With our fall sports seasons underway, the creation of the 2020 Mena Fall Sports Souvenir Program has officially begun! If you would like to purchase an ad for your business or to support your fall sports athlete with an ad, please see the attached information and contact Andy Philpot at bearcatpromos@gmail.com by September 24!
Congratulations to the Bearcat Sr. Boys who competed at the Magazine Rattler Invitational on Tuesday and finished runner up... Mena will compete on Tuesday 9/15 at the Tom Stuthard Stampede in Acorn... GO BEARCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Mena Volleyball played at Malvern Tuesday.
7th grade won 2 to 0
Jr JV won 2 to 0
Jr Varsity won 2 to 1
Sr Varsity won 3 to 0
The 7th & Jr High Ladycats will host Mansfield on Monday 9/14.. The Sr High will host Camden Fairview on Thursday 9/10. Thursday will be Sr Night.
Dear Parents,
We would like to thank you for participating in our virtual/blended meal service.
On Thursday Sept. 3, USDA announced that they were extending the waiver to feed using the Seamless Summer Option through Dec. 31, 2020. This means that all meals will be served for free to all children 18 and under.
We will still need you to fill out your free and reduced application for students. T
There is a new link every week, for ordering meals and can be accessed on the Mena Public Schools Facebook page, or on the Mena Public school’s website:
Menu
Food service information
Blended Learning Meal Related Items.
There is an added option for you to order meals for any children that you have that are not school aged.
Sincerely,
Susan Bodey, FSD
Aramark at Mena Public Schools
Announcements for Tuesday, September 8th
I. We hope everyone enjoyed their 3 day weekend. Please remember to follow all mask and social distancing guidelines. Also keep in mind that we have several hand sanitizer stations located throughout the building.
II. From Coach Rose: For any student interested in getting information about the Mena Basscats Fishing Team, there will be a virtual meeting tonight at 7pm. Use the link below to access the meeting. A direct link can be found on the Mena Public Schools Facebook page. If you have any questions or have trouble logging on to the meeting, please call Coach Pete Rose at 234-0771.
The link for the meeting is:
meet.google.com/maf-jyco-bsu
III. You have all done a great job throwing away your trash during breakfast and lunch. Keep up the good work.
IV. If you have not turned in all or part of your required registration paperwork, Mr. Coogan will be visiting with you in the next couple of days.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Chicken Parmesan* Chicken Tenders * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Taco Bar* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Cobb Salad
VII. Club / Group Meetings: None today.
The Mena Cross County Team will run at the Magazine Rattler Invitational & Ladycats will play at Malvern beginning at 4:00pm.
Harding Academy-44 Mena-20.
Mena falls to 1-1 on the season. A big game against Hot Springs is scheduled for next Friday at Bearcat Stadium & It will be Sr. Night.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=19617
meet.google.com/maf-jyco-bsu
There will be a virtual meeting for the Mena Basscats Bass Team Tuesday at 7pm. The above link will allow anyone to join the meeting. This is for current members and students that are interested in joining. Call Coach Pete Rose at 234-0771.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Friday - Popcorn Chicken Parm, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Pizza Salad, and Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Sports:
Friday - Senior High Football will host Harding Academy at Bearcat Stadium at 7:00
Theme for tonight’s game is Neon Night! Dress in neon colors!
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.
FCCLA Officer Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Hobson or Mrs. Wilson’s room. They are due on Wednesday, September 9. The first FCCLA meeting will be on September 10.
An FBLA membership form was sent to your email on Thursday, Sept 3rd. If you are interested in joining, please complete the form and bring your $15 to Mrs. Torix.
An FBLA Officer Application was sent to your on Thursday, Sept 3rd. If you are interested in becoming an officer, you must first join FBLA then complete the Officer Application. These applications are due by Friday, September 11th.
FBLA Fall conference registration money is due by Tuesday, September 8. The cost is $15 and that includes an FBLA District 1 t-shirt.
Yearbook sales for the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook have officially begun. Be sure to order your 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.
MHS Cheerleading Competition team will be doing a fundraiser this fall. They are personalizing your parking spots. It is $25 to have them do this, please see Coach Hughes room 315 for more details or to purchase your personalization.
Parent/Teacher Conferences originally scheduled for next week are being postponed for further planning purposes. Please keep watching for updates about Parent/Teacher Conferencing procedures.
Mena Cross Country ran their first timed mile this morning in preparation for the Magazine Rattler Invitational on Tuesday. GO BEARCATS!!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Two volleyball games that were cancelled recently due to weather have been rescheduled.
Booneville @ Mena 7th,Jr, & Sr. is now Sept. 22nd
Mena @ Lakeside Sr. is now Oct. 19th
Virtual & blended students will have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham or High School on Fridays between 1 and 2 pm We are no longer allowed to serve on the SSO option so meals will be charged to the student’s account, as though the student was in school, based on their Free/Reduced/Paid status. 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 14th-18th.
https://forms.gle/fDjs4wczv1jFvWb9A
It was swine day at the Polk County Livestock Show today & Mena Public Schools were well represented. The Junior Livestock sale is Friday at 7pm....
Ticket Sales for Harding Academy vs Mena Bearcats
The Mena Public School District has announced plans for sales of tickets for athletic events for the 2020-21 school year. Due to Covid-19, the Governor and Arkansas Department of Health has put a limit on the number of people who can attend indoor and outdoor activities.
These restrictions are not the desire of anyone in the district. However, for the health and safety of our players, coaches and fans, we MUST adhere to the guidelines set by the ADH and Governor. We are fortunate, at this time, to be able to continue with our sporting events.
Mena Public Schools will adhere to the Indoor and Outdoor venue guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. Anyone over 10 years of age must wear a face covering at all times. Single-household family groups can sit together but must be 6-feet apart from other groups or individuals. Seating areas will be marked such that every other row is unoccupied. Anyone found not to be in compliance with the regulations set forth by the ADH will be asked by an administrator or security officer to comply. Refusal to follow directives will result in removal from the premises.
Due to the new guidelines, MPS will no longer allow FREE ADMISSION passes other than those issued by the Arkansas Athletics Association.
Ticket Prices:
Per game admission is $5.00 per person.
Football Games: -Bearcat Stadium Capacity-680
Football Players, Band, and Cheer will be issued a certain number of redeemable tickets first. Then there will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public (no more than 2 tickets per person) that can be picked up at the Central Office the day of the event from (8:00am to 3:45pm).
Football Visitors: a limited number of tickets will be provided for the visiting team at the beginning of each week. State officials are not allowing band and cheer to attend away games. (The same will happen when the Bearcats/Ladycats go on the road—we will get the ticket information out ASAP for these events.)
Unfortunately, during this time, tailgating before athletic events is NOT ALLOWED. Attendees will NOT be allowed on the track, field, or court at any time before, during or after the event. Immediately after the event, fans need to exit the facility.
Three day weekend coming up!!!
Attention Mena High School and Middle School FFA Livestock Exhibitors: If you made the premium auction on Friday September 4th. Please bring prepackaged snacks and canned drinks for the auction.
Harding Academy vs. Mena
Stadium Capacity-680
Players, Band, and Cheer will be issued tickets first. There will be a limited # of tickets available to the public (no more than 2 tickets per person) available at the Central Office the day of the event from (8am-3:45pm)
The DeQueen vs. Mena 7th grade & junior high football games that were scheduled for tonight & cancelled will be played on Monday, October 5th. GO BEARCATS!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Students arrive for school this morning, returning to campus after two missed days due to inclement weather and flooding.
