Congratulations to Carmen Puckett for being selected the DAR Good Citizen. The award is given annually by the James K. Polk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
At Thursday's meeting of the Rotary Club, Dr Lee Smith and Bridgett Buckley of Mena Schools told us about a new disciplinary program implemented by the school system. They work with prosecuting attorney Debra Buschman's office to help the students achieve a positive outcome and a new direction for their lives. Mena Public Schools
Mena High School student Jayden Cox, and Ms. Aarika Cox recently represented Arkansas Special Olympics in Washington D.C.! They met with representatives from Arkansas to advocate for support of the important, life-changing work Special Olympics does in our state for health, education, and sports!
Mena High School Theatre students performed "Beauty and That Beast Guy" for 8th grade English classes on Thursday in the Performing Arts Center.
The Mena Ladycats have advanced in the 4A-4 District Tournament
Ladycats - 46
Ozark - 29
Mena will play Morrilton in the semi-finals at 4:00pm on Friday in Pottsville.
Students in Aaron Obrien's class we're engaged in career exploration using virtual reality on Monday. VR allows students walk through a variety of different vocations to see if it is the fit for them.
The 7th and 8th grade team dominated todays dodgeball tournament at Mena Middle School. They won all three games against the 6th grade team.
Mena High School FBLA attended the District 1 Spring Leadership Conference yesterday in Fort Smith. 39 members qualified to compete at State Conference by taking an objective test and/or participating in a performance event and 9 members are competing at state in state only events. Please congratulate these students on their accomplishment and dedication to doing "extra"!
Carmindy Ashcraft 3 Introduction to Business Concepts
Jaxon Baber 4 Hospitality & Event Management
Sophie Brewer 6 Journalism
Caroline Cannon 3 Insurance & Risk Management
Omar Cecilio 3 Marketing
Abigail Comeaux 2 Introduction to Event Planning
Jayden Cox 2 Introduction to Event Planning
Briley Dean 3 Advertising
Hailey Emerson 1 Public Speaking
Mallory Farringer 2 Networking infrastructures
Gracie Gates 3 Introduction to Financial Math
Zoe Hamilton 4 Accounting I
Emmi Hines 2 Digital Video Production
Chloe Hooper 2 Introduction to Event Planning
Sully Massy 4 Hospitality & Event Management
Emily May 2 Human Resource Management
Hunter McClara 4 Sports & Entertainment Management
Dax McMellon 1 Agribusiness
Maddox Medlin 3 Marketing
Brady Montgomery 4 Public Service Announcement
Holiday Neufeld 3 Economics
Briley Parker 2 Intro to FBLA
Carmen Puckett 2 Digital Video Production
Alex Rocha 2 Digital Video Production
Max Rocha 4 Sports & Entertainment Management
Kensey Rosson 4 Public Service Announcement
Kilee Rowe 4 Introduction to Public Speaking
Katie Rowe 5 Intro to Mktg
Zenia Schmidt 3 Marketing
Elijah Smith 1 Spreadsheet Applications
Jayla Smith 2 Business Law
Eli Swall 4 Sports & Entertainment Management
Shantal Tecson 2 Business Communication
Yennyte Tecson 2 Health Care Administration
Emma Threlkeld 2 Accounting II
Sophia Vacca 3 Impromptu Speaking
Hudson Vacca 4 Hospitality & Event Management
Psalm Wistrand 2 Cyber Security
Elaina Aleshire State Event Client Service
Hunter Cannon State Event Business Financial Plan
Kiylee Hughes State Event Broadcast Journalism
Reese Montgomery State Event Business Financial Plan
Elaurel Spencer State Event Digital Animation
Zach Sweet State Event Digital Animation
Addison Thomas State Event Broadcast Journalism
Isabel Vacca State Event Broadcast Journalism
Kate Wilson State Event Business Financial Plan
Congratulations to Mena High School junior Holiday Neufeld for making the All State Choir! She will attend the All State Clinic on February 16th & 17th.
Mena Middle School FBLA attended the District I Spring Leadership conference on Wednesday at the Fort Smith Convention Center along with Mena High School. The following students competed in various events and placed in their competitions:
Paeyton Hostetler - 2nd place Digital Citizenship
Annie Warner - 3rd place Spelling
Sophia Cummings - 1st place 3 minute timed typing test
Tessa Williams - 1st place 1 minute timed typing test
The King of Hearts Pep Rally was held on Tuesday in the Union Bank Center. The 2023 Mena High School King of Hearts is Taeyon Anderton and the Jester is Gabe Corcoran. They will be recognized during halftime of the senior girls game this evening.
Congratulations to Madi Lyle on being selected to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Volleyball Team.
The 2023 All-Star games return to the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway on June 23 and June 24.
The Mena Jr. High and Sr. High Ladycats and Bearcats played Dardanelle at the Union Bank Center on Friday.
Jr. Ladycats - 36
Dardanelle - 26
Jr. Bearcats - 22
Dardanelle - 54
Sr. Ladycats - 34
Dardanelle - 64
Sr. Bearcat - 31
Dardanelle - 67
Congratulations to Mena head volleyball coach Brad Lyle on being voted to the coaching staff for this summer's volleyball All-Star game!
The Mena Bearcats played Morrilton at the Union Bank Center on Friday night.
Sr. Bearcats - 38
Morrilton - 76
The Bearcats are back in action on Monday when they play at Pottsville.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20089
The Mena Ladycats played Morrilton at the Union Bank Center on Friday.
JV Ladycats - 23
Morrilton - 31
Sr. Ladycats - 63
Morrilton - 36
The Ladycats play next at Pottsville on Monday.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=41092
Congratulations to our staff member of the month, Mrs. Chaney! Mrs. Chaney has been a wonderful new addition to our LD family as our school guidance counselor and we are so lucky to have her!
Mena High School Theatre students performed at Louise Durham on Friday. They presented a skit on being helpful!
Congratulations to the following King of Hearts candidates Taeyon Anderton, Colby Davis, Jayden Felix, Alex Rocha, Silas McIntyre, Christian Escobar, Trevin Plunkett, Toby Watkins, Zane Williams, & Gabe Corcoran. Our 2023 King of Hearts will be announced next Friday at our basketball pep rally!
The Mena Sr. High Basketball Teams played at Ozark on Friday.
Mena Ladycats - 46
Ozark - 45
Mena Bearcats - 47
Ozark - 58
The teams play on Tuesday at Clarksville.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20089&filter_ids=41092&page_no=2
