Patriot Day, observed on September 11th offers a significant opportunity for our students to learn about the events of 9/11 and reflect on its lasting impact. Our young patriots read books, listened to read alouds and learned about the unity, resilience and compassion that followed in our country!

Louise Durham Elementary students and staff welcomed grandparents to class on Thursday and Friday.

Kindergarten Perfect Attendance for August

Grandparents Day is next week at Louise Durham Elementary!

The Mena Little Cats Cheer Camp was hosted by Coach Dover and the Mena Cheer Team back in July. On Thursday the campers got to cheer at the Bearcat Scrimmage Game held at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Thank you Mountain View Methodist Church for your generous donation of backpacks and school supplies for our students at Louise Durham Elementary!

The Bearcat Free Youth Football Camp on Thursday was well attended.

Mena Public School teachers and employees gathered for the annual convocation and break out day on Wednesday.

Mena bus drivers are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year with in-service training today in the Performing Arts Center.

Welcome SHELBY WILLIAMS to the staff at Louise Durham Elementary!

The Whitt Basketball Academy will be held in the Union Bank Center. For more information Email randy.peters@menaschools.org

Day 2 of the Little Cats Cheer Camp at the Union Bank Center. The camp continues on Wednesday,Thursday, and Friday.

The Mena Fire Department will be doing their yearly inspection at all Mena campuses this week. Preparations continue for the 2024-2025 school year that begins August 14th!

This year, tax-free weekend in Arkansas is Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, the weekend begins exactly at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4. This is your opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.

Open house dates are quickly approaching!

Mena Special Education Teachers are preparing for 2024-2025. The Special Education Boot Camp was held on Thursday in the Mena MIddle School Library.

Welcome Jamie Grogan to the LDE teaching ream !

Welcome Stacy Green to the teaching team at Louise Durham Elementary!

Mena Public Schools will be having their 2nd Annual NO SALE YARD SALE on Friday, August 2nd from 10:00am-1:00pm in the Mena High School cafeteria. EVERYTHING IS FREE!

Mena School Staff just wrapped up three days of professional development at the Arkansas School Counseling Association Conference in Hot Springs.