Mena High School

There will be no classes at Mena Public Schools on Monday, February 15th.. This will be a virtual day for students. Holly Harshman Elementary is scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences for 2/15 from 8:30am-8:30pm. See an earlier post for details. Mena High School will also be conducting CAP conferences for 8th-11th grade students on 2/15. CAP stands for Career Action Planning. The purpose is to assist students and parents in planning their schedule for 21/22.

Monday, February 8, 2021 Sports: Monday - Senior High basketball tonight @ DeQueen JV boys start at 5:00 The HUB is taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions. This is the last week to sign up to be a member of the Cheerleading program for next year. Please see Coach Hughes in Room 315 by Friday! JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), and from your enrichment teacher. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org. If you did not order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot to place your order as soon as possible. The yearbook staff has extended the deadline to order a non-personalized copy of the 2021 yearbook through this Thursday, February 11. Yearbooks can be ordered for $60 with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205. There will be a Junior Girls (7th-9th grade) track meeting today during Achieve/Enrichment in the MMS gym for any 9th grade girls interested in being part of the track team this spring. There will be a Junior Boys(7th-9th grade) track meeting on Wednesday, February 10th during Achieve/Enrichment in the Middle school gym for any 9th grade boys interested in being on the track team this spring. The underclassmen t-shirts have arrived. If you ordered a Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior shirt, you may stop by Mr. Philpot’s room 205 during enrichment, or they will be delivered to your 2nd period class. For anyone who would like to still purchase an underclassman shirt, there are a few extra shirts in various sizes available. They are $15, and can be purchased with cash or check in Mr. Philpot’s room. Lunch Menu: February Monday, Feb. 8 - Friday, Feb. 12 Pork Carnitas, Chicken Sandwich, Hamburger, Chicken Nugget Bowl Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich Mini Corn Dogs/Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar Chili, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza

The Mena JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys play at DeQueen on Monday beginning at 5:00pm

Mena played Arkadelphia at the Union Bank Center on Friday. Jr. Boys / Arkadelphia-63 Mena-18 JV Boys / Mena-32 Arkadelphia-18 Sr. Girls / Mena-49 Arkadelphia-30 Sr. Boys / Arkadelphia-77 Mena-39 The Mena JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys play at DeQueen on Monday beginning at 5:00pm. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

Mena High School Theatre Students did short improvs today based on historical figures. https://www.facebook.com/menahighschooltheatre

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 15th - February 19th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczcEGBu54QyCZkdAINLVlmsEUM6z2C9IOaPp_0owF2mPxdAA/viewform

The Mena Jr. Boys, JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys play today at the Union Bank Center. Games begin at 4:30pm.

Future Farmers of America State Officers , Kyleen Hewitt & Sarah Thomas, are at Mena High School today for the Chapter Leadership Conference. Mena FFA members & officers are learning leadership & teamwork skills while interacting in drills led by Hewitt & Thomas.

The Mena Sr. Girls, Jr. Girls & Jr. Boys played at Arkadelphia on Thursday. Jr. Girls / Mena-36 Arkadelphia-19 Sr. Girls / Mena-54 Arkadelphia-32 Jr. Boys /Arkadelphia-41 Mena-20 The Jr. Ladycats finish the season as conference runners up at 10-2 with a 14-6 overall record. The Jr. Boys, JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys will play Arkadelphia on Friday at the Union Bank Center.

Attention: Mena High School and Middle School FFA members tomorrow is the FFA Leadership Workshop! Remember to be able to attend your name has to be on the sign up sheet. We are excited and can’t wait for you to experience this great leadership opportunity!

Mena Mayor Seth Smith Declares National School Counseling Week for School Counselors. Pictured l to r (back row); Leilani Rose, Mena Middle School Counselor, Linda Collins, Louise Durham Elementary Counselor, Vicky Maye, Holly Harshman Elementary Counselor, (front row); Linda Heath, Acorn Elementary School Counselor, Tammy Young, Acorn High School Counselor, Mena Mayor Seth Smith, Pam Gross, Mena High School Counselor, Tonya Thacker, Mena High School Counselor.

Thursday, February 4, 2021 Clubs & Activities: Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 today during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Thursday - Senior High Girls Basketball/Junior High Varsity Basketball will be playing at Arkadelphia Friday - Senior High Basketball/Junior High Boys Basketball will be hosting Arkadelphia here at the UBC The HUB is taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions. Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs are still taking place. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information. JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), and from your enrichment teacher. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org. If you did not order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot to place your order as soon as possible. The yearbook staff has extended the deadline to order a non-personalized copy of the 2021 yearbook through next Thursday, February 11. Yearbooks can be ordered for $60 with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205. There will be a Junior Girls (7th-9th grade) track meeting on Monday, February 8th during Achieve/Enrichment in the MMS gym for any 9th grade girls interested in being part of the track team this spring. Lunch Menu: February Monday, Feb. 1 - Friday, Feb. 5 BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar Crispito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza

Friday 2/5 Vs. Arkadelphia 4:30 Jr. Boys, Jv Boys (20 Min Half), Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys. Monday 2/8 @Dequeen 5:00 Jv. Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys Wednesday 2/10 Vs. Hope 6:00 Start Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys Thursday 2/11 Vs. Malvern 6:00 Start Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys

The Mena Sr. Girls as well as the Jr. Girls & Boys play at Arkadelphia on Thursday. The first game tips at 4:00pm.

Mena Coaches have selected #1, Brooklyn Pennington, and #2, Tre’ McMellon, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Players of the Month for January. Brooklyn is a 5’8”, Sophomore, Forward for the Lady Cats. In January, she averaged 11 Points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals per game. Brooklyn is the daughter of Tom and Kristi Hunter and she hopes to continue her basketball career at the collegiate level, after graduation from MHS in 2023. Tre’ is a 5’8”, Junior, Point Guard for the Bearcats. In January, he averaged 8 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals per contest. Tre’ is the son of Jennifer and Chris McMellon and plans to become an electrician after completing his high school education, next year. Presenting Brooklyn and Tre’ with their game ball were Bearcat Head Coach, Randy Peters, and local Farm Bureau agent, Nikki Cureton. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena High School athletics!!!

Mena High School senior CAUY HOUSE signed his letter of intent to play football at Ouachita Baptist University. The ceremony took place with family & friends in attendance at the Union Bank Center. House was an All State performer for the 4-4A Champion Bearcats. He lead the team in 2020 with 142 tackles, one interception, two fumble recoveries, 36 yards rushing, 43 yards receiving & 7 touchdowns. GO CAUY !!! GO BEARCATS !!!

Mena High School Math teacher Bernice Philpot has been working on a new Youtube channel for her blended and traditional students. Follow the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGUW_W1pKjm8juTkIa06xXg

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Clubs & Activities: Wednesday - All Seniors need to be in the PAC now for a meeting during Enrichment. FBLA meeting in Rm 202. Bring your permission slip! Thursday - Friday - Sports: Thursday - Senior High Girls Basketball/Junior High Varsity Basketball will be playing at Arkadelphia Friday - Senior High Basketball will be hosting Arkadelphia here at the UBC The HUB is taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions. Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs are still taking place. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information. JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), and from your enrichment teacher. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org. If you did not order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot to place your order as soon as possible. The yearbook staff has extended the deadline to order a non-personalized copy of the 2021 yearbook through next Thursday, February 11. Yearbooks can be ordered for $60 with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205. Lunch Menu: February Monday, Feb. 1 - Friday, Feb. 5 Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Wing Bar BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar Crispito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, PizzA

The Mena Ladycats played a conference basketball game at Hope on Tuesday. Mena-56 Hope-35 final The Ladycats improve to 8-1 / 14-2 & will play at Arkadelphia on Thursday. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics