Mena School District

The Bearcats played a scrimmage game at Magnolia Tuesday night. Coach Craig Bentley said there were a few bright spots but saw room for lots of improvement. Players & coaches were already watching film early this morning & will be back on the practice field this afternoon as preparations begin for the season opener on Friday, August 30th at Bearcat Stadium against DeQueen… GO BEARCATS!

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

The Mena Tennis team was in action at Nashville today.. The Boys tied 2-2 & Nashville won the girls matches 7-0... Mena will be back in action September 3rd at 4:00pm when they host DeQueen... GO BEARCATS!

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

The first dance of the year at Mena Middle School was well attended & all seemed to have a good time... GO MMS BEARCATS!

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

Announcements for Tuesday, August 20th We still have students who have not returned any or all of their required paperwork. Please get that turned in ASAP. Reminder that teachers are recording tardies so make every effort to get to class on time. Students, yesterday there was a football and a 4-square ball left outside during lunch. If you continue to leave them outside, we will have to lock the ball box for a few days. If you are missing a couple of keys, come to the office to identify. They were just found in the gym This evening is our first dance of the year. For MMS students only 6:00 – 8:00 (Make sure your parents know to pick you up at 8:00!) $5 admission Concession will be open for you to purchase snacks & drinks School rules & dress code apply From Mrs. Rose: If you have a song request for tonight’s dance, she will accept one request from each ACHIEVE class. On a sheet of paper, write the song title, the name of the artist, and give it to her. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Main Line – Orange Chicken, MTO Tortilla Line Pizza Line – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, MTO Deli, Cobb Salad Concession Line – Bacon Swiss Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich Those of you that returned all of your paperwork last week were eligible for a random drawing for a pass that will get you in to all of this year’s MMS dances for free. It’s time to announce the winners. You may begin using the pass at tonight’s dance. If your name is called, please come to the office at this time to get your dance pass. 6th Grade Winners: Drake Dollar, Eden Hooper, Jerod Winger 7th Grade Winners: Marlenne Cecilio, Emma Ferguson, Cory Moody 8th Grade Winners: Juan Gee, Robert Hill, Payton Clark

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

Coming up on the Mena Future Farmers of America schedule! August 26th-31st - Polk County Fair September 12th - Meat & Fruit Sale Begins September 13-22 - Four States Livestock Show @ Texarkana September 20th-28th - Arkansas/Oklahoma State Livestock Show @ Fort Smith October 11th-20th - Arkansas State Fair

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

MHS Golf Thursday 8/22!

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

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 by Friday, August 23.

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

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. See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information.

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 For lunch today: Main Line: Orange Chicken Choice Line: Spicy Chicken Sandwich MTO Grill: Chicken Tenders 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. There will be a county fair livestock show meeting for all county fair livestock exhibitors at the ag building during enrichment on Thursday Aug 22. The library will be closed on Wednesday for Lunch B. 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 by Friday, August 23. 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. Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing today, Tuesday, August 20th. Football players will be sized at 9:30 in the morning and the band, choir, and anyone else who does jackets will size at 2:30. The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them! Club Fair will be this Thursday for Juniors and Seniors and Friday for Freshmen and Sophomores.

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

Children & hydration Children are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults. This is because in relation to their size, children have a larger proportion of their skin available to lose sweat and be exposed to heat. Additionally, children don’t always recognize that they’re thirsty, and if they’re not encouraged and reminded may forget to drink. Luckily, there are a few ways to tell if your child is hydrated. How do I know if my child is hydrated? Frequent bathroom breaks or wet nappies are the easiest way to tell if your child is hydrated. You can also look out for these common symptoms of dehydration: Headaches Poor concentration Thirst Cracked lips Dry mouth Constipation Lethargy Dark urine How much water does my child need? The amount your child needs will vary depending on their age, size and level of activity. For children under 8 years of age, at least 4-6 glasses of water is recommended. For children older than 8 years of age a minimum of 6-8 glasses is recommended. If your child is playing sports or is very active they will need extra fluid, see our section on hydration for active kids. Kids will also need more fluid on hot days or when unwell. Tips to help your kids stay hydrated! Pack a water bottle for school and when you go out. Try a frozen water bottle in summer. Encourage your child to drink water before, after and during physical activity Always offer water with meals and snacks Encourage your child to drink water, even if they don’t like it! Tips for kids who don’t like water Try adding slices of fruits such as lemon or orange to water, for variety and flavour. Let your kids choose their own drink bottle or serve water in colourful glasses or jugs. Be a role model! Make a point of drinking water with your kids. Experiment with temperature; try having a jug of water in the fridge, adding ice-cubes, or even warm water in winter. Water is the best choice to keep your kids hydrated throughout the day. Water contains no extra energy and can quench your thirst. Other fluids such as milk, juice and sweetened drinks can also contribute to your child’s fluid intake. For more information on drink choices for your kids, check out the Drinks section of our website.

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

The Mena boys finished first at the DeQueen Country Club today. Beating Malvern by 2. Austin Johnston was the medalist for the boys & Chloe Rocha finished 2nd in the girls. Mena Golf is back in action Thursday at Magellan Golf Course in Hot Springs. Matches hosted by Fountain Lake... Go Bearcats!

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

The Mena FFA Officers for the 2019-20 school year are (back row, left to right) Cooper Anderle, Treasurer; Cori Hilton, Sentinel; Brenden Catlett, President; Simeon Fields, Advisor; (front row) Makayla Evans, Vice President; Madison Blair, Reporter; and Ivy Curtis, Secretary.

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

The MHS Cheerleaders will be having a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them! GO BEARCATS!

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

The LDE lunch menu for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week will be swapped. Tuesday we will have popcorn chicken or a hot dog. Wednesday will be a chicken sandwich or Nachos.

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

Monday, August 19, 2019 If you want to take the September ACT, come to the counseling center during enrichment today! For lunch today: Main Line: Meatloaf Choice Line: MTO (Made to Order) Waffle Bar Grill: Chicken Sandwich, Rib Patty Sandwich Pizza Line There will be a county fair livestock show meeting for all county fair livestock exhibitors at the ag building during enrichment on Thursday Aug 22. 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 by Friday, August 23. We will be taking Fall Pictures on Monday, August 26, for Junior High Volleyball, 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. XC sign ups are on Coach Peters/Coach Dover’s Door Room 408! There will be a meeting at the middle school gym after school today until 3:45. Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20th. Football players will be sized at 9:30 in the morning and the band, choir, and anyone else who does jackets will size at 2:30. The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them!

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson

Announcements for Monday, August 19th Reminder to get all of your paperwork turned in asap. Beginning today, teachers are recording tardies so get to class on time. Today is the last day that I will remind everyone that there are Mena Youth Soccer League registration forms in the front office, along with yearbook ordering forms. After these announcements, Coach Peters would like to meet with any 7th or 8th grade student, male or female, that might be interested in getting information about the Cross Country team. You will meet in room 6A. Reminders from Mrs. Breedlove: 7th grade Cheerleaders will have practice after school today until 5:30 All Cheerleaders need to get their balances paid off. Tomorrow evening is our first dance of the year. For MMS students only 6:00 – 8:00 $5 admission Concession will be open for you to purchase snacks & drinks School rules & dress code apply Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Main Line – Meatloaf, MTO Waffle Bar Pizza Line – Sausage Pizza, MTO Deli, Ham Chef Salad Concession Line – Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Rib Patty Sandwich At this time, any 7th or 8th grade boy or girl that is interested in information about joining the Bearcat Cross Country team needs to go to room 6A.

almost 6 years ago, Mark Hobson