Mena Public School offices are closed today. Regular office hours will resume on Monday. You can see the complete 20/21 calendar on the Mena Schools website.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828040/Calendar_2020-2021-4.pdf
The Mena Star recently polled it's readers & ask them to choose the "Best of the Best" in Polk County. Thanks to the Mena Star & their readers. Also a big thank you to our patrons who truly are the "Best of the Best". GO BEARCATS!
Pick up a copy of this weeks Mena Star & see who is the "Best of the Best" in Polk County. Thank you for voting for Mena Public Schools!!! We value & appreciate our students & patrons.... GO BEARCATS!
New water bottle filling stations are being installed at all Mena campuses as preparation continues for the first day of school on August 24th!!!
The 2020-21 Mena School District Parent/Family Engagement Plan is now available on our website... Click the link
https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-school-district/documents
The Mena School District Comprehensive Counseling Plan is now available on our website. Click the link
https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-school-district/documents
ONLINE REGISTRATION INFO FOR NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS!!!
If you reeved a letter concerning registration with the website, schoolwebiste.com, the link is incorrect. Please follow the link below to complete registration.
Links for registration:
Returning Students:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=24782&culture=en
New Students:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=24780&culture=en
Mena High School Band Director Charles Morgan released the Summer Band Schedule earlier today. If you want to know more about the Mena Band check out their website at https://menabands.weebly.com/
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced a $10,000,000 commitment from the Emergency Education Relief Fund for 20,000 Wi-Fi units for students across the state. Click the link to watch the press conference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch…
Mena teachers are participating in online training this morning with Edmentum in preparation for the 20/21 school year...
https://www.edmentum.com/
Be sure to make a shortcut to the Mena Public Schools Weather Page. You find current conditions, a ten day forecast, weather cam & more...
https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/now/mena-ar-71953?location=mena-ar-71953
Just click on the links!!!
https://www.apple.com/ios/app-store/
https://play.google.com/store/apps?hl=en_US
The updated Mena Public School Calendar for the 2020/2021 school year !!!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/814966/Calendar_2020-2021__1_.jpg
Crews continue to work across all the district campuses in preparation for the 20/21 school year.
Mena teachers, including 3rd grade teacher Sara Parsons, continue to contact parents to ask them which Ready for Learning choice they will make for their children this year. If you have not been contacted you will get a call soon.
Members of the Ready for Learning Academic Team are meeting in the MHS Library for training on the new Go Kits. Those attending will in turn train others in the district. Go Kits are a new tool that will give teachers an advantage in the traditional & blended learning environment
Here is the 2020-2021 school supply list for Louise Durham!
1. A backpack
2. A bottle of hand sanitizer
All other school supplies will be provided!
Mena teachers have been contacting parents to ask them which Bearcats Ready for Learning choice they will make this year. We have collected responses for 621 students and 80% of parents are choosing traditional learning. Calls are still being made and you will get a call soon.
MPS will provide many hand sanitizing stations in
classrooms and hallways. The district has purchased state-of-the-art antimicrobial
electrostatic systems.
Mena tech team members Lorrie Henry & Chuck Cox are inspecting & doing inventory on the new Go Bundles that recently arrived.. These feature the latest technology that will allow teachers to apply online & traditional teaching formats..
