Mena School District

Congratulations to the following Mena Middle School students for finishing their reading for the year already! Each of these students has read more than 4000 pages. Raegan Gates Mason Brown Lainee Garrett Autumn Lockheart Nathan Needham Tyler Willis

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment, Senior ETS band room Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Tonight’s Senior night ceremony and senior high basketball games vs Hope has been postponed, and a make-up date will be announced at a future time. Wednesday - Thursday - JH Basketball vs Malvern HERE at the UBC Friday - Today, Brandon Burk will be meeting with ETS Seniors. For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook. Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is this Thursday, January 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering. Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP. The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building. Lunch Menu: January Monday 1/11: Beef finger, bacon cheeseburger, waffle bar Tuesday 1/12: Crispito with Cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich Wednesday 1/13: pulled pork sand., chicken tenders, hots dog Thursday 1/14: Chicken Nuggets, hamburger, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar Friday 1/15: salisbury steak, backyard burger, mini corndog, pizza

Announcements for Tuesday, January 12 th   I. Reminder: We will continue to have school on Fridays during the month of January and until we have more information about Flex. II. Report cards were mailed on Monday, those with low grades in core classes received an “I” and a letter about your options for this semester. It does require your parent to contact the school regarding their choice. III. Tutoring: remember, it’s available Monday through Thursday 3:30-4:30 and Monday evening 5:30 – 6:30. IV. Reminder: Students remember to bring your water bottles to school to stay hydrated. V. Students: remember that your phones are not to be used in class unless the teacher allows you for educational purposes. VI. The last day to order a Yearbook with personalization, your name or icons, is January 29.  You can order online at Jostens.com.  When Mrs. Lunsford returns to school next week, order forms will be available at school.  VII. Congratulations to the following students for finishing their reading for the year already!  Each of these students has read more than 4000 pages. Raegan Gates Tyler Willis Mason Brown Nathan Needham Lainee Garrett Autumn Lockheart These students can go to the office for front of the lunch line passes after these announcements. VIII. No Quiz Bowl practice until February. IX. Monday, January 18 (next Monday) will be a Virtual Day for students. X. Lunchtime Weather: cold XI. Lunch Menu: Crispito Cheeseburger Spicy Chicken Pizza Salad PBJ

A big thank you to Ron Tilley and First Assembly of God Church for the donation of water bottles for our heroes at Louise Durham Elementary!! https://www.facebook.com/Mena-First-Assembly-of-God-290121225901

HUGE thank you to Don's E-Z Pay for their donation of a new fridge for our football fieldhouse. It was much needed and as much appreciated! https://www.facebook.com/DonsEZPayMenaAR

Hope has cancelled the basketball games at Mena on Tuesday....

January 25th Herff Jones will be meeting with the Seniors in the PAC to hand out Cap & Gown packets. They will return on February 2 to measure and order their Cap & Gowns and any other products from the catalog. They will be delivered to the school on March 31st. If you want to order on-line, you can go to Herffjones.com and it will walk you through the ordering process. If you order on-line, they will deliver directly to your home address.

The Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats host Hope on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. Sr. Night will begin at 5:00pm & games start at 6:00pm.... Tickets will be available at the MPS Central Office beginning at 8:00am - 3:45pm on the day of the game..Masks must be worn at the Central Office.

Click the link for the school calendar! https://core docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828040/Calendar_2020-2021.pdf

January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.

Monday, January 11, 2021 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - FBLA in Rm 202 Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Senior night ceremony and senior high basketball games vs Hope. Ceremony at 5:00 and games at 6:00. Wednesday - Thursday - JH Basketball vs Malvern HERE at the UBC Friday - For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook. Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is this Thursday, January 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering. Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP. The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building. Lunch Menu: January Monday: Beef finger, bacon cheeseburger, waffle bar Tuesday: Crispito with Cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich Wednesday: pulled pork sand., chicken tenders, hots dog Thursday: Chicken Nuggets, hamburger, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar Friday: salisbury steak, backyard burger, mini corndog, pizza

Announcements for Monday, January 11 th   I. Reminder: We will continue to have school on Fridays during the month of January and until we have more information about Flex. II. Tutoring: remember, it’s available Monday through Thursday 3:30-4:30 and Monday evening 5:30 – 6:30. III. Students: remember that your phones are not to be used in class unless the teacher allows you for educational purposes. IV. No Quiz Bowl practice until February. V. Monday, January 18 (next Monday) will be a Virtual Day for students. VI. Lunchtime Weather: cold VII. Lunch Menu: Waffle Bar Bacon Cheeseburger Chicken salad Pizza Salad PBJ VIII. Club / Group

Congratulations to Austin Rose & Jarrett Burger on their 2nd place finish in the Trader Bill’s High School Tournament on Lake Greeson on Saturday.... Go Basscats!!

The Mena Bearcats played at Arkadelphia Friday. Sr. Boys / Arkadelphia-68 Mena-32 JV Boys / Arkadelphia-35 Mena-27 The JV will play on Saturday at 10:00am in Waldron. The Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats will next play on Tuesday the 12th at the Union Bank Center against Hope... The Sr. Night Ceremony will begin at 5:00pm.. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

The Sr. Bearcats play at Arkadelphia today. The JV game will begin at 5:00pm. The Sr. Girls game scheduled for today was canceled by Arkadelphia...

Mena Middle School Project Prevent Team met  today to plan Spring  events. First on the agenda is The Great Kindness Challenge January 25-29!

Coach Craig Bentley has released the 2021 football schedule

Congratulations to Mena High School Senior MADISON BLAIR ! Blair has been awarded the Board of Visitors Scholarship from UA Rich Mountain. This is a full academic scholarship. GO MADISON & GO BEARCATS!

January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.

Friday, January 8, 2021 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - FBLA in Rm 202 There is no Quiz Bowl practice this week, For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook. Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is today, January 8. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering. The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.