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
It was a great start to the season for the Mena Soccer Teams Tuesday night as they picked up a pair of wins in Texarkana. The Ladycats defeated Arkansas High 1-0 & the Bearcats won 2-1... The Mena teams will play their home opener at Bearcat Stadium against Heavener on Friday 3/13/20.. GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Bearcats picked up an 8-0 win over Mansfield at Union Bank Park Tuesday. Mena scored 4 in the 3rd inning and never looked back. The Bearcat Classic begins this Friday when Mena host Acorn at 4pm... Go Bearcats!
Louise Durham Elementary teams won 1st and 2nd place in the 1st grade Battle if the Books competition at DMESC today. Go Bearcats!
First graders from Louise Durham Elementary are competing in Battle of the Books at the DeQueen Mena Education Service Cooperative today! Go Bearcats!
The Mena Jr. High Track Team will not compete at Booneville on Thursday 3/5.... The next meet will be on Monday 3/9 at Bearcat Stadium in Mena....
Announcements for Tuesday, March 3rd
Students that are going on the DC / NYC trip this summer need to give Mrs. Swall your t-shirt size today.
From Mrs. Lunsford: 5th period EAST students will to Mrs. Carls' Room today. All other classes go to High School as usual.
From Ms. Harrison: A poster will be hung next to the water fountains near the office. It is a pledge to spread inclusion of special needs students by doing various acts of kindness. Wednesdays will be considered Inclusion Wednesday however students should be mindful and take part in these acts everyday. Students are encouraged to go by the poster and sign to show their support for our Inclusion Wednesdays.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Parmesan Chicken, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Meat Lovers Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
Today, March 3, the Blood Drive is in the Bearcat Room. Go see Nurse Bobbi if you missed signed up and want to give blood.
Wednesday, March 4, Football meeting in Field House for 9th, 10th & 11th grades during Enrichment.
Wednesday, March 4, Sci Fi Club in the Art room; Junior Prom Committee Meeting in Ms.Hobson’s room.
FFA members who are competing in the Logan County Invitational contests will be leaving from the ag building @ 6 am Thursday.
Thursday, March 5 FCCLA meeting, NHS meeting
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
Tuesday, March 3 Baseball vs. Mansfield @ Mena 5 p.m.
March 3, Soccer @ Arkansas High 5 & 7
March 3, Track @ Booneville Senior High
March 5, Track @ Booneville Jr. High
March 6-7, Baseball Mena Classic
March 6-7, Softball @ Ashdown Tournament
ETS Meeting with 9th grade today.
Cheer tryout clinic will be at the MMS gym from 4-7 p.m. today. Will be back in the UBC Wednesday - 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.
Wednesday, March 4 is Special Olympics --Spread the Word -- Inclusion Day..Please sign the Inclusion Pledge Poster in the hallway and wear the bracelet.
Unified Champion partners stop by Room 214 today to see Mrs. Tompkins.
Gameday Tuesday!
The University of Central Arkansas track & field teams, led by Mena's Zach Jewell, wrapped up the 2020 Southland Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships on Monday.
Jewell tied his school record in the 60m with an effort of 6.75. His run earned him the fastest man in the SLC. He broke his own school record in the 200m with a run of 20.98 and finished in second just one tenth of a second behind first.
From the Athletes – Senior Zachary Jewell
"I looked back and I was just filled with joy. Usually, it takes a while for the victory to set in. As I was coming to the line I looked over and saw that I was out in front. Instantly, I knew something good had to come out of that. I ran my best in the 200m and it's been a long road since the first week when I pulled my hamstring. I've been working hard and I'm happy the hard work has paid off."
https://ucasports.com/news/2020/3/2/mens-track-and-field-temple-jewell-earn-individual-championships-on-final-day.aspx
