Mena High School

Mena High School midterm progress reports will be sent home with students today 11/19.

The Mena Bearcat game on Friday 11/20 is the Hootens 4A Game of the Week. https://www.hootens.com/11-16-2020/class-4a-week-12-rankings-notes--picks/7087.html

The Mena Bearcat Junior Varsity & Varsity will play at Greenwood tonight beginning at 6:00pm... GO BEARCATS!

Thursday, November 19, 2020 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - 10th grade ETS bandroom Wednesday - FCCLA and FBLA officers need to meet in Room 401 during Enrichment. There will be a Sci-Fi Club meeting in the library today during Enrichment. Also, Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment. Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment, National Guard Recruiter in counseling center during enrichment. Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Senior High Basketball will play at Greenwood this evening Friday - Bearcat Football will be hosting Arkadelphia tomorrow night at Bearcat Stadium in the second round of the 4A State Playoffs. Kickoff will be 7:00 p.m. No food or drink or trash from Breakfast or Lunch should be thrown away in the restroom trash cans. Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. Seniors, please take time to go into the Class of 2021 Enrichment Class in Google Classroom to complete the Senior Quotes survey for the 2021 yearbook. We will be collecting your senior quotes until tomorrow afternoon through Classroom, so please take time to complete the survey for the yearbook staff today. This Friday, November 20, is the last day to register for the December ACT. The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook will be December 15. This is also the deadline to submit photos and wording for the ad design. For more information, see Mr. Philpot in Room 205. For any students who have not filled out the Flex Friday Survey in Google Classroom, please go to your Class of XXX Enrichment Class and complete the survey NOW with your intentions for Flex Friday. Progress Reports are being distributed during Enrichment today. Monday will be a virtual day, and the remainder of next week will be Thanksgiving Break. Lunch Menu: November Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

Tickets to all Arkansas High School Football Playoff Games are now available to the general public. Including the Mena/Arkadelphia game. Follow the link https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA

TICKETs NOW AVAILABLE FOR ARKADELPHIA VS. MENA PLAYOFF GAME! Tickets for Friday's game are now available at https://gofan.co/app/events/160025 The Arkansas Activities Association has mandated that all ticket purchases are online only for the playoffs. There are no paper tickets; all tickets will be presented on devices at the gate. Purchasing tickets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkZqTY5d6Bg&feature=youtu.be Accessing and sharing tickets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Xhso4QobA&feature=youtu.be How to validate tickets to get into the stadium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G22NNB8uuXE&feature=youtu.be

TICKET INFO FOR ARKADELPHIA VS. MENA PLAYOFF GAME! The Arkansas Activities Association has mandated that all ticket purchases are online only for the playoffs. There are no paper tickets; all tickets will be presented on devices at the gate. A link for purchasing tickets will be released on social media & in the Live Feed section on https://www.menaschools.org/ at 5:00pm Wednesday afternoon. Below are links to videos explaining the purchase process. Purchasing tickets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkZqTY5d6Bg&feature=youtu.be Accessing and sharing tickets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Xhso4QobA&feature=youtu.be How to validate tickets to get into the stadium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G22NNB8uuXE&feature=youtu.be Comments Comment as Mena Public Schools Mena Public Schools Published by Mark Hobson · otSps1onhsoSred · Just a reminder that our fourth Flex Friday is on 11/20/20. Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays. Comments Comment as Mena Public Schools Mena Public Schools Published by Mark Hobson · otSps1onhsoSred · Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 23rd-27th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd9w5r10W5.../viewform... Comments Comment as Mena Public Schools Mena Public Schools Published by Mark Hobson · otSps1onhsoSred · As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in partnership with the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas has developed a Parent/Guardian Survey for soliciting family input on what is working now and what may be considered for the future. We encourage you to share the survey link with your families and ask them to complete the survey before November 20th. A Spanish version of … See More Comments Comment as Mena Public Schools Mena Public Schools Published by Mark Hobson · otSps1onhsoSred · Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Clubs & Activities: Wednesday - FCCLA and FBLA officers need to meet in Room 401 during Enrichment. There will be a Sci-Fi Club meeting in the library today during Enrichment. Also, Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment. Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment… See More Comments Comment as Mena Public Schools Mena Public Schools Published by Mark Hobson · otSps1onhsoSred · Announcements: Wednesday, November 18 th I. Mid-Term Progress Reports will be given out to you today during ACHIEVE. II. Today is the last day to donate diapers or other baby supplies to Mrs. Frost’s Leadership class. Money can still be donated in the front office, throughout November.… See More Comments Comment as Mena Public Schools

Just a reminder that our fourth Flex Friday is on 11/20/20. Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays.

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 23rd-27th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9w5r10W5SBACSxbJD-rNH5UXC4IOfAbmCPwlhz8r5upMenA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3OtRgV6L0L5P4MIwZezF4ZWeeEyPd_plZLOEi05zwQwTIzlmQrBfZM1lM

As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in partnership with the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas has developed a Parent/Guardian Survey for soliciting family input on what is working now and what may be considered for the future. We encourage you to share the survey link with your families and ask them to complete the survey before November 20th. A Spanish version of the survey is available here. The survey seeks to involve families in an organized, ongoing and timely way in planning, review, and improvement. The survey will provide feedback regarding: * family concerns * how families are making decisions * family awareness of options and resources available * family considerations for the future The intention of this survey is not to identify individual school or district responses, but rather to establish an understanding of the state as a whole. The information will be aggregated by region only; therefore, families will be asked to identify the region of the state in which they live in order to understand the distribution of the survey without specifically identifying any district or school by name. OEP will be sharing results at the December State Board meeting. Follow this link to the Survey:https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel... Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser: https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel...

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Clubs & Activities: Wednesday - FCCLA and FBLA officers need to meet in Room 401 during Enrichment. There will be a Sci-Fi Club meeting in the library today during Enrichment. Also, Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment. Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - FBLA would like to thank all of the teachers, staff and students that donated to March of Dimes yesterday. Over $70 was raised for this cause. FBLA plans to participate in another fundraiser for this organization during March called March for Babies….be on the lookout for details! Josten’s will be here at the high school today during Enrichment to hand out packets for Class Rings during Enrichment. They will meet with the Juniors in the PAC, as well as any interested Seniors who have not purchased a class ring yet. Josten’s will return to MHS on December 2 and will be taking orders for the rings in the PAC. No food or drink or trash from Breakfast or Lunch should be thrown away in the restroom trash cans. Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. Seniors, please take time to go into the Class of 2021 Enrichment Class in Google Classroom to complete the Senior Quotes survey for the 2021 yearbook. We will be collecting your senior quotes until tomorrow afternoon through Classroom, so please take time to complete the survey for the yearbook staff today. This Friday, November 20, is the last day to register for the December ACT. Lunch Menu: November Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

The Mena School Board met for their November meeting on Tuesday via Zoom. There was a short agenda & the meeting was brief, The meeting began with the Superintendent's Report. Mr. Benny Weston started by updating the board on the Covid-19 cases & quarantine situation in the district & stated that they have been able to isolate those cases. Next Weston was happy to report that the response to Flex Friday has been very positive. A total of 602 students attended class on the first Flex Friday, 683 on the second & 593 on the third. The Flex Friday option for students will continue through the Christmas break & will be reevaluated before the 2nd semester begins. There were two action items that were a part of the Superintendent's Report. One being a request by the Future Farmers of America chapter to proceed with the establishment of a shooting sport program, That request was approved. The other was a proposal to give all full time Mena Public School employees a $750.00 bonus. That proposal was approved by the board & the bonus will be issued at the same time as the December payroll. Finally the board approved the financial report & adjourned for the evening. .

The Mena Jr. High Teams played at Mountain Pine on Tuesday. Mena Jr. Girls-25 Mt. Pine-21 Mt. Pine-33 Mena Jr. Boys-29 Mena will be in action next on 12/1 when they play at Waldron. https://www.menaschools.org/

Congratulations to Mena High School Senior MORGAN PUCKETT for being named a Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner! Eligibility begins with maintaining a weighted GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. And applicants must participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the 48 school sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Mena Public Schools Blended Spotlight! Many new things have become a part of the learning process during the 20/21 school year. One of those is the arrival of “Blended Learning”. When a student & parent select this path it means that they will be learning at home with the option of returning to traditional school. It is structured to match the traditional school day to ease the transition back into the traditional classroom. It is not an easy road to take but some students actually thrive. Such is the case with Kyleigh Johnson. Kyleigh is a senior at Mena High School & her mother, Dena Johnson, said “It has been a challenge because she has to prioritize her school work while also working 30 hours per week.” Johnson is an employee at the Mena Wal Mart Super Center & also on the honor roll at MHS. Kyleigh is doing a great job taking advantage of all her opportunities as a Blended Bearcat !

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 A little about March of Dimes from their website: 80 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal struggle with polio led to the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, better known as March of Dimes. They pioneered the vaccine research leading to the eradication of polio in the U.S. After that time they shifted their focus to some of the other health threats for moms and babies such as birth defects and other infant health problems. Premature birth, which is considered birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and its complications are the #1 cause of death of babies in the United States. Babies who survive premature birth often have long-term health problems, including cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, chronic lung disease, blindness and hearing loss. In the United States, about 380,000 babies are born prematurely each year. The preterm birth rate is 9.8 percent in the United States. This means 1 in 10 babies is born too soon. Arkansas received an F on the March of Dimes report card for their preterm birth rate which is 11.9%. Each of those preterm births cost around 65 thousand dollars. March of Dimes has many partners and supporters who participate in their campaigns, contribute research and donate to their funds. They have the BlanketChange campaign, the Send a Note of Hope and It Starts with Mom Live activities and most recently the Mom and Baby COVID-19 Intervention and Support Fund as well as many other ways to support and participate. Get Involved and Support Healthy Moms and Strong Babies Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - 10th grade ETS bandroom Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Junior High Basketball will play AT Mountain Pine Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - TUESDAY: If you are participating in the March of Dimes fundraiser today by wearing a beanie or hat and have not donated your $1, please see Mrs. Torix in Rm 202 right after these announcements. WEDNESDAY: FBLA would like to thank all of the teachers and students that donated to March of Dimes yesterday. We raised over $50 for this cause. We will participate in another fundraiser for this organization during March called March for Babies….be on the lookout for details! Josten’s will be here at the high school on November 18 to hand out packets for Class Rings during Enrichment. They will meet with the Juniors in the PAC. Josten’s will return to MHS on December 2 and will be taking orders for the rings in the PAC. No food or drink or trash from Breakfast or Lunch should be thrown away in the restroom trash cans. Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. Seniors, please take time to go into the Class of 2021 Enrichment Class in Google Classroom to complete the Senior Quotes survey for the 2021 yearbook. We will be collecting your senior quotes until Thursday through Classroom, so please take time to complete the survey for the yearbook staff today. Lunch Menu: November Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar

The Mena Sr. Basketball teams were in action at Clarksville Monday. Mena Ladycats-41 Clarksville-38 Clarksville-51 Mena Bearcats-23 Mena will play at Greenwood on Thursday 11/19.

The Mena Jr. Boys played Jessieville Monday at the Union Bank center & lost 28-41. The boys played again on Tuesday 11/17 at Mountain PIne. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20091

The Mena Jr. Ladycats led at half but a big 3rd quarter led to at Jessieville win 44-37 at the Union Bank Center. The Mena Jr. Teams will be back in action on Tuesday 11/17 at Mt. Pine. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=41091

Mena High School JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) students working the basketball concession stand during Monday night's, Junior High basketball games.