The Senior Scholarship seminar is Wednesday at 5:00 pm in the MHS Library for seniors and their parents.
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Mrs. Hall’s 7th grade World Geography class is researching current events in Australia! 🇦🇺 Did you know scurvy (the 18th century disease affecting sailors) has become a problem again in Australia? These kids know all about it!
Todays Tennis matches vs. Malvern have been cancelled.. Tennis practice will be held today at 3:45pm.. The next scheduled match is on Thursday at Arkadelphia!
Announcements for Tuesday, September 10th
REMINDERS:
Parent / Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, 3:30 – 6:30 in our cafeteria.
Student Council forms are due tomorrow.
T-shirt orders are due by Friday.
7th & 8th graders interested in FCCLA can pick up an application outside of Mrs. Smith’s room. The dues are $15.
From Mrs. Sikes: FBLA members need to check their email from and complete the FBLA google form survey today.
The list of students that are accumulating unexcused tardies is steadily growing. We have one student in ISS today for unexcused tardies and several who are only 1 or 2 unexcused tardies away from spending a day in ISS. Get to class on time.
Students in Lunch “A”: There were several items of trash left on the ground yesterday. If we have this problem again today, you will be banned from eating outside for a while. Throw your trash away.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Parmesan Chicken, MTO Tortilla
Pizza Line – Meat Lover’s Pizza, MTO Deli, Cobb Salad
Concession Line – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
Blood drive is open to all MHS students and staff.
It will be in the Bearcat room in the gym. All 16yr
olds must have a Parent signature and weigh at
least 110lbs. 18 yrs old and older must weigh
125lbs. a signup sheet and forms are available
in the MHS nurses office. All donors must have
a picture ID the day of blood drive. International
Exchange Students or anyone who has lived out
of country for more than 5 years are not eligible
to give blood.
Open to MHS students, Staff and staff's
spouses. Will be in the Bearcat Room.
This is 100% FREE! All students must
have a signed FERPA and ADH flu shot form
(which will be given out by enrichment teachers)
to participate in flu shot clinic. Forms have been
emailed to staff & staff spouses. Please get the
forms back to the nurse as soon as possible.
I accept faxed, e-mailed, and hand delivered
forms! The Polk Co Health Dept nurses will be
here in the morning only.
Mena High School & Mena Middle School will be hosting Parent Teacher Conference on Wednesday, September 11th from 3:30pm - 6:30pm....
The Mena Golf Team finished second at the Nashville Country Club on Monday... Austin Johnston once again had the low score for the Bearcats with a 39 just one shot behind the medalist. The team will play next on Thursday at DeQueen… GO BEARCATS!
The Jr. Ladycats beat Booneville 2-0 & the Sr. Ladycats won 3-0 at the UBC Monday Night..
The Jr. High will play at LR Central on Tuesday & the Sr. High will host Lakeside on Monday, September 16th.. GO LADYCATS!!
Congratulations to Zane Stephens #4! The Bearcat Coaches selected Zane as Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Week (Week 2). He stepped in as Quarterback after an injury to Max Montgomery. His hard work alongside his team helped lead the Bearcats to a 36-35 victory over Prescott. Zane had 6 receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown. He also had 10 carries for 117 yards and two more touchdowns. He ultimately scored the game winning touchdown according to Coach Bentley.
Zane and his family moved to Mena from Joplin, MO when Zane was in the first grade. He is the son of BJ and Rachel Stephens. He plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville next year and pursue a Business Management degree. His free time is spend with his friends or out with a fishing pole.
Head Coach Craig Bentley and Agent Mitch Sikes presented Marc with the Farm Bureau Insurance Game Ball.
This Friday night the Bearcats will hit the road and face the Hot Springs Trojans in what will be an exciting game. Get out there and support these boys on the road as well as at home! Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat athletics! #FBFootballPlayeroftheWeek2019 #Week2 #GoBEARCATS #OURcommunityIStheBEST
Announcements for Monday, September 9th
Parent / Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, 3:30 – 6:30 in our cafeteria. Mid-term grade reports will be handed out.
Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer by Wednesday.
Spirit and Pride T-Shirt Fundraiser Order Forms are due by this Friday.
From Mrs. Smith: Any 7th or 8th grader interested in being a member of FCCLA can pick up an application located outside of her room and return it to her with $15 for dues.
See her today or tomorrow during achieve or between classes for more information on attending a Leadership Training on September 25th.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Breaded Drumstick, MTO Pasta Bar
Pizza Line – Sausage Pizza, MTO Deli, Ham Chef Salad
Concession Line – Double Cheese Cheeseburger, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich
At this time, Mrs. Ellison needs to see Myranda Richmond.
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, the 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference Room.
Monday, September 9, 2019
For lunch today:
Breaded Drumstick, Double Cheeseburger, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich.
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Volleyball game today starting at 4:00 against Booneville.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. 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.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt orders are being placed today. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. See Mrs. Wilson for details. You must prepay for your order to be processed.
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.
Ninth grade GT students who would like to participate in Quiz Bowl this year will need to go to the middle school campus during TEAM today. (Thursday).
The Sr. High Quiz Bowl team will meet immediately after school today (Thursday) at Holly Harshman in Mrs. Moore’s room. Practice will last until 4:30. Students who participate in the Sr. High Quiz Bowl will need to make sure they have a ride home. Students who drive may need to park at the football field and walk to the office to enter the building.
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.
Please get a fruit or juice with breakfast.
Parent Teacher Conferences are next 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.
Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be no 7th grade game this week. We will look to add a game to replace it in the future.
There will be a Junior High JV and Junior High game at Russellville Thursday. JV game starts at 5:30, JH game will start after.
The Mena Ladycats hosted 14 hour volleyball marathon Saturday at the Union Bank Center.. ten teams battled thru m pool & tournament play & the Mena Varsity walked away with the big trophy after beating Ashdown in the finals.... The Mena Junior Varsity also had a good day .. The JV lost to that same Ashdown team in the Semifinals.. The Mena Jr. & Sr. teams will host Booneville on Monday in the UBC starting at 4pm..
Final touches on new press box !
The Mena Bearcats jumped out to a 15-0 lead & lead the entire game until Prescott tied the game with a field goal with 2.4 seconds left in the game... Mena scored a touchdown & extra point in overtime.. Prescott answered with a touchdown of their own but the Mena defense stopped the wolves on the 2 point try & held on for a 36-35 win... Mena will play at Hot Springs on Friday the 13th.. GO BEARCATS!!
Mr. Charlie Baker passed away recently. Baker was a deputy sheriff & long time member of the chain gang at Bearcat games... His family was recognized in a ceremony Friday evening before the Mena/Prescott game.. Rest in peace Charlie..
At Holly Harshman Elementary Mrs. Brevik's class' engineering project making balloon powered cars. GO HHE BEARCATS!!!
Friday, September 6, 2019
For lunch today:
Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburgers, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich, MTO Baked Potato and MTO Deli
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Library will be closed for Lunch A today.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. 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.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt order form is available in the Mrs. Hobson’s Room 200. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. Orders must be prepaid with exact change only. See Mrs. Wilson for details or go to the office to see a picture. The deadline to order is Friday, Sept 6.
There will be a pep rally during Enrichment today. The theme for Friday is out of this world/alien! Wear your alien gear to school AND the game! REMEMBER! All Spirit-wear MUST be school appropriate.
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! You can also bring your fall conference registration form and money before Friday, September 6, to either Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix. If you need a form, see them.
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.
Ninth grade GT students who would like to participate in Quiz Bowl this year will need to go to the middle school campus during TEAM today. (Thursday).
The Sr. High Quiz Bowl team will meet immediately after school today (Thursday) at Holly Harshman in Mrs. Moore’s room. Practice will last until 4:30. Students who participate in the Sr. High Quiz Bowl will need to make sure they have a ride home. Students who drive may need to park at the football field and walk to the office to enter the building.
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.
If you are on free/reduced lunches, please get a fruit or juice with breakfast.
Parent Teacher Conferences are next 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.
Announcements for Friday, September 6th
Upcoming Events This Week:
Tonight – The Bearcats will be hosting the Prescott Curly Wolves, Kickoff at 7:00
Tomorrow – The Lady Cat Classic Volleyball Tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Union Bank Center at the High School.
Parent / Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday.
Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer by next Wednesday.
After these announcements, all BADD (Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions) club members and any student interested in joining will be meeting in Mrs. Rose’s office.
Girls – we are starting to see a lot of you that are wearing very short shorts. I talked to several of you yesterday. You need to correct this problem.
From Mrs. Smith: Congratulations to the following students for winning with their entries at the Polk County Fair last week. Please drop by Mrs. Smith’s room at some point today to pick up your items and prize money:
ZENIA SCHMIDT ETHAN WILLIAMS ETHAN VAUGHT BRI MARTIN
IZZY HENRY CHANITY HALL ABBY FELIX DALTON DOSSEY
HAYLEE MCCRAVENS MARLEENE CECILLIO AUTUMN LOCKHART DANI GIBBS
CORTNEY KYLE ALLIE FREE CONNOR LAFOLLETTE BRAKIAH BURK
GIA FAGAN MAKAYLA VEGA EMILY DODSON KASEN SCHULLER
JUDAH BREWER
Students in Lunch “B” – Once again I had to pick up a lot of trash and paper plates yesterday. If we have the same issued today, we will ban you from eating outside next week. Throw your trash away!
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Spaghetti, MTO Baked Potato
Pizza Line – Sausage / Jalapeno Pizza, MTO Deli, Pizza Chef Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, students interested in the BADD club need to go to Mrs. Rose’s office. The following students need to go to Mrs. Ellison’s room…All other students, your ACHIEVE teacher will tell you where you need to go for FLEX Friday.
