Mena High School

Mena Jr. High Football hosted Lamar at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Thursday. The Bearcats scored a touchdown with under two minutes to play but the extra point was blocked & Mena would lose by one 13-14. Mena will carry a 3-1 record into Waldron next Thursday.

Next week is Homecoming at MHS & the parade is on Wednesday beginning at 6:00pm. Thje route begins at the Polk County Courthouse, continue down Mena Street to Dallas Avenue & then to Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. The parade will end in the stadium parking lot & the Powder Puff Football game will follow. on Randall Whorton Field. See the complete homecoming schedule at the link https://sites.google.com/menaschools.org/event/homecoming-2021

Thursday, September 16, 2021 Sports: Thursday - Jr. Football home vs Lamar Jr. & Sr. Volleyball @ Arkadelphia Golf @ Arkadelphia Friday - Sr. Football home vs. Booneville Saturday - Mena Jr. Ladycat Volleyball Classic Students, please be aware that once you enter the gate for home football and volleyball games, you are not allowed to leave or go to the parking lot and come back into the facility. Once you leave the gate, you are making the decision to leave the ball game for the night, and you cannot pay to re-enter either. The chess club will have its first meeting tomorrow, September 17 during enrichment. We will meet in Mrs. Labertew’s room, room 206. Students, you can purchase your homecoming dance tickets, powerpuff entry, and your DodgeFest team fees with Mrs. Ashcraft. Dance tickets are $10 each. The dance will be Saturday evening, September 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Student ID’s will be printed today & we will start distributing them ASAP. The teams are getting set for the powderpuff football game next Wednesday night, but we are still looking for male students to sign up to be the cheerleaders for the game. See Mrs. Ashcraft to sign up to be a cheerleader for the powderpuff football game. This year we are happy to announce we are able to provide you with after school library hours and tutoring. The schedule for this is: Monday: Mrs. Hooker 3:30 to 7 pm Tuesday: Ms. Catlett 3:30 to 7 pm (this Tuesday it start 4) Wednesday: Ms. Ashcraft 3:30 to 6 pm (this Wednesday no Library Hours because of parent teacher conferences) Thursday: Mrs. Hoyle 3:30 to 7 pm Saturday: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 9:00 to 12:00 This is time that you can use to study, gather for a group meeting, use our new makerspace, or get help with assignments. If you sign up for it before the end of school, snacks will be provided. Saturday tutoring must be signed up for by Friday, the google form can be found in your “Class Of…” Google Classroom. Math tutoring will be each morning from 7:15-8:00, and each Monday- Wednesday after school until 4:15. Ms. Hendrix will be tutoring after school on Thursdays until 5:15. Students, there are art posters up in the hallway with a “SCAN ME” QR code. There will be a prize awarded to one of the students who respond to the questions on the form. Look for them and participate! Anyone who would like to join FCCLA please see Mrs. Wilson or Mrs. Hobson. Dues are $15 and can be paid anytime this month. For anyone interested in joining the Sci-Fi Club, please contact Ms. Hooker either in person or by email to be added to the Google Classroom. Our first meeting isn’t until October 8th so this is the best way to get club information before the first meeting. If you are interested in joining the Mena Basscats Bass Fishing Team, visit the Basscats Facebook page at Bass Cat Nation Fishing Team or contact Coach Rose via email at pete.rose@menaschools.org. There will not be a face to face meeting to express interest. Check out all of next week’s Homecoming Events by scanning the QR code flyers hung around campus in the hallways, or go to bit.ly/menahoco Be sure to order your 2022 Mena High School Yearbook by October 1, and you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com with a debit or credit card, or see Mr. Philpot in Room 205 to order with cash or check. Students, as we work toward keeping everyone healthy and safe here at Mena High School, please do not come to school with Flu like or COVID-like symptoms. -Positive COVID cases will have to ISOLATE for 10 days before returning to school -IF you wear a mask correctly and have been identified as a Close Contact, you will not have to quarantine. -If not wearing a mask, and you have been identified as a Close Contact, you will have to be quarantined for 7-10 days if you have NOT been vaccinated. Students, you have the opportunity to be the teacher each Friday during Lunch A. Ms. Labertew will be set up in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A, ready for you to teach her a new skill or a trick. Once you show her how it’s done, she will attempt to perform it as well. Whether it’s juggling, roping, a card trick, or even dance moves, Ms. Labertew is ready for you to teach her something new. Look for her in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A for the “Teach Me How To…” events. NEHS members, you need to complete the Google Form that Mrs. Neufeld sent you yesterday. It includes important information and NEHS officer voting. LUNCH MENU September 13 - September 17 Monday - chicken fried steak, Beef steak melt, chef salad Tuesday - Spaghetti, Cburger, Tenders, cobb salad Wednesday - Chicken n waffle bowl, hamburger, turkey salad Thursday - Gen Tso Beef, Mini corn dogs, chicken tenders Friday - tacos w cheese, burger, taco bar

Mena Golf will be playing at the Degray State Park Course near Arkadelphia beginning at 3:30pm. Jr. & Sr Volleyball also plays at Arkadelphia beginning at 4:30pm 7th Grade & Jr. Football will play Lamar at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium with kickoff at 5:30pm & 7:00pm..

***** Updated Info ***** Next week is Homecoming at MHS see the schedule of events at the link https://sites.google.com/menaschools.org/event/homecoming-2021

Congratulations to JESSICA NICHOLSON & LAUREN GAGE who won prizes by registering at the Mena Public School booth at this year's Polk County Fair. Jessica won the cutting board from the Mena FFA and Lauren won the Washburn's Gift Certificate.

Next week is Homecoming at MHS see the schedule of events at the link https://sites.google.com/menaschools.org/event/homecoming-2021

Mena High School will conduct parent-teacher conferences today by phone from 3: 30-6: 30pm. A phone call from each student's enrichment teacher should be expected. Mena Middle School will hold virtual conferences as well today. Parents should expect a call from the student's achieve teacher during conference hours, 3;30pm - 6:30pm.

Mena Volleyball remained undefeated by beating Magnolia on Tuesday 3-0 at the Union Bank Center. The final score was 25-10, 25-13 & 25-10. The Ladycats will be on the road Thursday at Arkadelphia. GO LADYCATS!!!

Mena Sr. JV Volleyball defeated Magnolia on Tuesday 2-0 at the Union Bank Center. The final score was 29-27 & 25-16. The Ladycats will be on the road Thursday at Arkadelphia. GO LADYCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738

Mena Jr. Volleyball defeated Magnolia 2-0 on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. The score was 25-13 & 25-13. The Ladycats are back in action on Thursday at Arkadelphia ! GO LADYCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20083

This is an exciting opportunity for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, from UA Rich Mountain! Please review the following flyer & if you would like an application, swing by the MHS Counseling Center for a packet!

SEPTEMBER 14th The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats will play Magnolia at the Union Bank Center today with games beginning at 4:30pm. GO LADYCATS!!!!

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Sports: Tuesday Jr. & Sr. Volleyball home vs. Magnolia Wednesday - Thursday - Jr. Football home vs Lamar Jr. & Sr. Volleyball @ Arkadelphia Golf @ Arkadelphia Friday - Sr. Football home vs. Booneville Saturday - Mena Jr. Ladycat Volleyball Classic If you plan to go to the FBLA District conference, the permission form MUST be turned in by tomorrow, September 15th. Look for an email letting you know if you still need to turn it in. Students, please be aware that once you enter the gate for home football and volleyball games, you are not allowed to leave or go to the parking lot and come back into the facility. Once you leave the gate, you are making the decision to leave the ball game for the night, and you cannot pay to re-enter either. The chess club will have its first meeting this Friday, September 17 during enrichment. We will meet in Mrs. Labertew’s room, room 206. Students, you can purchase your homecoming dance tickets, powerpuff entry, and your DodgeFest team fees with Mrs. Ashcraft. Dance tickets are $10 each. The dance will be Saturday evening, September 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Student ID’s will be printed today & we will start distributing them ASAP. This year we are happy to announce we are able to provide you with after school library hours and tutoring. The schedule for this is: Monday: Mrs. Hooker 3:30 to 7 pm Tuesday: Ms. Catlett 3:30 to 7 pm (this Tuesday it start 4) Wednesday: Ms. Ashcraft 3:30 to 6 pm (this Wednesday no Library Hours because of parent teacher conferences) Thursday: Mrs. Hoyle 3:30 to 7 pm Saturday: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 9:00 to 12:00 This is time that you can use to study, gather for a group meeting, use our new makerspace, or get help with assignments. If you sign up for it before the end of school, snacks will be provided. Saturday tutoring must be signed up for by Friday, the google form can be found in your “Class Of…” Google Classroom. Math tutoring will be each morning from 7:15-8:00, and each Monday- Wednesday after school until 4:15. Ms. Hendrix will be tutoring after school on Thursdays until 5:15. Students, there are art posters up in the hallway with a “SCAN ME” QR code. There will be a prize awarded to one of the students who respond to the questions on the form. Look for them and participate! Anyone who would like to join FCCLA please see Mrs. Wilson or Mrs. Hobson. Dues are $15 and can be paid anytime this month. For anyone interested in joining the Sci-Fi Club, please contact Ms. Hooker either in person or by email to be added to the Google Classroom. Our first meeting isn’t until October 8th so this is the best way to get club information before the first meeting. If you are interested in joining the Mena Basscats Bass Fishing Team, visit the Basscats Facebook page at Bass Cat Nation Fishing Team or contact Coach Rose via email at pete.rose@menaschools.org. There will not be a face to face meeting to express interest. Check out all of next week’s Homecoming Events by scanning the QR code flyers hung around campus in the hallways, or go to bit.ly/menahoco Be sure to order your 2022 Mena High School Yearbook by October 1, and you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com with a debit or credit card, or see Mr. Philpot in Room 205 to order with cash or check. Students, as we work toward keeping everyone healthy and safe here at Mena High School, please do not come to school with Flu like or COVID-like symptoms. -Positive COVID cases will have to ISOLATE for 10 days before returning to school -IF you wear a mask correctly and have been identified as a Close Contact, you will not have to quarantine. -If not wearing a mask, and you have been identified as a Close Contact, you will have to be quarantined for 7-10 days if you have NOT been vaccinated. Students, you have the opportunity to be the teacher each Friday during Lunch A. Ms. Labertew will be set up in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A, ready for you to teach her a new skill or a trick. Once you show her how it’s done, she will attempt to perform it as well. Whether it’s juggling, roping, a card trick, or even dance moves, Ms. Labertew is ready for you to teach her something new. Look for her in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A for the “Teach Me How To…” events. If you have signed up for eSports or are interested in participating, please meet in the Library this afternoon at 3:30. We will be discussing available games, rules, playing times and days. If you cannot make it on Tuesday afternoon and want to play, please email Lorrie Henry. LUNCH MENU September 13 - September 17 Monday - chicken fried steak, Beef steak melt, chef salad Tuesday - Spaghetti, Cburger, Tenders, cobb salad Wednesday - Chicken n waffle bowl, hamburger, turkey salad Thursday - Gen Tso Beef, Mini corn dogs, chicken tenders Friday - tacos w cheese, burger, taco bar Monday - salisbury steak, burger, steak sand., chef salad Tuesday - chicken and dumplings, tenders, pasta bar Wednesday - baked potato, burger, hot dog, pasta bar Thursday - fish sticks, burger, tenders, popcorn chicken salad Friday - Quesadilla w/Cheese, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sand.

Next week is spirit week !Get more info on Homecoming activities at https://sites.google.com/menaschools.org/event/homecoming-2021

Monday, September 13th Mena Volleyball played on the road at Booneville. The 7th grade Ladycats split their match. Mena Jr. JV won 2-1 by a score of 21-25, 25-23 & 15-8. The Jr. High Varsity won 2-0 by a score of 25-21 & 25-20. The Mena Sr. girls beat Booneville 3-0 by a score of 25-22, 25-17 & 26-24. Mena is back in action on Tuesday when they host Magnolia.

Mena Coaches have selected # 61, Jett Baber, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game vs. Hot Springs Jett is a Senior and starts both ways for the Bearcats this season, playing at Center and Defensive Tackle. Jett had 6 tackles and one QB sack on defense and graded out at over 90% at Center for the night. He is the son of Nicholas and Jennifer Baber and the grandson of Ellen Baber. Jett’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his girlfriend, Sara Dozier. After high school, Jett plans to attend UA Rich Mountain and pursue a degree in the medical field, eventually becoming a Physical Therapist or a Sports Medicine Trainer. Jett and the Bearcats will try to redeem their lost last week, this Friday night, when they will host the undefeated, Booneville Bearcats. Shown presenting Jett with his game ball are Bearcat Assistant Coach, Ryan Luttmer, and Farm Bureau Agent, Nathan Fowler. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Bearcat Athletics!!

If you have signed up for eSports or are interested in participating, please meet in the Library on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. We will be discussing available games, rules, playing times and days. If you cannot make it on Tuesday afternoon and want to play, please email Lorrie Henry.

Mena Jr. & Sr. Volleyball will be in action at Booneville today beginning at 4:00pm. GO LADYCATS !!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?page_no=2

ONLINE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE for the MHS Homecoming Dance through MyPaymentsPlus! You must create an account if you don’t have one and direct link is https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome!