Mena School District

SR. PICTURES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST !!!!!! Monday, September 21: Senior Picture Make-Up/Retakes Day with Prestige (approximately 75 Seniors still need their senior pictures taken). These will be in the MHS safe room, with the possibility of using the MMS safe room for picture prep. 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. Monday, October 12: Sports Picture Day for all Fall Sports, Cheer, Band and all Basketball teams.(grades 7-12). Per the AAA, we are not able to take group/team photos, so Lifetouch will be essentially "photo shopping" together a team/group photo of each of our teams and groups. They are our only resource to get team photos this year. More info will be available as these dates draw closer & if there are any changes we will let you know.

Socially distanced, water bottle & mask at the ready with chromebook open. A typical day at Mena Middle School.

Mena Football will plat at Booneville tonight at 7:00pm! GO BEARCATS!

County health units across Arkansas are experiencing a substantial increase in patient volume, resulting in the need to schedule appointments well in advance. The Mena School District would like to urge parents to schedule appointments for vaccinations. The deadline is October 1st IMMUNIZATIONS Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-702 (Grades K-12 public school students) Requirement: Documentation must be provided verifying proof of immunizations for each student or proof that the student has received an exemption from the immunization requirements. If proof is not provided within 30 days of the student beginning school, the student must be excluded from being physically present at the school until documentation is provided. Students may access virtual or other remote options offered by the school.

Friday, September 18, 2020 Lunch Menu: Monday - Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Cobb Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Wednesday - Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Wing Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Turkey Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - Burritos with Cheese, Mini Corndogs, Backyard Burger, Pizza, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Pizza Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Football plays at Booneville this evening Today is the last day to order your 2020 Homecoming T-shirts in Ms. Hobson’s room. You must pay when you order. Shirts are $16 and will be available for pick up the week of Homecoming. Any student wanting to order a Letter Jacket, the order packets are in the office. These have to be completed and ordered by September 23. 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. Be sure to order your Mena High School yearbook before October 1 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 1 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for the new format for ordering yearbooks this year. Senior pictures retakes and make-up picture day will be Monday, September 21. If you did not get your senior pictures taken on the original date in July, we will need you to get your pictures taken for yearbook purposes, even if you don’t plan to purchase any of the photos. For any Seniors who had their Senior Pictures taken at the original session in July and wish to get retakes on Monday, please notify Mr. Philpot in room 205 by tomorrow to be added to the scheduled list. 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. Today, a SAU College Representative will be on campus for a visit. The representative will be in the PAC during the JAG classes, and for any seniors not in JAG, during Enrichment. If you did not purchase a yearbook from last school year and are still interested in buying one, please see Mr. Philpot. We still have a very limited number of yearbooks left over that are for sale. Seniors, a survey has been sent to your email regarding Seniors and their current jobs, which is being used for a Journalism project. Please fill out this survey at your convenience before the end of the day today. Right now during Enrichment is the first meeting of the National English Honor Society in Mrs. Neufeld’s room, 207. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may join. If interested, please attend the meeting.

The Mena 7th & Jr. High Bearcats played at Lamar Thursday... Jr. / Lamar-36 Mena-12 7th / Lamar-22 Mena-14 The teams will be back in action on Thursday 9/24 When they host Waldron at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Announcements for Friday, September 18 th I. Students, do not come to school if you are not feeling well, have a fever, sore throat, etc. II. From Mrs. Sikes: Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in joining FBLA this year needs to go by her room today to get more information.  III. Reminders: 1) Bring a water bottle or container with a lid so that you can use the water fountains. 2) Immunizations are required by October 1 st . 3) Return any library books that you might have at home from last year. 4) School pictures are next Tuesday, September 29 th . IV. Reminder about ordering a yearbook: The lowest price is now through October 20.   If you order personalization, you can receive 4 free Icons.  This is the only time you can receive the free icons.  Order forms are available from your ACHIEVE teacher or Mrs. Lunsford.  Your parents can find the order form on Facebook or our school website.  You can also order online at Jostens.com. V. We’re starting to have an issue with trash outside during lunch. Be sure and throw your trash away. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Burrito with Cheese * Mini Corndogs * Backyard Burger * Pizza * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Pizza Salad VIII. Club / Group Meetings: None today.

Mena Volleyball played at Arkadelphia on Thursday. 7th grade won 2-0 Jr JV won 2-0 Jr Varsity won 2-0 Sr. JV:won 2-0 Sr. Varsity won 3-0 The girls will play next on Monday 9/21 when they host Paris at the Union Bank Center.. GO LADYCATS!!!

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Lunch Menu: Monday - Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Cobb Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Wednesday - Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Wing Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Turkey Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Junior High Football at Lamar; Volleyball will be playing at Arkadelphia Friday - Senior High Football at Booneville 2020 Homecoming T-shirts are available for pre-order in Ms.Hobson’s room. You must pay to order. Shirts are $16 and will be available for pick up the week of Homecoming. Any student wanting to order a Letter Jacket, the order packets are in the office. These have to be completed and ordered by September 23. Mrs. Torix needs to see the following students at the conclusion of the announcements: Hailey Emerson, Caroline Cannon, Kiylee Hughes, Shantal Tecson, Alexia Minzel and Jocelyn Hernandez 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. Be sure to order your Mena High School yearbook before October 1 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 1 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for the new format for ordering yearbooks this year. Senior pictures retakes and make-up picture day will be Monday, September 21. If you did not get your senior pictures taken on the original date in July, we will need you to get your pictures taken for yearbook purposes, even if you don’t plan to purchase any of the photos. For any Seniors who had their Senior Pictures taken at the original session in July and wish to get retakes on Monday, please notify Mr. Philpot in room 205 by tomorrow to be added to the scheduled list. 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. Friday, September 18 - SAU College Representative will be on campus for a visit. The representative will be in the JAG classes in PAC, and any seniors, not in JAG, during Enrichment. If you did not purchase a yearbook from last school year and are still interested in buying one, please see Mr. Philpot. We still have a very limited number of yearbooks left over that are for sale. Seniors, a survey has been sent to your email regarding Seniors and their current jobs, which is being used for a Journalism project. Please fill out this survey at your convenience before the end of the day Friday.

Our annual Flu Clinic will be October 9th! If you would like your child to participate please click the link below and fill out the required forms before October 1st! https://sites.google.com/menaschools.org/louise-durham-nurse/home

Today, September 17th, is Constitution Day commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution. Students in Mr. Tommy Johnson's history classes at Mena MIddle School have been studying the Constitution. The students participated in discussions and exercises that emphasized the freedoms outlined in the Constitution. Today they each had the opportunity to sign a copy just like those thirty-nine men did on September 17, 1787,

Announcements for Thursday, September 17 th I. Students, do not come to school if you are not feeling well, have a fever, sore throat, etc. II. Reminder: School pictures will take place on September 29 th . Once we receive the order forms, we will distribute them. III. If you were absent yesterday, your ACHIEVE teacher should have your mid-term grade from yesterday. IV. Please remember that you need to bring a bottle or container with a lid so that you can use the water fountains that have been converted into bottle filling stations. Several of you are going all day without drinking any water. V. Reminder from Nurse Sherry: If you received a letter stating that you need an immunization, please remind your parents that these immunizations are required by the Arkansas Department of Health in order to attend school and are also a requirement for participation in competitive activities such as athletics. You must either have your shot or an appointment made by October 1 st , which is just two weeks from today. VI. Reminders from Mrs. Brooks: 1) Please return any library book you may have from last year. 2) Feel free to email Mrs. Brooks or drop by the library and give her titles and authors of books you would like her to look at ordering. VII. Lunchtime Weather: VIII. Lunch Menu: * BBQ Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Bacon Cheeseburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

The Mena High School Student Council would like to invite all campuses to take part in the Homecoming festivities this year by dressing up each day of HoCo Week! Homecoming week is October 5-9. Go Bearcats!

Please congratulate the following students on being selected as the 20-21 Mena High School FBLA Officer team: President - Emmi Hines Vice President - Carmen Puckett Secretary - Sophia Vacca Treasurer - Hailey Emerson Reporter/Historian - Caroline Cannon Parliamentarian - Kiylee Hughes Membership Coordinator - Shantal Tecson Fundraising Coordinator - Emily May Ambassador - Alexia Minzel Ambassador - Jocelyn Hernandez

HHE students get a round of hand sanitizer on the way to recess!!!

Mena vs. Hot Springs Farm Bureau Player of the Game is JAKE WILES!!! Jake is a senior running back at Mena High School and is the son of Clint and Melinda Wiles. He plans to attend UA Rich Mountain after high school! Way to go Jake!

Mena Volleyball took a long road trip to Magnolia on Tuesday. Jr JV won 2-1 Jr Varsity won 2-0 Sr High won 3-0 The 7th, Jr. & Sr. teams will play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 9/17.. GO LADYCATS!!!!

Wednesday, September 15, 2020 Lunch Menu: Monday - Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Cobb Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Wednesday - Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Wing Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Turkey Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - Friday - Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Junior High Football at Lamar Friday - Senior High Football at Booneville 2020 Homecoming T-shirts are available for pre-order in Ms.Hobson’s room. You must pay to order. Shirts are $16 and will be available for pick up the week of Homecoming. Any student wanting to order a Letter Jacket, the order packets are in the office. These have to be completed and ordered by September 23. Mrs. Torix needs to see the following students at the conclusion of the announcements: Hailey Emerson, Caroline Cannon, Kiylee Hughes, Shantal Tecson, Alexia Minzel and Jocelyn Hernandez 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 Be sure to order your Mena High School yearbook before October 1 to take advantage of the lowest price of $50. If you personalize your yearbook before October 1 with your name on it for an additional $6, you will receive four free icons for the cover. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for the new format for ordering yearbooks this year. Senior pictures retakes and make-up picture day will be Monday, September 21. If you did not get your senior pictures taken on the original date in July, we will need you to get your pictures taken for yearbook purposes, even if you don’t plan to purchase any of the photos. 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. Friday, September 18 - SAU College Representative will be on campus for a visit. The representative will be in the JAG classes in PAC, and any seniors, not in JAG, during Enrichment.

Announcements for Wednesday, September 16 th I. Students, do not come to school if you are not feeling well, have a fever, sore throat, etc. II. Mid – term grades will be given out today during ACHIEVE. III. From Mrs. Brooks:  Because of how we ended the school year last March, there are quite a few library books that were never returned. If you have a library book at home from last year, please return it to the library. No late fees will be charged, we just want the books back.  Mrs. Brooks would like your input on ordering new books for the library. You can either drop by the library or email her and let her know a title and author that you would recommend. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Ravioli with Sauce * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef 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 September 21st-25th. https://forms.gle/eHPL2PCderjTtHcR9