Mena High School

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 16th-20th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel720L9Gxpp0xjQUkSKZFcjcIgmBbKpe4MmbOBkAJOGFPTeg/viewform

Congratulations to JAXOM HUGHES who represented MHS JAG & won first place on the Financial Literacy Test, a part of the JAG Arkansas Virtual Student Leadership Conference . Hughes received a $100.00 Visa Gift Card and trophy. He is now eligible to compete at the JAG Virtual National Student Leadership Academy held December 1-3, 2020. https://jag.org/nsla/ (pictured JAG Specialist Karen Purvis & Jaxom Hughes)

Mena Sr. Boys will run at the 4A State Meet at Oaklawn in Hot Springs beginning at 9:45am. Kickoff for the football game is at 7:00pm in Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Thursday, November 5 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; FBLA District Leadership Conference Rm 202 Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than tomorrow, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt! There is an FCCLA Meeting in Mrs.Hobson’s room today during Enrichment. 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. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. If you need any order form for pictures or any additional information, stop by Mr. Philpot’s room 205. 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. Students, please go into your “Class of XXXX” Google Classroom during Enrichment to complete the survey pertaining to your plans for this week’s Flex Friday. Lunch Menu: November Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar 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

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 9th-13th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzWskHVttYPxEZDVMEKoA3wmAYMklJ_J7EkE0_h8kvnJhCfA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3mqMxdDgj7nox7lWff2HSNgtcqJgMviv1iqzZcU8rnkbsKEMWnelcerkI

The Jr High Basketball season begins on Monday, November 9th. Due to social distancing requirements, all home games will be played at the Union Bank Center at Mena High School. There will be no basketball games in Jim Rackley Gymnasium at MMS. With these being indoor events, mask requirements will be strictly enforced. If you attend basketball games, wear your mask. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20091

There will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public that can be picked up at the Central Office on Friday 11/6 from 8:00am to 3:45pm. You must wear a mask to the Central Office when picking up tickets. The visiting team and fans will enter the stadium through the large gate at the Northside of the stadium. The visiting bleachers have been marked off to ensure proper social distancing. Please wear your mask and social distance while attending the game Visiting fans must present their tickets and pay at the gate.

Wednesday, November 4 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - JAG Officer meeting during Enrichment in room 403; Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment, Sci-Fi Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; FBLA District Leadership Conference Rm 202 Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium Today’s Sci-Fi Club Meeting is in the Library (right now) due to the PAC being taken by the ASVAB. The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt! There will be a FCCLA Meeting in Ms.Hobson’s room this Thursday during Enrichment. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day tomorrow, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** 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. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Students, please go into your “Class of XXXX” Google Classroom during Enrichment to complete the survey pertaining to your plans for this week’s Flex Friday. Lunch Menu: November Tuesday - 11/3 Crispito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/4 Pulled Pork Sand., Hamburger, Hot Dog., Wing Bar Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar 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

This morning during enrichment high school and middle school FFA members attended the monthly FFA chapter meeting in the Agriculture building. Before the meeting the winners of the Mena FFA Raffle were drawn. Congratulations to our winners 1st Navya Morris, 2nd Toby Watkins, and 3rd Makori Gabourel! During the meeting members got to learn about two more of the Career Development Events they will have the opportunity to compete in during the spring semester. Today the officer team and members of the Ag. Mechanics and Forestry teams taught the members about their CDE of choice and the areas and skills they use to compete in them. Members had the opportunity to test some of those skills by identifying trees in forestry and discussing the areas in the mechanics contest.

Coach Brad Lyle released All District, All State & All State Tournament Honors. All State: Gracie Lyle Morgan Puckett Lauren Sikes All State All-Tournament Team: Gracie Lyle Morgan Puckett All Conference (1st and 2nd Team Combined) Hannah Stockton Grayson Fairless Jaiden Milam Madison Blair Andi Maechler Brenna Aynes Ally Wright Emmi Hines Katie Valdivinos Madi Lyle Mena finished 19-3 /13-1 & advanced to the 4A State Semi-Finals!

1.The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season.You must be a paid FFA member to enter.The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season.The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 2. If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt!

Tuesday, November 3 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - JAG Officer meeting during Enrichment in room 403; Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium There is an FFA meeting today in the Ag Building during Enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several prizes. There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 today during Enrichment. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt. The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt! The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day this Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** 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. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Lunch Menu: November Tuesday - 11/3 Crispito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/4 Pulled Pork Sand., Hamburger, Hot Dog., Wing Bar Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar 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

Ladatha Hobson's classes are having an Election Day Lab today. Baking and decorating sugar cookies, patriotic photo booth, and their own FACS election.

The Basscats were in action on Lake Millwood this past Sunday. They were competing in the AYFF Four States Bass Classic sponsored by Bradford Marine. Bradford Marine is the main sponsor for the Arkansas Youth Federation Team Trail. Austin Rose and Jarrett Burger took 6th place and caught the Big Bass for the tournament. Cooper Plunkett & Brady Montgomery also competed. The Basscats will be back in action December 5 on Lake Millwood for the Trader Bills High School Tournament Trail Series. If you are interested in joining the Basscats please get in touch with Coach Pete Rose. Follow the Basscats on Facebook at Bass Cat Nation Fishing Team. Thank you to our sponsors.

Monday, November 2 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 on tomorrow, November 3. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt. If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt! FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day on Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** The 2020 BFI Basketball Shirt is for sale in Ms.Hobson’s room. It is $16 for a short sleeve shirt and long sleeve shirts are $20. 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. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Lunch Menu: November Monday - 11/2 Steak Fingers, Bacon Cheeseburgers, Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/3 Crispito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/4 Pulled Pork Sand., Hamburger, Hot Dog., Wing Bar Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar 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

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 9th-13th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfzWskHVttYPx.../viewform

Blended & virtual student meals for November 2nd - November 6th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

The Ladycats played Valley View in the 4A State Tournament Semi-Finals today. It took five sets for Valley View to win & the scores were 25-21, 6-25, 25-23,12-25, 6-15. That concludes a great season for Mena. GO LADYCATS!!!

November menu's for MHS !

Thursday, October 28 Lunch Menu: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - 10/30 - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the semi-finals of the 4A State Tournament at Valley View this afternoon, and will be playing Valley View at 4:00 p.m. The winner of today’s game will advance to the 4A State Finals this Saturday at Hot Spring. Tonight’s Junior High Football game against Trinity Christian has been cancelled. Friday - There will be a FFA meeting Tuesday November 3, in the PAC during enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several cool prizes There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 on Tuesday, November 3. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day on Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** The 2020 BFI Basketball Shirt is for sale in Ms.Hobson’s room. It is $16 for a short sleeve shirt and long sleeve shirts are $20. Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are: Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high) Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up! 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. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Students: There is a survey in your “Class of” Google Classroom about your plans for the first Flex Friday. Please complete the survey this morning if you still have not done so yet. Legendary painter Bob Ross once said “It’s so important to do something every day that will make you happy.” I encourage each of you to follow this advice as we recognize Bob Ross’ birthday today. Bob Ross would also be pleased to know he shares a birthday with Jake Brotherton. Happy Birthday Bob and Jake. “Your world is your canvas. If there’s something you don’t like about it, change it.”