Mena High School

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Bearcat Announcements Thursday, March 5, 2020 Club Activities Today, March 5 FCCLA meeting, NHS meeting Today, March 5 - EAST Conference Presentation Team Meeting in Middle School FFA members who are competing in the Logan County Invitational contests will be leaving from the ag building @ 6 am tomorrow. FFA Members who are competing in the Centerpoint Invitational contests will be leaving from the ag building @ 8 am Friday. Friday, March 6 Art, Book Club Saturday, March 7 Sr. High Regional Quiz Bowl : Arkadelphia Sports Activities Yesterday, the Mena Ladycats were defeated by Pea Ridge in the 4A State Tournament, thus bringing their season to an end. However, this was the first time since 2009 the Ladycats had made it to the state tournament, so be sure and congratulate the Ladcyats and Coach Wright when you see them today on all their accomplishments this year. March 5, Track @ Booneville Jr. High March 6-7, Baseball Mena Classic March 6-7, Softball @ Ashdown Tournament **Any student planning on playing Tennis next year please meet in the gym during enrichment today (March 5th). This meeting will be rescheduled. The Cheer Clinic will continue to be in the UBC today - Saturday. HUB Program Applications are still available in Mrs. Buckley's office. If you are interested in the HUB program for 2020-2021, you are welcome to pick up an application in the office. JAG Work Applications (upcoming juniors and seniors) are available for next year's JAG Work class. If you missed the priority deadline to turn in your application last Friday, see Mrs. Purvis in room 403 for more information. During Enrichment today, we will have the current Juniors key their schedules into HAC at the start of the period. Battle of the Books team members go see Mrs. Neufeld sometime today.

A message from Mena Public School Superintendent Benny Weston!

The Mena Soccer online store store is now open. Fans can make a purchase thru March 19th, 2020. The link is https://fancloth.shop/AXRJM

The Mena Baseball Classic wil be played this Friday & Saturday at Union Bank Park. The Bearcats will play Acorn at 4pm Friday, Mt. Ida at 12:30pm on Saturday & Cossatot at 3:00pm on Saturday... GO BEARCATS!!!!

The Mena Sr. Track Team competed at the Booneville Relays on Tuesday. 800 Meter Run - 1st Devin Adams 4x800 Relay - 1st Mena High School 400 Meter Dash - 4th Ashton Powell Shot Put - 4th Logan Yang GO BEARCATS!!!

The Mena Sr. Girls basketball season came to an end today in Farmington. The Ladycats lost to Pea Ridge in the first round of the 4A State Tournament 25-39 & finish with a record of 17-16..

Polk County Voters went to the polls today & Mena Public School patrons had the opportunity to cast their vote on two school board races. In complete by unofficial results it appears the incumbents will retain their positions. Position 1 Brandyn Gortemiller 1082 Todd Aynes 1919 Position 2 Robby Hines 1604 Calvin Cummings 1401

It was a great start to the season for the Mena Soccer Teams Tuesday night as they picked up a pair of wins in Texarkana. The Ladycats defeated Arkansas High 1-0 & the Bearcats won 2-1... The Mena teams will play their home opener at Bearcat Stadium against Heavener on Friday 3/13/20.. GO BEARCATS!

The Mena Bearcats picked up an 8-0 win over Mansfield at Union Bank Park Tuesday. Mena scored 4 in the 3rd inning and never looked back. The Bearcat Classic begins this Friday when Mena host Acorn at 4pm... Go Bearcats!

The Mena Jr. High Track Team will not compete at Booneville on Thursday 3/5.... The next meet will be on Monday 3/9 at Bearcat Stadium in Mena....

Today, March 3, the Blood Drive is in the Bearcat Room. Go see Nurse Bobbi if you missed signed up and want to give blood. Wednesday, March 4, Football meeting in Field House for 9th, 10th & 11th grades during Enrichment. Wednesday, March 4, Sci Fi Club in the Art room; Junior Prom Committee Meeting in Ms.Hobson’s room. FFA members who are competing in the Logan County Invitational contests will be leaving from the ag building @ 6 am Thursday. Thursday, March 5 FCCLA meeting, NHS meeting FFA Members who are competing in the Centerpoint Invitational contests will be leaving from the ag building @ 8 am Friday. Friday, March 6 Art, Book Club Saturday, March 7 Sr. High Regional Quiz Bowl : Arkadelphia Sports Activities Tuesday, March 3 Baseball vs. Mansfield @ Mena 5 p.m. March 3, Soccer @ Arkansas High 5 & 7 March 3, Track @ Booneville Senior High March 5, Track @ Booneville Jr. High March 6-7, Baseball Mena Classic March 6-7, Softball @ Ashdown Tournament ETS Meeting with 9th grade today. Cheer tryout clinic will be at the MMS gym from 4-7 p.m. today. Will be back in the UBC Wednesday - Saturday. HUB Program Applications are still available in Mrs. Buckley's office. If you are interested in the HUB program for 2020-2021, you are welcome to pick up an application in the office. JAG Work Applications (upcoming juniors and seniors) are available for next year's JAG Work class. If you missed the priority deadline to turn in your application last Friday, see Mrs. Purvis in room 403 for more information. Wednesday, March 4 is Special Olympics --Spread the Word -- Inclusion Day..Please sign the Inclusion Pledge Poster in the hallway and wear the bracelet. Unified Champion partners stop by Room 214 today to see Mrs. Tompkins.

Gameday Tuesday!

The University of Central Arkansas track & field teams, led by Mena's Zach Jewell, wrapped up the 2020 Southland Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships on Monday. Jewell tied his school record in the 60m with an effort of 6.75. His run earned him the fastest man in the SLC. He broke his own school record in the 200m with a run of 20.98 and finished in second just one tenth of a second behind first. From the Athletes – Senior Zachary Jewell "I looked back and I was just filled with joy. Usually, it takes a while for the victory to set in. As I was coming to the line I looked over and saw that I was out in front. Instantly, I knew something good had to come out of that. I ran my best in the 200m and it's been a long road since the first week when I pulled my hamstring. I've been working hard and I'm happy the hard work has paid off." https://ucasports.com/news/2020/3/2/mens-track-and-field-temple-jewell-earn-individual-championships-on-final-day.aspx

The Mena Baseball team lost to Waldron Monday by a score of 1-5. The Bearcats play their first home game of the season against Mansfield on Tuesday 3/3 at the Union Bank Park

Bearcat Announcements Monday, March 2, 2020 Club Activities Tuesday, March 3, The Blood Drive is in the Bearcat Room. Go see Nurse Bobbi if you missed signed up and want to give blood. Wednesday, March 4, Sci Fi Club in the Art room, Junior Prom Committee Meeting in Ms.Hobson’s room Thursday, March 5 FCCLA , NHS Friday, March 6 Art, Book Club Saturday, March 7 Sr. High Regional Quiz Bowl : Arkadelphia Sports Activities Tuesday, March 3 Baseball vs. Mansfield @ Mena 5 p.m. March 3, Soccer @ Arkansas High 5 & 7 March 3, Track @ Booneville Senior High March 5, Track @ Booneville Jr. High March 6-7, Baseball Mena Classic March 6-7, Softball @ Ashdown Tournament Cheer tryout clinic has been moved to the MMS gym from 4-7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Will be back in the UBC Wednesday - Saturday. Tomorrow (March 3rd) Mena High School will be having a Blood drive. Please see Nurse Bobbi if you would like to sign up for an appointment to donate. HUB Program Applications are still available in Mrs. Buckley's office. If you are interested in the HUB program for 2020-2021, you are welcome to pick up an application in the office. JAG Work Applications (upcoming juniors and seniors) are available for next year's JAG Work class. If you missed the priority deadline to turn in your application last Friday, see Mrs. Purvis in room 403 for more information. All current seniors who are a member of National Honor Society, a group photo will be taken at the start of Enrichment for the yearbook. We will call for NHS members when it’s time for the picture.

The Mena Ladycats will play their first game in the 4A State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at 4pm against Pea Ridge in Farmington.... GO LADYCATS!!!

Gameday Monday! **** TIme Change**** First pitch at 4:30pm!

Austin Johnston and Cason Cannon took 1st place Saturday on Lake Greeson in the Bassmaster Arkansas High School Tournament. Go Basscats!

The Mena Ladycats lose 35-37 Saturday & finish 4th in the 4A South Regional Tournament. Mena will play the 3rd place team from the 4A North Regional at 4pm on Wednesday in the 4A State Tournament in Farmington.