
From Coach Wright:
Schedule Change !!!! With weather concerns this evening we are moving the Varsity girls game to 5:00 p.m. followed by the Varsity boys at 6:30. 2 games only. Hopefully this will get every one home an hour earlier. Please spread the word!


The Mena Jr. High basketball teams played at DeQueen Thursday.
The JV Jr High Ladycats won 24 to 11 & the Jr High Ladycats won 34 to 14.
The Jr. High Bearcats came back from a 34 to 15 halftime deficit to win 37-36 & the Jr. High Bearcat JV Also won 24-10.
The Mena Jr. High is back in action Monday at Jim Rackley Gymnasium when the play Bauxite.


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


Announcements for Thursday, January 9th
Reminders:
1st Semester report cards will go out today in your ACHIEVE class. If you do not get a report card, you need to go to the ACHIEVE teacher that you had before Christmas break to see if it is there. If neither teacher has a report card for you, come to the office and let us know.
Spring soccer registration forms are in the office. Also, see the poster on the Library window for information about this weekend’s Elk’s Free Throw Contest.
Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, Mrs. Swall will meet with students who signed up for the NYC / DC trip and Mrs. Luttmer will meet with anyone interested in the Robotics Club.
EAST students will have a group photo taken after today’s announcements.
FBLA Conference attendees need to turn in your permission slips to Mrs. Sikes by tomorrow.
We will have a Pep Rally on Monday during ACHIEVE. The dress up theme for that day is Disney or Pixar character.
From Mr. Goodnight: Any MMS student that wants information about the Archery Team will meet with him tomorrow after the announcements.
Attention to any 7th or 8th grader that is in Band, Athletics, Cheer, or Choir: If you are interested in ordering a letterman jacket, you can pick up an order form in the office. The jackets range from $55 to $305. A sales representative will be on our campus on Monday, January 20th, to take measurements. We have a limited number of packets, so please do not take a packet unless you are serious about purchasing a jacket.
Lunchtime Weather: We will go outside today during lunch, as long as the rain holds off.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Lasagna, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla
Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession – Pizza Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and EAST students need to meet Mrs. Lunsford in the Cafeteria for a group photo.


MHS Winter Formal is February 1st !


Gameday Thursday!
Schedule Change - Games will start at 5pm !


The 2020 Mena football schedule has been released. Changes include the addition of Clarksville in week 2... Also Lamar will be replacing Elkins as the last conference opponent. GO BEARCATS


The Mena 7th Grade Jamboree will be played this Saturday. Check the schedule below... Go Bearcats!


Announcements for Wednesday, January 8th
Reminders:
All items in the lost and found box will be bagged up this afternoon and donated to PCDC.
1st Semester report cards will go out tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
Spring soccer registration forms are in the office.
NYC / DC trip students will meet with Mrs. Swall on Friday.
No 7th grade GT today
Robotics Club informational meeting will be Friday during ACHIEVE in Mrs. Luttmer’s room.
EAST students will have a group photo taken tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
Yearbook prices will increase beginning February 1st, so order yours now.
From Mrs. Sikes: Students attending the FBLA Conference must turn in your permission slip to her this week.
From Mrs. Breedlove: The MMS Spring Pep Rally will be Monday During ACHIEVE. The theme is Disney and Pixar. So come dressed as your favorite Disney or Pixar Character.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Walking Tacos, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:


Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Wednesday 1-8 Walking Tacos, Hamburger
Thursday 1-9 Lasagna, Spicy Chicken, Pizza Burger
Friday 1-10 Hang Time Basket, Chicken Sandwich, Mozz Cheese Sticks
Activities
Wednesday 1-8 Sci Fi Meeting in Art Room
Thursday 1-9 FFA Meeting in PAC
Friday 1-10 Art Meeting in Art Room
Students: If you need to know your lunch balance, please go see Mrs. Jennifer
Library closings this week:
Wednesday: Lunch B
Thursday: Lunch B
Friday: Open
Wendy McDaniel will be here during activity period in the counseling center to meet with any student to is taking a concurrent ONLINE class.
EAST Program received several grants last semester. EAST students will take a group photo next Friday, January 17, during Achieve at 10:50 am.
Any Jr./Sr. FFA Member interested in receiving State FFA Degree, needs to speak with Mr. Collins this week.
There will be a Boys and Girls Track Meeting this Thursday during enrichment. Meet in Coach Dover’s Driver’s Ed Class if you are interested.
Be sure to order your 2020 MHS Yearbook before it’s too late. The final deadline to order a yearbook will be January 31st. Yearbooks are $60, and can be ordered through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 or online through the Jostens yearbook website.
The deadline to register for the February ACT test date is this Friday, January 10.
All students will attend their regularly assigned enrichment class for the remainder of the semester!


The Mena Bearcats & Ladycats played at Centerpoint Tuesday. The Sr. Boys won their third game of the season 46-29. The Sr. Girls lost 35-50... The Sr. Teams will play DeQueen this Friday at the UBC!


Announcements for Tuesday, January 7th
Reminders:
1st semester Family CSI students need to pick up your pillowcases.
All items in the lost and found box will be bagged up tomorrow afternoon.
Report cards will go out Thursday during ACHIEVE.
All FBLA members need to go to Mrs. Sikes’ room right after today’s announcements.
We have registration forms in the office for spring soccer from the Mena Soccer Association.
From Mrs. Swall: All students who have signed up for the NYC / DC trip will meet in her room during ACHIEVE this Friday.
From Mrs. Moore: There will be no 7th grade GT meeting tomorrow but the 8th grade GT will still meet on Thursday.
From Mrs. Luttmer: There will be an informational meeting about MMS Robotics club on Friday during Achieve.
From Mrs. Lunsford: Try to order your yearbook by January 31st. The price will increase after that. Also, EAST students will take a group photo on Thursday during ACHIEVE for EAST Conference. All EAST students need to be in the photo. Make arrangements with your ACHIEVE Teacher to leave class.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chili, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla
Line 2 – Meat Lovers Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members in her room.


UPCOMING EVENTS!
Saturday 1/11/20 - Sr. High Band Region Auditions @ FS Southside
Tuesday 1/14/20 - Mena MIddle School Dance
January 16th-18th - 4 States Bandmasters @ Texas High
Friday 1/17/20 - HHE Academic Reward Day
Thursday 1/23/20 - 100th Day of School
January 24th-25th - MMS & MHS All-Region Concert Band Clinic
January 27th-31st - 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & Sr. Teams compete in the Mena Invitational Quiz Bowls.
January 27th-31st - Great Kindness Challenge
January 31st- February 1st - MMS All Region Jazz Band Clinic @ FS Southside.


Gameday Tuesday!


Tuesday January 7, 2019
Lunch Menu:
Tuesday 1-7 Chili, Bacon Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken
Tuesday 1-7, ETS Seniors in 209
Wednesday 1-8 Walking Tacos, Hamburger
Wednesday 1-8 Sci Fi Meeting in Art Room
Thursday 1-9 Lasagna, Spicy Chicken, Pizza Burger
Thursday 1-9 FFA Meeting in PAC
Friday 1-10 Hang Time Basket, Chicken Sandwich, Mozz Cheese Sticks
Friday 1-10 Art Meeting in Art Room
Students: If you need to know your lunch balance, please go see Mrs. Jennifer
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 you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch.
Students taking classes with UA Rich Mountain who borrowed a book please return the book to Mrs. Thacker before you leave before the holiday break.
Any Jr./Sr. FFA Member interested in receiving State FFA Degree, needs to speak with Mr. Collins this week.
Boys and Girls Track Meeting Thursday during enrichment. Meet in Coach Dover’s Driver’s Ed Class
All students will attend their regularly assigned enrichment class for the remainder of the semester!


The Mena Jr. High Basketball Teams hodted Nashville at JIm Rackley Gymnasium Monday night... The Jr. Ladycats won 42-33 & the Jr. Girls JV won 22-9. The Mena 7th grade girls lost by a score of 20-27. The Junior Boys JV lost 6-28 & the Jr. Bearcats lost by a score of 27-36. The Jr. Teams will be back in action on Thursday at DeQueen starting at 4:30pm.





Gameday Monday!


Mena High School student schedules for the spring semester will be available in your enrichment teacher's room for pick up during 1st period on Monday 1/6. Welcome back!


The Lake Hamilton Kameron Hale Tournament concluded Saturday
The Jr. Ladycats beat Lakeside 30-26.
Centerpoint defeated the Sr. Bearcats 47-44 in overtime.
Centerpoint defeated the Sr. Ladycats 49-35.
The Mena Jr. High will host Nashville on Monday 1/6 at Jim Rackley Gymnasium. The Mena Sr. High will play at Centerpoint on Tuesday 1/7...


Play continued at the Kameron Hale Tournament at Lake Hamilton Friday.
The Jr. Ladycats lost to Bryant 27-38. They will play again Saturday at 4:30pm.
The Sr. Ladycats beat L.R. Hall 73-49. They will play Saturday at 1:30pm.
The Jr. Bearcats lost to Arkadelphia 36-40.
The Sr. Bearcats lost to Kirby 28-55. They will play Saturday at 11:30am.
