Mena High School

Mena High School Class of 2022 Senior Pictures were taken earlier this week.... GO SENIORS!!!!

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY!!! 2002 was a good year.... I'm sure these Bearcats would agree... If you know who they are tag 'em up !!!!

Over the last few weeks we have had the pleasure of introducing the new staff members at Mena Public Schools & today we would like to welcome TIMOTHY WALSTON. My name is Timothy Walston and I am a 2001 graduate of Mena Public Schools. I attended Ouachita Baptist University where I graduated with a BA in Music and a BA in psychology. After that, I began my career in education where I taught high school band and choir for 11 years at Wickes and Cossatot River School Districts. I got my masters degree in school counseling from Henderson State University in 2011. Part of that time I was band director, I was also part time counselor at Vandervoort Elementary School. For the past four years, I have been a full time elementary and high school counselor at Wickes Elementary and Umpire Schools. This year, I will be taking on the role of 9th grade counselor and 9th-12th grade college and career coach at Mena High School. My favorite movie has always been Jurassic Park and my favorite season is fall. I like to play the piano, paint, and I enjoy cooking. I love Mexican food and iced coffee. I also love to travel!

A huge shout out to Mena High School Seniors AUSTIN ROSE & JARRETT BURGER. Austin & Jarrett finished 15th in the 2021 HS National Championship Team Tournament Standings. They were only able to land two keepers, weighing 2lbs 10oz, on Friday. Unfortunately that was not good enough to qualify for Saturday's World Finals. Great job Basscats !!!! https://highschoolfishing.org/saf-live/

Many opportunities have been missed in recent years at Mena Public Schools simply because parents have declined to fill out a free and reduced meal application. Filling out the application not only helps those in need but helps ALL students in the district. It’s easy to do & can be done on the Mena Public School website at https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/welcome Additional information is also available on the website at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/813911/FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS_ABOUT_FREE_AND_REDUCED_PRICE_SCHOOL_MEALS.pdf If you require still more information feel free to stop by the administration building during office hours at 501 Hickory in Mena. You may also call 479-394-1710 or Email sherry.newman@menaschools.org .

The Basscats caught a limit on day 2 but not as many lbs. Austin & Jarrett fall in the standings but are still in good position for day 3 & a good chance to advance to the championship round on Saturday. GO BASSCATS!!! https://www.facebook.com/hsfishing/ https://highschoolfishing.org/...

This week the Mena FFA 2021-2022 Officer Team participated in an officer retreat in Hochatown, OK! During this week the officer team bonded and worked on setting new goals for this coming school year. As well as, worked on this years program of activities for the Mena FFA chapter. The officer team also took the opportunity to watch the movie “Greater” and do a campfire reflection on how they could take the values and lessons from that movie. Reflecting on how they could incorporate those values in their daily lives and how they could implement them in our FFA chapter. The officers also got to have some fun this week as well! The team got to work together to conquer the Hochatown Maze, went axe throwing, and paddle boarding! This years team is excited and ready to lead our chapter this year!

BASSCATS IN 2nd AT DAY ONE WEIGH IN ! Austin Rose & Jarret Burger weighed in a 3 fish limit today at the High School Fishing World Finals. The tournament is being held on Lake Hartwell in Andersonville, South Carolina. The duo weighed in 10 pounds 1 ounce for the day & trail the leaders by just 12 ounces. Good luck on Thursday Basscats & thank you for representing your school & hometown in a way we can all be proud of... https://highschoolfishing.org/saf-live-leaderboard.php

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY!!!!! Check out the cuties on the Mena High School Homecoming Court in 1973 !!!!

Good news! Jarrett Burger & Austin Rose have arrived safely in South Carolina for the High School Fishing World Finals. Austin & Jarrett will be seniors this year at Mena High School. Go Basscats!!! https://highschoolfishing.org/

We are excited to welcome ISAAC MINTON to the coaching staff at Mena Public Schools. Mr.Minton is the head Jr. Boys Basketball Coach & Assistant Baseball Coach. “My name is Isaac Minton, I just graduated from Southern Arkansas University in April with a Bachelors of Science in K-12 Physical Education, where in fact I met my wife and we got married in January of this year. We have been so blessed and are so happy and excited to become a part of this great town and awesome school!!!”

Friday was a great day for the Special Olympics Bearcats. They competed in the Special Olympics Summer Games at Searcy! Abby Perez brought home a gold medal in women’s 400M walk. Nathan Raney brought home a gold medal for the men’s 400M walk. Jesse Ezell brought home Silver in Deadlift, Bench Press, and Combination Lift.

Alexyss Hilderbrand has such a rich voice. This song is one of the most beautiful pieces in Big the Musical. Alexyss, a Mena High School student, is one of the major characters in this summer’s production at the OLT. Come check out the show on July 2-4 or July 9-11.

This fundraiser has gone great so far. Thank you to those who have already donated! It is the biggest fundraiser of the year and our last one until spring! We only have a few more days until this closes! Help out the Bearcats!

Mena Public Schools is looking for bus drivers. Call 394-5252. Other opportunities are also available. Click the link for more info.. https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Senior Pictures Days for the Mena High School Class of 2022 Seniors will be held at the MHS Safe Room on July 6-7. Each senior should be receiving a postcard in the mail from the Prestige Photography group, which includes their scheduled picture session date and time, as well as instructions on how to be best prepared for their variety of senior portraits that will be taken that day. Parents and students need to confirm their picture session appointment online as soon as possible after receiving their appointment postcard. There will also be a $10 sitting fee for the picture day, which is due at the time of checking in for the picture session, payable with cash or check. Each student will get a variety of photos taken with poses in Cap & Gown, Formal, and Casuals/Personality. Even if students/parents don’t intend on purchasing senior pictures through Prestige Photography, the MHS Yearbook staff still needs each student to get their Cap & Gown and Formal pictures taken for a variety of yearbook and senior year items at the school. For more information on the Class of 2022 Senior Pictures Days, please contact Mr. Andy Philpot, MHS Yearbook Adviser, at andy.philpot@menaschools.org

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY !!! Mena High School class officers 1989.

The Mena Ladycats played in the Northwest Arkansas Shootout on Tuesday 6/22. The girls made it to the finals of the camp tournament after beating Southside, Springdale and Cabot before losing to Marion in the finals. GO LADYCATS!!!

Mena Bearcat Football started their Community Service Projects in partnership with the school. Here is the first group getting after some work at the bus barn. Aiden Golden Jaxon Baber Jesse Garcia Cristian Miller Great job guys!

ummer Maintenance & cleaning is in midstream at the Mena Public School's transportation facility as preparations continue for the 2021/2022 school year. The first day for students will be Monday, August 16th. https://www.menaschools.org/events?page_no=2