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.
Spring Break at Mena Public Schools will be March 23rd - 27th.
Announcements for Monday, February 24th
Reminders:
Quiz Bowl teams will have group photos taken after today’s announcements.
The 8th grade group photo will be taken next tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
This Friday is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball & Softball.
We are starting to have an issue with letter and number keys being removed from the school Chrome Books and other devices. If you remove the keys, you are financially responsible for the repairs.
7th grade ETS students will be meeting today in the Cafeteria, and 6th grade ETS students will be meeting this Friday.
All 7th and 8th graders who signed up for next year’s cheer squad and who attended the mandatory meeting in Mrs. Breedlove’s room last week – There is a mandatory parent meeting this Wednesday, 5:30 pm, in the Mena High School Library. If you and at least one parent or legal guardian do not attend, you will not be allowed to try out for the cheer squad.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Salisbury Steak, Grilled Cheese with Soup
Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad
Concession – Backyard Burger, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time,
GT students need to report to the EAST room with your trophies and then the 6th grade GT needs to go to the Conference room.
7th grade ETS students need to go to the Cafeteria.
Button sewing 101 in MMS Family & Consumer Science!
Mena students are representing Holly Harshman Elementary & Mena MIddle School in the UA Rich Mountain Science Fair at the Ouachita Center today!
Announcements for Friday, February 21st
Reminders:
Lost and Found items will be emptied today.
FBLA, FCCLA, Leadership students who are interested in going on the Magic Springs trip will meet in Mrs. Smith’s room right after these announcements.
Quiz Bowl teams will have group photos taken on Monday. Bring your trophies and certificates
The 8th grade group photo will be taken next Tuesday.
One week from today is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball & Softball.
Students, if you have a class in the gym, you need to stay in the gym until the bell rings and do not roam around in the Cafeteria or halls.
Once again, there were several footballs, basketballs, etc left outside yesterday after both lunches. The ball box will be locked during both lunches for a few days.
Lunchtime Weather: We will be outside today.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Crispitos, MTO Baked Potato
Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad
Concession – Pizza Burger, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time…
FBLA, FCLA, Leadership students interested in the Magic Springs trip need to go to Mrs. Smith’s room.
All other students are dismissed for FLEX Friday
The James K. Polk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Mena Middle School's Tommy Johnson a certificate naming him their Outstanding American History Teacher during a meeting at the Polk County Library Thursday night..
Announcements for Thursday, February 20th
Students, this year we began allowing you to use your phones / devices outside during lunch. This came with some conditions. This is just a reminder that one of those conditions is that you are not allowed to use your device to take pictures or videos.
From Mrs. Smith: Any FBLA/FCCLA or Leadership student interested in going to Magic Springs will meet in her room tomorrow during FLEX time.
Reminders:
Lost and Found items will be emptied tomorrow afternoon.
There will be a mandatory meeting after these announcements in Mrs. Breedlove’s room for 7th & 8th graders that signed up for Cheer.
Quiz Bowl teams will have group photos taken on Monday. Bring your trophies and certificates
The 8th grade group photo will be taken next Tuesday.
Next Friday is the deadline to order a yearbook and to register for Mena Youth League baseball & Softball.
From Mrs. Rose: Thank you to all the students who completed the Counselor's Corner Assignment on time. Winners of the prize drawing see need to see Mrs. Rose:
Hayden Davis Nichole Philpot Rebekah Ogden Abram Wooden
Dax McMellon Brooklyn Carls Frank Smudrick Belle Jaynes
Reagan Gates River Pierce
Lunchtime Weather: If it is not raining, you will have the option of going outside. Please stay on the hard surfaces.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – General Tso’s Beef, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time…
7th / 8th grade Cheer candidates need to go to Mrs. Breedlove’s room
8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
