Mena School District

The Mena Ladycats will play in the 4A State Volleyball Tournament beginning on Tuesday, October 29th. The first game will be against Pea Ridge. The tournament bracket is attached to this story... GO LADYCATS!

Friday October 25, 2019 Lunch Today: Burrito with Cheese, Corn Dog, Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, 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 you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast. Students, please remember, you have to have money in your account to buy extras. Do not get extras unless you pay for it first. Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch. Ms. Kropps Enrichment class is in the lead for most cans/non perishable items donated so far. Don't forget to bring your cans or non perishable items to win a pizza party for your enrichment class!! There will be an FFA Meeting during enrichment on Wednesday, October 30th in the PAC. FFA Winter leadership ($20.00) money deadline is Tuesday, October 29 Pay Mr. Collins. FFA Meat order pick-up will be Nov.4 (Monday) from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm @ the agri. building. All students who sold FFA meat products must pick up orders on this date. This date has changed from the original date which was Nov. 5th. CLUB MEETINGS & SPORTS THIS WEEK October 22-25 Wednesday, October 23, Sci-Fi in the PAC during Enrichment, if you have not paid your dues, you can not come to the meeting. Thursday, October 24, JAG Officer Meeting, in Room 403 during Enrichment. Thursday, October 24, VB @ Camden 4:30 Thursday, October 24, Jr. FB @ Mena vs. Waldron 5:30/7:00 Friday, October 25, FB @ Waldron 7:00 The 2019 SAU Creative Writing Festival will be on Friday, November 8, and Mr. Philpot will be taking a group of students to this event this year. The trip is open to Creative Writing and NEHS students. See Mr. Philpot for more information about the trip. AE will be hosting a food drive for God’s Feeding Hands Ministry October 14-November 15. If your Enrichment class elects to participate, please bring a canned good to your Enrichment class. The class that donates the most, will receive a pizza party provided by AE. 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! Any students wanting a free ticket to the Holly Springs Homestead Halloween Event on October 27th, see Mrs Gordon or Ms Alissa. Guest speaker Kyon Weathersby with God's feeding hands Ministry during enrichment October 31st, all enrichment classes are welcome!

LUNCH MENU CHANGE FOR TODAY & MONDAY! Today's lunch will be meatloaf or Cheeseburger. Monday's lunch will be a burrito with cheese or chicken tenders.

A good night for Mena volleyball on Thursday. The Jr. JV won 2-0. The Junior High Varsity won 2-0 & the Sr. High won 3-0. The Jr. Ladycats play in the District Tournament in Arkadelphia on Saturday 10/26. The Sr. Ladycats play in the State Tournament @ Morrilton beginning on Tuesday 10/29.. GO LADYCATS!

Mena EAST students are having a blast at the DeQueen- Mena Education Service Cooperative participating in The Basics of Unity training.. Unity is a computer software program that is used to create game design and VR experiences.

FFA Meat order pick-up will be Nov. 4 (Monday) @ the agri building from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm. All students who sold FFA meat products must pick up orders on this date. This date has changed from the original date which was Nov. 5th.

Thursday October 24, 2019 Lunch Today: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, Backyard Burger, MTO Tortilla 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. Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast. Students, please remember, you have to have money in your account to buy extras. Do not get extras unless you pay for it first. Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch. Ms. Kropps Enrichment class is in the lead for most cans/non perishable items donated so far. Don't forget to bring your cans or non perishable items to win a pizza party for your enrichment class!! There will be an FFA Meeting during enrichment on Wednesday, October 30th in the PAC. FFA Winter leadership ($20.00) money deadline is Tuesday, October 29 Pay Mr. Collins. FFA Meat order pick-up will be Nov.4 (Monday) from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm @ the agri. building. All students who sold FFA meat products must pick up orders on this date. This date has changed from the original date which was Nov. 5th. CLUB MEETINGS & SPORTS THIS WEEK October 22-25 Wednesday, October 23, Sci-Fi in the PAC during Enrichment, if you have not paid your dues, you can not come to the meeting. Thursday, October 24, JAG Officer Meeting, in Room 403 during Enrichment. Thursday, October 24, VB @ Camden 4:30 Thursday, October 24, Jr. FB @ Mena vs. Waldron 5:30/7:00 Friday, October 25, FB @ Waldron 7:00 The 2019 SAU Creative Writing Festival will be on Friday, November 8, and Mr. Philpot will be taking a group of students to this event this year. Today is the deadline to submit an entry for the judged competition. The trip is open to Creative Writing and NEHS students. See Mr. Philpot for information on submitting a writing for the judged competition, and also to express an interest in attending. AE will be hosting a food drive for God’s Feeding Hands Ministry October 14-November 15. If your Enrichment class elects to participate, please bring a canned good to your Enrichment class. The class that donates the most, will receive a pizza party provided by AE. 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! Any students wanting a free ticket to the Holly Springs Homestead Halloween Event on October 27th, see Mrs Gordon or Ms Alissa. Guest speaker Kyon Weathersby with God's feeding hands Ministry during enrichment October 31st, all enrichment classes are welcome!

Coaches select, #24 Junior Running Back, Jake Wiles as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Week for week #6 vs. Dover. Jake had only 3 rushing carries last Friday night, but all 3 were for touchdowns as the Bearcats rolled over Dover by a final score of 43-13, for a much needed road win. Jake is the 16 year old son of Clint and Melinda Wright Wiles and the grandson of Sue and Charles Powell and Dean and June Wiles. Jake is a very enthusiastic hunter and is looking forward to the upcoming deer season. He also enjoys being involved in the local Mena FFA chapter and working on the family farm. Jake plans on attending college after graduation to pursue a degree in Agriculture and hopes to return to Polk County after college to continue to farm, continuing the legacy set by his grandparents, the Wiles, who were recently recognized as the Farm Family of the Year for Polk County back in September. This week Jake and the Mena Bearcat Football team will travel to NW Arkansas to face Elkins, who are still undefeated in conference play this season. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm. Shown presenting this week's game ball to Jake are Head Coach Craig Bentley and proud uncle and local Farm Bureau Agent Mitch Sikes.

The Bearcats & Ladycats competed n the district cross country meet on Wednesday. Top finishers for Mena were Logan Myers who finished 2nd in the Sr. Boys division & 9th grader Keira who Hall finished 4th in the Sr. Girls division... Look for complete results as soon as they are posted at this link. https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/371381/results#.XbEEB-hKjIU

Mena High School Was recently named to the ESPN Honor Roll for 2019 as one of the top 34 schools from across the country in its Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Recognition Program. The plaque arrived on Tuesday. Elizabeth Tompkins & the Unified Team members paused for a photo this morning! Www.espn.com/…/275279…/special-olympics-espn-honor-roll-2019.

Gameday Wednesday!

Announcements for Wednesday, October 23rd Students, you need to remember that you must have money in your meal account in order to get extras. This applies to breakfast, the 2nd chance breakfast cart, and lunch. Your newly-elected Student Council met for the first time yesterday. One of the topics they addressed was the problem with trash and trays being left outside – especially during Lunch “B.” They came up with another course of action to see if it will help. So, for now, there is no ban on taking food outside. However, starting today, the next time there is a problem with trash and trays being left outside, instead of a ban on outside food, students will be banned from using their phones and devices during lunch for a period of time to be determined. Reminders: All Red Ribbon Week Committees will meet with Mrs. Rose on Friday during ACHIVE FBLA & FCLA will have group photos taken for the yearbook this Friday. The Jr High Bearcat Football teams will be hosting the Waldron Bulldogs this Thursday at Bearcat Stadium. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Cheese Ravioli, MTO Boneless Wings Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, Hot Dog Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference Room.

Mena Volleyball celebrated Sr. Night & hosted Malvern at the UBC Tuesday. The Jr. High JV won 2-1. Jr. High Varsity won 2-0 & the Mena Sr. Varsity won 3-0. The Ladycats will play at Camden Fairview Thursday & the State Tournament Begins on Tuesday in Morillton. GO LADYCATS!!

Our 2019 Region 3 All Region Honors Choir members!!! What an amazing group of talent!!! (Not pictured: Nichole Philpot)

As Mena hosts Malvern this evening for volleyball action at the Union Bank Center, it will be the final home volleyball games of the 2019 season. Tonight's slate of games will feature the 7th grade, Junior High JV, Junior High Varsity, and Senior High Varsity teams. Prior to the start of the Senior High Varsity game, the Senior Night Ceremony will be held.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Lunch Today: salisbury steak, cheeseburger, spicy 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. Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast. Students, please remember, you have to have money in your account to buy extras. Do not get extras unless you pay for it first. Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch. Ms. Kropps Enrichment class is in the lead for most cans/non perishable items donated so far. Don't forget to bring your cans or non perishable items to win a pizza party for your enrichment class!! There will be an FFA Meeting during enrichment on Wednesday, October 30th. FFA Winter leadership ($20.00) money deadline is Tuesday, October 29 Pay Mr. Collins. CLUB MEETINGS & SPORTS THIS WEEK October 22-25 Tuesday, October 22, VB @ Mena vs. Malvern 4:00 Wednesday, October 23, Sci-Fi in the PAC during Enrichment, if you have not paid your dues, you can not come to the meeting. Thursday, October 24, JAG Officer Meeting, in Room 403 during Enrichment. Thursday, October 24, VB @ Camden 4:30 Thursday, October 24, Jr. FB @ Mena vs. Waldron 5:30/7:00 Friday, October 25, FB @ Waldron 7:00 Seniors, there is a Senior Quotes Google Form available in the Class of 2020 Enrichment Site on Google Classroom for you to complete. The yearbook staff is gathering your senior quotes for the 2020 Yearbook, so please have your quotes submitted on this form by Friday, October 18. The 2019 SAU Creative Writing Festival will be on Friday, November 8, and Mr. Philpot will be taking a group of students to this event this year. The deadline to submit an entry for the judged competition will be Wednesday, October 23. The trip is open Creative Writing and NEHS students. See Mr. Philpot for information and to express an interest in attending. AE will be hosting a food drive for God’s Feeding Hands Ministry October 14-November 15. If your Enrichment class elects to participate, please bring a canned good to your Enrichment class. The class that donates the most, will receive a pizza party provided by AE. 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! Any students wanting a free ticket to the Holly Springs Homestead Halloween Event on October 27th, see Mrs Gordon or Ms Alissa.

Gameday Tuesday!

I am so proud of the 24 seventh and eighth grade students who auditioned for all region honors choir!!! It takes a lot of courage to solo audition and although some students didn't earn positions in the choirs, be proud that you tried!! Keep working and singing and audition again next year!! I also want to mention that our 7th and 8th graders are competing with 9th graders from schools that include 9th grade in junior high as well as other 7th and 8th graders. Middle school Region 3 All Region Honors Choir members are: Harmony Treble Choir Emily Dodson, Soprano I, 14th chair Holiday Neufeld, Soprano II, 18th chair Rylie Walters, Soprano II, 30th chair Jaeli Fields, Alto, 12th chair Mia Goforth, Alto, 16th chair Myia James, Alto, 52nd chair Alexis Dooley, Alto, 55th chair Melody Treble Choir Abi Koppein, Soprano I, 6th chair Yennyte Tecson, Soprano I, 12th chair Shantal Tecson, Soprano II, 2nd chair Nichole Philpot, Soprano II, 4th chair Isabel Adams, Soprano II, 5th chair Brinley Blake, Soprano II, 21st chair Maria Dilbert, Soprano II, 24th chair Amy Gragg, Alto, 48th chair Tenor/Bass Choir Kasen Schuller, Bass, 2nd chair Cristian Miller, Bass, 15th chair Joseph Cude, Bass, 36th chair

The Mena Bearcats beat Elkins 42-6 & will play next Friday @ Waldron... Go Bearcats!

Mena Ladycat Volleyball ranked 6th in most recent Max Preps poll !