Box tops are now completely online so starting today you can download the app, scan receipts, and help Louise Durham raise money with just a click of a button! You can collect your physical and/or online receipts and scan year around! Our goal is to reach $1,000 this year! If you do not have a student at Louise Durham, you can still participate by selecting our school when creating your account. We hope that each of you will take the chance to support our school with this opportunity. Prizes will be given to the classrooms with the most box tops collected later this school year!

Listen to Bearcat News on Mena Public School Radio this Monday for the weekly report from Louise Durham Elementary with Miss Emmaily! That's 101.1FM on your radio and on the internet at https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/KJBS

All the energy and Bearcat pride at the Mena Public Schools can barely be contained in one Location. Friday the students from LDE, HHE, MMS & MHS attended the 2022 Mena Homecoming Pep Rally in the Union Bank Center. you can watch the entire pep rally in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeCMAOneBeo

Wednesday was Grandparent Day at Louise Durham Elementary. Several were on campus reading to students including this group in Courtney Warren's class.

Pre-K grandparents took advantage of a great opportunity on Wednesday. Those who responded to the invitation came to Louise Durham Elementary to read to their grandkids and other students. Thank you to everyone who made Grandparents Day at LDE so much fun.

Mrs. Copelin's Mena Preschool Families decorated "All about Me" posters to display in the LD hallway.

Dr. Lee Smith comments on the partnership with UAMS in today's Superintendent's Address! https://youtu.be/caUi-YnbkbQ

Check out LOGAN MILLER with the weekly report from Louise Durham Elementary! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTFxENG9HTs

Look who is going to be included in Bearcat News on Mena Public Schools Radio! It's LOGAN MILLER! Logan will have the weekly report from LDE this Monday on your radio at 101.1 FM and streamed on the internet at https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/KJBS

Tune in Bearcat News this Tuesday for your weekly report from Louise Durham Elementary. Featuring Ms. Kaydence Fernandez and only on Mena Public Schools Radio. FM101.1 on your radio or on the stream at https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/KJBS

We are so excited to announce that the Fall Carnival at Louise Durham Elementary is back this year. Be there for all the fun on Tuesday, October 11th from 5-7pm.. Details coming soon...

How about those Bearcats! Helping the students at Louise Durham get ready for Friday!

While you’re at the Polk County Fair this week stop by the commercial building & say hello to our teachers. Also be sure to register to win a $300.00 gift certificate from Washburn's Home Furnishings, a handmade ornament by Lorrie Henry & athletic passes.

The 2022 Mena Homecoming T-Shirts are on sale now. Orders are due on Friday, September 9th. Follow the link below to the order form. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kxHaKhjaxHugX1UrUBasV8uRNaThwZby1sTsE3HTpwk/edit

Tune in Bearcat News on Mena Public Schools Radio Monday, August 29th for a report from Louise Durham Elementary with Mr. Jake Sullivan.. That's FM101.1 on your radio & also on the internet stream at https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/KJBS

Help Mena Public Schools collect hygiene items for students in need at Louise Durham Elementary! Any hygiene items for kids K-2 would be appreciated. Please drop off any items you want to donate at the front desk at Louise Durham. We appreciate your support!

Mena Preschool Teachers are excited to see their new class families this morning! We are looking forward to a great school year!

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.

Mena teacher's continue to prepare for the 2022/2023 school year. Mr. Steve Roberts with the Arkansas Activities Association spoke to all employees on Thursday about "Making Expectations a Reality." Roberts kept the audience engaged with lessons on perseverance, attitude and motivation. Steve Roberts served as the head football coach at Southern Arkansas University, at Northwestern State University and at Arkansas State University.. After leaving Arkansas State, he became the athletic director for the Cabot, Arkansas School District and then became Associate Executive Director for Football at the Arkansas Activities Association. Thanks Steve for your help getting our faculty ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 22nd.

Mena Cheer and Little Cats Cheer had a great time at the scrimmage game on Tuesday!