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
Announcements for Wednesday, October 7 th
I. Tomorrow’s dress-up theme for Spirit Week is “Senioritis,” – dress up like an elderly
person.
II. Flu shot forms are due this Friday.
III. 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 a close contact.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Baked Potato * Hamburger * Hot Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
Congratulations to Chelsea Holtzclaw 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 Tuesday, October 6 th
I. Reminder: 7 th grade Quiz Bowl students will meet in the Cafeteria right after these
announcements.
II. Tomorrow’s dress-up theme for Spirit Week is “Cowboys vs Aliens.”
III. Flu shot forms are due this Friday.
IV. You have a four-day weekend coming up soon. There will be no school on Friday, October
16 th or Monday, October 19 th . More information will be given later about the 19 th , which will
be a “virtual day” while teachers are in training.
V. Several of you are apparently playing a type of game that involves slapping, hitting, or
kicking someone else. This “game” ends now. Anyone that is hitting, slapping, or kicking
another student will be facing either In-School Suspension or Out of School
Suspension.
VI. You all did much better with your trash yesterday. Keep up the good work.
VII. Reminder: Once you are finished eating, you must put your mask back on unless you are 6
feet or more away from the nearest person.
VIII. Reminder: If you go home with a fever, you are not allowed to return to school until you’ve
been fever free – without the aid of medication – for at least 24 hours.
IX. Report card time is approaching…the first grading quarter ends 2 weeks from today. Be
sure you are getting all of your assignments turned in on time.
X. Lunchtime Weather:
XI. Lunch Menu:
* Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad
The Mena Jr. Bearcats lost to DeQueen Monday night 0-14. The 7th grade Bearcats beat DeQueen 32-0. Mena will play at Dover on Thursday!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 12th-15th.
https://forms.gle/fZxSi3ZCx8ueXm4f9
Announcements for Monday, October 5 th
I. Tomorrow’s dress-up theme for Spirit Week is “Mathalete vs Athlete: You can dress up like
a nerd or your favorite athlete. The dress-up themes for the remainder of the week are
posted on the Library windows.
II. Flu shot forms are due this Friday. .
III. Reminder: 6 th grade Quiz Bowl students will meet in the Conference Room right after these
announcements. 7 th / 8 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet tomorrow in the Cafeteria
IV. Remember to throw you breakfast and lunch trash away. Don’t be the person who causes
everyone to lose the privilege of being able to eat outside.
V. There are starting to be a few Covid cases in the area, along with the flu, though no major
impact at MMS as of now. Continue to wear your masks and use social distancing. This
will continue to be strictly enforced.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Salisbury Steak * Meatball Sub * Double Cheeseburger * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad
VIII. Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, the 6 th grade Quiz Bowl team is dismissed to the Conference Room located
next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
A big game tonight at the UBC when the Ladycats play Fountain Lake. Games begin at 5:00pm.
The Jr, Bearcats will begin at 5:30pm at Bearcat Stadium when they play DeQueen. These are game that were postponed from earlier in the season... GO BEARCATS!
Today is National School Custodian Day & at the Mena Public Schools we have the best. Thanks for all your hard work.
Rodney Dominguez
Mitch Milne
Leo Barge
Brent Tibbs
Keri Duer
Cheryl Goodner
Diane Barber
Maddie Fletcher
Announcements for Friday, October 2 nd
I. From our Tech Department to All Students: It is important that you place your
chromebooks in the covers that have been provided. An ID will be provided to place in the
clear pouch on the front of the cover. Do not to remove the ID card. Do not alter the cases
in any way, such as writing on them, stickers, etc. Use the pocket on the front of the cover
to store the charging adapters. It is not necessary to remove the chromebook from the
covers.
II. Update: The deadline for the flu shot forms has been extended to next Friday, October 9 th .
III. From Mrs. Sikes: Today is the deadline for 7 th & 8 th grade students to join FBLA.
IV. From Mrs. Rose: If you signed up for the Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions (BADD)
club, will have your first meeting right after these announcements.
V. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl team will meet on Monday during ACHIEVE. Due to other
meetings in the Conference Room, the meeting will take place in the Cafeteria. 7 th & 8 th
grade Quiz Bowl team will meet on Tuesday.
VI. Yesterday a few of you wanted to hang around the school waiting for the 7:00 pm football
game. For liability and safety reasons, you are not allowed to hang around any campus.
You must either go home or make arrangements with a parent for you to go somewhere
else until it is time for the game.
VII. Keep your trash picked up outside.
VIII. Monday’s Homecoming Spirit Week theme is “Disney.” You may dress as your favorite
Disney character. See the fliers on the Library windows to find out what the themes are for
the remainder of Spirit Week.
IX. Lunchtime Weather:
X. Lunch Menu:
* Crispito * Backyard Burger * Mini Corndogs * Pizza
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Pizza Salad
Mena Volleyball hosted Malvern at the UBC Thursday.
7th Mena won 2-0
Jr. Varsity Mena won 2-0
Sr. JV: Mena won 2-1
Sr. Varsity Mena won 3-0
The Mena 7th Grade Bearcats defeated Pottsville 16-8 Thursday at Bearcat Stadium. The team is back in action Monday when they host DeQueen. GO BEARCATS!
Announcements for Thursday, October 1 st
I. A big welcome to Mrs. Lauren Frost who joins the MMS family today as the new Family CSI
teacher!
II. From Mrs. Sikes: Tomorrow is the deadline for 7 th & 8 th grade students to join FBLA.
III. From Mrs. Rose: If you signed up for the Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions (BADD)
club, will have your first meeting tomorrow during ACHIEVE. The meeting will take place
outside at the benches.
IV. Reminders:
Flu shot forms are due today.
Immunizations, or proof that an appointment for immunizations has been made, are due
today.
Starting next week, 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet every Monday during ACHIEVE and
7 th / 8 th grade will meet every Tuesday.
V. The outside trash is piling up. Styrofoam cartons, chip bags, etc, are littering the outside
area. Every person that leaves trash laying around is a vote to prohibit food and drink from
being allowed outside.
VI. Next week is Homecoming week at Mena High School. Since there will not be a
Homecoming Pep Rally this year, MMS will be participating in the dress up days that will be
a part of next week’s Homecoming Spirit Week. You will see fliers on the Library windows
describing what the dress up theme will be for each day.
Monday – “Disney”: Dress as your favorite Disney character
Tuesday – “Mathathlete vs Athlete”: Dress like a nerd or your favorite athlete
Wednesday – “Cowboys vs Aliens”: Dress like a cowboy / cowgirl or alien
Thursday – “Senioritis”: Dress like an elderly person
Friday – “Red Out”: Wear as much red as possible
VII. Lunchtime Weather:
VIII. Lunch Menu:
* Chicken Nuggets * Chicken Tenders * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
New chromebook cases have arrived. In the photo a Mena MIddle School student unpacks & prepares the covers to be installed..
Lunch in the sunshine at Mena Middle School !!!
Football begins at 5:30pm & Volleyball at 4:00pm!
GO BEARCATS!!!
Virtual, blended, or non-enrolled students have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School on Fridays between 1 and 2pm. The form will need to be filled out by 2 pm Thursday for meal pick up on Friday. Follow the link to fill out the form for October 5th-9th.
https://forms.gle/98bmtEwb1ijmCDmD8
