The Ladycats jumped out to a 2-0 lead but lose 2-3 at Hot Springs Lakeside Saturday. Mena is now 14-2 on the season & will play Fountain Lake on Tuesday at the UBC.
The Ladycats (14-1) play at Lakeside (17-1) at 11:00am Saturday.
GO LADYCATS!!!
A memorable night at Bearcat Stadium on Friday night. The 2020 Homecoming court was recognized. The Mena High School Marching band performed their first half time show of the year & the Bearcats earned a 23-20 win over Ozark. With the win Mena improves to 4-3 & 3-0 in conference play. The Bearcats will host Dardanelle next Friday 10/23.
Mena students doing well at the Arkansas State Fair!
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111942367354891&id=109673307581797
The 14-1 Mena Ladycats are ranked #2 in the latest Max Preps 4A Volleyball Ranking. Mena will play #3 Fountain Lake on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. The teams have split their two previous meetings. GO LADYCATS!!!
https://www.maxpreps.com/.../mena.../volleyball/rankings.htm
Kickoff is at 7:00pm in Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium!!!
The 7th Grade & Jr. High Bearcats played at Ozark on Thursday.
7th Grade / Mena-14 Ozark-0
Jr. High / Mena-8 Ozark-43
Mena will play at Dardanelle on Oct. 22nd at 5:30pm. GO BEARCATS!
The Ladycats played two matches against Little Rock MIlls on Thursday at the Union Bank Center. Mena Won the first match 25-5, 25-2 & 25-11... Mena also won the second match 3 games to 1 by a score of 25-3, 25-6 & 25-5 .... Mena will play at Hot Springs Lakeside on Saturday at 11:00am..
You will want to check next weeks schedule on our website as changes have been made recently. Just click the link
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=19738
To: All ESS Staff serving Mena School District
From: Benny Weston
Re: Your Safety
We want to assure our substitute teachers that Mena Public Schools is making sincere efforts to reduce everyone’s risk of exposure to COVID-19. Although we cannot guarantee that exposure will not happen, we are doing these things to maintain a safe environment:
1. Reducing the interactions between teachers and other students not in their classrooms through scheduling and student pods.
2. Requiring masks to be worn by all people in the buildings ages 10 and older.
3. Reducing exchange of materials such as food trays and books.
4. Disinfecting surfaces daily and providing hand sanitizing in every room throughout the district.
5. Maintaining social distancing protocols in classrooms and commons areas when possible and maintaining students pods when it is not.
6. Not allowing large assemblies.
7. Restricting outside guests from entering the buildings to maintain a controlled environment.
8. Quarantining infected individuals and their close contacts using Arkansas Department of Health standards, which are strictly adhered to.
We feel that our school buildings are as safe as any other facility which hosts large numbers of people and would invite all substitute teachers to return to the classrooms. Our cases at Mena Public Schools have been very few and we feel that our attention to the standards and protocols are why we have been successful at controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Friday night is a "PINK OUT" at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium!
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Thursday - 10/15 - Beef Fingers, Chicken Tenders, Meatball Sub, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/16 - No School (Fall Break)
Monday - 10/19 - Virtual School Day
Tuesday - 10/20 - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - 10/21 - Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Steak Sandwich, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/22 - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/23 - Burrito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - 10/28 - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Volleyball will host Arkadelphia this afternoon at the Union Bank Center starting at 4:30
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Football @ Ozark; Senior High Volleyball will host Little Rock Mills at the Union Bank Center
Friday - SH Football vs Ozark Here
Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building.
Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom.
The flu shot clinic will be this morning at Mena High School. Only students who have submitted forms will be receiving a flu shot.
If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application.
If you are interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please go by Mrs. Neufeld’s Room 207 to pick up an application.
There will be no school tomorrow for fall break, and Monday will be a virtual day for students working from home.
Please remember that Mena Public Schools will be closed on Friday 10/16. That means that Virtual & Blended meal pick up will be today from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham Elementary & Mena High School. These are meals for 10/19 thru 10/23...
Mr. Philpot announced today that we have secured a retakes and make-up picture day with Lifetouch for our School Pictures, which will be on Wednesday, November 11. Originally, Lifetouch wasn't going to be able to offer a make-up pics and retakes day, but once they finally got all their schools scheduled for their official picture day, they were able to look at possible dates to offer retake and make-up pics, so we're fortunate to get this date.
On October 9, USDA approved waivers for school districts to operate SSO (Covid-19 Response #59) until June 30, 2021. This will allow districts to serve all meals at the free rate.
Kickoff is at 5:30pm & volleyball begins at 4:30pm. GO BEARCATS!
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - 10/14 - Burrito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/15 - Beef Fingers, Chicken Tenders, Meatball Sub, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/16 - No School (Fall Break)
Monday - 10/19 - Virtual School Day
Tuesday - 10/20 - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - 10/21 - Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Steak Sandwich, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/22 - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/23 - Burrito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Wednesday - 10/28 - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Volleyball will host Arkadelphia this afternoon at the Union Bank Center starting at 4:30
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Football @ Ozark
Friday - SH Football vs Ozark Here
Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building.
Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom.
If you did not turn in your flu shot form yet, Please bring your flu shot forms to Nurse Bobbi as soon as possible. The Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for this tomorrow, October 15.
If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application.
If you are interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please go by Mrs. Neufeld’s Room 207 to pick up an application.
Congratulations to the Bearcat Marching Band who received a Superior rating from yesterday’s performance in the Regional VIII Marching Assessment. This makes 12 straight years of the band receiving a Superior rating, and Mena High School is proud of all the band members, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Huntington for this wonderful accomplishment.
All on-site students attending school on Thursday, October 15th will have a free breakfast and lunch (no refrigeration needed) sent home with them at the end of the day for our virtual day Monday, October 19th – NO NEED TO REGISTER
Blended and PCVA students – please continue filling out the online
meal form each week to receive your free breakfasts and lunches –
NOTE – this week’s online form closes Wednesday, October 14th and pick up is Thursday, October 15th between 1:00 – 2:00p.m.
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 19th-23rd. PIck up is THURSDAY 10/15 from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSebK70jKyy.../viewform...
Mena volleyball hosted Arkadelphia Tuesday & won all games.
Jr. JV - Mena won 2-0
Jr. High - Mena won 2-0
Sr. High - Mena won 3-0
The Ladycats will host L.R. Mills on Thursday! GO MENA!!!!
Congratulations to the Mena Bearcat Marching Band. They earned a superior rating at today's Region VIII Marching Contest. This is the 12th year in a row the band has received a superior rating. GO BEARCATS!!!!
