There is a mandatory parent meeting tonight @5:30 in the Mena High School library for all MMS & MHS cheer candidates.
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up at LDE & HHE in March !
Tuesday, March 17th from 3:30pm-7:00pm @ Louise Durham
Elementary
Thursday, March 19th from 3:30pm-7:00pm @ Holly Harshman Elementary
UAMS, in conjunction with UA Rich Mountain and Healthy Connections is hosting a Hands-on Healthcare event on Monday, April 6th, at the Ouachita Center at UARM! We will have a variety of speakers from different fields and several fun and engaging hands-on activities. Applications are due Friday, March 20th . Students may apply online at the link below.
https://forms.gle/bLqjH9957LMLLfDDA
MASH Camp will be held June 15 through June 26 this year.
The deadline for applications will be by the end of the day on April 6, 2020. MASH (Medical Applications of Science for Health) it is a FREE two-week summer enrichment program for high school students interested in pursuing a medical career.
Mena Regional – June 15th – June 26th Current 10th and 11th graders may apply.
During the two weeks, students will take part in some of the following activities:
*Receive CPR training and certification
*Learn through hands on activities directed by physicians and medical staff
*Shadow seven departments in a local medical facilities including surgery and the ER
*Receive education about personal choices such as nutrition, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as other health topics and job choices from experts in a variety of healthcare fields
*Tour a medical school campus
Much, much more!
This camp is provided FREE of charge to these students thanks to the generous support of Farm Bureau, Baptist Health, Mercy Hospital, Mena Regional Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Conway Regional Health Systems, Johnson Regional Medical Center, UAMS West, HRSA, and partnerships with area healthcare organizations.
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!
Bearcat Announcements
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Thursday, Feb. 27 Sr. High Murfreesboro Invitational Quiz Bowl
Thursday, Feb. 27 - EAST Conference Presentation Team - Meeting
Saturday, March 7 Sr. High Regional Quiz Bowl : Arkadelphia
Sports Activities
The medical professional program will not be having class today.
All FFA Members who are competing in the Wildhog Invitational CDE’s Saturday, February 29, will be leaving the Ag. Building @ 5 a.m. Saturday. Teams that will be going are: Nursery/Landscape, Forestry and Vet Science.
Livestock Team will be leaving @ 12, Noon on Friday from the Ag Building.
Tuesday (March 3rd) we are having a Blood drive. Please come see Nurse Bobbi if you would like to sign up.
HUB Program Applications are 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.
If you did not order your 2020 Yearbook yet, this week will be your last chance to place an order before all final orders are submitted for printing on Friday. Yearbooks are $60, and can be ordered with cash or check. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information or to place your last chance order.
Juniors will go to a college fair at UARM on Thursday from 10:00-11:15.
**Next Tuesday (March 3rd) we are having a Blood drive. Please come see Nurse Bobbi if you would like to sign up.
Friday is the deadline to sign up for for the April ACT.
Mena opened the 2020 baseball season with a 13-6 win at Mt. Ida Tuesday. The Bearcats are back in action on Monday, March 2nd at Waldron. GO BEARCATS!
http://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=24460
Louise Durham is excited about Celebrating Read Across America March 2- March 6! We will be celebrating our love of reading with lots of reading , fun dress up days and a school wide reading challenge!
The Mena FFA participated in the Ouachita Sub-Area Leadership Events on Monday.
The Parliamentary Procedure Team placed first. Team members are Cooper Anderle, Madison Blair, Brendon Catlett, Ivy Curtis, Lexi Dilbeck, Bethany Godwin & Navya Morris.
The Jr. Parliamentary Team place second. Team members are Cierra Dulaney, Aaron Ferguson, William Hendrix, Aslynn Jackson, Ranessa Ricker, Layla Spenser & Mckenzie Vincent.
Breezy Hendrix finished 2nd in prepared speaking & Brandon Catlett was 1st in the Farm Bureau Discussion Meet.
All of these teams and Individuals have qualified and will represent Mena High School in the District and State Leadership Development Events held at the Hot Springs Convention Center during the State FFA Convention in April.
See you at the PAC !!!!
Announcements for Tuesday, February 25th
Students, there is a lot of sickness going around our school and community. Please remember that the best prevention is to keep your hands washed, especially after using things that others have touched, such as Chromebooks, desktop computers, books, PE & athletic equipment, etc.
GT Students: Mrs. Moore will be out for the remainder of the week, so there will be no 7th or 8th grade GT meetings this week.
Reminders:
After these announcements, all 8th graders will report to the gym for a class photo for the yearbook.
6th grade ETS students will be meeting on Friday during ACHIEVE.
The mandatory parent / cheerleader meeting is this Thursday, 5:30 pm, in the High School Library. You must attend in order to participate in upcoming try-outs.
This Friday is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball & Softball.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Meat Lovers Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Steak Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, all 8th grade students need to report to the gym for a class photo.
March 3rd Blood drive.
The blood drive is open to all Mena High School students and staff. It will be in the Bearcat room in the gym. All 16yr olds must have a Parent signature and weigh at least 110lbs. 18 yrs old and older must weigh 125lbs. Students should by sign up in the high school nurse's office. All donors must have a picture ID the day of blood drive. International Exchange Students or anyone who has lived out of country for more than 5 years are not eligible to give blood.
Spring Break at Mena Public Schools will be March 23rd - 27th.
Bearcat Announcements
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Wednesday, February 26, FBLA Group Photo for the yearbook will be taken during Enrichment. FBLA members, please wear your District FBLA red shirt for the photo.
Thursday, Feb. 27 Sr. High Murfreesboro Invitational Quiz Bowl
Saturday, March 7 Sr. High Regional Quiz Bowl : Arkadelphia
Sports Activities
Tuesday, February 25, Baseball Game @ Mt. Ida 5:00 pm
The medical professional program will not be having class on today
HUB Program Applications are 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.
If you did not order your 2020 Yearbook yet, this week will be your last chance to place an order before all final orders are submitted for printing on Friday. Yearbooks are $60, and can be ordered with cash or check. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information or to place your last chance order.
Juniors will go to a college fair at UARM on Thursday from 10:00-11:15.
Gameday Tuesday!
There will be a college fair on Thursday, 2/27 from 10am-11:15am at UA Rich Mountain for Mena High School Juniors. Juniors should bring questions for the college you might want to attend!
Senior Parents or anyone willing to help with planning and/or working during after prom, we are having a meeting Thursday, 2/27 @ 6 in the Mena Middle School Library. If you can't come but would like to help, contact Michelle Schnell 234-1517 or Sheli Chaney 234-1137.
Announcements for Monday, February 24th
Reminders:
Quiz Bowl teams will have group photos taken after today’s announcements.
The 8th grade group photo will be taken next tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
This Friday is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball & Softball.
We are starting to have an issue with letter and number keys being removed from the school Chrome Books and other devices. If you remove the keys, you are financially responsible for the repairs.
7th grade ETS students will be meeting today in the Cafeteria, and 6th grade ETS students will be meeting this Friday.
All 7th and 8th graders who signed up for next year’s cheer squad and who attended the mandatory meeting in Mrs. Breedlove’s room last week – There is a mandatory parent meeting this Wednesday, 5:30 pm, in the Mena High School Library. If you and at least one parent or legal guardian do not attend, you will not be allowed to try out for the cheer squad.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Salisbury Steak, Grilled Cheese with Soup
Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad
Concession – Backyard Burger, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time,
GT students need to report to the EAST room with your trophies and then the 6th grade GT needs to go to the Conference room.
7th grade ETS students need to go to the Cafeteria.
There will be a spring football parent meeting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 25, at the Mena High School Performing Arts Center. This meeting is for all guardians of incoming 7th grade through high school athletes. The summer schedule will be handed out and discussed.
