Mena Public Schools will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 2nd... Classes will resume on all campuses on Tuesday, September 3rd at the regular time... We hope our students, staff & patrons have a chance to enjoy the three day break! GO BEARCATS!
Tuesday, August 27th
Students, if you need to use the office phone to call home, you are allowed to do this between classes or during lunch. Do not ask your teacher to let you leave class to use the phone. If you are not feeling well, you need to see Nurse Sherry before you come to the office.
Any student that needs a new ID card can come to the office to put your name on a list. Do this either between classes, during ACHIEVE, or at lunch. The first ID card is free. All future replacement ID cards will come with a $3 fee.
From Mrs. Sikes: This Friday is the deadline for 7th and 8th grade FBLA students to pay their dues and conference fees.
From Mrs. Moore: 7th grade GT students will meet tomorrow and 8th grade on Thursday. The new meeting place for GT will be in our Conference room, which is next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
From Mrs. Rose: Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions (BADD) is a student led leadership club. Any MMS students can be a part of BADD. To be a part of BADD you are committing to making good choices at school, home and in the community. BADD members plan Red Ribbon Week, The Great Kindness Challenge, campus and community clean ups among other things like having fun! Anyone interested in joining BADD is invited to meet in Mrs. Rose's office on Friday September 6, during Achieve after announcements.
Students, when using your devices in the mornings or at lunch, here are a few reminders:
Do not take or use someone else’s device
No photos or videos are to be taken
As per policy, if a teacher suspects that there is a problem, they are allowed to look at your recent activities on your device.
You bring your device at your own risk. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged phones or devices.
Reminder to Lunch “B” – no food or drinks outside today or tomorrow.
Lunchtime Weather: Due to the weather, you will still be allowed to go outside but you must stay on the paved or concrete surfaces. Do not go into the grass.
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Beef Enchiladas, MTO Tortilla Line
Pizza Line – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, MTO Deli, Cobb Salad
Concession Line – Steak Melt, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Beef Enchiladas
Choice Line: Steak Melt
Grill: Chicken Tenders, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pizza 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.
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.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412.
Anyone interested in submitting artwork into the fair can submit their art at the fairgrounds today from 1 to 7 pm. If you need help submitting it, you are welcome to bring it to the art room for Ms. Hoyle to drop off for you.
Sci-Fi Club Meeting on Wednesday during Enrichment in the PAC. This meeting is open to all students who are interested in joining Sci-Fi Club, dues are not necessary for this meeting.
Students: FYI, we have been instructed by the Mena Public Schools Security Team that we have to question everyone coming in to our building. So please be patient and wait for us to talk to you before you will be allowed to enter.
Gameday Thursday!
Today in Mrs. Chaney’s 8th grade literacy, students worked on a Breakout Box previewing The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
The Mena Jr. Ladycats faced Fort Smith Ramsey at the Union Bank Center Monday night.. The Jr. JV lost 2 games to 1.. 25-13, 20-25 & 8-15.. The Jr. High Won their match 2 games to 0.. 25-17 & 2520. The Jr & Sr, High will play at Paris Tuesday at 4pm.. GO LADYCATS!!!
Mena Golf finishes 3rd @ Nashville! They will play again on Thursday the 29th @ Degray in Arkadelphia..GO BEARCATS!
Announcements for Monday, August 26th
Reminder to GT Students: Starting this week, Mrs. Moore will be meeting with 6th grade GT students today after the announcements, 7th grade on Wednesdays, and 8th grade on Thursdays.
In case you were not aware, Labor Day is one week from today and there will be no school.
Due to the number of Gatorade bottles, chip bags, paper plates, etc, that was left on the ground during Lunch “B” on Friday, students in Lunch “B” are not allowed to take any food, snacks, or drinks outside today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Keep all food and drinks in the cafeteria for these three days. This ban does not apply to students in Lunch “A.”
If you turned in $40 this morning for your lunch account, please come to the office because your number was written down incorrectly and we want to make sure and apply it to the correct student account.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Fried Steak, MTO Pasta Bar
Pizza Line – Sausage Pizza, MTO Deli, Ham Chef Salad
Concession Line – Bacon Cheeseburger, Meatball Sub, Chicken Sandwich
6th grade teachers, please check for an email from Alyssa. If you have any students that are on her list, please send them to the office at this time.
Monday, August 26, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Chicken Fried Steak
Choice Line: Bacon Cheeseburger
Grill: Chicken Sandwich, MTO Pasta Bar
Pizza 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.
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.
We will be taking Fall Pictures today for Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Cheer, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. Tennis pictures will be during 2nd period in front of the high school, and Junior High Cheer pictures will be during Enrichment at the MMS gym.
Students: Just a reminder about the red recycle bins around campus are for cans or plastic bottles only, please do not put trash or any paper in those bins.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412.
Anyone interested in submitting artwork into the fair can submit their art at the fairgrounds Tuesday, August 27th from 1 to 7 pm. If you need help submitting it, you are welcome to bring it to the art room for Ms. Hoyle to drop off for you.
Sci-Fi Club Meeting on Wednesday during Enrichment in the PAC. This meeting is open to all students who are interested in joining Sci-Fi Club, dues are not necessary for this meeting.
Students: FYI, we have been instructed by the Mena Public Schools Security Team that we have to question everyone coming in to our building. So please be patient and wait for us to talk to you before you will be allowed to enter.
Bearcat Football ranked #10 in AAAA heading into week one tilt with DeQueen.
https://www.hootens.com/arkansas-high-school-football-rankings-picks.php?y=2019&fbclid=IwAR3wHchx8xvOOonDoIZtugILkRjJ4MlBjm5d-ynoRczTdQC18PZhB_u9Kv8
The Mena High School Cheerleader Car Wash which was scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to the weather forecast... Check the weather anytime on the Mena Public School website.. Just follow the link
https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/…/mena-ar-71953…
The Mena Basscats will have the annual meeting to start the new tournament season Thursday(29th) at 6:30pm in the Mena Middle School Library. Parents of students that would like to join need to attend this meeting. If you have any questions contact Coach Rose at 234-0771.
If you have not been asked and would like to order a cheesecake see any Bearcat Band member.
New York, Turtle, Strawberry, Key Lime, and Chocolate Silk - $21 each
Sampler (2 slices each of NY, Turtle, Strawberry, and Chocolate) Silk - $23
Mena 9th-12th grade students are encouraged to enter the Voice of Democracy contest through the local VFW.
Lots of things are happening at Louise Durham elementary today as always. Including creative ways to learn like building with letter arcs! Mrs. Thomas 1st grade students are having a great time. GO LD BEARCATS!
Mrs. Luttmer's class at Mena Middle School is working on paper rockets today. We are expecting some interesting results!
Date: Friday, August 23, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Hang Time Basket
Choice Line: Chicken Sandwich, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, MTO Baked Potato
Grill: Mini Corn Dogs, MTO Deli
Pizza 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.
The library will be closed during Lunch A. We have classes 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.
Students wanting to have their names placed on a ballot for Student Council must pick up paperwork from Mrs. Gordon in room 300 and return it with a parent signature TODAY.
We will be taking Fall Pictures on Monday, August 26, for Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Cheer, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. These pictures will be used for the sports program, the yearbook, and will be used online and by the local newspapers.
The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them!
Students: Just a reminder about the red recycle bins around campus are for cans or plastic bottles only, please do not put trash or any paper in those bins.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412.
Anyone interested in submitting artwork into the fair can submit their art at the fairgrounds Tuesday, August 27th from 1 to 7 pm. If you need help submitting it, you are welcome to bring it to the art room for Ms. Hoyle to drop off for you.
Club fair today for Freshmen and Sophomores during Enrichment in the cafeteria.
The Mena Golf Team finished 2nd behind Fountain Lake at Hot Springs on Thursday. Bearcat Austin Johnston was once again the medalist shooting a 39... Mena will return to action on Monday, August 26th in Nashville at 3:30pm.. GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Ladycats played a benefit game at Van Buren Thursday night. The Varsity lost 2-1 & the Jv split 1-1. Mena opens the season on August 27th at Paris. Go Ladycats!
The Mena Cross country program is growing & preparations are in full swing for the first meet on September 10th at the Mena Lions Club Bucks Invitational!
