Attn: Seniors - Herff Jones will be here Monday, January 25th to drop off packets with Cap & Gown and other senior memorabilia order information in them. They will return on February 2nd to measure and order Cap & Gowns.
Blended & virtual student meals for January 25th - January 29th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Fountain Lake today. Games begin at 6:00pm..
Friday, January 22, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday -
Thursday - Quiz Bowl practice in Room 211, but no quiz bowl practice next week; FCCLA Officers Meeting in Mrs. Hobson’s room during Enrichment, JAG meeting in PAC (1/21)
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - 7th Grade/Junior High Basketball vs Fountain Lake HERE at the UBC
Friday - Senior High Basketball at Fountain Lake starting at 4:30 p.m.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before next Friday, January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Attn: Seniors - Herff Jones will be here Monday, January 25th to drop off packets with Cap & Gown and other senior memorabilia order information in them. They will return on February 2nd to measure and order Cap & Gowns.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Applications are now available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day next Monday, January 25.
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, or your enrichment teacher. Applications will be available at the meeting for next’s juniors on January 28 during enrichment. 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.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Lunch Menu: January
Friday 1/22: Popcorn chicken with rice, corn dog, chicken sandwich, pizza
Monday 1/25: Drumstick, hot dog, waffle bar, chicken sand
Tuesday 1/26: Chicken Parmesan, rib patty sand., corn dog, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
The 7th Grade & Jr. High Bearcats faced Fountain Lake at the Union Bank Center on Thursday!
7th Grade / Ft. Lake-30 Mena-21
Jr. Boys / Mena-35 Ft. Lake-22
Mena will host Nashville on Monday 1/25/21 ! GO BEQARCATS !
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Ladycats played fountain Lake at the Union Bank Center on Thursday.
7th Grade / Mena-19 Ft. Lake-12
Jr. Girls / Mena 39 Ft. Lake-21
Mena will host Nashville on Monday 1/25/21.. GO LADYCATS!!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next’s year seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis, room 403, or your enrichment teacher. Applications will be available at the meeting for next’s juniors on January 28 during enrichment. 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.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program tomorrow during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested,see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday -
Thursday - Quiz Bowl practice in Room 211, but no quiz bowl practice next week; FCCLA Officers Meeting in Mrs. Hobson’s room during Enrichment, JAG meeting in PAC (1/21)
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - 7th Grade/Junior High Basketball vs Fountain Lake HERE at the UBC
Friday -
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
There is a JAG meeting for all JAG classes today during enrichment.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Applications are now available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day next Monday, January 25.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next’s year seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis, room 403, or your enrichment teacher. Applications will be available at the meeting for next’s juniors on January 28 during enrichment. 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.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program tomorrow during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested,see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday 1/18: Virtual Day
Tuesday 1/19: Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar
Wednesday 1/20: Baked potato with ham, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday 1/21: Fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, taco bar
Friday 1/22: Popcorn chicken with rice, corn dog, chicken sandwich, pizza
Monday 1/25: Drumstick, hot dog, waffle bar, chicken sand
Tuesday 1/26: Chicken Parmesan, rib patty sand., corn dog, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
This beautiful wooden American flag was built by Blade Hebert and Toby Watkins in Ag Mechanics. Ones like this sell on Etsy for $150 and up! The stars were engraved with our new Boss laser engraver.
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE CHANGES!
On Thursday 1/21/21 games start at 4:30pm beginning with the 7th Grade Ladycats, followed by the Jr. High Ladycats, the 7th Grade Bearcats & the Jr. High Bearcats in the UBC.
On Friday 1/22/21 the Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys will be in action beginning at 6:00pm in Fountain Lake...
7-4A Conference Basketball Standings !!!
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats played DeQueen on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. The annual Sr. Night Ceremony was held before the games. These students have been great representatives of Mena High School.
ANNALYSE BAKER
BLAKE CASTOR
LEILANI DAY
CIARA LANCE
ALLIE MARTIN
CRISTINA RECCHI
LONDON COPELIN
WASSILY HOPER
SAMUEL EFIRD
MADISON BLAIR
ALEX HUNTER
ISA KULKENS
GRACIE LYLE
ANDREA MAECHLER
HANNAH STOCKTON
ALLY WRIGHT
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 25th - January 29th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelLPxn0k8KE2L8CpXINqp37a6Q6JciVA7aEvl2sRkTZ2AYnA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2Cdq7kS6RMMTz3nmy5pjbGLoOlwdgP1-kY2ctbjbnQOZ6boCUYXeltFsw
Mena swept DeQueen at the Union Bank Center on Tuesday!
Sr. Girls / Mena-61 DeQueen-39
Sr. Boys / Mena-58 DeQueen-47
The Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Fountain Lake on Friday!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Tonight is Sr. Night at the Union Bank Center. Games begin at 5:00pm...
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday - Sci-FI Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl practice in Room 211; FCCLA Officers Meeting in Mrs. Hobson’s room during Enrichment, JAG meeting in PAC (1/21)
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball plays @ DeQueen
Tuesday - Senior High Basketball will host De Queen a the UBC - tonight will be the Senior Night ceremony.
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.
For those interested in attending the FCCLA Virtual Leadership Conference on Thursday, January 21, stop by Mrs. Hobon’s or Mrs. Wilson’s classrooms to pick up a permission slip to attend.
Congratulations to the following Mena High School Band students for making the Region 8 All Region Concert Bands:
Jaci Allen- 3rd band, 2nd chair Flute
Katie Benefield-3rd band, 8th chair Flute
Ranessa Ricker-3rd band, 11th chair Flute
Annika Thompson-1st band, 2nd chair Oboe
Lexi Williams-2nd band, 4th chair clarinet
Lexi Dilbeck-2nd band, 15th chair clarinet
Suzanne Lawrence- 2nd band, 18th chair clarinet
Breezy Hendrix-3rd band, 3rd chair bass clarinet
Emily Holloway-Alto Saxophone Alternate
Kate McDonald-2nd band, 2nd chair Tenor Saxophone
Cadence Barnes-2nd band, 3rd chair Tenor Saxophone
Shylee Head-2nd band, 1st chair Bari Saxophone
Levi McIntyre-2nd band, 13th chair Trumpet
Esmerelda Johnson- Trumpet Alternate
Gage Gorden- Trombone Alternate
Ayden Ludwig-2nd band, 3rd chair Baritone
Layla Spenser-3rd band, 2nd chair Baritone
Samuel Cross-2nd band, 1st chair Tuba
Daniel McDonald-3rd band, 6th chair Tuba
Alexia Minzel-2nd band, 8th chair Percussion
Summer Loar-3rd band, 4th chair Percussion
Congratulations to the following students for qualifying to try out for the Arkansas All-State Band:
Annika Thompson, Lexi Williams, Kate McDonald, Shylee Head, Ayden Ludwig, and Samuel Cross
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Applications are now available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day next Monday, January 25.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday 1/18: Virtual Day
Tuesday 1/19: Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar
Mena played four games at DeQueen on Monday.
7th Girls / DeQueen-26 Mena-12
Jr. JV Boys / Mena-24 DeQueen-13
Jr. Girls / Mena-37 DeQueen-10
Jr. Boys / Mena-42 DeQueen-15
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
