The 2020 Mena Soccer Schedule has been released. Check it out below... GO BEARCATS! Check all athletic schedules & results on our website at
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
The Jersey Dance for Mena High School students is this Friday night... See you there!
The Mena Sr. Basketball Teams hosted Hot Springs Lakeside at the Union Bank Center Tuesday Night. The Ram's took all three contest... Mena lost the JV Girls game 13-15 in overtime. The Varsity Girls lost 48-54 & the Bearcats lost 27-51.
The Special Olympic Polar Plunge Fundraising Event is just around the corner and we will be hosting it this year at Mena High School. For more information contact Tammie Minton at 479-394-8163 or Elizabeth Tompkins at 870-784-3822..
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Library closed for Lunch B today.
Lunch Menu:
Tuesday, December 10, Beef Enchiladas, Steak Melt, Chicken Tenders
Wednesday, December 11, Chicken Potato Bowl, Double Cheeseburger
Thursday, December 12, General Tso’s, Hamburger
Friday, December 13, Crispitos with Cheese, Pizza Burger
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, Dec. 10, Sr. Basketball vs. Lakeside 4:30
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9th grade ETS students in Room 209.
Wednesday, Dec. 11, NEHS meets during Enrichment to write Letters from Santa for LD students.
Wednesday, Dec. 11, Herff Jones will be here to measure for Cap & Gown, we need all Seniors to be here. We will be doing this during their Senior English classes.
Thursday and Friday, Dec. 12 & 13 is a free clothing swap. Students please bring any gently used clothes or shoes that you no longer need.
Thursday, 12-12, FBLA and FCCLA will have their combined Christmas party in the cafeteria during Enrichment.
Friday, Dec. 13, Sr. Basketball vs. Hope 6:00
Friday, Dec. 13, Sci-fi and Art Club Christmas party! Don’t forget to pay dues before you come!
Friday, Dec. 13, Jersey Dance after the home basketball game in the middle school safe room. It will cost $5 to get in.
STUDENTS: LEAVE YOUR BLANKETS AT HOME. WE HAVE PLENTY OF COATS IF YOU HAVE A NEED, JUST SEE MRS. THACKER. HOWEVER, DO NOT BRING BLANKETS TO SCHOOL.
Students: If you need to know your lunch balance, please go see Mrs. Jennifer
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
FRESHMEN are not allowed to come to the library during Lunch for the remainder of the semester due to behavior.
Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch.
Students taking classes with UA Rich Mountain who borrowed a book please return the book to Mrs. Thacker before you leave before the holiday break.
FBLA members who plan to compete at the spring leadership conference need to see Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix for a permission slip. These and $20 are due Friday, December 13, if you intend to compete.
All students will attend their regularly assigned enrichment class for the remainder of the semester!
EAST students participating in the Veterans' Christmas Party must:
Return signed Permission Form to Mrs. Lunsford by Wednesday
Eat First Lunch
Meet Mrs. Lunsford at 11:45 am in the Middle School EAST Room
High School Band students will not attend due to Band Concert practice.
9th grade ETS meeting during enrichment today.
Thank you Mena Star readers!!!!
Remember if your student wants to be a Bearcat the enrollment window for the second semester is now open. Forms can be requested and completed at the district you are currently attending. Mena School District classes will begin on Monday, January 6th 2020. For more information call 479-394-1710.
GO BEARCATS!
Veterans and spouses, please meet to carpool at the Crossing Church on Thursday, December 12 at 12:45 pm. The carpool will take you to the Lodge at Queen Wilhelmina for the Veterans’ Christmas Party. Veterans, don’t miss out on the FREE meal!
The Mena School District "Feed A Bearcat" Program aims to provide wrap around services to our students in need. These services are offered on an individual basis as needs are identified and include the backpack food program, personal hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, extra-curricular student expenses, and assistance with lunch account balances. The Mena School District appreciates the generosity of community individuals and organizations who donate items or monetary gifts to our students through this endeavor to meet our local needs. If anyone is interested in donating items or money to the “Feed A Bearcat” program, they can call the Administration Office at 479-394-1710 located at 501 Hickory Avenue.
For more information about Mena Public Schools, please check out our website at www.menaschools.org or follow us on Facebook at Mena Public Schools.
Gameday Tuesday!
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Arkadelphia Monday. The Jr. jv girls won 20-12, the Jr. Girls won 32-23 & the Jr. Boys lost 37-41. Mena will play next on Monday 12/6 at Cossatot.
Gameday Monday!
The MHS Family and Consumer Science Department prepared and donated pies to the Charlie Company 1/153 Regiment Annual Christmas Party this past Saturday. We are thankful for their service!
Post season football honors have been awarded to eleven Mena Bearcats.
4-4A All- Conference for 2019 are:
#4-Zane Stephens-Sr.
#71-Tristen Beck-Sr.
#43-Devan Adams-Sr.
#2-Marc Wilson-Sr.
#20-Gaven Hooper-Jr.
#82-Mason Brotherton-Jr.
4-4A Honorable Mention
#6-Jayden Castillo-Sr.
#33-Cauy House-Jr.
#24-Jake Wiles-Jr.
#40-Blake Castor-Jr.
#77-Logan Yang-Soph.
As the potential for frozen precipitation increases we want to remind our patrons that weather related school closings will be announced by radio, on social media & on our website. You can check the latest forecast, radar & more on the Mena Public Schools Weather Bug. Just Click on the link
https://www.weatherbug.com/wea…/10-day-weather/mena-ar-71953
The Ladycats lost to Bergman today by a score of 32-47 & Bergman beat the Bearcats 63-27. Mena is back in action Tuesday when they host Lakeside at the Union Bank Center!
The Bucks Classic began at the Union Bank Center Friday. The Ladycats defeated Shiloh Christian 51-48 & the Bearcats lost 30-35. Games continue tomorrow beginning at 12:30pm. Both Mena teams will play Bergman beginning at 3:30pm...
The Bucks Classic began at the Union Bank Center Friday. The Ladycats defeated Shiloh Christian 51-48 & the Bearcats lost 30-35. Games continue tomorrow beginning at 12:30pm. Both Mena teams will play Bergman beginning at 3:30pm...
Our menu's had Christmas Dinner on the wrong week The actual dates will be Louise Durham Elementary / Mena Middle School on Wednesday, December 11th. Holly Harshman Elementary / Mena High School on Thursday, December the 12th. Please share & spread the word!
John Golding representing the Knights of Columbus donated to the Mena School District Feed A Bearcat fund. We appreciate the contribution and the generosity to our students.
Breezy Hendrix and Taylor Thacker competed earlier this week at the FCCLA District STAR Events at HSU. Sophia Vacca assisted with the events.
