According to Athletic Director Shane Torix, Dierks has cancelled the basketball games scheduled for December 30th.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
December 21st & 22nd are Virtual Days for Students. They will be followed by the Winter Break December 23rd - January 1st & a
District Professional Development Day on January 4th. Classes will resume at Mena Public Schools on Tuesday, January 5th.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828040/Calendar_2020-2021.pdf
The Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Alma on Monday. Games begin at 5:30pm.
The 7th Grade & Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats play DeQueen at the Union Bank Center. Games begin at 4:30pm.
Flex Fridays continue for the rest of 2020 !
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.
Congratulations to the following 15 Mena Band students for making the Junior High Region VIII
All Region Band:
Bracey Turner- 3 rd band, 4 th chair Flute
Ellijah Schneider- 3 rd band, 3 rd chair Oboe
Logan Shone-2 nd band, 15 th chair Clarinet
Brenden Ricker-2 nd band, 1 chair Alto Saxophone
Zeke Berkey-2 nd band, 2 nd chair Alto Saxophone
Levi Neufeld-3 rd band, 1 st chair Tenor Saxophone
Jokiah Look- 2 nd band, 1 st chair Baritone Saxophone
Claire Walston-1 st band, 6 th chair French Horn
Scottie Gragg- 1 st band, 3 rd chair Trumpet
Cason Bowling- 3 rd band, 1 st chair Trumpet
Nick Williams- Trumpet Alternate
Nathan Needham-3 rd band, 1 st chair Trombone
Mason Brown- 3 rd band, 1 st chair Baritone
Dalton McEntire- 3 rd band, 6 th chair Tuba
Gabe Cunningham- Percussion Alternate
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, December 14 th
I. There will be no Quiz Bowl practice this week.
II. FBLA will meet in Mrs. Sikes’ room right after these announcements.
III. From Mrs. Rose: Any student who usually picks up a food for kids bag from Mrs. Rose at the end
of the week please pick up your food bag today.
IV. From Mr. McCormick: There will be an FFA Christmas Party in the High School Safe room Friday
December 18th from 10:00 am-noon. Students must sign up in Mr. McCormick’s room between now
and Thursday to be eligible to attend. No exceptions! Each member should bring a wrapped gift
limited to $10, gender specific. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater!
V. Congratulations to the following MMS students for making All-Region Band:
Scottie Gragg, Nathan Needham, Jokiah Look, Levi Neufeld, Nick Williams, Dalton McEntire,
Mason Brown
VI. Reminders:
Do not open and use your chrome books outside during breakfast and lunch. We have had a
couple of them damaged.
If you plan to ride a different bus, a parent must call the school so that we can give you an office
note. The bus drivers will not let you on their bus without a note from our office.
VII. This is the last week of school for the semester. Things to do this week:
Get all of your assignments completed before semester grades are finalized.
Check the Lost & Found for any missing coats or jackets.
Christmas break is December 21 – January 4 th . School starts back on January 5 th .
December 21 & 22 will be virtual learning days from home.
VIII. This Thursday will be “Ugly Sweater Day” at MMS. All staff & students are encouraged to wear your
ugliest Christmas sweater.
IX. Lunchtime Weather: Based on the forecast, we should be able to go outside today. Be sure and
dress appropriately.
X. Lunch Menu:
* Salisbury Steak * Pizza Sub * Double Cheeseburger * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. High played at Waldron on Saturday.
7th Girls / Mena-14 Waldron-10
Jr. Girls / Mena-44 Waldron-18
7th Boys / Mena-33 Waldron-2
Jr. Boys / Waldron-38 Mena-30
Mena will host DeQueen on Monday at the Union Bank Center beginning at 4:30pm. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
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
Blended & virtual student meals for December 14th - December 18th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Fountain Lake on Thursday.
7th Grade Girls / Ft. Lake-20 Mena-13
Junior Girls / Mena-26 Ft. Lake-12
7th Grade Boys / Mena-13 Ft. Lake-12
Junior Boys / Ft. Lake-33 Mena-18
The 7th, Jr. & Sr. High will play on Saturday at Waldron. Games start at 1:00pm.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Dear Parent,
We have purchased a program (IXL) for students to practice and build academic skills while they are at school or at home. We want to encourage you to have your student use this tool to practice at home.
Here are some benefits and a link.
▪ Web-based (Internet access required) allowing the student access on any device. https://www.ixl.com/signin/menamiddle
▪ Learning program offering unlimited math, language arts, science, and social studies practice across thousands of skills—all of which are aligned to Arkansas Standards.
▪ Students learn at their own pace. It adapts and adjusts to the
student’s demonstrated understanding of the material.
▪ All results are saved to monitor the students’ progress on Analytics, which teachers can access to see student strengths.
If your student is home for any reason, sick, quarantined, blended, etc., please support your child’s success by making certain they use this website for learning, skill improvement. This will also help them prepare for their ACT Aspire Test, which is the state test required for all students to take in April.
Our goal is the success of all students – prepared to advance to next year, High School, college, and career. When “our” students obtain a high-wage job, our community reaps the benefits. It is in every person’s best interest for our students to be successful. We cannot reach these goals without your assistance.
Flex Fridays continue for the rest of 2020 !
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.
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Girls & Boys play at Fountain Lake on Thursday. The first game begins at 4:30pm.
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 14th - December 18th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckEl98VzL.../viewform...
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, December 9 th
I. The FFA will meet today. Go to the Cafeteria right after these announcements.
II. 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the Cafeteria today right after these announcements.
III. Tomorrow’s meal distribution will be different than in the past. If you are a car rider and will
not be at school on Flex Friday, you will get your meal during 6 th period as usual. If you ride
a bus, however, the meals will be on the bus and you will be given your meal as you are
getting off at your stop. Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, you will be asked to tell your teacher
what bus you ride so that we can make sure there will be a meal for you on your bus.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Pulled Pork Sandwich * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 8 th
I. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will meet right after today’s announcements.
II. Today’s FFA meeting has been postponed.
III. 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the Cafeteria tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
IV. From Mrs. Lunsford: This is the week of code. If you would like to participate, some
options are listed on Lunsford.PBWorks.com - click Hour of Code. Tuesday through
Thursday students will be in Achieve Classrooms to assist in Hour of Code.
V. Reminders:
Every student aged 10 and older are required to wear a mask while on a bus.
Do not come to school if you have fever or are feeling sick.
The Lost & Found box is full of coats and jackets.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Crispito * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Cobb Salad
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Malvern on Monday
JV Girls / Malvern-17 Mena-11
Jr. Girls / Mena-44 Malvern-19
JV Boys / Malvern-24 Mena-23
Jr. Boys / Malvern-60 Mena-21
Mena will play at Fountain Lake on Thursday!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Mr. Rodney Dominguez putting the Clorox 360 Electrostatic Sprayer through it’s paces. Sanitizing & cleaning remains a high priority at Mena Public Schools.
https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/.../6159da38-7fc0-44e1.../
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 14th - December 18th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckEl98VzLP3jzWLouhsCGr9VuVR7INxrIiMesiSUD4abQvEw/viewform
Flex Fridays continue for the rest of 2020 !
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.
