Congratulations Reese Montgomery high point scorer at the DeQueen Cub Relays. Reese led the Ladycats to the team title.
The Jr. Ladycats won the Dequeen Cub Relay Track Meet on Tuesday. Reese Montgomery won High Point Honors.
4x800 1st place
Kylene Denton
Jocelyn Hernandez
Addison Thomas
Rylie Bentley
800 M
Kylene Denton 1st
Kate Wilson 2nd
1600 M
Rylie Bentley 1st
Addison Thomas 4th
4x400 1st place
Kate Wilson
Chloe Hooper
Jocelyn Hernandez
Jayden Cox
400 M
Reese Montgomery 2nd
Anna Ferguson 4th
4x200 3rd place
Chloe Hooper
Jaden Roberts
Jocelyn Hernandez
Kate Wilson
4x100 5th
Chloe Hooper
Jaden Roberts
Emma Ferguson
Anna Ferguson
300 H
Reese Montgomery 2nd
Jayden Cox 5th
Long Jump
Jaden Roberts 2nd
High Jump
Elliott Dugan 3rd
Triple Jump
Reese Montgomery 2nd
Anna Ferguson 5th
Discus
Reese Montgomery 3rd
Caroline Cannon 5th
Shot Put
Caroline Cannon 2nd
Lily Rowland 8th
The Mena Jr. Bearcats finished 7th & were led by Cooper Plunkett who finished 3rd In the 1600m.
Mena High School will be hosting a Spring Gala for all Juniors and Seniors on April 24th at CMA Iron Mountain from 6-8:30pm. The night, which will reflect "A Walk Down Memory Lane" will include a formal dinner and entertainment. Senior tickets are $15 and junior tickets are $30 and can be purchased from Ms.Hughes
The Mena High School Blood Drive is underway this morning and many are participating!
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) recently
honored students for their exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT, or similar assessment.
Mena High School freshman HUDSON VACCA has been honored as one of the brightest young students in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Vacca received a High Honors Award for exceptional performance in SAT, ACT or similar assessment taken as part of the CTY Talent Search.
CTY uses above-grade-level testing to identify advanced students from around the world and provide a clear picture of their true academic abilities. More than 16,000 students from 66 countries tested with CTY in the 2019-20 Talent Search year. Less than half of CTY Talent Search testers qualify for CTY High Honors Awards. Honorees also qualified for CTY’s summer, online, and family programs, through which bright students can form a community of engaged learners with other bright students from around the world.
https://cty.jhu.edu/
Mena scored 11 runs in he first inning & cruised to a 14-4 win over Hope on Tuesday at Union Bank Park. The Ladycats had 23 hits on the night & improve to 2-2 on the year. Mena is back in action on Friday at Malvern! GO LADYCATS!
Mena pitching gave up only 3 hits but the Bearcats couldn't generate the runs needed in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Hope at Union Bank Park. The Bearcats are 2-3 on the season & will play again on Friday at Malvern.
Mena High School students who have earned their 3rd academic bar were honored in a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center on Monday.
Blair, Madison
Castor, Blake
Copelin, London
Curtis, Ivy
Davis, Andrew
Day, Leilani
Gabourel, Makori
Head, Shylee
Hilton, Cori
Hooper, Vivie
Lance, Ciara
Levering, Tabitha
Lyle, Gracie
Martin, Allie
Montgomery, Max
Puckett, Morgan
Sikes, Lauren
Wagner, Emily
Mena High School students who earned their 2nd academic bar were honored in a ceremony on Monday at the Performing Arts Center.
Allen, Jaci
Ashcraft, Cassidy
Aynes, Brenna
Bates, Allison
Benefield, Katie
Brotherton, Mason
Cross, Samuel
Davis, Devon
Davis, Will
Gragg, Christina
Grenier, Sarah
Gunn, Maddison
Hendrix, Breeanna
Hooper, Gaven
House, Cauy
Johnson, Esmerelda
Johnson, Kyleigh
Loar, Summer
Maechler, Andrea
McDonald, David
McIntyre, Levi
McPherson, Zoe
Milam, Jaiden
Montgomery, Luke
Rose, Austin
Smart, Carleigh
Thompson, Annika
Williams, Alexis
Wilson, Rachel
Wright, Aly
Mena High School students who earned their forst academic bar were recognized in a ceremony on Monday in the Performing Arts Center.
Anderle, Cooper
Betz, Gabriel
Carmack, Hope
Dulaney, Cierra
Evangelista, Abri
Guillory, Caleb
Hernandez, Jetzai
Hines, Emmi
Hooper, Haley
Jewell, Nathaniel
Levering, Lucas
McConnell, Abi
Nichols-Erickson, Phillip
Ortiz, Marissa
Parnell, Madison
Posey, Kendall
Powell, Avery
Puckett, Carmen
Ricker, Ranessa
Rocha, Alex
Summit, McKenzie
Terwilliger, Cameron
Vue, Vanessa
Mena High School students who earned an academic letter were recognized in a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center on Monday!
Aleshire, Elaina
Anderton, Taeyon
Auces, Michael
Baber, Jett
Beaty, Brittany
Biard, Jaimeson
Biard, Jocelyn
Blake, Brinley
Booth, Amanda
Brotherton, Jake
Brown, Brenden
Cannon, Caroline
Cecilio, Elizabeth
Clark, Damon
Clark, Payton
Creason, Samuel
Dilbeck, Lexi
Dozier, Sara
Ezell, Jesse
Fairless, Grayson
Fairless, Logan
Farringer, Mallory
Flemons, Jacob
French, Hunter
Goforth, Riot
Gordon, Gage
Hughes, Annalise
Hughes, Ian
Lua, Stephanie
Ludwig, Aiden
Lyle, Madi
May, Emily
McCauley, Cameron
McIntyre, Silas
Metcalf, Helena
Minzel, Alexia
Neufeld, Holiday
Ogden, Ali
Ogden, Rebekah
Palmer, Timothy
Recchi, Cristina
Ricker, Brenden
Rosson, Kensey
Simmons, Sarah
Smith, Brenna
Smith, Kolbe
Spenser, LayLa
Stockton, Hannah
Tecson, Shantal
Thacker, Taylor
Vacca, Hudson
Vacca, Sophia
Vincent, Mackenzie
Williams, Dominic
Wistrand, Psalm
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday - There is a junior spring gala planning meeting today during enrichment in the library. For any juniors interested in being involved in the planning and decorating processes, please go to the library for the meeting.
Tuesday - NEHS meeting in the Library during Enrichment, and NEHS club pictures for the yearbook.
FBLA objective testing in Rm 401 beginning during Enrichment
Wednesday - Cheer Candidate Parent meeting at 5:30pm in the PAC
FBLA objective testing in Rm 401 beginning during Enrichment
Thursday -
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Junior High Track Meet @ DeQueen starting at 3:30
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Jr. ETS Meeting today in the Band Room.
Students who were unable to attend the ceremony for Letters & Bars last night can go by the office and pick them up.
FBLA State competitors: The objective tests will be administered in Rm 401 on Tuesday and Wednesday beginning during Enrichment. Please complete the form that was emailed to you to choose your day to test.
MHS blood drive is tomorrow, Wednesday March 10th. Please come to see Nurse Bobbi to choose your donation time!
For any students who are still interested in purchasing a Senior shirt or an Underclassmen shirt, please see Mr. Philpot in room 205. There are limited sizes available that can be purchased for $15 with cash or check.
If you are interested in the EF international trip go to you “class of” page to find out how to attend the information meeting or see Ms. Catlett, Ms. Hooker, Mrs. Hoyle, or Ms. Kropp.
Due to having to postpone the candidate meeting last week, this pushes back the parent meeting to NEXT Wednesday. REMEMBER these meetings are mandatory. Please contact Coach Hughes with scheduling conflicts.
Lunch Menu: March
March 1-5
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
March 8 - 12
Monday - Tuesday - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich,
Wed., Ravioli, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Wing Bar
Thursday - Drumstick, Chicken tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar
Friday - Crispito w/Cheese, Mini Corndogs, Backyard burger, Pizza
March 15 - 19
Monday - Chicken Nugget Bowl, Rib Patty, Hamburger, Pork Carnitas
Tuesday - Hang time Basket, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar
Wednesday - Mini Corndogs, Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog
Thursday - Chili, Chicken Tenders CBurger, Taco Bar, PBJ Sand
Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza
March 22 - 26 SPRING BREAK
March 29 - 31
Monday - Chicken Spaghetti, Pizza Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar
Tuesday - Pulled Pork Sand., Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar, PBJ Sand
Wednesday - Baked Potato w Ham, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
The National English Honor Society held it's induction ceremony at Mena High School on Monday. Those inducted include:
Abri Evangelista
Blake Castor
Will Davis
Caleb Guillory
Jaxom Hughes
The National English Honor Society is the only international organization exclusively for secondary students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments.
GAMEDAY 3/9/21 !
Soccer - 5:00pm & 7:00pm
Softball - 4:30pm
Baseball - 5:00pm
Jr. Track - 3:30pm
45 Mena High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society on Monday at the Performing Arts Center!
2020-2021 NHS Inductees
Jaci Allen
Cooper Anderle
Cassidy Ashcraft
Brenna Aynes
Jett Baber
Allison Bates
Katie Benefield
Madyson Birtcher
Madison Blair
Hope Carmack
Blake Castor
London Copelin
Ivy Curtis
Will Davis
Leilani Day
Lexi Dilbeck
Makori Gabourel
Sarah Grenier
Caleb Guillory
Shylee Head
Breeanna Hendrix
Alexyss Hilderbrand
Cori Hilton
Cauy House
Tabitha Levering
Summer Loar
Stephanie Lua
Gracie Lyle
Allie Martin
David McDonald
Jaiden Milam
Luke Montgomery
Max Montgomery
Navya Morris
Ali Ogden
Austin Rose
Sarah Simmons
Carleigh Smart
McKenzi Summit
Taylor Thacker
Annika Thompson
Vanessa Vue
Emily Wagner
Alexis Williams
Rachel Wilson
The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.
The Mena Ladycats open play in the Class 4A State Basketball Tournament in Morrilton on Friday. They will play the winner of the Southside/Farmington game at 4pm.
https://scorebooklive.com/girls-basketball/tournaments/2021-arkansas-girlsbasketball-4a-state-bracket
Austin Rose and Jarrett Burger placed 6th at the Arkansas Student Angler Federation State Championship held on Lake DeGray on Sunday 3/7/21.
They will be back in action this coming weekend on Lake Degray and Lake Greeson. With the lead in the Arkansas Youth Fishing Federation points standings, Rose and Burger are hoping to finish strong and qualify for the High School National Championship.
Attention Mena High School and Middle School FFA Members: This week we will be competing in the Cream of the Crop virtual judging contest. This is for CDE teams only! You will compete during your normal practice time this week. If you are unable to compete during the normal practice time or can not make it to practice please let Mr. Maye, Goodnight, or McCormick know! That way we can figure out a time for you to compete this week. You will need to make sure and bring your Chromebook with you to practice!
The Mena Ladycats lost the Regional Championship Game on Saturday to Star City by a score of 65-34. Mena will enter the 4A State Tournament next week in Morrilton as a #2 seed. they will play on Friday March 12th at 4:00pm. Click the link to view the bracket.
https://scorebooklive.com/girls-basketball/tournaments/2021-arkansas-girlsbasketball-4a-state-bracket
The Bearcats completed the Mena Baseball Tournament on Saturday with a 12-2 win over Mansfield at Union Bank Park. Mena had 14 hits as a team including 4 hits & 6 RBI's from Austin Rose.
Riley Gilbert pitched 5 innings & had 6 strike outs.
The Bearcats improve to 2-2 & will host Hope on Tuesday beginning at 5:00pm. GO BEARCATS!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=24460
