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Today is National Coaches Day & at Mena Public Schools we have some of the best. CRAIG BENTLEY BRAD LYLE ANDREA HUGHES SAMANTHA BREEDLOVE TIA FRYER RAY HUNTER RANDY PETERS CHAD ARNOLD SCOTT WRIGHT HEATHER GOSS RYAN LUTTMER KYLE SMITHERS MATT SANDIFER LANDON DOVER ISAAC MINTON In1972 ​President Richard Nixon signs a proclamation declaring October 6 as National Coaches Day. It states: "Coaches are highly qualified teachers—in highly specialized fields. But more than that, they are friends and counselors who help instill in their players important attitudes that will serve them all their lives."

Mena Cross Country competed in the UARM Buck Fever Showcase on Tuesday. Top finishers for Mena were Jr. Girls - EMMI HENSLEY Jr. Boys - COOPER PLUNKETT Sr. Girls - SAMARA JAYNES Sr. Boys - TRE MCMELLON

The Mena Public Schools are looking for bus drivers ! Get details at the link https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=45

Mena Volleyball played at Mansfield on Monday’ 7th grade Mena-0 Mansfield-2 Jr. JV Mena-0 Mansfield-2 Jr. High Mena-0 Mansfield-2 The Jr. Ladycats are back in action on Thursday @ Magnolia ! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20083

Monday, October 4th 7th Grade, Jr. & Sr. Volleyball play at Mansfield beginning at 4:30pm ! GO LADYCATS !

FM101 is a low power radio station operated by the Mena Public Schools. Our goal is to communicate with district patrons about the information & news they need from the Mena Public Schools. If you live in Mena you are at the core of the FM101 listening area but you can also listen beyond the city limits & over a significant part of Polk County. Your reception will depend on surrounding terrain & the quality of your receiver. Be sure to tell your friends about the new & improved FM101. GO BEARCATS !!!

Students in Tiffany Luttmer's class at Mena Middle School are working on a new project. The challenge is to "Create a space capsule to help your Eggstronaut return safely to Earth." Students are given a limited amount of resources to design their egg drop and want to design the one that is dropped from the highest point and survives! Final drops will be performed on Tuesday! Stay tuned for the carnage !!!

Free flu shots will be offered on October 13th at the Mena Middle School. Students will receive a form Friday 10/1 to take home to parents. The flu shots are voluntary. The forms must be returned to school one week from today, Friday, October 8th .

The Mena 7th grade & Jr. High football teams played at Pottsville on Thursday, 7th Grade Mena - 0 Pottsville - 20 Jr. High Mena -14 Pottsville - 30 The Jr. Bearcats have a record of 4-2/1-2. Mena will play Dover on Thursday 10/7 at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Parents who are curious about the "Test to Stay" option for students who are close contacts to remain in school need to know that it is not automatically in effect. It is going to take a couple of weeks for the state to prepare schools for this. We will inform parents when it becomes an option. For more information go to this link: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/sep/29/governor-unveils-quarantine-options/

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Mena Middle School October Menu !!!

Mena Volleyball picked up a 3-0 win over Bauxite on Tuesday & they remain undefeated in conference play. The score was 25-23, 25-23 & 25-14. Mena Jr. High Volleyball also defeated Bauxite by a score of 2-0. The Ladycats will play at Mansfield on October 4th. GO LADYCATS!!

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has declared the last Wednesday in September as “A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students”. Governor Hutchinson encourages all citizens of all faiths and backgrounds to voluntarily join in prayer for the success and safety of our students. https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/Attachments/2021_A_Day_of_Prayer_for_Arkansas_Students_(September)_93rd_General_Assembly_190228.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2lKrp6fWqcXB5Yo8dKRpjkj1QynqFNIsTHJaF_-5iggOonb7uZZWB6R7E

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th !!! Madi Lyle will be competing in the 4A State Golf Championship at Sage Meadows Country Club in Jnesboro. Mena Cross Country will compete at the Scrapper Invitational in Nashville. Races begin at 3:45pm. Jr. & Sr. Volleyball is on the road at Bauxite. Games begin at 4:00pm.

Mena Volleyball played at Waldron Monday night. The 7th grade split their match. The Jr. JV & Jr. High both won 2-0. The Sr. High defeated Waldron 3-0. The final score was 25-10, 25-11 & 25-11. Mena will play at Bauxite on Tuesday. Games begin at 4:00pm.

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MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK ! If you order online and have it personalized on or before 10/29 you also get 4 free icons. From 10/30 – 12/31 the books still cost $32 but the free icon offer ends on 10/29. From 1/1 – 1/28 the books sell for $35 (tax included) January 28th is the last day you can order a book with personalization. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1002548/Mena-Middle-School/

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, September 27 th I. 7 th & 8 th grade ETS students will be meeting in the Cafeteria and 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will be meeting in the Conference Room right after these announcements. II. If you are showing livestock at the Arkansas Youth Expo next week please come by Mr. McCormick’s room after announcements. III. Picture day is tomorrow. Everyone will have their photo taken, even if you are not purchasing any. We will start with 8 th graders during 1 st period tomorrow, followed by 7 th , then 6 th . IV. Tutoring is now available Mondays through Thursdays, 7:00 – 7:45 before school and 3:30– 4:30 after school. If you stay for after-school tutoring, make sure your parents know to pick you up promptly at 4:30, in front of the school. V. Our first grade quarter ends two weeks from tomorrow, followed by your first report card. . Make sure you are keeping up with your work and doing your best. Remember that when you are absent, it is up to you to get your make up work completed. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: Main Line – Chicken Drumsticks Pizza Line – Pizza, PBJ, Deli Sandwich, Chef Salad Concession – Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Corn Dog