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.
The Mena Basketball Teams are playing in the Kameron Hale Tournament at Lake Hamilton today.
The Jr. Ladycats beat Benton 35-27 & will play Bryant on Friday at 3pm...
The Sr. Bearcats lost 24-54 to Conway & will play Friday at 11:30pm...
The Jr. Bearcats lost 26-31 to Benton & will play Friday at 1:45pm...
The Sr. Ladycats lost to Greers Ferry Westside 34-57 & they will play on Friday at 1:00pm.
The Mena Sr Basketball Teams played at Malvern Friday night. The Ladycats won by a score of 48-19 & the Bearcats lost by a score of 39-45. Mena will play in the Kameron Hale Tournament at Lake Hamilton January 2nd, 3rd & 4th... GO BEARCATS!
Bearcat Cheerleaders will be competing in the AAA State Cheer Competition Saturday. They will perform at 8:26, 9:40, and 11:34 for a chance at finals. Finals will be held from 1:45-2:10 and awards will be at 3:15. Competition will be held at the Hot Spring Convention Center.
The Mena Jr. High basketball teams hosted Malvern at Jim Rackley Gymnasium Thursday. The Jr. Ladycats won by a score of 40-13 & the Jr. Bearcats won 35-34. Mena will be back in action January 2nd, 3rd & 4th in the Kameron Hale Tournament at Lake Hamilton. GO BEARCATS!
Lunch with Mrs.Smart with Liveschool points at HHE.
Bamboozled Challenge for Liveschool Rewards at HHE!
Lunch with Mrs.Smart with Liveschool points at HHE.
Spending Liveschool points on Lunch with a Teacher coupon at HHE!
Gameday Thursday!
The 7th grade girls will play an intrasquad scrimmage at 3:30pm!
Kids spending Drink/Dessert at Lunch coupons for Liveschool Rewards.
Foods and Nutrition’s final was a formal dinner! They were expected to follow basic etiquette procedures and use good manners!
Mena Bearcat Football ringing the bell for the Salvation Army!!!
Athletic Dead Period!
Announcements for Wednesday, December 18th
Reminders:
7th and 8th grade Spelling Bee participants will meet in Mrs. Breedlove’s or Mrs. Chaney’s room after these announcements.
6th period Choir students that are not caroling will go to the MMS Choir Room instead of the high school.
Tomorrow: Jr High basketball against Malvern at Rackley Gymnasium starting with the 7th grade Lady Cats at 4:30.
Students, check the lost and found for you coats and other items so that you won’t be without them over Christmas break.
This Friday will be “Festive Friday” at MMS. All students and faculty are invited to wear your silly or gaudy Christmas sweaters or shirts.
From Mrs. Rose: As a rule schedules do not change at semester; however, if you have a concern about your schedule and need to speak to Mrs. Rose you may sign up for a visit on the clip-board outside her office.
Also: 8th Grade girls Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Gann have extended the GOP application deadline to tomorrow. If you are still interested in going, get your paper application to Mrs. Rose and your rough draft essay's email to her.
Lunchtime Weather: The current temperature is 48 and should be near 50 at lunch, so we will be going outside today.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Alfredo, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and 7th & 8th grade Spelling Bee participants need to go to your grade-level Literacy room.
The Mena School Board conducted their December meeting at the Administration Building Tuesday Night.
Superintendent Benny Weston's report consisted of information on the recent Thanksgiving & Christmas meals served at each cafeteria. Almost 1200 meals were served to parents this year.
The board next accepted a bid on workmans compensation insurance insurance from the Arkansas School Board Association. The annual premium is $24,442.00.
Approval was also given to the 2020 Master Plan, Student transfers, the annual stipend list & the financial report.
One personnel item was addressed at the conclusion of the meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Piet Fieldman.
The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest was held this morning at Mena High School. The faculty winner was Ray Willard & the student winner was Bryce Reeves. The judges were Brooke Hines as well as Mena School Board members Susan Rowell & Robby Hines.... Merry Christmas Bearcats!!!!
