Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 11th - January 15th. Pick up is Friday January 8th from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbv80KwoKbiejAC8tFPbrKimILIFVftFP9P00j05mwLuF6yQ/viewform
The Mena 7th Grade Ladycats, Jr. High JV Boys as well as the Jr, High Varsity Girls & Boys will play at Nashville today. Games start at 4:00pm.
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & Women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.
The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hackett on Tuesday.
Jr. Girls / Mena-33 Hackett-23
Jr. Boys / Hackett-40 Mena-19
Sr. Girls / Mena-56 Hackett-33
Sr. Boys / Mena-53 Hackett-36
The Sr. Teams are back in action on 1/2/21 at Shiloh. The Jr. Teams play at Nashville on 1/4/21.. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hot Springs on Monday.
Jr. Girls / Hot Springs-26 Mena-23
Jr. Boys / Hot Springs-52 Mena-18
Sr. Girls / Mena-44 Hot Springs-40
Sr. Boys / Hot Springs-80 Mena-22
All four teams will play again on Tuesday 12/29 at Hackett.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Hot Springs on Monday. Games start at 11:00am!
The Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) Student Management Unit announced an upgrade of eSchoolPLUS Student Management software to take place over the Christmas Break. The eSchoolPLUS Student Management system, including TAC and HAC, will be taken offline starting Sunday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online Monday, December 28th barring any unforeseen issues.
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 4th - January 8th. Pick up is Wednesday, December 30th from 1pm-2pm at Mena High School only.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl-ujAZyd4D5TBWQgvhYJ6hNGbwCoR8GwbqjAPcTNUGWtrfg/viewform
The Jr. & Sr. basketball teams played at Bauxite on Thursday.
Jr. Girls / Mena-32 Bauxite-21
Jr. Boys / Bauxite-49 Mena-17
Sr. Girls / Mena-57 Bauxite-44
Sr. Boys / Mena-37 Bauxite-36 OT
Both Jr. High & Sr. High Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Hot Springs on 12/28.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays.
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, December 17 th
I. Here is the information about today’s food distribution during 6 th period:
** You are not required to take these meals if you do not want to.
Just like last Thursday, meals will only be handed out to car riders today.
There will be 3 meals offered today…one for Flex Friday, and two for our two virtual
days next week.
If you ride a bus, you will receive your meals as you are exiting the bus.
II. Today is the deadline for FFA members to sign up for tomorrow’s FFA Christmas party.
See Mr. McCormick.
III. Lunchtime Weather:
IV. Lunch Menu:
* Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Rib Patty Sandwich * Chicken Tenders
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, December 16 th
I. The weekly food distribution will take place tomorrow during 6 th period. More details will be
given tomorrow.
II. Reminders:
FFA members planning to attend Friday’s FFA Christmas party must sign up with Mr.
McCormick by tomorrow.
Tomorrow is “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day” for MMS students and staff.
III. Lunchtime Weather: We will determine whether or not we go outside today based on what
the temperature is at lunch time.
IV. Lunch Menu:
* Christmas Ham & Fixin’s * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Bauxite on Thursday. The first game begins at 4:30pm.
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 21st - December 31st. Pick up is Friday December 18th from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxSBMT93b5entJhHkarPMK2Lpv4S6gE_Dvzv1oMguScECygg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0NxODMcLY8-W6fvuLbQqgopMc_6LYuN1VapxyAuKy4RGHHdJM3NmGxm0U
The Mena School Board conducted their December meeting on Tuesday night at the Administration Building.
As usual the meeting began with the Superintendent's Report. Mr. Benny Weston updated the board on a number of education related issues that will be a part of the Arkansas Legislative Session. The session begins on January 11th, 2021.
Weston also congratulated the band, volleyball, football, cross country & golf teams on a successful fall. He also thanked the district patrons for paying attention to the guidelines so that those seasons could be completed.
Flex Friday was next on the agenda. As voted on earlier these flex days will come to an end this week. The process of evaluating the success of this modification is underway. The district is surveying staff & monitoring student success before determining any future modification to the school calendar. Any change will have to be presented to the board for approval.
Antigen Rapid Test have been made available to the Mena School District. When staff members return from the winter break they will have the opportunity to receive the test for the Covid Virus. The test will be available in all buildings on a weekly basis & is completely voluntary.
The board then approved the stipends list for the year & also the financial report.
Finally under personnel. Bethany Meadors & Breanna Peters have been serving as long term substitute teachers. The board approved the two being placed under contract for the second semester only at Louise Durham Elementary & Holly Harshman Elementary. These contracts are being funded by Title One funds carried over from last year.
Mena Middle School Leadership students are in the spirit of giving this season. They are wrapping gifts for teachers & other school employees in an effort to raise money to buy gifts for kids from the Polk County Angel Tree.
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Bearcats hosted DeQueen on Monday.
7th GRADE / Mena-23 DeQueen-18
JR. BOYS / Mena-26 DeQueen-17
The Mena Jr. & Sr.s play at Bauxite on Thursday 12/17. GO BEARCATS!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena Jr. Ladycats played DeQueen on Monday at the UBC.
JV GIRLS / Mena-18 DeQueen-4
JR. GIRLS / Mena-39 DeQueen-12
The girls will play at Bauxite on Thursday 12/17. GO LADYCATS!!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Mrs. Tiffany Luttmer, has been selected as a Science Spotlight Teacher of the Month in the AR Science Matters Newsletter. We are so grateful for Tiffany and the job she is doing at Mena Middle School. Go Bearcats!
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The Arkansas Activities Association mandates a three day dead period over the winter break. These can be any three consecutive days from December 23rd-27th.
Mena has chosen December 23rd-25th. Athletes will not be able to use any of the athletic facilities during these 3 days.
GO BEARCATS!!!!
