Announcements for Friday, September 25 th
I. We will be conducting a Tornado Drill today near the end of 3 rd period. Today’s drill will be
for 6 th grade only. The alarm for a tornado is 3 short bells, repeated 3 times. When you
hear this alarm, 6 th grade students and staff will evacuate to the MMS Safe Room. Be sure
and look at the Tornado Evacuation Route Map posted in your 3 rd period classroom.
II. Students, if you have to go home with a fever, you are not allowed to return to school until
you have been fever – free for at least 24 hours.
III. Reminders:
School pictures are next Tuesday
Required immunizations must be completed by next Thursday, October 1 st .
Flu shot forms are available on a table outside of the front office.
IV. Students, if you are not feeling well, please let your teacher know so that the nurse can be
contacted. Several of you have used your phones during class to text a parent, asking
them to check you out. Do not risk losing your phone privileges by doing this. You must
be seen by the nurse before a call home is made.
V. From Mrs. Sikes: Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in joining FBLA needs to go to
her room after these announcements.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Grilled Chicken * Corn Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Pizza
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Pizza Salad
Virtual, blended, or non-enrolled students have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School on Fridays between 1 and 2pm. The form will need to be filled out by 2 pm Thursday for meal pick up on Friday. Follow the link to fill out the form for October 5th-9th.
https://forms.gle/98bmtEwb1ijmCDmD8
Blended & virtual student meals for September 28th-October 2nd may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Bearcats play at Waldron Friday night. Kickoff is at 7pm. Remember that tickets will be sold first come first serve at the gate. Only 128 visiting fans will be seated in the stands. If you are not lucky enough to get one of those seats you can stand or bring a lawn chair
The Jr. Bearcats lost to Waldron by a score of 0-42 at Bearcat Stadium Thursday. Mena will host Pottsville on October 1st.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20082
The Mena Ladycats played at Fountain Lake on Thursday.
Jr. High / Mena-1 Fountain Lake-2
Sr. High /Mena-3 Fountain Lake-2
The Jr. Ladycats will host Lakeside on Monday & the Sr. Ladycats will host Bauxite on Tuesday.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...
The Mena 7th Grade Bearcats defeated Waldron 38-0 at Bearcat Stadium Thursday. The team will be back in action October 1st when the play Pottsville. GO BEARCATS!
Representatives from the Dequeen Mena Educational Service Cooperative are working with teachers at MMS & MHS today on technology related questions. They will be on campus at HHE & LDE on Friday. Mena teachers are always looking for ways to improve & make the learning experience as good as it can be.
Congratulations to Mrs. Patricia Jackson for receiving the September Teacher of the Month at MHS. Mrs. Jackson’s students have described her as compassionate, understanding, helpful, and inspiring. Her classes are fun and she has never-ending energy to motivate her students to do their best and succeed. Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes have chosen one teacher or faculty member to honor each month. Mrs. Jackson will receive a certificate and a sweet treat from Sassafras Cakery.
https://www.menaschools.org/.../mena.../teacher_pages...
Be sure to order your Mena High School yearbook before next Friday, October 2 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 2 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 to order with cash or check. You may also order online with a debit or credit card at www.jostensyearbooks.com
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY AT MHS & MMS!
Monday: September 28: MHS School Day Picture Day with Lifetouch. Grades 9, 10, 11, and Faculty. MHS Safe Room.
Tuesday, September 29: MMS School Picture Day with Lifetouch. Grades 6, 7, 8. and Faculty. MMS Safe Room.
Announcements for Thursday, September 24 th
I. Reminders:
School pictures are next Tuesday
Check out Mrs. Rose’s Google Classroom if you are interested in joining the BADD Club
Immunizations are required one week from today
II. Students, we are starting to have a problem with some of you wanting to share your food
with other students. Under the current guidelines for schools, you are not allowed to do
this. Please do not share food or drinks with other.
III. Yesterday during lunch, several of you had to be told to put your mask on. Some of you
have been told several times. All of you have read and signed the Covid 19 policy
agreement which detailed the rules for masks at school. Follow these guidelines or we will
begin contacting parents. Also, the flu is already starting to appear in our community.
IV. Flu shot forms were handed out yesterday. If you were absent or you need a form, there
are extras in the front office.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Walking Tacos * Chicken Tenders * Cheeseburger * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
Brandon Burk from UA Rich Mountain met with Mena High School Juniors during Enrichment today.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Monday - Pork Carnitas, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Cobb Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Tuesday - Hang Time Basket, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Turkey Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - BBQ Grilled Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Pizza Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Sci-Fi Club in the PAC during Enrichment, Quiz Bowl will be in the Cafeteria during enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl will be in the cafeteria during enrichment.
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Volleyball will play at home vs Booneville this afternoon
Wednesday -
Thursday - The Golf team is playing at the district match today; Senior High Volleyball is playing at Fountain Lake today; JH Football vs Waldron at home
Friday - SH Football @ Waldron
Brandon Burk from UA Rich Mountain will be here today during Enrichment to meet with Juniors.
An FBLA membership form was sent to your email on Thursday, Sept 3rd. If you are interested in joining, please complete the form that was sent via email and bring your $15 to Mrs. Torix.
The FBLA Fall Conference date has been changed so registration is open again if you would like to attend. The new deadline is Oct 2nd! Cost is $15 to attend and receive an FBLA t-shirt
FCCLA dues are $15 and need to be paid by October 8. Bring your dues to Mrs. Hobson or Mrs. Wilson.
Congratulations to Mrs. Patricia Jackson for receiving the September Teacher of the Month at MHS. Mrs. Jackson’s students have described her as compassionate, understanding, helpful, and inspiring. Her classes are fun and she has never-ending energy to motivate her students to do their best and succeed. Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes have chosen one teacher or faculty member to honor each month. Mrs. Jackson will receive a certificate and a sweet treat from Sassafras Cakery.
Be sure to order your Mena High School yearbook before next Friday, October 2 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 2 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 to order with cash or check. You may also order online with a debit or credit card at www.jostensyearbooks.com
School day pictures with Lifetouch will be on Monday, September 28, for grades 9, 10, and 11, as well as faculty. This will be the only school picture day Lifetouch plans to offer to Mena High School this year, so we need everyone to be at school that day to get their photo taken for the yearbook.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this 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. Our next meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, in the PAC during Enrichment.
All Juniors and Seniors who need help signing up for the October ACT need to go to the cafeteria during enrichment today .
TECH college recruiter will be here on tomorrow during the JAG classes and during Enrichment for any senior not in JAG in the PAC.
The Mena School Board met for their September meeting on Tuesday evening in the Mena High School Library.
The board unanimously approved the 2020—2021 operating budget. Including federal programs, VI-B & special education.
They also unanimously approved the 2020-2021 Standards of Accreditation, the Polk County Virtual Academy Charter School Statement of Assurance as well as Resolution Act 1120.
Superintendent Benny Weston then made the board aware of a bond sale which will take place in the near future. These bonds will receive an improved rate which will save the district money over the life of the bond.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lee Smith then recommended to the board that they accept a bid from Velocity Fusion for a new phone system for the district & new intercom system on three campuses. The cost to the district will be just over $119,000. The board voted to accept that bid.
Graduation 2021 was next on the agenda & after a brief discussion a date of Saturday, May 22nd was approved.
Each school board member is required to take 6 hours of training this year & they were made aware of 9 hours of training being made available in the month of October that they can take advantage of.
The board quickly approved the financial reports.
Under personnel. The resignation of Jessica Smith, from her position as Family & Consumer Science teacher, was accepted & will become effective September 30th. They then approved the transfer of Lauren Frost to that position from her current position as a secretary at MHS effective October 1st.
Finally the board approved the drafting of a letter, to the faculty & staff at Mena Public Schools, expressing their deepest gratitude for the good job they have done under difficult circumstances this school year.
Announcements for Wednesday, September 23 rd
I. School pictures are next Tuesday. If you were absent yesterday, ask your ACHIEVE
teacher for an order form.
II. Please make sure that you keep your Chromebook in your backpack to protect it from the
rain when you’re waiting in the bus line or car rider line.
III. From Mrs. Rose: Students interested in participating in Bearcats Against Destructive
Decisions (BADD) this year please complete the form in Mrs. Rose's Google Classroom.
IV. Reminder: Immunizations are required by October 1 st - that’s only one week from tomorrow
V. Lunchtime Weather:
** We may be inside during lunch today. If we are able to go outside, please stay on the
hard surfaces.
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese * Meatball Sub * Hot Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
Mena Golf is competing in the District Golf Meet at Malvern today!!!
A good night for Mena Volleyball on Tuesday. The Ladycats sweep Boonevile!
7th grade won 2 to 0
Jr JV won 2 to 0
Jr Varsity won 2 to 0
Sr Varsity won 3-0
The Jr. & Sr. High teams will next play on Thursday at Fountain Lake. GO LADYCATS!!!!
Coaches have selected #7, Jacob Flemens, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game for week #4, vs. the Booneville Bearcats. Jacob is the son of Jerry and Michelle Flemens and is a 5’6’, Senior, wide receiver / cornerback.
Despite Jacob’s 5 receptions for 60 yards in the game, Mena fell to a very well-conditioned Booneville team, by the final score of 43-12. This was Mena’s third loss of the season. Jacob’s hobbies, when not in school, include a lot of hunting or fishing and just being outdoors.
In fact, he plans to attend Arkansas Tech University after High School and obtain a degree in Biology. He hopes to go to work for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission after college, as either a Game Warden, or in a Biologist position.
This week, Jacob and the Mena Bearcats will take the short road trip, north, to Waldron and face a much improved Bulldog team, that currently stands at 3-0 for the year. Shown presenting Jacob with Week #4’s game ball, is local Farm Bureau agent, Nathan Fowler, and assistant Bearcat Coach, Kyle Smithers.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud support of Bearcat Athletics!
According to Mena Head Football Coach Craig Bentley Waldron will only be selling tickets to this Friday's game at the gate on a first come first serve basis. There will be seating available in the visitor stands for 128 fans. All additional fans will have to stand or are welcome to bring lawn chairs or something else to sit on.
