Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name. See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Orange Chicken
Choice Line: Spicy Chicken Sandwich MTO
Grill: Chicken Tenders
Pizza Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
There will be a county fair livestock show meeting for all county fair livestock exhibitors at the ag building during enrichment on Thursday Aug 22.
The library will be closed on Wednesday for Lunch B.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
Students wanting to have their names placed on a ballot for Student Council must pick up paperwork from Mrs. Gordon in room 300 and return it with a parent signature by Friday, August 23.
We will be taking Fall Pictures on Monday, August 26, for Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Cheer, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. These pictures will be used for the sports program, the yearbook, and will be used online and by the local newspapers.
Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing today, Tuesday, August 20th. Football players will be sized at 9:30 in the morning and the band, choir, and anyone else who does jackets will size at 2:30.
The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them!
Club Fair will be this Thursday for Juniors and Seniors and Friday for Freshmen and Sophomores.
Children & hydration
Children are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults. This is because in relation to their size, children have a larger proportion of their skin available to lose sweat and be exposed to heat. Additionally, children don’t always recognize that they’re thirsty, and if they’re not encouraged and reminded may forget to drink. Luckily, there are a few ways to tell if your child is hydrated.
How do I know if my child is hydrated?
Frequent bathroom breaks or wet nappies are the easiest way to tell if your child is hydrated. You can also look out for these common symptoms of dehydration:
Headaches
Poor concentration
Thirst
Cracked lips
Dry mouth
Constipation
Lethargy
Dark urine
How much water does my child need?
The amount your child needs will vary depending on their age, size and level of activity. For children under 8 years of age, at least 4-6 glasses of water is recommended. For children older than 8 years of age a minimum of 6-8 glasses is recommended.
If your child is playing sports or is very active they will need extra fluid, see our section on hydration for active kids. Kids will also need more fluid on hot days or when unwell.
Tips to help your kids stay hydrated!
Pack a water bottle for school and when you go out. Try a frozen water bottle in summer.
Encourage your child to drink water before, after and during physical activity
Always offer water with meals and snacks
Encourage your child to drink water, even if they don’t like it!
Tips for kids who don’t like water
Try adding slices of fruits such as lemon or orange to water, for variety and flavour.
Let your kids choose their own drink bottle or serve water in colourful glasses or jugs.
Be a role model! Make a point of drinking water with your kids.
Experiment with temperature; try having a jug of water in the fridge, adding ice-cubes, or even warm water in winter.
Water is the best choice to keep your kids hydrated throughout the day. Water contains no extra energy and can quench your thirst. Other fluids such as milk, juice and sweetened drinks can also contribute to your child’s fluid intake. For more information on drink choices for your kids, check out the Drinks section of our website.
The Mena boys finished first at the DeQueen Country Club today. Beating Malvern by 2. Austin Johnston was the medalist for the boys & Chloe Rocha finished 2nd in the girls. Mena Golf is back in action Thursday at Magellan Golf Course in Hot Springs. Matches hosted by Fountain Lake... Go Bearcats!
The Mena FFA Officers for the 2019-20 school year are (back row, left to right) Cooper Anderle, Treasurer; Cori Hilton, Sentinel; Brenden Catlett, President; Simeon Fields, Advisor; (front row) Makayla Evans, Vice President; Madison Blair, Reporter; and Ivy Curtis, Secretary.
The MHS Cheerleaders will be having a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them! GO BEARCATS!
Monday, August 19, 2019
If you want to take the September ACT, come to the counseling center during enrichment today!
For lunch today:
Main Line: Meatloaf
Choice Line: MTO (Made to Order) Waffle Bar
Grill: Chicken Sandwich, Rib Patty Sandwich
Pizza Line
There will be a county fair livestock show meeting for all county fair livestock exhibitors at the ag building during enrichment on Thursday Aug 22.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
Students wanting to have their names placed on a ballot for Student Council must pick up paperwork from Mrs. Gordon in room 300 and return it with a parent signature by Friday, August 23.
We will be taking Fall Pictures on Monday, August 26, for Junior High Volleyball, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. These pictures will be used for the sports program, the yearbook, and will be used online and by the local newspapers.
XC sign ups are on Coach Peters/Coach Dover’s Door Room 408! There will be a meeting at the middle school gym after school today until 3:45.
Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20th. Football players will be sized at 9:30 in the morning and the band, choir, and anyone else who does jackets will size at 2:30.
The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them!
The Jr. Bearcat basketball team putting in the work today. Cleaning the floor while getting a workout. Go Bearcats!
Red & Black Sr. High! August 16th, 2019 @ Bearcat Stadium
Red & Black Jr. High! August 16th, 2019 @ Bearcat Stadium!
Red & Black Cheer! August 16th, 2019 @ Bearcat Stadium!
Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing next Tuesday, August 20th. Football players will be sized at 9:30 in the morning and the band, choir, and anyone else who does jackets will size at 2:30.
From Mena High School Principal Mr. David Maxwell!
I want to thank each of you for a wondrous start to my 26th year, at a new campus with new teachers and staff and students. I truly have had a smooth transition from where I came from to here.
With this being said, I also must ask for a few things from you the students:
1. Upper class men should know the handbook and its rules better than I ever would. Dress professionally, be clean and neat in your appearance, because you are setting an example for the freshman class and the middle school students that have the opportunity to come onto our campus. Some of you are going to have the opportunity to go and visit the other campuses in the future, and I want to remind you to be mindful of the example you set. Believe it or not, they look up to you.
2. I do not believe tank tops, sleeveless tops, etc., are allowed, so do not wear them. It is that simple.
3. Your class representatives to the student council and I have met on the handbook, and they are working on a proposal for you, the people they represent. I plan on meeting with them in September to see if we can modify the dress code to allow for different styles of clothing, but we have not made a decision yet, so all rules are still in place. Make sure you voice your concerns with your reps.
4. “If you wait to prepare for your future till you figure it out, you are not going to be ready”. Attend high school with a purpose. It is the greatest organization available for you to prepare for your “NEXT”.
My office is open to you if you need to visit on anything. Drop by and see me!
Mena High School Announcements
Friday, August 16, 2019
If you want to take the September ACT, come to the counseling center during enrichment today!
For lunch today:
Main Line: Burrito with cheese
Choice Line: Baked Potato
Grill: Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Bacon Cheeseburger
Pizza Line
Red & Black Scrimmage tonight starting at 6 p.m. Bearcat Stadium.
There will be a county fair livestock show meeting for all county fair livestock exhibitors at the ag building during enrichment on Thursday Aug 22.
Mena golf @ DeQueen Monday, August 19th!
Mena golf @ DeQueen Monday, August 19th!
The Mena golf team competed at Degray today. Austin Johnson was the medalist shooting a 39.. The team is back in action on Monday at the DeQueen Country Club.. Go Bearcats!
EAST at Mena Schools - I'm so excited for this year!
EAST students have partnered with Journalism II students to create the Mena School News.
We have teamed with the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain to broadcast the School News on their TV Station. More information will be coming in the future!
The Little Cats Cheer Campers are invited to cheer with the MHS Cheerleaders at the Red and Black Scrimmage this Friday night. Admission is powdered detergent or Gatorade. Be there by 5:45 to warm up. GO BEARCATS!
If you are interested in playing tennis this year please come to the courts at McMillan Park today at 4pm. Coach Pennington would love to talk to you about it. GO BEARCATS!
