Groups in Mrs Montana Sterner’s classes are learning teamwork and communication by having one team member touch the puzzle pieces, but that person also must keep their eyes closed. It’s super challenging!

Mrs Golden’s classes started their first science experiment today😍. What happens when we leave a gummy bear in water overnight? Everyone was so engaged!

Projects at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium have been completed and the track is once again open to the public. Please remember that the track is closed to public use during school hours and during events/games at the stadium.
The Mena Ladycats are ranked 16th in the state and 3rd in 4A to start the season. See the SBLive preseason volleyball rankings at the link below.. https://news.scorebooklive.com/arkansas/2022/08/22/sblive-arkansas-top-25-high-school-volleyball-rankings-fayetteville-on-top-to-start-2022-season
The Mena Ladycats are off to a 2-0 start after a 3-0 win over Waldron on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center.. The final score was 25-11/25-15/25-14 .... Mena will host Ashdown on Thursday at the UBC.. Games begin at 4:00pm...
The Jr. Ladycats wasted no time disposing of Waldron on Tuesday night. Mena won 2-0 by a score of 25-12/25-15.. The Ladycats are 2-0 going into Thursdays game against Ashdown..
The Jr. Ladycats JV fell 25-9/15-25/11-15 to Waldron on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. Mena is back in action on Thursday when they host Ashdown at the UBC.
s://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20083
The Mena 7th Grade Ladycats played Waldron on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center and lost 13-14/13-15/7-23.. The girls are back in action September 6th at Malvern.
The Sr. Ladycats are off to a 1-0 start after Monday's win over Booneville 25-14/25-16/25-16. Mena is back on the cour Tuesday when they play Waldron at the UBC. Games begin at 4:00pm..
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738
The Jr. Ladycats defeated Booneville 26-16 / 25-15 on Monday at the Union Bank Center. A big season opening win for Mena and they will be back in action on Tuesday at the UBC. Games begin at 4:00pm.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738
The 7th grade Ladycats began their season on Monday at the Union Bank Center against Booneville... The girls are back in action on Tuesday at the UBC beginning at 4:00pm..
Mena Preschool Teachers are excited to see their new class families this morning! We are looking forward to a great school year!

Mena High School students were a part of a school wide welcome back assembly on Monday. Mr. Maxwell & Mrs. Ashcraft went over security, dress code, etc. The group was attentive and seem prepared for 2022/2023.
The halls filled up early at Mena High School on the first day of school Monday !
Mena Middle School was hopping at 7:45am on the first day of school!
Monday, August 22nd
The Mena Volleyball season begins today at 4:30pm in the Union Bank Center when the Ladycats host Booneville... The 7th grade, Jr. High & Sr. High will be in action...
Mena Golf will play at the Magellan Golf Club in Hot Springs Village. The match begins at 3:30pm and is hosted by Fountain Lake..

MHS Class of 2023 Seniors are enjoyed a Senior Sunrise event at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium Sunday morning, They will start the first day of their senior year on Monday.

It was a very good day for the Mena Bearcats at the Degray State Park Golf Course... Rhett Brotherton led the way and the team finished in 2nd Place... Mena golf returns to action on Monday at the Magellan Golf Club in Hot Springs Village.. GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Ladycats played Van Buren in a benefit game on Thursday at the Union Bank Center. The regular season begins on Monday when the 7th, Jr. High and Sr. High Ladycats host Booneville. Games begin at 4:30pm.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738
A number of our employees were not able to attend when recognition was awarded this spring and were recognized on Thursday in the employee assembly. They are:
ONE YEAR:
Madyson Birtcher
Alexa Brewer
Jessica Hughes
Shannon Lyle
Kristen Manasco
Mallory McConnell
Lisa Roberts
Kathryn Smith
Audra Cummings
FIVE YEARS:
Alyssa Hostetler
Community leaders, including Polk Co. Sheriff Scoot Sawyer, Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison and Mena Mayor Seth Smith, spoke to employees of the Mena Public Schools on Thursday. The visit was well timed with our renewed emphasis on community as well as safety and security.
Thank you gentleman for taking the time from your busy day to help our staff get on track for the 2022/2023 school year.
