What a great way to spend Liveschool points.This Holly Harshman student chose the Lunch with a Teacher coupon.Thanks Pizza Hut for making it possible.
Holly Harshman Elementary Show Up and Glo Awards
4th-Zoie Horn
3rd-Hannah Hicks
5th-Sam Irons
Fabulous Friday at Holly Harshman Elementary with Baseball Bearcats greeting students!
"I know some good games we could play," said the cat...
Now look what you did!! Said the fish to the cat
"I will NOT go away, I do NOT wish to go!!!
Preschool teacher Mrs. Lee is rocking Cat in the Hat DAY!!!!
Gameday Friday!
Updated Ashdown Softball Invitational Bracket!
Mena softball will play their season opener on Friday, March 6th, in the Ashdown Invitational Tournament. The Ladycats will play Avery TX at 7pm... GO LADYCATS!
The Holly Harshman Elementary 3rd grade teams finished 2nd & 4th in Battle of the Books at the DeQueen Mena Education Service Cooperative. Go Bearcats!
Mena Public Schools are seeking qualified applicants for a pair of positions. Follow the link for more information.
https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Positivity is the message from this Holly Harshman student.She spent her Liveschool points on Design a Bulletin Board.We R.I.S.E. by lifting others.
Bearcat Announcements
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Club Activities
Today, March 5 FCCLA meeting, NHS meeting
Today, March 5 - EAST Conference Presentation Team Meeting in Middle School
FFA members who are competing in the Logan County Invitational contests will be leaving from the ag building @ 6 am tomorrow.
FFA Members who are competing in the Centerpoint Invitational contests will be leaving from the ag building @ 8 am Friday.
Friday, March 6 Art, Book Club
Saturday, March 7 Sr. High Regional Quiz Bowl : Arkadelphia
Sports Activities
Yesterday, the Mena Ladycats were defeated by Pea Ridge in the 4A State Tournament, thus bringing their season to an end. However, this was the first time since 2009 the Ladycats had made it to the state tournament, so be sure and congratulate the Ladcyats and Coach Wright when you see them today on all their accomplishments this year.
March 5, Track @ Booneville Jr. High
March 6-7, Baseball Mena Classic
March 6-7, Softball @ Ashdown Tournament
**Any student planning on playing Tennis next year please meet in the gym during enrichment today (March 5th). This meeting will be rescheduled.
The Cheer Clinic will continue to be in the UBC today - Saturday.
HUB Program Applications are still available in Mrs. Buckley's office. If you are interested in the HUB program for 2020-2021, you are welcome to pick up an application in the office.
JAG Work Applications (upcoming juniors and seniors) are available for next year's JAG Work class. If you missed the priority deadline to turn in your application last Friday, see Mrs. Purvis in room 403 for more information.
During Enrichment today, we will have the current Juniors key their schedules into HAC at the start of the period.
Battle of the Books team members go see Mrs. Neufeld sometime today.
Announcements for Thursday, March 5th
The EAST Presentation Team will meet in the MMS EAST room after these announcements.
From Mrs. Sikes: FBLA, FCCLA, and 8th grade EAST students: The deadline for to turn your money and permission slip in to her for the Magic Springs trip is Friday, March 13th.
Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend – before you go to bed Saturday night, move your clocks ahead one hour.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Mini Corndogs, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession – Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and the EAST Presentation Team needs to go to the EAST room.
A message from Mena Public School Superintendent Benny Weston!
Louise Durham Elementary teams won 1st and 3rd place in the 2nd grade Battle if the Books competition at DMESC on Wednesday 3/4/20. Go Bearcats!
Holly Harshman Elementary 3rd graders are competing in Battle of the Books today at the DeQueen Mena Education Service Cooperative! Go Bearcats!
The Mena Soccer online store store is now open. Fans can make a purchase thru March 19th, 2020. The link is https://fancloth.shop/AXRJM
The Mena Baseball Classic wil be played this Friday & Saturday at Union Bank Park. The Bearcats will play Acorn at 4pm Friday, Mt. Ida at 12:30pm on Saturday & Cossatot at 3:00pm on Saturday... GO BEARCATS!!!!
The Mena Sr. Track Team competed at the Booneville Relays on Tuesday.
800 Meter Run - 1st Devin Adams
4x800 Relay - 1st Mena High School
400 Meter Dash - 4th Ashton Powell
Shot Put - 4th Logan Yang
GO BEARCATS!!!
The Mena Sr. Girls basketball season came to an end today in Farmington. The Ladycats lost to Pea Ridge in the first round of the 4A State Tournament 25-39 & finish with a record of 17-16..
A fierce battle of DodgeBall erupted at Holly Harshman Elementary during the Liveschool Extra Recess reward. Fun was had by all.A great reward for working hard.
Polk County Voters went to the polls today & Mena Public School patrons had the opportunity to cast their vote on two school board races. In complete by unofficial results it appears the incumbents will retain their positions.
Position 1
Brandyn Gortemiller 1082
Todd Aynes 1919
Position 2
Robby Hines 1604
Calvin Cummings 1401
