Mena School District

Former Bearcat Breaks Another Record At UCA !!!! https://ucasports.com/…/womens-track-and-field-jewell-crine…

The Mena teams played their final home game of season at the Union Bank Center Friday night... The Ladycats won their game by a score of 41-37 & the Bearcats lost 27-40. Mena will play at Nashville on Tuesday 2/11.

The 7-4A District Tournament will be played next week in Nashville. The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats received a first round bye & both will open play on Wednesday 2/12. Check the brackets below... GO BEARCATS!!!!

Announcements for Friday, February 7th ** All MMS Choir students: Do not go to the High School Choir Room today, instead, report to the MMS Choir Room. REMINDERS: MMS Dance next Tuesday evening. Cheerleader sign-up deadline is today. This is for current 7th & 8th graders only. Sign up for next year’s 7th graders will be later. Valentines Crush sales continue today and next week. Tonight is Senior Night for the Lady Cats & Bearcats at the UBC. Senior recognition will begin at 5:30, followed by the two varsity games. There will be no school on Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. Monday is the last day to turn in dental sealant forms for 6th graders From Mrs. Ellison: The following students need to go to her room after these announcements: Greyson Kremers Judah Brewer Lily Rowland Troy Hedgepeth Briley Parker Makien Ortiz River Pierce Lunchtime Weather: You will be allowed to go outside for lunch today, however, you do have the option of staying in the library. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Burrito with Cheese Sauce, MTO Baked Potato Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: At this time, you are released to your assigned area for FLEX Friday.

Thursday, February 6, 2020 Lunch Menu: Thursday, 2-6, Sweet & Sour Chicken, MTO Deli, Chicken Tenders Friday, 2-7, Burrito with Cheese, MTO Baked Potato, MTO Deli Monday, 2-10, Beef Fingers, Cheeseburger, Rib Patty Sandwich Tuesday, 2-11, Chili, Bacon Burger, Chicken Tenders Wednesday, 2-12, Walking Tacos, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Thursday, 2-13, Lasagna, Pizza Burger, Chicken Tenders Tuesday, 2-18, Beef Enchiladas, Steak Sandwich, MTO Tortilla Line Wednesday 2-19, Chicken Potato Bowl, Double Burger Thursday, 2-20, General Tso’s Beef, hamburger, MTO Deli Friday, 2-21, Crispitos w/Cheese, Corn Dog, Pizza Burger Monday, 2-24, Salisburger, Corn Dog, Backyard Burger Tuesday, 2-25, Popcorn Chicken Bowl, MTO Tortilla Line Wednesday, 2-26, Chicken Alfredo, Hamburger, Hot Dog Thursday, 2-27, Fish Sticks/Mac & Cheese, Rib Patty Sand Friday, 2-28, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, MTO Baked Potato Club Activities Thursday, 2-6, NEHS Meeting Thursday, 2-6 Jr. High Quiz Bowl team meets at middle school during ACHIEVE Thursday, 2-6 Sr. High Quiz Bowl team meets after school in Mrs. Moore’s room. Please let Mrs. Moore know if you cannot attend. Friday, 2-7, FCS/FCA Meeting Sports Activities Thursday, 2-6, Junior High Basketball @ Bauxite 4:00 Friday, 2-7, Senior High Basketball Home vs. Bauxite 5:30 Senior Night All FFA Members who are attending Winter Leadership Conference need to be at Ag Building with your luggage at 1:00 p.m. Friday. Bus will be leaving at 1:30 p.m. Alissa Faught will be doing a yearbook again for Vivie. Any teachers or students who want to put a message to Vivie can email it to Alissa or bring a handwritten note to Ms. Alissa in Room 310. Library Lunch Closings this week: There will be a JAG Group photo today during Enrichment for the yearbook. There will also be a Student Council group photo at 11:00 today for the yearbook. Seniors, be sure to vote for Who’s Who by this tomorrow. The ballot is available on the Class of 2020 Enrichment Google Classroom page. Results will be collected Friday afternoon, with results being in 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 February 21, 2020. The yearbook staff has extended sales of the 2020 MHS Yearbook for a limited time. You can still order a non-personalized 2020 yearbook for $60, but the final day to order will be next Thursday, February 13. See Mr. Philpot in room 205 to order with cash or check. Special Olympic Polar Plunge is scheduled for February 13 at 11:30 in the Student Parking Lot. Stop by Room 214 and pick up your Plunge Form and get more information on how to be involved...Rumor has it that Coach Wright and Coach Lyle will plunge if their girls can raise $1000.00….Let’s help the girls make this possible!!!! The tryout signup sheets for the 2020-2021 Cheerleading Team and Competition Team, and Mascot are in the office. Please see Coach Hughes in room 315 for any questions about tryouts or cheer. There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on February 26th for ALL candidates. Students interested in creating: Holograms, Game Design, Photography, Videography, Virtual Realty, Robotics, Solar Powered Cars, etc.,please contact Mrs. Lunsford through email. 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 Friday!

The Mena Jr. High played at Bauxite Thursday night. The 7th grade girls won by a score of 15-13... The JV Jr. Ladycats won 26-7 & The Varsity Jr. Ladycats lost 22-25. The Jr. Bearcat JV won 30-17 and they boys varsity won 54-44. The district tournament will be played next week & we will post the bracket when it becomes available.

Mrs. Vega's Class at LDE bundled up and enjoyed the snow!

The Mena High School Theatre Department performed Macdaddy (funny short Macbeth) for 10th grade English classes today.

Sr. Night is this Friday 2/7 at the Union Bank Center! The Seniors will be recognized at 5:30 before the girls game. After the senior night ceremony we will warm up, and play the Varsity girls then Varsity boys. Should start about 6:00 p.m

Gameday Thursday!

Congratulations to Mena High School Senior Zane Stephens. Zane will be playing football at Ouachita Baptist University & signed his letter of intent this morning in the Union Bank Center surrounded by family, friends, teammates & coaches. GO BEARCATS!

Announcements for Wednesday, February 5th REMINDERS: Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place this evening, 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the MMS Cafeteria. Mid-term progress reports will be handed out. MMS Dance next Tuesday evening. Cheerleader sign-up deadline is Friday. This is for current 7th & 8th graders only. Sign up for next year’s 7th graders will be later. Valentines Crush sales begin tomorrow during both lunches. There will be no school on Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. This Friday will be the last home basketball games for the High School Lady Cats and Bearcats. It will also be Senior night. Recognition of Seniors will begin at 5:30, followed by the two varsity games against Bauxite. Lunchtime Weather: We will remain indoors during lunch today. You are allowed to use your phone / device once you leave the Cafeteria. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Cheese Ravioli, Boneless Wings Line 2 – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Lunch Menu: Wednesday, 2-5, Cheese Ravioli, MTO Boneless Wings, MTO Deli Thursday, 2-6, Sweet & Sour Chicken, MTO Deli, Chicken Tenders Friday, 2-7, Burrito with Cheese, MTO Baked Potato, MTO Deli Monday, 2-10, Beef Fingers, Cheeseburger, Rib Patty Sandwich Tuesday, 2-11, Chili, Bacon Burger, Chicken Tenders Wednesday, 2-12, Walking Tacos, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Thursday, 2-13, Lasagna, Pizza Burger, Chicken Tenders Tuesday, 2-18, Beef Enchiladas, Steak Sandwich, MTO Tortilla Line Wednesday 2-19, Chicken Potato Bowl, Double Burger Thursday, 2-20, General Tso’s Beef, hamburger, MTO Deli Friday, 2-21, Crispitos w/Cheese, Corn Dog, Pizza Burger Monday, 2-24, Salisburger, Corn Dog, Backyard Burger Tuesday, 2-25, Popcorn Chicken Bowl, MTO Tortilla Line Wednesday, 2-26, Chicken Alfredo, Hamburger, Hot Dog Thursday, 2-27, Fish Sticks/Mac & Cheese, Rib Patty Sand Friday, 2-28, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, MTO Baked Potato Club Activities Wed., 2-5, Sci-Fi Meeting Thursday, 2-6, NEHS Meeting Thursday, 2-6 Jr. High Quiz Bowl team meets at middle school during ACHIEVE Thursday, 2-6 Sr. High Quiz Bowl team meets after school in Mrs. Moore’s room. Please let Mrs. Moore know if you cannot attend. Friday, 2-7, FCA Meeting Sports Activities Thursday, 2-6, Junior High Basketball @ Bauxite 4:00 Friday, 2-7, Senior High Basketball Home vs. Bauxite 5:30 Senior Night All FFA Members who are attending Winter Leadership Conference need to be at Ag Building with your luggage at 1:00 p.m. Friday. Bus will be leaving at 1:30 p.m. Library Lunch Closings this week: Parent Teacher Conferences will be held after school today from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be a JAG Group photo tomorrow during Enrichment for the yearbook. There will also be a Student Council group photo at 11:00 tomorrow for the yearbook. Seniors, be sure to vote for Who’s Who by this Friday. The ballot is available on the Class of 2020 Enrichment Google Classroom page. Results will be collected Friday afternoon, with results being in 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 February 21, 2020. Special Olympic Polar Plunge is scheduled for February 13 at 11:30 in the Student Parking Lot. Stop by Room 214 and pick up your Plunge Form and get more information on how to be involved...Rumor has it that Coach Wright and Coach Lyle will plunge if their girls can raise $1000.00….Let’s help the girls make this possible!!!! The tryout signup sheets for the 2020-2021 Cheerleading Team and Competition Team, and Mascot are in the office. Please see Coach Hughes in room 315 for any questions about tryouts or cheer. There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on February 26th for ALL candidates. Students interested in creating: Holograms, Game Design, Photography, Videography, Virtual Realty, Robotics, Solar Powered Cars, etc.,please contact Mrs. Lunsford through email. 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 us in the hallway.

Sr. Night is this Friday 2/7 at the Union Bank Center! The Seniors will be recognized at 5:30 before the girls game. After the senior night ceremony we will warm up, and play the Varsity girls then Varsity boys. Should start about 6:00 p.m

The Mena Ladycats led at the half but could not hold on as they lost to DeQueen 39-44 Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. The Bearcats also lost by a score of 38-58. This Friday night Mena will host Bauxite at the UBC. The Senior Night Ceremony will begin at 5:30pm...

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.

This is the last week to sign up for Jr. High & Sr. High cheer tryouts. The tryout signup sheets for the 2020-2021 Cheerleading Team and Competition Team, and Mascot are in the office. Please see Coach Hughes in room 315 for any questions about tryouts or cheer.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Lunch Menu: Tuesday, 2-4, Salisbury Steak, Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, Wednesday, 2-5, Cheese Ravioli, MTO Boneless Wings, MTO Deli Thursday, 2-6, Sweet & Sour Chicken, MTO Deli, Chicken Tenders Friday, 2-7, Burrito with Cheese, MTO Baked Potato, MTO Deli Monday, 2-10, Beef Fingers, Cheeseburger, Rib Patty Sandwich Tuesday, 2-11, Chili, Bacon Burger, Chicken Tenders Wednesday, 2-12, Walking Tacos, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Thursday, 2-13, Lasagna, Pizza Burger, Chicken Tenders Tuesday, 2-18, Beef Enchiladas, Steak Sandwich, MTO Tortilla Line Wednesday 2-19, Chicken Potato Bowl, Double Burger Thursday, 2-20, General Tso’s Beef, hamburger, MTO Deli Friday, 2-21, Crispitos w/Cheese, Corn Dog, Pizza Burger Monday, 2-24, Salisburger, Corn Dog, Backyard Burger Tuesday, 2-25, Popcorn Chicken Bowl, MTO Tortilla Line Wednesday, 2-26, Chicken Alfredo, Hamburger, Hot Dog Thursday, 2-27, Fish Sticks/Mac & Cheese, Rib Patty Sand Friday, 2-28, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, MTO Baked Potato Club Activities Tuesday, 2-4, 10th grade ETS Wed., 2-5, Sci-Fi Meeting Thursday, 2-6, NEHS Meeting Thursday, 2-6 Jr. High Quiz Bowl team meets at middle school during ACHIEVE Thursday, 2-6 Sr. High Quiz Bowl team meets after school in Mrs. Moore’s room. Please let Mrs. Moore know if you cannot attend. Friday, 2-7, FCA Meeting Sports Activities Tuesday, Senior High Basketball Home vs. De Queen 5:00 Thursday, 2-6, Basketball @ Bauxite 4:00 Library Lunch Closings this week: Parent Teacher Conferences will be held this Wednesday, February 5, after school from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 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. Special Olympic Polar Plunge is scheduled for February 13 at 11:30 in the Student Parking Lot. Stop by Room 214 and pick up your Plunge Form and get more information on how to be involved...Rumor has it that Coach Wright and Coach Lyle will plunge if their girls can raise $1000.00….Let’s help the girls make this possible!!!! The tryout signup sheets for the 2020-2021 Cheerleading Team and Competition Team, and Mascot are in the office. Please see Coach Hughes in room 315 for any questions about tryouts or cheer. There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on February 26th for ALL candidates. Students interested in creating: Holograms, Game Design, Photography, Videography, Virtual Realty, Robotics, Solar Powered Cars, etc.,please contact Mrs. Lunsford through email.

Announcements for Tuesday, February 4th I. Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place tomorrow evening, 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the MMS Cafeteria. Mid-term progress reports will be handed out. II. The next MMS dance will take place one week from today, February 11 th , in the MMS Cafeteria. III. A four-day weekend is just around the corner – there will be no school on Friday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) and Monday, February 17 th (Presidents Day). IV. Please check the lost-and-found box for your missing items. Once again, it is overflowing with coats, hoodies, shoes, lunch boxes, etc. V. From Mrs. Breedlove: This Friday is the deadline to sign up for Cheerleader tryouts. Also, The Valentines Crush Fundraiser is coming up. The Cheerleaders will be selling Crushes during both lunches starting this Thursday. $1 for a Crush and $1 to add candy to it. They will be delivered the following Thursday, February 13th at the end of the day. VI. Lunchtime Weather: We will remain indoors during lunch today. You are allowed to use your phone / device once you leave the Cafeteria. VII. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Salisbury Steak, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos Line 2 – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders