MMS Announcements for Wednesday, May 1st
From Mrs. Breedlove: All 6th grade girls that will be on the 7th grade cheer squad next year will need to go to her room after tomorrow’s announcements.
Handing out and signing of yearbooks will take place tomorrow during 7th period. If you still want to order one of the extra yearbooks, see Mrs. Lunsford in the EAST room, right after these announcements.
8th grade ETS students will be meeting this Friday during ACHIEVE.
From Mrs. Luttmer: Cossatot Field Trip permission slips need to be turned in to her asap. Also, she needs all Science Destination students to check their email.
If you are interested in forming a team for this year’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament for Mena’s annual Lum & Abner Festival in June, there are informational flyers posted on the Library windows.
Lunchtime Weather: Inside today
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Nachos, Tacos, Frito Chili Pie
Line 2 – Pizza, Sandwiches, All American Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Due to technical difficulties Mena Middle School will postpone ACT Aspire testing until Thursday, May 2nd... Please spread the word...
The school choice deadline is today. Follow the link for the forms..
https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-school-district/browse/51161
***UPDATE***
List of events for Sr.'s final days !
Annual Band Banquet!
Free Physicals!
Students at MHS are making choices on schedules for 2019/2020.. Go to the Mena Public Schools YouTube channel to review what your classes will be all about... Be sure to leave some feed back... Here is an example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW4lGLbdwEg&t=3s
The Lip Sync is really taking it up a notch this year. Don’t miss! Thursday @ 12:40 in the MHS PAC. Admission $2. #lipsync2019
MHS May 1st, 2019
Starting today for teachers and students you have to have money in your account to eat. No more negative accounts allowed.
For any student would you like to volunteer to help serve meals at the Relay for Life Survivors Dinner on Friday, May 17, please see Mr. Philpot by Friday afternoon. This will be an opportunity to earn service hours, in addition to contributing to the 2019 Polk County Relay for Life.
If you are a senior interested in delivering the speech at graduation, please come by Ms. Kropp’s room for info. The typed manuscript is due by Friday, May 3rd.
Don't forget to bring $2 on Thursday to give to your 5th period teacher so that you can attend the Eighth Annual Lip Sync Competition. You won't want to miss it!
We will have the annual free physicals on Tuesday, May 14. All coaches will hand out the physical forms. Ladycats will be at 5:30 PM in the UBC and Bearcats will follow. This is the only opportunity to provide free physicals.
Seniors, several students have not accepted their
Arkansas Challenge scholarships. Check and see if you are pending acceptance.
Seniors remember that all fines and lunch balances need to be paid by May 10th.
All cap and gowns that have been ordered and not paid for are in the office. Herf Jones is accepting cash only or you can pay on-line.
Any FFA member who is interested in attending Arkansas FFA leadership conference June 24-27 needs to sign-up this week with Mr. Collins. Cost will be 40.00 per student. Sign-up with Money Deadline is May 9th
FFA Members who are interested in becoming an FFA Officer for next year can pick up applications from Mr. Collins today.
The FFA Banquet will be May 6 Monday at 7 at the Ouachita Center at UofA Rich Mountain. All FFA Members with speaking parts need to be there by 6:15 pm.
The FFA Banquet work day will be Sunday at 2 pm at the AG building. For All FFA members who have speaking parts at the banquet.
See Mr. Breedlove to order a senior brick.
Lunch: Frito Chili Pie
MHS ACT Aspire!
MMS ACT Aspire !
Fisher Neufeld!
Fisher Neufeld is the 2019 recipient of the Governor's Award for Musical Excellence. Fisher is a third year choir student. He earned all region choir honors for two years and qualified to audition for all state choir both years. He has been in band for seven years. Fisher earned all region honors on trombone one year and all region jazz band honors on piano for 5 years. He has been an Arkansas All State Jazz Band member for the past 3 consecutive years. He earned the first chair position on piano in the All State Jazz Band in 2019. Fisher studied piano privately for seven years with Warren David and Judy Kropp. Fisher is the son of Jeff and Jerusha Neufeld.
The Governor's Award for Musical Excellence is presented to an outstanding high school senior in the spring semester of each school year. At the request of the Governor, the award medallion can be worn at the graduation ceremony. The award is given with the goal of rewarding and recognizing high school seniors for their commitment to excellence in music, regardless of school size or location. It is also the intent of the award foundation to provide motivation for younger students to continue their course of musical instruction. The Governor's Award for Musical Excellence recipient is chosen based on their demonstration of musicianship, teamwork, dedication, character, and attitude.
Louise Durham & Holly Harshman breakfast & lunch menus for May!
Graduation!
The Mena Bearcat Soccer Team has advanced to the 4A South District Tournament Semi Finals... They will play DeQueen on Thursday at Arkadelphia... Check out the bracket below...
Students at MHS are making choices on schedules for 2019/2020.. Go to the Mena Public Schools YouTube channel to review what your classes will be all about... Be sure to leave some feed back... Here is an example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrT9r2_-zQ
Gameday!
The Bearcat bats stayed red hot at Hope today.. Mena won the season finale 21-6...The Bearcats finish the season with 6-16 record... GO BEARCATS!!!
