Congratulations Mrs. Kathy Smallwood who won the Vyve Teacher of the Month! This is voted online by parents and students.
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.
The Mena FFA Conducted their Greenhand Ceremony for all 1st year FFA Members Thursday!
Congratulations to Mena High School Senior MARC WILSON!
Marc signed his to play football at Henderson State University as a preferred walk on. GO BEARCATS!
https://hsusports.com/sports/football
Announcements for Thursday, February 20th
Students, this year we began allowing you to use your phones / devices outside during lunch. This came with some conditions. This is just a reminder that one of those conditions is that you are not allowed to use your device to take pictures or videos.
From Mrs. Smith: Any FBLA/FCCLA or Leadership student interested in going to Magic Springs will meet in her room tomorrow during FLEX time.
Reminders:
Lost and Found items will be emptied tomorrow afternoon.
There will be a mandatory meeting after these announcements in Mrs. Breedlove’s room for 7th & 8th graders that signed up for Cheer.
Quiz Bowl teams will have group photos taken on Monday. Bring your trophies and certificates
The 8th grade group photo will be taken next Tuesday.
Next Friday is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball & Softball.
From Mrs. Rose: Thank you to all the students who completed the Counselor's Corner Assignment on time. Winners of the prize drawing see need to see Mrs. Rose:
Hayden Davis Nichole Philpot Rebekah Ogden Abram Wooden
Dax McMellon Brooklyn Carls Frank Smudrick Belle Jaynes
Reagan Gates River Pierce
Lunchtime Weather: If it is not raining, you will have the option of going outside. Please stay on the hard surfaces.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – General Tso’s Beef, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time…
7th / 8th grade Cheer candidates need to go to Mrs. Breedlove’s room
8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Bearcat Announcements
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Club Activities
Thursday, Feb. 20, during Enrichment, FFA Greenhand Day for all 1st year FFA Members and all FFA members in the Ag Building.
Thursday, Feb. 20, Jr .High Quiz bowl practice at middle school campus during Enrichment or ACHIEVE
Thursday, Feb. 20, Sr. High Quiz Bowl practice at Holly Harshman campus
Friday, Feb. 21 Sr. High Quiz Bowl DeQueen Invitational Tournament
Sports Activities
The Mena Ladycats will be playing in the second round of the district tournament in Malvern this evening.
Career Center Machine Tool program at the college will not meet today, Thursday, February 20th
Bearcat Senior Marc Wilson will be signing his letter of intent this morning at 11:00 to play college football at Henderson State University. The signing ceremony will be held in the Union Bank Center.
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.
Library Lunch Closings this week:
To all Seniors: please complete the Who’s Who Ballot that is in the Class of 2020 Google Classroom this week. We had less than 50% of the Senior Class complete the ballot the first time, so the yearbook staff has a revised Who’s Who Ballot that all Seniors need to complete by the end of the day Friday. The results will be part of the 2020 MHS Yearbook.
Also, Seniors, please complete the Mr. and Ms. Bearcat ballot on Google Classroom by Monday. These results will also be part of the 2020 MHS Yearbook.
JAG Work Applications (upcoming juniors and seniors) are available for next year's JAG Work class. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Purvis (room 403), counseling center, or online at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. Return applications to Mrs. Purvis or Mrs. Thacker or Enrichment teacher. Priority deadline is this Friday, February 21.
If you did not order your 2020 Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information.
The Independent Living Class will have Hot Chocolate, Cappuccinos and Coffees for sale daily before school starts for $1.00 each. Stop by and see them in the hallway.
Gameday Thursday!
Mena track athletes got in some laps Wednesday in preparation for the upcoming season which begins on March 3rd @ Boonevile!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Announcements for Wednesday, February 19th
Congratulations to Coach Johnson for receiving the Outstanding American History Teacher award from the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Coach Johnson received this award as recognition for the work he and his students have done when learning about the U.S. Constitution. Congratulations, Coach!
The last day to order a yearbook is next Friday, February 28th.
Quite a few students are getting close to going to ISS for excessive tardies. Please get to class on time.
Everything in the lost-and-found box will be bagged up and donated to PCDC this Friday. Please look through it for your missing items.
From Mrs. Luttmer: The Robotics Club member need to look for an email from her.
From Mrs. Breedlove: The current 7th & 8th graders that signed up for Cheer will have a mandatory meeting tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
Any 7th & 8th grade boy or girl that is interested in participating in Track, will meet in the gym with Coach Peters right after these announcements.
From Mrs. Lunsford: Any Student Council Representative that did not get their photo taken yesterday needs to go to the EAST room right after these announcements. Also, the 8th grade class photo will be taken next Tuesday.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Potato Bowl, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time…
7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Student Council reps that did not get their photo taken yesterday need to go to the EAST room.
Any 7th or 8th grade boy or girl interested in Track needs to go to the Gym.
The Ladycats will play Nashville in the 7-4A District Basketball Tournament on Thursday at 4:00pm in Malvern.
By advancing to the semi-finals Mena has also secured a spot in next week's 4A South Regional Tournament at Crossett.
Bearcat Announcements
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Club Activities
Wednesday, Feb. 19, Josten’s will be here with Sr. Rings. They will set up in Counseling Center.
Wednesday Feb. 19, Sci-Fi Club meeting in the Art Room
Thursday, Feb. 20, during Enrichment, FFA Greenhand Day for all 1st year FFA Members and all FFA members in the Ag Building.
Thursday, Feb. 20, Jr .High Quiz bowl practice at middle school campus during Enrichment or ACHIEVE
Thursday, Feb. 20, Sr. High Quiz Bowl practice at Holly Harshman campus
Friday, Feb. 21 Sr. High Quiz Bowl DeQueen Invitational Tournament
Sports Activities
Students: If you are coming in late to 1st period, you must go to the office and sign in, teachers, please send them to the office to sign in if they don’t have an admit slip (either white or blue). Also if you are coming in at the end of 1st period, you will still receive an unexcused tardy. Also, this does not just pertain to 1st and 2nd period, you will only get an excused tardy if you have a doctor’s note.
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.
Library Lunch Closings this week:
To all Seniors: please complete the Who’s Who Ballot that is in the Class of 2020 Google Classroom this week. We had less than 50% of the Senior Class complete the ballot the first time, so the yearbook staff has a revised Who’s Who Ballot that all Seniors need to complete by the end of the day Friday. The results will be part of the 2020 MHS Yearbook.
JAG Work Applications (upcoming juniors and seniors) are available for next year's JAG Work class. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Purvis (room 403), counseling center, or online at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. Return applications to Mrs. Purvis or Mrs. Thacker or Enrichment teacher. Priority deadline is this Friday, February 21.
If you did not order your 2020 Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information.
The Independent Living Class will have Hot Chocolate, Cappuccinos and Coffees for sale daily before school starts for $1.00 each. Stop by and see them in the hallway.
There is a mandatory meeting for all who are trying out for cheer during Enrichment today. If you are planning on trying out for the 2020-2021 Cheer squad, you must attend the meeting or speak with Coach Hughes in advance if you are not able to attend.
Assistant Superintendent Paulette Sherrer presented the Mena School Board with a proposed school calendar for the next two years that had the approval of 92% of the staff. The board Unanimously approved that calendar for 20/21 and 21/22.
The Mena School Board conducted their February meeting Tuesday night at the administration building.
Superintendent Benny Weston began the meeting by thanking the board for allowing him to attend the AASA National Conference in San Diego CA recently. Weston represented the state as the Arkansas Superintendent of the Year & described it as a once in a lifetime experience.
Assistant Superintendent Paulette Sherrer them presented the board with a proposed school calendar for the next two years that had the approval of 92% of the staff. The board Unanimously approved that calendar for 20/21 and 21/22.
Maintenance Supervisor, Danny Minton, addressed the board on facilities. Repairs continue on various systems that were damaged by a lightning strike at the baseball field. Including the removal of the damaged light pole. Delivery of Other material for the baseball facility has been postponed due to wet weather. Also the recent heavy rains have exposed a few leaks at Louise Durham Elementary & they are being dealt with.
At this point in the meeting there was discussion about limiting the number of foreign exchange students. No action was taken & it was decided that it would be left to the administrations discretion.
The board accepted the resignation of Molly Lindsey & Freda Moore. They also unanimously approved extending all administrative contracts before adjourning.
The Ladycats defeated Hope 51-44 Tuesday in the 7-4A District Basketball Tournament at Malvern.. Mena will advance to play Nashville at 4pm Thursday. Go Ladycats!
The last day to purchase a 2020 Mena Middle School yearbook is February 28th!
Congratulations to Mena Middle School student Ty Thacker! Ty recently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award:
Mena, AR 7th Grader Ty Thacker Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Mena, AR- Ty Thacker, 12, a 7th grade student of Mena Middle School and Iron’s Fork 4-H, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Mena Middle School nominated Ty for national honors this fall in recognition of his volunteer service.
Ty is a member of Iron’s Fork 4-H and has volunteered for numerous activities including serving at this year’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner. He is also a member of Grace Bible Church and helps with the Awana Program as a volunteer each Monday night of the week. Ty is an exemplary student and these are just a few highlights of the volunteer events Ty has participated in this last year.
In its 25th year, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service.
“Across the United States, young volunteers are doing remarkable things to contribute to the well-being of the people and communities around them,” said Prudential Chairman and CEO Charles Lowery. “Prudential is honored to celebrate the contributions of these students, and we hope their stories inspire others to volunteer, too.”
“Demonstrating civic responsibility through volunteerism is an important part of life,” said NASSP Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti. “These honorees practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate.”
Prudential Spirit of Community Award application details were distributed nationwide last September through middle level and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross Chapters, YMCAs, and Points of Light Global Network members. These schools and officially-designated local organizations nominated Local Honorees, whose applications were advanced for state-level judging. In addition to granting President’s Volunteer Service Awards, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards selected Honorees, Distinguished Finalists and Certificate of Excellence recipients. Volunteer activities were judged on criteria including initiative effort, impact and personal growth.
The Basscats competed in the Trader Bills High School Tournament on Lake Greeson on Sunday. Burger and Head took 4th place while Johnston and Cannon took 7th place in the High School Division. The Basscats will be back in action on Lake Greeson on Saturday in the Arkansas Youth Fishing Federation Tournament.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Mena Basscats Pictured-Trent Head, Jarret Burger, Austin Rose, Evan Graves, Braxton Page, Colton Quebedeaux
Not pictured - Austin Johnston & Cason Cannon
Announcements for Tuesday, February 18th
Congratulations to the Mena Junior High Lady Cats for finishing their basketball season as the District Champions!
We still have registration forms in the front office for Mena Youth League baseball and softball. The deadline to register is next Friday, February 28th.
Student Council Representatives will need to go to the EAST room right after these announcements for a group photo for the yearbook.
Lunchtime Weather: We will remain inside today.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Beef Enchiladas, MTO Tortilla
Line 2 – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, all Student Council Representatives need to go to the EAST room and 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
The Mena FFA will have their annual Greenhand Ceremony On Thursday, Feb. 20, during Enrichment. This is for all 1st year FFA Members & will take place in the Ag Building.
On Friday, Feb. 21, the Mena FFA will host their annual teacher appreciation breakfast before school.
Bearcat Announcements
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Club Activities
Tuesday, Feb. 18, Sophomore ETS in Room 209 PLEASE BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOKS
Wednesday Feb. 19, Sci-Fi Club meeting in the Art Room
Thursday, Feb. 20, during Enrichment, FFA Greenhand Day for all 1st year FFA Members and all FFA members in the Ag Building.
Thursday, Feb. 20, Jr .High Quiz bowl practice at middle school campus during Enrichment or ACHIEVE
Thursday, Feb. 20, Sr. High Quiz Bowl practice at Holly Harshman campus
Friday, Feb. 21 Sr. High Quiz Bowl DeQueen Invitational Tournament
Sports Activities
Students: If you are coming in late to 1st period, you must go to the office and sign in, teachers, please send them to the office to sign in if they don’t have an admit slip (either white or blue). Also if you are coming in at the end of 1st period, you will still receive an unexcused tardy. Also, this does not just pertain to 1st and 2nd period, you will only get an excused tardy if you have a doctor’s note.
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.
Library Lunch Closings this week:
JAG Work Applications (upcoming juniors and seniors) are available for next year's JAG Work class. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Purvis (room 403), counseling center, or online at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. Return applications to Mrs. Purvis or Mrs. Thacker or Enrichment teacher. Priority deadline is February 21, 2020.
If you did not order your 2020 Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot in room 205 for more information.
The Independent Living Class will have Hot Chocolate, Cappuccinos and Coffees for sale daily before school starts for $1.00 each. Stop by and see them in the hallway.
There is a mandatory meeting for all who are trying out for cheer during Enrichment on Wednesday. If you are planning on trying out for the 2020-2021 Cheer squad, you must attend the meeting or speak with Coach Hughes in advance if you are not able to attend.
