Louise Durham had a great time this morning at our first Rise and Shine of the school year! Our Heroes loved it and it helps us all have an amazing start to our week!
Announcements for Monday, September 16th
Flu shot forms are due September 24th.
From Mrs. Swall: There will be a DC/NYC informational meeting for any 7th or 8th grade student that would still like to go on the trip next summer but have not signed up yet. We will meet at 5:30 tomorrow in Mrs. Swall's room.
From Mrs. Breedlove: She sent an email to all the students with a form to fill out if you are interested in participating in a pep rally game. The first Jr High pep rally will take place this Thursday during ACHIEVE.
Before-school and after-school tutoring begins this week. Tutoring will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Morning tutoring starts at 7:15 am and after-school tutoring lasts until 4:15. You can get help in any subject. If you attend after-school tutoring, make sure your parents know to pick you up promptly and 4:15. They need to pick you up at the main entrance at the front of the school.
Students in Lunch “A”: You may return to taking food and drinks outside. This will last as long as you pick up your trash.
Announcement from Jr High Cheerleaders
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, MTO Oriental Line
Pizza Line – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 6th grade GT needs to go to the Conference room.
Announcements
Date: Monday, September 16, 2019
For lunch today:
Chicken Sandwich, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Fish Sticks & Mac & Cheese, MTO Oriental Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
CLUB MEETINGS THIS WEEK Sept 18 - 20:
Wed: Sci-Fi
Thurs: FBLA
Fri: Robotics, Book Club, FCS
Bearcat/Ladycat Sports Sept 16 - 21
Mon: Volleyball vs Lakeside; Golf @ Arkadelphia
Tues: Volleyball @ Bauxite; Golf@ Arkadelphia; Tennis @ Booneville; Cross Country @ Acorn
Wed: Golf @ Arkadelphia
Thurs: JrFootball vs Dardanelle; Volleyball vs Arkadelphia; Tennis @ Malvern
Sat: Volleyball Jr. Ladycat Classic
STUDENTS: Be sure to look for the Colored sheets in your Flex, E2 and RTI areas during Enrichment today. These sheets display a QR code that must be scanned to record your attendance.
Auditions for the Yellow Boat, which is the SCHOOL PLAY this year, will be on Tuesday, Sept. 17th from 3:30-5:30 and 7-8 pm in the PAC.Callbacks will be Thursday from 7-8 pm.
Anyone is welcome to audition for the play, you do not have to be in Theatre. If you are interested, pick up audition material in Ms. Kropp's room 201.
Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch.
Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205..
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students! It’s not too late to go to FBLA Fall Conference (but it is too late to get a conference t-shirt). See Mrs. Lindsey for a permission slip today. The conference is on Monday, September 30.
FBLA will hold our first meeting of the year on Thursday in the choir room (room 203) during Enrichment. This is for paid members but you can pay your $15 dues at the meeting.
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Girls can sign up for a Powder Puff Football Tournament in Ms.Hobson’s room. Each class will have a team and compete against each other on November 4th. The cost is $3 to play and all proceeds go to Relay for Life.
Homecoming Shirts are available for preorder in Ms.Hobson’s room. The cost is $15 for size S-XL and $17 for size 2X-4X. You must pay when you order and the deadline is September 25th.
Large greeting cards will be set up in the cafeteria today for Hope Carmack (get well soon) and Chantal Sims (thinking of you on your birthday) for anyone who would like to sign them or send a greeting.
Senior Picture Retakes and Make-Up Pictures will be on Monday, September 23 here at the Mena High School safe room. For anyone who missed Senior Pictures in July, we will need your pictures for the yearbook. Anyone who wishes to get retakes, it will be $10 for the session.
School Day pictures with Lifetouch for students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, as well as faculty, will be on Tuesday, September 24 here at Mena High School. Picture order forms will be sent out next week. Even if you don’t plan to order pictures, we still need you to have your picture taken for the yearbook.
Sci-Fi Club Meeting this Wednesday during Enrichment in the PAC.
ETS will meet with Freshmen and Sophomores this Tuesday during Enrichment.
The Mena Jr. volleyball team played in s tournament at Paris Saturday.. The girls finished 2nd in the Gold Bracket.. The team will be back in action on Monday whne the Sr. & Jr. 's host Lakeside at the Union Bank Center..
The Mena Bearcats won a hard fought game at Hot Springs Friday night by a score of 10-6... A good crowd for Mena's first road game of the season watched a great performance by the Bearcat defense... The team will have an open date this week & will open conference play against Ozark at Bearcat Stadium on Friday, September 27th.. GO BEARCATS!!
Homecoming Dinner!
Announcements for Friday, September 13th
Spirit & Pride t-shirt order forms are due today.
Flu shot forms are due September 24th.
From Mrs. Swall: There will be a DC/NYC informational meeting for any 7th or 8th grade student that would still like to go on the trip next summer but have not signed up yet. We will meet at 5:30 on Tuesday September 17th in Mrs. Swall's room. This meeting is only for students that have not signed up for the trip. If you have already signed up, you do not need to come to this meeting. If you need another informational packet, stop by Mrs. Swall's room and pick it up.
Students in Lunch “A”: No food or drinks outside today.
Announcement from Jr High Cheerleaders
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Crispitos with Cheese, MTO Baked Potato
Pizza Line – Sausag-Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich, Corndog
At this time, any student who has signed up for Student Council, needs to meet with Mr. Sherrer in the Conference Room, next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
Announcements
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
For lunch today:
Chicken Sandwich, Crispitos with Cheese, Corndogs, Hamburger, , MTO Deli, MTO Baked Potato
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
STUDENTS: Be sure to look for the Colored sheets in your Flex, E2 and RTI areas during Enrichment today. These sheets display a QR code that must be scanned to record your attendance.
The library will be closed for Lunch B on Friday, 9/13.
Auditions for the Yellow Boat, which is the SCHOOL PLAY this year, will be on Tuesday, Sept. 17th from 3:30-5:30 and 7-8 pm in the PAC.Callbacks will be Thursday from 7-8 pm. Anyone is welcome to audition for the play, you do not have to be in Theatre. If you are interested, pick up audition material in Ms. Kropp's room 201.
Students who are registered to take the September ACT, the test is this Saturday. You need to be here at 7:50. Testing will start at 8:00. Bring your Picture ID, ticket, pencil, and calculator. Park at the middle school parking lot and enter through the side doors. Testing will be in the history rooms.
Room 214 Independent Living Class will have Oreo Balls and Peanut Butter Ball to sell today for $1.00 during lunch. Come and help support our Unified Champion Club raise money for Special Olympic Athletes…..
Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch.
Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205..
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students!
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Girls can sign up for a Powder Puff Football Tournament in Ms.Hobson’s room. Each class will have a team and compete against each other on November 4th. The cost is $3 to play and all proceeds go to Relay for Life.
Homecoming Shirts are available for preorder in Ms.Hobson’s room. The cost is $15 for size S-XL and $17 for size 2X-4X. You must pay when you order and the deadline is September 25th.
Large greeting cards will be set up in the cafeteria today for Hope Carmack (get well soon) and Chantal Sims (thinking of you on your birthday) for anyone who would like to sign them or send a greeting.
Senior Picture Retakes and Make-Up Pictures will be on Monday, September 23 here at the Mena High School safe room. For anyone who missed Senior Pictures in July, we will need your pictures for the yearbook. Anyone who wishes to get retakes, it will be $10 for the session.
School Day pictures with Lifetouch for students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, as well as faculty, will be on Tuesday, September 24 here at Mena High School. Picture order forms will be sent out next week. Even if you don’t plan to order pictures, we still need you to have your picture taken for the yearbook.
The Mena tennis team played at Arkadelphia on Thursday. McKenzie Strother won her match 8-6 & the team of Marissa Ortiz/Stephanie Lua won in doubles play 8-2... On the boys side of the net Will Davis won 8-2 & Austin Rose won 8-1.. Eli Cook & Wilson Hughes won their doubles match 8-4... The tennis team will play next on Thursday, September 19th against Malvern & hope in matches that will be played in Malvern... GO BEARCATS!
The Bearcat Jr. High football team played at Russelville Thursday night. Mena lost 6-29.. The Jr. Bearcats will be back in action on Thursday, September 19th when they host Dardanelle.
Mena golf played at DeQueen Thursday & finished 2nd as a team behind Fairview.. Chloe Rocha & Austin Johnston were each 2nd in individual play... The District Match will Be played at Degray in Arkadelphia on Wednesday!
Announcements for Thursday, September 12th
REMINDERS:
T-shirt orders are due tomorrow.
7th & 8th graders interested in FCCLA can pick up an application outside of Mrs. Smith’s room. The dues are $15. (Mrs. Pate is there today).
From Mrs. Breedlove: Our fist Jr. High Pep Rally is next Thursday the 19th. We have a Theme for this one, Throwback Thursday. Dress to “Throwback Dardanelle!”
From Nurse Sherry: Today your ACHIEVE teacher will hand out flu shot clinic forms. This is an opportunity for you to receive the flu vaccination at no cost. The clinic is October 8th. The forms must be completely filled out and signed before being returned to the school. The deadline for the forms to be returned is September 24th. No late forms will be accepted.
We have free tickets in the office for any student that would like to attend a “Dinosaur Circus” that is coming to town on September 18th. There is an informational poster on the library window in hall “A”.
Students in Lunch “A”: Despite being warned, several of you left trash outside and a couple of lunch trays yesterday. You will not be allowed to take food or drinks outside today or tomorrow.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, MTO Nachos
Pizza Line – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession Line – Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
The Jr. Ladycat Volleyball Classic happens on Saturday September 21st at the Union Bank Center... Pool play starts at 9:00am.. GO LADYCATS!!!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
For lunch today:
Mini Corndogs, Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, MTO Deli, MTO Tortilla Line, Cheeseburger Pizza
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
STUDENTS: Be sure to look for the Colored sheets in your Flex, E2 and RTI areas during Enrichment today. These sheets display a QR code that must be scanned to record your attendance.
Auditions for the Yellow Boat, which is the SCHOOL PLAY this year, will be on Tuesday, Sept. 17th from 3:30-5:30 and 7-8 pm in the PAC.Callbacks will be Thursday from 7-8 pm. Anyone is welcome to audition for the play, you do not have to be in Theatre. If you are interested, pick up audition material in Ms. Kropp's room 201.
Students who are registered to take the September ACT, the test is this Saturday. You need to be here at 7:50. Testing will start at 8:00. Bring your Picture ID, ticket, pencil, and calculator. Park at the middle school parking lot and enter through the side doors. Testing will be in the history rooms.
Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205..
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students!
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime. The first meeting will be on September 12.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Girls can sign up for a Powder Puff Football Tournament in Ms.Hobson’s room. Each class will have a team and compete against each other on November 4th. The cost is $3 to play and all proceeds go to Relay for Life.
Homecoming Shirts are available for preorder in Ms.Hobson’s room. The cost is $15 for size S-XL and $17 for size 2X-4X. You must pay when you order and the deadline is September 25th.
Sci-Fi Club Meeting this Wednesday in the PAC during Enrichment. This is open to students who have paid their dues so if you haven’t already paid your dues bring them to the meeting.
FFA Meeting at the Ag Building Thursday, September 12, during Enrichment for anyone interested in joining FFA. FFA Meat & Fruit Sale will start Thursday.
Large greeting cards will be set up in the cafeteria today for Hope Carmack (get well soon) and Chantal Sims (thinking of you on your birthday) for anyone who would like to sign them or send a greeting.
Senior Picture Retakes and Make-Up Pictures will be on Monday, September 23 here at the Mena High School safe room. For anyone who missed Senior Pictures in July, we will need your pictures for the yearbook. Anyone who wishes to get retakes, it will be $10 for the session.
School Day pictures with Lifetouch for students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, as well as faculty, will be on Tuesday, September 24 here at Mena High School. Picture order forms will be sent out next week. Even if you don’t plan to order pictures, we still need you to have your picture taken for the yearbook.
Students who are registered to take the September ACT, the test is this Saturday. You need to be here at 7:50am. Testing will start at 8:00am. Bring your Picture ID, ticket, pencil, and calculator. Park at the MMS parking lot and enter through the side doors at MHS. Testing will be in the history rooms.
Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer to Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11.
Patriot Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Patriot Day remembers those who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world. The flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). This marks the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Some communities, particularly in the areas directly affected by the attacks, hold special church services or prayer meetings. People who personally experienced the events in 2001 or lost loved ones in them, may lay flowers or visit memorials.
Patriot Day is not a federal holiday and schools and businesses do not close. Public transit systems run on their regular schedules. Some people and organizations may take some time out to hold prayers for the victims of the attacks, but these do not usually affect public life for more than a few minutes.
On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. The hijackers then deliberately flew three of the planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused form the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000 people died in the attacks.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
For lunch today:
Fish with Baked Beans, Bacon Cheeseburger.
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
STUDENTS: Be sure to look for the Colored sheets in your Flex, E2 and RTI areas during Enrichment today. These sheets display a QR code that must be scanned to record your attendance.
Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
Sept. 11 is Senior Day. Seniors will go to UARM from 9:30-1:00. Lunch will be provided. That evening at 5:00, MHS will hold a senior seminar that includes scholarship and financial aid information. You have to ride the bus to the college to participate, you CANNOT drive your own vehicle.
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students!
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime. The first meeting will be on September 12.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Girls can sign up for a Powder Puff Football Tournament in Ms.Hobson’s room. Each class will have a team and compete against each other on November 4th. The cost is $3 to play and all proceeds go to Relay for Life.
Parent Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 3:30-6:30. Students will get mid-term reports at that time.
Senior Scholarship meeting Wednesday during PT Conferences at 5:00.
Homecoming Shirts are available for preorder in Ms.Hobson’s room. The cost is $15 for size S-XL and $17 for size 2X-4X. You must pay when you order and the deadline is September 25th.
Sci-Fi Club Meeting this Wednesday in the PAC during Enrichment. This is open to students who have paid their dues so if you haven’t already paid your dues bring them to the meeting.
FFA Meeting at the Ag Building Thursday, September 12, during Enrichment for anyone interested in joining FFA. FFA Meat & Fruit Sale will start Thursday.
Large greeting cards will be set up in the cafeteria today for Hope Carmack (get well soon) and Chantal Sims (thinking of you on your birthday) for anyone who would like to sign them or send a greeting.
Senior Picture Retakes and Make-Up Pictures will be on Monday, September 23 here at the Mena High School safe room. For anyone who missed Senior Pictures in July, we will need your pictures for the yearbook. Anyone who wishes to get retakes, it will be $10 for the session.
School Day pictures with Lifetouch for students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, as well as faculty, will be on Tuesday, September 24 here at Mena High School. Picture order forms will be sent out next week. Even if you don’t plan to order pictures, we still need you to have your picture taken for the yearbook.
Jr. Ladycats Win in Capital City! The Mena Jr. Girls volleyball team beat LR Central Tuesday 25-7 & 25-8... The Jr. JV lost 14-25 & 21-25.. The Jr. Ladycats play again on Saturday in a tournament at Paris.. Go Ladycats!
The Mena Cross Country Team competed against 8 schools Tuesday at the local Lions Club Course. Results will be available when posted at this link. https://ar.milesplit.com/results
Mena Ladycats ranked 4th in AAAA by Max Preps !
