Announcement #1
Mena High School will be postponing their 4th quarter Parent Teacher Conferences until a later date so we can prepare Student Success Plans and have them ready to discuss with parents. We will update you on the new date as soon as it has been scheduled. *Progress reports will be handed out next Tuesday, April 16th to the students.*
Announcement #2
SENIOR PARENTS: Graduation for your student is approaching. Final grades are due on May 10th.
Louise Durham held their Student of the Month assembly this afternoon... Everyone had a great time...
You may pre-register your Pre-K and Kindergarten students daily at Louise Durham from 9-2.
We are also having a special evening pre-registration today, Thursday, April 11th, from 4-6 in the school office!
The NEHS poetry reading was held today in the Mena High School Library... Those reciting included
Devon Davis
Ally Wright
Ivy Curtis
Shylee Head
Emily Wagner
Annie Baker (10th)
Esmerelda Johnson
Morgan Puckett
Marissa Ortiz
Summer Loar
Haley Hooper
Ms. Gerri Krudwig was proud of these 10th grade students who stood and read in front of their peers!. Follow the link to the Mena Public Schools YouTube Channel!
https://youtu.be/P1qmgqR5F8k
GAMEDAY!
Our Heroes redeemed their LiveSchool points to enjoy cookies with the counselor yesterday afternoon! We sure do love Mrs. Collins!
The Mena Ladycat soccer team played at Centerpoint Wednesday evening & tied the Lady Knights 1-1 in regulation. The Ladycats out scored Centerpoint 4-2 in the SO for the win...Both Mena soccer teams will be in action on Friday when they host DeQueen at Bearcat Stadium...
With the rain forecast for Saturday there will be no organized pictures for prom in the park. Instead, we will open up the high school and let students/families take pictures from 4-6 pm inside.
Mena High School Juniors gathered in the PAC this afternoon for some presentations about scheduling for their senior years, taking JAG, and when their senior pictures will take place.
The Ladycats gave up 4 runs in the 1st & thats all The Lady Rattlers would need to defeat Mena 8-3 on Wednesday afternoon at Union Bank Park... The Ladys are back in action Friday when they host Hackett at 4:30pm.
The Middle School Choir spring concert date is Tuesday, April 23. The concert theme is Rockin' the Groove: Music from the 60's and 70's. The audience will be entertained with great hits by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Queen, and many other artists from the time period.
The Spotlight Singers will travel to UCA in Conway on Friday, April 12, to compete in state choral performance assessment. The ensemble members are focused and determined to give their best performance Friday!!!
LD Heroes have been having a blast spending their hard earned Live School points at our Live School Store this week!
Monday 4/15
Holly Harshman Elementary ---ACTAspire Testing for 3rd - 5th grades continues thru Thursday 4/18
Jr High District Track Meet @ Bearcat Stadium 3:30pm
Soccer @ Joe T Robinson - 5:00 PM
FFA members who are interested in receiving their Greenhand degree, Star greenhand award (9th grade only), Chapter, Degree, or Star chapter award (Seniors only) at the FFA banquet need to pick up applications for Mr. Collins this week. Deadline for turning in FFA greenhand and chapter degree applications will be April 18 Thursday.
The FFA has a sign-up sheet in the Ag building for the members who are planning to show livestock this year.
Senior FFA members, the Chris Jones Memorial Scholarship applications are available. You can pick up applications from Mr. Collins or Mr. Maye this week. Applications are due April 22.
MMS Announcements for Wednesday, April 10th
Teachers, today I am doing these announcements from a different phone. Please email me and let me know if you still have the same intercom issues with these announcements.
If you were absent yesterday, there are extra order forms for Spring pictures in the office. Remember, you are not required to have your picture taken, it is voluntary.
Reminder: If you are interested in the co-ed volleyball tournament, visit the Bearcat Foundation web page for the sign up form.
From Mr. Goodnight: Any current 7th or 8th grade student that is interested in showing livestock for FFA can go by his room in the next couple of days to sign up.
From FBC: Today’s church van may not arrive today until 3:45.
From Mrs. Rose: BADD members please plan to wear your shirts on Friday. You will be participating with Mayor Smith's signing of the Alcohol Awareness Month Proclamation. You will also meet during Achieve for a campus clean up.
We have had several recent issues with students listening to loud music – sometimes inappropriate music – on the bus. If you want to listen to music on the bus, you must wear earbuds. If you are written up for this, it could be a double violation (bus violation / phone violation).
Several students have been roaming the hallways before school. Once you arrive at school you are only allowed to go to the cafeteria or outside. You can go to the library to read or study, with permission from Mrs. Brooks.
Some of you have noticed that we are in that time of the year where wasps and bees are starting to become active. Be on the lookout for them and leave them alone.
Reminders:
Deadline to sign up for the Talent Show is next Tuesday.
7th grade GT will be meeting today after these announcements and 8th grade tomorrow.
Upcoming Events:
Today: Lady Cat Softball will host Murfreesboro at 4:30
Friday: Lady Cat Softball will host Hackett and both Soccer teams will host De Queen.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Nachos, Tacos, Burrito
Line 2 – Pizza, Sandwiches, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, Hot Dog
Mena High School April 10th, 2019
Softball will play here today against Murfreesboro.
Ladycat soccer will play today at Centerpoint. There will not be a boys game.
The Freshmen and Sophomores will have a meeting Friday during Enrichment in the PAC.
If you were supposed to be on the AYAA trip today and did not get scheduled for E2 or Flex, please come to Mrs. Torix's room during Enrichment so you can be scheduled for the right location.
BFI will have a volleyball tournament May 2nd. Contact BFI for more information.
If you are interested in submitting a lip sync contest entry, see Ms. Kropp.
Thursday, April 18, there is a Job Fair at UARM during 3rd and enrichment. We will take Juniors and Seniors who want to go. They need to sign up in counseling center if they want to attend Job Fair.
Prom will be 8-11 at Ouachita Center. Group photo at 7:45. After prom will be at Silver Screen Theater. The movie will be from 11:30-1:00 then prizes and breakfast will be at Mena High school from 1-2 am. Prom dues are due Friday to Ms. Hendrix.
There will be a Junior Prom Planning Committee meeting tomorrow during Enrichment in Ms. Hobson's room.
Anyone interested in applying to be on next year's Yearbook Staff, the applications are now available in Mr. Philpot's room 205. Return applications by next Wednesday the 17th.
FFA members who are interested in receiving their Greenhand degree, Star greenhand award (9th grade only), Chapter, Degree, or Star chapter award (Seniors only) at the FFA banquet need to pick up applications for Mr. Collins this week. Deadline for turning in FFA greenhand and chapter degree applications will be April 18 Thursday.
The 2019 NEHS Poetry Reading will be in the MHS Library tomorrow, see Mrs. Krudwig for more information.
The FFA has a sign-up sheet in the Ag building for the members who are planning to show livestock this year.
Senior FFA members, the Chris Jones Memorial Scholarship applications are available. You can pick up applications from Mr. Collins or Mr. Maye this week. Applications are due April 22.
FBLA officer applications for the 2019-2020 school year are now available in Mrs. Lindsey's and Mrs. Torix's rooms for any FBLA member who would like to be an officer next year. They are due April 26.
Students since it is turkey season make sure you do not bring any rifles to school in your vehicle. If a gun is found in your vehicle, it is required by law to look and it is a 365 day expulsion.
Art Club officer applications are now available for any interested art club member. Deadline to submit applications will be April 16th at noon.
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.
Mr. Breedlove will be taking orders for Senior Bricks. The cost is $20 per brick or $10 to share a brick with another person. Bricks must be paid for in advance.
Students you must scan your ID cards at lunch. Do not get extras unless you have money in your account.
Lunch: Burrito, rib patty or hot dog. The tortilla line will be closed today
Mena High School juniors hopped on the bus for a short trip to the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain for their annual Junior Day. UARM President & Mena School Board member Phillip Wilson welcomed them to campus... Juniors are learning all about the local college & what they have to offer.
Holly Harshman Elementary will have a Pre-test pep rally at 1:30pm on Friday...The ACTAspire Testing for 3rd - 5th grades will be Monday 4/15 thru Thursday 4/18....
Mena Schools would like to congratulate middle school students who placed at the recent Young Artist Show at the Mena Art Gallery... 7th grader BROOKLYN HILDERBRAND won 3rd place in the mixed media category... 8th grader HARMONY PETERSON won 3rd place in the three dimensional category... Both competed in the 13-18 year old category... GO BEARCATS!
