The Bearcats opened district tournament play on Monday & tied Hope 4-4 at the end of regulation.. The Bearcats out scored the Bobcats 5-4 in the SO to seal the win... Mena will advance & play DeQueen in the semi-finals on Thursday at Arkadelphia... GO BEARCATS!
The Trader Bills High School Trail State Championship Bass Tournament on Lake Ouachita. Austin Rose and Evan Graves won the State Championship in the Jr Division. Jarret Burger and Trent Head came in 3rd & Austin Johnston and Cason Canon came in 7th place in the Sr Division.
Mrs. Williams' caterpillars have changed into butterflies. A process called metamorphosis, which our students have enjoyed learning about!
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=35pUQTrlVTw
Mena track athletes will be leaving for the state meet in Batesville today.. There will be a send off at 2:30pm that will begin at the field house, continue around the bus loop & out the middle school exit on Morrow St... This will give Mena High, Holly Harshman & Mena Middle students a chance to participate... The public is welcome to gather at the Bearcat Stadium parking lot & show your support...
The food drive for the Arvest Million Meals Campaign ends tomorrow. Please bring canned food items to your enrichment teacher. The class with the most donations will earn a pizza party.
FFA Members who are interested in becoming an FFA Officer for next year can pick up applications from Mr. Collins on Wednesday May 1.
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.
MHS April 29th, 2019
We will have a track send-off today at 2:30.
The library will be closed for lunch A today and tomorrow.
Seniors need to meet at 10:15 in the PAC today.
Starting Wednesday for teacher and students you have to have money in your account to eat. No more negative accounts allowed.
Today we will have the civics test that was re-scheduled from Friday.
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.
The Lip Sync Competition Dress Rehearsal is tomorrow, Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Everyone should be there in intended costumes, including the talent acts.
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!
The food drive for the Arvest Million Meals Campaign ends tomorrow. Please bring canned food items to your enrichment teacher. The class with the most donations will earn a pizza party.
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.
FFA Members who are interested in becoming an FFA Officer for next year can pick up applications from Mr. Collins on Wednesday May 1.
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.
Students you must scan your ID cards at lunch. Do not get extras unless you have money in your account.
Lunch: Steak fingers or bacon cheeseburger
4A South Soccer DIstrict Tournament Bracket.. GO BEARCATS!
What’s on tap at Mena Schools this week? Mark Hobson knows!
https://www.facebook.com/MenaPublicSchools/videos/2682467621769311/
Gameday!
What a night at the Mena High School Performing Arts Center.. The Bearcat Chorus & the Spotlight Singers had a great performance... Awards were given & Seniors recognized... Be looking for video soon..
The Mena Baseball Team broke out the bats Friday afternoon at Union Bank Park.. Unfortunately Arkadelphia brought theirs to the park as well.. The Bearcats lost 22-12... Mena has one more game to play at Hope on Monday @ 4:30pm...
The Ladycats saved there biggest run output of the season for the finale at Union Bank Park Friday afternoon... Mena defeated Arkadelphia 15-0 & finish the season with a record of 5=15.. 4-8 in conference play..
The Mena High School Jazz Band performance of "Vertigo".. Recorded on Thursday 4/25/19 @ the Performing Arts Center..
https://youtu.be/4aODWMkk_Vg
Any parent of our current 10th graders who wants their child's BMI (Body Mass Index) results, please contact Nurse Bobbi Baker at the high school and she will get you a copy. She is unable to send the information home with students, but upon parental request, she can mail/fax/e-mail parents a copy. You may contact Nurse Bobbi Baker by calling the high school at 479-394-1144, or by e-mailing her at bobbi.baker@menaschools.org
MMS Announcements for Friday, April 26th
Reminders:
Today is the deadline to turn in all Talent Show forms to Mrs. Lunsford.
Next Tuesday is the deadline for applications for Spotlight Singer Auditions to be turned in to Ms. Taylor.
Yearbooks will be arriving next week. They are sending 25 extra copies that are for sale. If you would like to purchase one of these, there are ordering forms in the office. The yearbooks are $33 each.
Upcoming Events:
Today: Softball & Baseball will be hosting Arkadelphia at 4:30 and the MHS Senior High Choir and Spotlight Singers will have their Spring Concert at the MHS PAC at 7:00.
Monday: The Mena boys’ Soccer Team will host the Hope Bobcats at 4:30 for the 1st round of the District Tournament.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Nachos, Tacos, Crispitos
Line 2 – Pizza, Sandwiches, Ham Pizza Salad
Concession – Cheeseburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich
SCHOOL CHOICE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY MAY 1st!
Follow the link to School Choice Forms! Please complete both forms - page 1 and page 2.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-school-district/browse/51161
Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration!
