Mr. Philpot announced today that we have secured a retakes and make-up picture day with Lifetouch for our School Pictures, which will be on Wednesday, November 11. Originally, Lifetouch wasn't going to be able to offer a make-up pics and retakes day, but once they finally got all their schools scheduled for their official picture day, they were able to look at possible dates to offer retake and make-up pics, so we're fortunate to get this date.
On October 9, USDA approved waivers for school districts to operate SSO (Covid-19 Response #59) until June 30, 2021. This will allow districts to serve all meals at the free rate.
Kickoff is at 5:30pm & volleyball begins at 4:30pm. GO BEARCATS!
Announcements for Wednesday, October 14 th
I. School pictures have arrived and will be handed out right after these announcements.
II. The 8 th grade ETS students will be meeting in the Cafeteria right after these
announcements.
III. Reminders:
No school Friday or Monday – Monday is a virtual day.
Follow mask and social distancing guidelines.
Check the Lost-&-Found box in the Cafeteria if you are missing anything.
** Mr. Coogan is randomly walking the halls and looking in to classrooms to check the wearing of
masks and social distancing.
IV. The first Grading Quarter ends next Tuesday and report cards will go out shortly after. Be
sure and get all of your assignments completed and turned in ASAP.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Burrito * Hamburger * Corn Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
All on-site students attending school on Thursday, October 15th will have a free breakfast and lunch (no refrigeration needed) sent home with them at the end of the day for our virtual day Monday, October 19th – NO NEED TO REGISTER
Blended and PCVA students – please continue filling out the online
meal form each week to receive your free breakfasts and lunches –
NOTE – this week’s online form closes Wednesday, October 14th and pick up is Thursday, October 15th between 1:00 – 2:00p.m.
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 19th-23rd. PIck up is THURSDAY 10/15 from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSebK70jKyy.../viewform...
Just a reminder that Mena Public Schools will be closed on Friday, October 16th. This is a vacation day for students & teachers.
Mena Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 19th. This is a virtual day for students. Meaning they will have assignments from their teacher to complete that day at home. This will be a day of professional development for teachers..
All on-site students attending school on Thursday, October 15 th will have a free breakfast and lunch (no refrigeration needed) sent home with them at the end of the day for our virtual day Monday, October 19th – NO NEED TO REGISTER
Blended and PCVA students – please continue filling out the online
meal form each week to receive your free breakfasts and lunches –
NOTE – this week’s online form closes tomorrow, Wednesday,
October 14th and pick up is Thursday, October 15 th between 1:00 – 2:00p.m.
Announcements for Tuesday, October 13 th
I. Reminder: There is no school this Friday or the following Monday. Though we will not be
on campus on Monday, it will be a virtual day in which you will receive online assignments
from your teachers.
II. Covid cases are beginning to rise in our community and a couple of cases have appeared
among students. Please continue to follow the guidelines for masks and social distancing.
Some Covid Protocol Reminders:
Keep your mask over your mouth and nose
Do not pull your mask down to talk to someone
Only 3 people allowed at a picnic table – there have been too many people at the tables
Only 2 people allowed on the benches – one on each end
III. There are a few jackets and shirts in the Lost-and-Found box in the Cafeteria. If you are
missing one, please look in there.
IV. At the end of these announcements, 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will have practice in
the Conference Room located next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
V. If you are a member of a club or organization that plans to meet during ACHIEVE, you must
go to your ACHIEVE class first. Do not go to the meeting location until after the
announcements have been read.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Chicken Parmesan * Chicken Tenders * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad
Lifetouch Sports, band & cheer photo's are being taken today at MHS & MMS !!!
Announcements for Monday, October 12 th
I. Reminder: There is no school this Friday or the following Monday. Though we will not be
on campus on Monday, it will be a virtual day in which you will receive online assignments
from your teachers.
II. Covid cases are beginning to rise in our community. Please continue to follow the
guidelines for masks and social distancing.
III. Mrs. Sims is out today, so there will be no 6 th grade Quiz Bowl practice today. Tomorrow,
however, the 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl team will have practice.
IV. From Mrs. Sikes: The 2020-2021 FBLA Officers have been selected: If you are on the list,
please go to Mrs. Sikes’ room right after these announcements, for a photo.
President: Makenzie Vega Vice President: Max Rocha
Secretary: Dax McMellon Treasurer: Trinaty Richmond
Reporter: Eli Swall Historian: Abbie Martin
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* BBQ Chicken * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 19th-23rd. PIck up is THURSDAY 10/15 from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebK70jKyyhhIk9HArpxkStPuuv_sBdkMIyiTCwg9MfltQQHQ/viewform?gxids=7757
Coach Johnson's 8th grade history classes recently participated in Constitution Week activities that involved studying the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The students created posters related to the Bill of Rights which involved research and a lot of creativity. The James K. Polk Chapter of the DAR provided a copy of the Constitution for the students to sign and some pamphlet sized Constitutions for the students.
pictured left to right: Cliff Sherrer, Cooper Plunkett, Izzy Henry, and Coach Johnson
Announcements for Friday, October 9 th
I. In just a few minutes we will all be going outside to the bus loading area to cheer on the
MHS Homecoming Court as they drive by. Because of social distancing requirements,
there will be assigned areas for each grade. Your teacher will give your further instructions
and Mr. Sherrer or Mr. Coogan will be outside to help.
II. From Mrs. Sikes: FBLA members need to read your email from her that was sent yesterday
afternoon. She has posted something you need to complete this morning in the FBLA
google classroom.
III. Reminder: Next weekend is a 4-day weekend for Students. There will be no school on
Friday, October 16 th or Monday, October 19 th . Though you will not be at school, that
Monday is a “Virtual Day,” in which teachers will be sending you online assignments.
IV. Students, if you are staying home because of sickness or any other reason, do not jokingly
tell your friends that you have Covid. If we find this out, your parents will be getting a
phone call from our District’s Contact Tracers.
V. Reminder: Several of you are apparently forgetting that we are able to see everything you
are doing on your school Chromebook or any other device that uses the school server.
Use your Chromebook for school work only.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Popcorn Chicken Parmesan * Corn Dog * Pizza * Chicken Sandwich
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Pizza Salad
This morning during enrichment high school and middle school FFA members attended the monthly FFA chapter meeting in the agriculture building. During the meeting members got to learn about three Career Development Events they will have the opportunity to compete in during the spring semester. Today the officer team taught the members about livestock judging, veterinary science, and meats judging. Members had the opportunity to test their skills they would use in those events and had the opportunity to win some prizes as well!
Congratulations Emmi Hensley for best spirit day costume at Mena Middle School. The Bearcat Foundation will sponsor a prize for one winner from MHS and one winner from MMS every day this week
Announcements for Thursday, October 8 th
I. Tomorrow’s dress-up theme for Spirit Week is to wear all red.
II. Tomorrow morning near the end of ACHIEVE, we will all be going outside to the bus
loading area to cheer on the MHS Homecoming Court as they drive by. Because of social
distancing requirements, there will be assigned areas for each grade. Your teacher will
give your further instructions tomorrow.
III. Flu shot forms are due today.
IV. Several of you are still taking your Chrome Books outside and using them. Keep your
Chrome Book closed during lunch in order to protect it. One Chrome Book was left outside
yesterday during lunch. Keep up with it.
V. It has been reported that several students are not sitting in their assigned seats whenever a
substitute teacher is in the classroom. You MUST sit in your assigned seats because that
is what we use for contact tracing in the event we have a student or teacher who tests
positive for Covid 19.
VI. From Mr. McCormick: FFA meeting right after these announcements. Meet Mr.
McCormick in the cafeteria to walk to the high school for the meeting.
VII. It is more important than ever for you to follow all mask guidelines. Wearing your mask is
the best protection from being sent home to quarantine because of being deemed a “close
contact.”
VIII. Lunchtime Weather:
IX. Lunch Menu:
* Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Cheeseburger * Chicken Tenders
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
Mena Bearcat Seniors & Homecoming Court are zooming with classes at Holly Harshman & Louise Durham Elementary this week in celebration of Spirit Week. The high school students are reading books, answering questions, & visiting with the elementary students via zoom.
Congratulations to Abbi Koppein for best spirit day costume at Mena Middle School. The Bearcat Foundation will sponsor a prize for one winner from MHS and one winner from MMS every day this week
The 7th & Jr. High games scheduled at Dover on Thursday 10/8 have been cancelled & rescheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd.
GO BEARCATS!
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 12th-15th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://forms.gle/fZxSi3ZCx8ueXm4f9
