Ravyn Wilson, a 4th grader from Holly Harshman Elementary School in Mena, made school counselor Vicky Maye’s day by sharing her poster for Maye’s office as they are gearing up for the Great Kindness Challenge Week. Ravyn stands in front of the school mascot sign “Bearcat Eyes Are Watching!” This positive behavior system encourages the students to spread kindness like confetti all the year through with no bullies allowed!!!

Order your Holly Harshman Elementary Yearbook Online! Step 1: Visit http://www.memorybook.com/online-pay/parent-pay/ Step 2: Enter your school code 054029 the click "Go to your school account log in" Step 3: Click on the link below your school name. Step 4: Log in if returning or register as a "new user". Step 5: Buy a yearbook for $15.00 or a yearbook with personalization for $20.00. Order online thru 3/13/2020

School Board Appreciation Month!

Thank you Carla Vaught for sharing "Responsible Pet Care" to our fifth graders today at HHE. You and Tucker were a class act. We appreciate you :)

Mena’s Benny Weston was recently recognized as Superintendent of the year and gave his acceptance speech and charge to the audience at the recent AAEA 2020 Superintendent Symposium. Closing the event was Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson who spoke to the state superintendents.

Issues with the phone lines that service Mena High School, Mena MIddle School & Holly Harshman Elementary continue this morning. Service has been spotty & technicians continue to chase the problem. Your patience is appreciated.

The Polk County Spelling Bee was held Tuesday at UA Rich Mountain. Here is a list of Mena students who won honors: 4th grade – 1st place: Auden Dong & 2nd place: Shooter Davis. 5th grade – 1st place: Ryan Jiang & 3rd place: Ayden Dong. 6th grade – 1st place: Ryan Jiang, 2nd place: Brandon Dong. 7th grade – 2nd place: Yennette Tecson & 3rd place: Elijah Smith. 8th grade – 1st place: Shantal Tecson & 3rd place: Jocelyn Biard Go Bearcats!

The main phone line that supplies service for Mena High School, Mena Middle School, and Holly Harshman Elementary is down this morning. Hopefully repairs will be completed soon.

School Board Appreciation Month!

There is a 30% chance of light rain when school dismisses today increasing to an 80% chance of rain by the time the basketball games end tonight. There is also a chance of severe weather today. Check the hour by hour forecast, radar & weather cam on the Mena Public Schools Weather Page... Just click on the link. https://www.weatherbug.com/wea…/10-day-weather/mena-ar-71953

January is School Board Appreciation Month! We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men and women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.

UPCOMING EVENTS! Saturday 1/11/20 - Sr. High Band Region Auditions @ FS Southside Tuesday 1/14/20 - Mena MIddle School Dance January 16th-18th - 4 States Bandmasters @ Texas High Friday 1/17/20 - HHE Academic Reward Day Thursday 1/23/20 - 100th Day of School January 24th-25th - MMS & MHS All-Region Concert Band Clinic January 27th-31st - 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & Sr. Teams compete in the Mena Invitational Quiz Bowls. January 27th-31st - Great Kindness Challenge January 31st- February 1st - MMS All Region Jazz Band Clinic @ FS Southside.

Lunch with Mrs.Smart with Liveschool points at HHE.

Bamboozled Challenge for Liveschool Rewards at HHE!

Lunch with Mrs.Smart with Liveschool points at HHE.

Spending Liveschool points on Lunch with a Teacher coupon at HHE!

Kids spending Drink/Dessert at Lunch coupons for Liveschool Rewards.

The Mena School Board conducted their December meeting at the Administration Building Tuesday Night. Superintendent Benny Weston's report consisted of information on the recent Thanksgiving & Christmas meals served at each cafeteria. Almost 1200 meals were served to parents this year. The board next accepted a bid on workmans compensation insurance insurance from the Arkansas School Board Association. The annual premium is $24,442.00. Approval was also given to the 2020 Master Plan, Student transfers, the annual stipend list & the financial report. One personnel item was addressed at the conclusion of the meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Piet Fieldman.

Gavin Crawford from Mrs. Riley's 4th grade classroom at Holly Harshman Elementary used his LiveSchool points to have a Show and Tell day. He chose to bring his Husky, Lizzy, to share with his friends!

The staff at HHE are all definitely spreading Christmas CHEER sporting their traditional UGLY SWEATERS today! Feel free to join in and add your photos tagged with #hheuglysweaters19