The Governor’s Office is in charge of making the decision to close schools. The Mena School District has been told we are presently still at a low risk and will remain open. Any further closings will come through the Governor’s Office. We are following all precautionary steps. Thank you.
Under the continued guidance of the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Arkansas Department of Health, Mena Public Schools is taking all measures to carefully monitor potential risks. We encourage frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick.
Announcements for Tuesday, March 10th
Anyone on the Jr High Track Team will be meeting with Coach Dover and Coach Peters in the gym right after these announcements.
Reminders:
The EAST Presentation Team will meet today and Thursday in the EAST room after the announcements.
6th grade ETS students will be meeting tomorrow during ACHIEVE and 7th grade ETS will be meeting next Monday.
Magic Springs money and permission slips are due Friday.
Friday is the end of the 3rd grading quarter.
Spring pictures will take place one week from Thursday, March 19th. There are extra picture forms in the front office. These pictures are voluntary.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Salisbury Steak, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Meat Lovers Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, the EAST Presentation Team needs to go to the MMS EAST room, and Jr High Track Team members need to go to the gym.
March is Music In Our Schools Month!
Act Aspire & Star Testing will be taking place at Mena Public Schools in April.
Star Testing
April 13th - 24th @ LDE
ACT Aspire Testing
April 6th - 9th @ HHE
April 13th - 16th @ MMS
April 23rd - 24th @ MHS
Spring Break at Mena Public Schools will be March 23rd - 27th.
Mena Public Schools are seeking qualified applicants for a pair of positions. Follow the link for more information.
https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Announcements for Thursday, March 5th
The EAST Presentation Team will meet in the MMS EAST room after these announcements.
From Mrs. Sikes: FBLA, FCCLA, and 8th grade EAST students: The deadline for to turn your money and permission slip in to her for the Magic Springs trip is Friday, March 13th.
Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend – before you go to bed Saturday night, move your clocks ahead one hour.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Mini Corndogs, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession – Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and the EAST Presentation Team needs to go to the EAST room.
A message from Mena Public School Superintendent Benny Weston!
Polk County Voters went to the polls today & Mena Public School patrons had the opportunity to cast their vote on two school board races. In complete by unofficial results it appears the incumbents will retain their positions.
Position 1
Brandyn Gortemiller 1082
Todd Aynes 1919
Position 2
Robby Hines 1604
Calvin Cummings 1401
Announcements for Tuesday, March 3rd
Students that are going on the DC / NYC trip this summer need to give Mrs. Swall your t-shirt size today.
From Mrs. Lunsford: 5th period EAST students will to Mrs. Carls' Room today. All other classes go to High School as usual.
From Ms. Harrison: A poster will be hung next to the water fountains near the office. It is a pledge to spread inclusion of special needs students by doing various acts of kindness. Wednesdays will be considered Inclusion Wednesday however students should be mindful and take part in these acts everyday. Students are encouraged to go by the poster and sign to show their support for our Inclusion Wednesdays.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Parmesan Chicken, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Meat Lovers Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
The Mena 7th grade track team competed in a meet at Booneville on Monday. Here are the results:
Cooper Plunkett 1st place in mile, 6th place in 800 meter, 5th place in 400 meter.
Brody Peters 2nd place in 200 meter.
Sean Sullivan 4th place in triple jump, 4th place in 200 meter
Hunter Cannon 8th place in shot put.
Dakota Vanfleet 5th place in 100 meter hurdles, 6th place in 300 meter hurdles.
Jorden Davis 6th place in 300 meter hurdles.
Jair Hernandez 8th place in long jump, 3rd place in mile, 8th place in 800 meter.
J.D. Murphy 7th place in discus.
Rhett Brotherton 4th place in discus.
Kaleb Cox, 8th place in 400 meter.
Relays
4x1 Evan Leonard, Brody Peters, Daven Breedon, Cody Short, 8th place.
4x4 Tucker Hartin, Rhett Brotherton, Daven Breedon, Jorden Davis, 8th place
4x8 Cooper Plunkett, Elijah Smith, Sean Sullivan, Dakota Vanfleet, 2nd place

Taliyah Defrenchi 8th place long jump.
Emma Ferguson 5th place in high jump.
Marlenne Cecilio 3rd place in 800 meter, 5th place in 400 meter.
Brooklyn Landrum 2nd place in discus, 5th place in shot put
Rylie Bentley 1st place in mile.
Relays
4x1 Mariposa Joe, Taliyah Defrenchi, Lauren Beck, Lily Roland , 5th place
4x4 Addison Thomas, Izzy Henry, Rylie Bentley, Karley Sharp 7th place
4x8 Lauren Beck, Rylie Bentley Marlenne Cecilio, Jaden Roberts, 1st place.
The Sr. High will compete at Booneville on Tuesday 3/3 & the Jr. High on Thursday 3/5.. GO BEARCATS!
Announcements for Monday, March 2nd
If you are going on the Washington, DC / NYC trip, please see Mrs. Swall and tell her your t-shirt size.
Congratulations to our MMS Choir for earning a division 1 superior in performance and sight reading and last week’s CPA assessment. Great job!
From Mrs. Breedlove: There has been a change on the location for Cheer tryout clinic. It will no be at MMS today and tomorrow.
The 6th grade GT students will be meeting after these announcements.
We will reopen the ball box today. It will remain open until the balls are being left outside.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Breaded Drumsticks, MTO Pasta Bar
Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad
Concession – Cheeseburger, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Follow the link to School Choice Forms! Please complete both forms - page 1 and page 2.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/…/School_Choice_Form_202…
Announcements for Friday, February 28th
Reminders:
6th grade ETS students will be meeting today in the Conference room right after these announcements.
Today is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball and softball.
Students, several of you are leaving your breakfast and lunch trash on the cafeteria tables. Please throw your trash away once you’ve finished your meal.
If you are going on the Washington, DC / NYC trip, please see Mrs. Swall and tell her your t-shirt size.
We are seeing an increase in students using their cellphones, earbuds, air pods, etc in the hallways and classrooms. You have been warned enough that if this continues, you stand a good chance of having your device confiscated and not getting it back until a parent picks it up from the office.
Lunchtime Weather: We will be outside for both lunches.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Spaghetti, MTO Baked Potato
Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 6th grade ETS students need to go to the Conference Room, located next to Mrs. Rose’s office. Everyone else is released to their assigned area for FLEX Friday.
Updated 2020 Bearcat Football Schedule!
Mena Middle School March Menu!
Announcements for Wednesday, February 26th
From Coach Bentley: Any 6th grader that plans to play 7th grade football next year, will meet with him in the gym right after these announcements.
From Mrs. Lunsford: EAST Conference Presentation Team will meet with her in the MMS EAST room tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
Students, several of you are bringing a Rubik’s Cube to school. Remember to keep it put away during class instruction time.
Reminders:
Keep your hands washed to help prevent catching all the sickness that is going around.
6th grade ETS students will be meeting on Friday during ACHIEVE.
There will be no 7th or 8th grade GT meetings this week.
The mandatory parent / cheerleader meeting is tonight, 5:30 pm, in the High School Library. You must attend in order to participate in upcoming try-outs.
This Friday is the deadline to order a yearbook.
Lunchtime Weather: Due to the temperature and wind, we will remain inside during both lunches.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Alfredo, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, any 6th grader that plans to play 7th grade football next year, needs to report to the gym.
There is a mandatory parent meeting tonight @5:30 in the Mena High School library for all MMS & MHS cheer candidates.
Announcements for Tuesday, February 25th
Students, there is a lot of sickness going around our school and community. Please remember that the best prevention is to keep your hands washed, especially after using things that others have touched, such as Chromebooks, desktop computers, books, PE & athletic equipment, etc.
GT Students: Mrs. Moore will be out for the remainder of the week, so there will be no 7th or 8th grade GT meetings this week.
Reminders:
After these announcements, all 8th graders will report to the gym for a class photo for the yearbook.
6th grade ETS students will be meeting on Friday during ACHIEVE.
The mandatory parent / cheerleader meeting is this Thursday, 5:30 pm, in the High School Library. You must attend in order to participate in upcoming try-outs.
This Friday is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball & Softball.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Meat Lovers Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Steak Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, all 8th grade students need to report to the gym for a class photo.
