Congratulations to the Mena students who claimed their crowns at the Miss Polk County Pageant this weekend. Brynlee Bahr Miss Polk County - Petite Division Carmindy Aschcraft - Junior Miss Polk County Addi Dollar Miss Polk County

The Jr. Bearcats are now 4-0 after a 28-8 win over Fountain Lake on Thursday. The team is back on the field September 29th against Arkadelphia at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. (photos by tara cartwright) https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20082

It was a good day for Mena Golf at the District Match played at the Magellan Golf Couse. The Ladycats finished as the runner and Bearcat Evan Leonard qualified for the state match.

Mena Volleyball faced Mansfield on Monday at the Union Bank Center. The 7th grade Ladycats lost 0-3.. The Jr. High JV lost 1-2 and the Jr. Ladycats won 2-0... Mena is back in action on Tuesday at Lakeside. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20083

Mena finished first in their pool at Saturday's Jr. Ladycat Classic.. They went on to beat Arkadelphia in the gold bracket semi-finals. Then lost to Hackett in the championship. The Ladycats are back in action Monday when they host Mansfield at 4:30pm.

The Cardiac Cats strike again. Mena built a 21 point second half lead but had to hold on for a 35-34 win over Pocola OK. on Friday. A large crowd was on hand for the Homecoming game and those in attendance definitely got there moneys worth. The Bearcats have a bye week coming up and will return to action at Arkadelphia on September 30th. GO BEARCATS! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19617

CARMEN PUCKETT was crowned the Mena High School Homecoming Queen at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Friday. The Maid of Honor was ADDI DOLLAR . It was memorable evening for all in attendance. Watch the 2022 MHS Homecoming Ceremony on the Mena Bearcats YouTube channel at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6l_Z97Pjs

All the energy and Bearcat pride at the Mena Public Schools can barely be contained in one Location. Friday the students from LDE, HHE, MMS & MHS attended the 2022 Mena Homecoming Pep Rally in the Union Bank Center. you can watch the entire pep rally in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeCMAOneBeo

The Jr. High Bearcats improved to 3-0 on the season with a 14-6 win over Waldron on Thursday. Mena will play at Fountain lake next Thursday at 7:00pm. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20082

The Mena High School 2022 Homecoming Queen will be crowned in a ceremony on Friday night at 6:00pm in Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. A lot of preparation goes into this event and those participating were put thru their paces on Thursday morning during the ceremony practice..

Orders for pink out shirts for October are now being taken. They are $15 for s-xl, add $2 for 2x and up.. Payment can be made through PayPal to aarika.cox@menaschools.org or Venmo @Aarika-Cox-1 You can also bring cash or a check to Mrs. Cox. Shirts will be ready before October 1st. For more information Email aarika.cox@menaschools.org

The Juniors defeated the defending champs to win the annual Powder Puff Bowl on Wednesday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. A goal line stand as time expired preserved the 14-8 win over the Seniors.

If you were not at the 2022 Mena High School Homecoming Parade you missed a good one!

This is Homecoming Week at Mena High School and we will be introducing the maids to you. Today it's the junior maids., Shantal Tecson is the daughter of Archer and Herlin Tecson. She is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, and NEHS. Shantal serves her class as an elected Student Council Member and is on the Varsity Sideline Cheerleading team. She is a member of the St. Agnes Youth Group. Shantal has had the privilege of being selected as an All-American Cheerleader, she qualified for and competed at the National FBLA Conference in Chicago this summer, and has earned her Academic Letter and Bar. Sophia Vacca is the daughter of Scott and Ashley Vacca. Sophia is a member of the Yearbook Staff, FBLA, FCCLA, and NEHS, and is also the Junior Class Student Council President. Sophia plays on the Ladycat Soccer team and is a member of the Varsity Sideline Cheerleading team. She is active in her youth group at St Agnes Catholic Church. Sophia has also earned her Academic Letter and Bar. The Queen will be crowned in a ceremony that begins at 6:00pm this Friday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Over 65 students come out to support the Ladycats at the Homecoming Week Volleyball Watch Party! They also played Corn Hole and Jenga while they watched. Thank you to the Mena FFA for sponsoring snacks for our students!

The Ladycats & Bearcats competed in their first cross county meet on Tuesday. Results will be available at the link below. https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/492553-tom-stuthard-stampede-2022-2022/results#.YyEYR3bMLIU

This is Homecoming Week at Mena High School and we will be introducing the the maids to you. Today it's the sophpmore maids. Sophomore maid Reese Montgomery is the daughter of Clint & Telissa Montgomery. She is an elected representative of the MHS student council and serves as Class President. Reese is also a member of FCCLA, FBLA, and NEHS. She is a member of the Ladycat Volleyball, Soccer, and Track teams. Sophomore maid, Isabel Vacca is the daughter of Scott & Ashley Vacca. She is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, NEHS, Chess Club, and Book Club. Isabel also plays soccer for the Ladycats and is a member of the St. Agnes Youth Group. She is also the Sophomore class Vice-President for Student Council. The Queen will be crowned in a ceremony that begins at 6:00pm this Friday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Volleyball Monday, September 12th @ Paris. Mena 7th Grade lost 0-2 Mena Jr JV won 2-1 Mena Jr. High won 2-1 Sr. High won 3-2 The teams play at Bauxite on Tuesday at 4:00pm.. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738,20083

The Sophomores may have won the 2022 Color Run but everybody had a great time. Spirit week continues tomorrow with the theme "Teacher Tuesday" and a volleyball watch party in the Union Bank Center!

This is Homecoming Week at Mena High School and we will be introducing the the maids to you this week. Beginning with the Fresman maids. Jayden Cox, escorted by Junior Bearcat, Jeffrey Richmond Jayden is the daughter of Chris and Aarika Cox. She is a member of FCCLA, FBLA, FCA, and UCS. Jayden plays for the Junior Ladycat Volleyball team, is on the Junior Track team and is also a member of the Ladycat Softball team. She has had the privilege of serving as a State Youth Activation Committee Member for Special Olympics Arkansas and is a member of the Crossing Refuge Youth Group and Worship team. Freshman Maid, Jayden Cox. Kate Wilson, escorted by Junior Bearcat, Luke Floyd Kate is the daughter of Dr. Philip and Kristi Wilson. She is a member of FCCLA, FBLA, and FCA. Kate also plays on the Junior Ladycat Volleyball and Basketball teams and is a member of the Crossings Refuge Youth Group. She has had the privilege of competing at the State level for FBLA and being elected as a MHS Student Council Representative for her class. Kate has also enjoyed volunteering for the Special Olympics. Freshman Maid, Kate Wilson. The Queen will be crowned in a ceremony that begins at 6:00pm this Friday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.