friday” is this Friday. It is important for you to fill out the survey that Mr. Sherrer emailed to each of you so that we will have an idea of how many students we can expect to have on campus that day. VI. From Mrs. Rose: Red Ribbon Week Continues tomorrow with Wild Wednesday. We are Wild about being Drug Free. Wear wild hair and wild mismatched clothes.  Be sure to check out Mrs. Rose's google classroom to answer daily Red Ribbon Week Statistic Trivia for a chance to win big prizes!  Yesterday's big winner is Kaylee Wisnoski with the first correct response and following her were Madison Rowe, Gracie Nash, Ishnakya Denton and Trinity Cude. Ladies come to see Mrs. Rose Today to claim your prizes. VII. Lunchtime Weather: As of now, we will stay inside for lunch VIII. Lunch Menu: * Hang Time Basket * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad

Holly Harshman Elementary, was selected for the 2020 Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association Red Ribbon Week Grant in the amount of $1500.00. Left to right-Randy Jewell, School Counselor Vicky Maye, Principal Tamara Smart, Sheriff Scott Sawyer, and Behavior Interventionist, Ashlyn Watts

Mena Middle School will host our 7th Annual Christmas Shop. We want to continue to offer this opportunity to model giving. We are seeking new or very gently used items students would enjoy giving to parents. Small items are preferred as gifts will travel home from school. We will be setting up shop the week after Thanksgiving. If you would like to contribute to our store please drop off items at MMS Office or contact Mrs. Rose or Mrs. Gann and we will arrange to pick up items.

To kick off Red Ribbon Week. The new Project Prevent Team at Mena Middle School set up the opportunity for student to sign the banner to pledge to be drug and tobacco free.

Be a part of the Mena Middle School Diaper Drive!!!!

If you are planning to travel to Valley View for the Class 4A Volleyball Tournament you can purchase tickets online. Follow the link to the website. https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA

Dear Parents/Guardians, Our funding for next year is based on the number of meals that we serve this year and the number of free/reduced applications we receive. Which can be accessed on the Mena school website, under food service information. In an effort to maintain our funding for school year 21-22, Mena Public Schools will be providing meals for students participating in Flex Fridays, blended learning, and PCVA. Blended and PCVA students can request a week's worth of meals by accessing the link each week on the school website under food service information or there is a link shared on Facebook each week. Flex Friday meals will be sent home with students on Thursday afternoon with students who will not be attending in-person classes on Friday. In order to meet USDA meal pattern requirements, some items may need to be refrigerated as soon as your child arrives home. Please check their meal bags for these. There will be a form posted on the Mena Schools website, and the school's Facebook pages. We would appreciate you filling this out if you plan for your child to learn from home on Fridays. If in the future you decide not to participate you may opt-out by contacting Susan Bodey, Aramark food service director @ 479-234-1161, or Amy Bartow, Mena schools food service director @ 479-216-0060. Thank You for your support during these trying times! Susan Bodey Follow the link to the Flex Friday Meal Order Form. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd4vRrLvAy.../viewform...

The Mena Bearcats finished in 2nd place at the 7-4A Conference Cross Country Championship on Monday morning. There were some great individual performances for Mena. 1st - MYERS, Logan 17:08.1 3rd - MCMELLON, Tre 18:03.1 9th - PLUNKETT, Trevin 19:14.2 14th - POWELL, Ashton 19:38.1 16th - HUGHES, Wilson 20:14.4 For complete results follow the link. http://live1.macdonaldtiming.com/

You can order your Mena Middle School Yearbook online. Just follow the link. https://www.jostens.com/

The Basscats competed Sunday (Oct. 25) in the Arkansas Young Guns High School tournament held on Lake Dardanelle. Austin Rose and Jarrett Burger came in 7th. The Basscats will be competing in the Arkansas Youth Fishing Federations tournament on Lake Millwood on Sunday November 1. Thank you to all of our great sponsors.

Monday, October 26 Lunch Menu: 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/NEHS Meets in the Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Senior High District Cross Country at the Lions Club Course beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the first round of the 4A State Tournament Wednesday - Thursday - Junior High Football home versus Trinity Christian Friday - Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are: Monday-Follow Your Dreams, Stay Drug Free-Pajama Day Tuesday- Team Up Against Drugs-Twins or Teams 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! 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 any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application. 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. There is still artwork from last year in the Art Room. If you had Ms. Hoyle for Art for the 2019-2020 school year, please come by and pick up your art. 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. The Student Mock Voting Day for the 2020 election will be today, October 26th. Students taking history classes will vote during their history class. If you do not have a history class, the form will be available in your “Class of ..” google classroom during Enrichment. This will be the equivalent of what Arkansas voters are voting for with national, state, and local positions and ballot issues.

Students bringing lunch from home must take all three in order to be free.