The Mena High School Student Council would like to invite all campuses to take part in the Homecoming festivities this year by dressing up each day of HoCo Week! Homecoming week is October 5-9. Go Bearcats!
Mena Volleyball took a long road trip to Magnolia on Tuesday.
Jr JV won 2-1
Jr Varsity won 2-0
Sr High won 3-0
The 7th, Jr. & Sr. teams will play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 9/17.. GO LADYCATS!!!!
Announcements for Wednesday, September 16 th
I. Students, do not come to school if you are not feeling well, have a fever, sore throat, etc.
II. Mid – term grades will be given out today during ACHIEVE.
III. From Mrs. Brooks:
Because of how we ended the school year last March, there are quite a few library
books that were never returned. If you have a library book at home from last year,
please return it to the library. No late fees will be charged, we just want the books back.
Mrs. Brooks would like your input on ordering new books for the library. You can either
drop by the library or email her and let her know a title and author that you would
recommend.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Ravioli with Sauce * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
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 September 21st-25th.
https://forms.gle/eHPL2PCderjTtHcR9
Mena Cross Country competed at the Tom Stuthard Stampede on Tuesday. Logan Myers, Tre McMellon, Cooper Plunkett & Hudson Vacca medaled for Mena. The Bearcats will be back in action on 9/26 at the Today's Bank Mansfield Invitational.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20084
Announcements for Tuesday, September 15 th
I. Mid-term grade reports will be given out tomorrow.
II. Students, this is a reminder that we are able to see everything you search for on your
school-owned device and your teachers and administrators get alerts for any searches that
are deemed inappropriate. Do not use your Chromebook for anything other than class-
related work.
III. School pictures are scheduled for two weeks from today. Picture forms will be given out
once we receive them. You are not required to purchase pictures, however, everyone will
have their picture taken for the yearbook and for photo ID cards.
IV. You may begin placing orders for a yearbook. You will get the cheapest price if you order
in the next few weeks. There are a couple of different methods for ordering:
1) Visit jostens.com
2) Pick up an order form from Mrs. Lunsford’s classroom.
** More information, along with the Jostens’ link can be found on the Middle School website
and Facebook page.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Popcorn Chicken Bowl * Rib Patty Sandwich * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Cobb Salad
VII. Club / Group Meetings: None today.
The Mansfield Jr. Girls won 2-0 & handed Mena their fourth loss of the season at the Union Bank Center Monday. The Mena Jr. JV won their match 2 games to 0.
The Jr. Ladycats are back in action on Tuesday at Magnolia..
Due to a cancellation & a bye week the Junior Bearcats have had a two week break from games. They did get a practice in this morning & both the 7th grade & Jr. High teams will play at Lamar this Thursday.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
There's nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Parents may buy a yearbook through the Jostens website.
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00414530
Announcements for Monday, September 14 th
I. Mid-term grade reports will be given out this Wednesday.
II. We are still seeing a few students getting off a bus in the morning without a mask. You
must wear a mask in order to attend school as per State requirements.
III. School pictures are scheduled for two weeks from tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29 th .
Picture forms will be given out once we receive them. You are not required to purchase
pictures, however, everyone will have their picture taken for the yearbook and for photo ID
cards.
IV. Reminder: If you received a letter about required immunizations, be sure and give that to
your parents. The Arkansas Department of Health requires you to have the immunizations
by October 1 st . The immunizations are required to attend school and to participate in
Athletics, Band, and Cheer.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich
* Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Chef Salad
Mena Golf will play at the Nashville Country Club at 3:30pm. Mena Volleyball will host Mansfield with games starting at 4:30pm.
Governor Asa Hutchinson conducted his daily update to media from UA Rich Mountain in Mena on Friday regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response.
This gave Mena Public School Superintendent Benny Weston an opportunity to speak to the governor in person about issues affecting MPS & the district’s start to the new school year.
Life savers for life savers! Life savers and cards from Mena Middle School FACS students are being delivered to local first responders to remember and honor first responders who lost their lives 9/11/2001.
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 September 21st-25th.
https://forms.gle/eHPL2PCderjTtHcR9
Blended & virtual student meals for September 14th-18th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
Sunrise at MPS ! Mrs. Jessica Smith captured this pic when she arrived this morning. Teachers go sunrise to sundown & longer. Go Bearcats!
Send us your "Grandparents Read Week" pictures!
Saturday is National Grandparent's Day. Normally Holly Harshman Elementary would host Grandparent's Read Week and grandparents would be invited into the library to read to their grandchildren each day during their library time. Unfortunately, this year, we will not be able to have Grandparent's Read Week, so we are asking all MPS patrons to submit pictures of grandparents reading to their grandchildren.
Whether your student is traditional, blended or virtual. Just click the link to submit a photo or post as a comment below.
https://forms.gle/Ag7xgSoEvmjwbNqP6
Announcements for Thursday, September 10 th
I. From our school Resource Officer, Deputy Wagner: Several Middle School students are
walking across the bus lanes after school to get into a vehicle in the football field parking
lot. If you are a car rider, your parent MUST pick you up in the designated car-rider line.
This is a safety issue. Starting next week, the Deputy will begin talking with anyone who is
continuing to do this.
II. From Nurse Sherry: Immunizations notices have been given out. If you received one,
make sure you give it to your parents. Deadline for immunizations or having an
appointment for immunizations is Oct 1. These are required by the Arkansas Department
of health for students to remain in school or to participate in extracurricular activities such
as band, athletics, and cheer.
III. If you would like to order a letterman jacket for athletics, band, cheer, or choir, there are a
few forms in the front office. If we run out of forms you can visit www.ssrjackets.com
** Orders must be placed by September 23 rd
IV. Reminders:
Get all required paperwork signed and turned in by tomorrow.
Mid-term progress reports will be given out next week.
V. If you bring your own ball from home to use at lunch, please write your name on it in ink.
VI. If you take a four-square ball outside, please do not kick them. Kicking them causes them
to form swells and they become unusable.
VII. Lunchtime Weather: There is a good chance that we will be inside today for lunch.
You may eat in the Cafeteria, Library, or at one of the tables located in the main hallway.
Once you’ve eaten, move to your grade-level hallway and be seated. Once you are in the
hallway, you may use your phone / electronic device.
VIII. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Chicken Tenders * Meatball Sub * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
Attention Mena High School and Middle School Lamb and Goat Exhibitors: Lamb and Goat exhibitors will need to call and schedule an appointment with a local vet to get health papers before leaving for AYE. This needs to be done before the 2nd of October!
Thanks to some generous donors, Mrs. Chaney’s 8th grade literacy enjoyed a mask break while reading outside today in their new lawn chairs. It is a great day to be a Bearcat!
