Announcements for Wednesday, February 19th
Congratulations to Coach Johnson for receiving the Outstanding American History Teacher award from the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Coach Johnson received this award as recognition for the work he and his students have done when learning about the U.S. Constitution. Congratulations, Coach!
The last day to order a yearbook is next Friday, February 28th.
Quite a few students are getting close to going to ISS for excessive tardies. Please get to class on time.
Everything in the lost-and-found box will be bagged up and donated to PCDC this Friday. Please look through it for your missing items.
From Mrs. Luttmer: The Robotics Club member need to look for an email from her.
From Mrs. Breedlove: The current 7th & 8th graders that signed up for Cheer will have a mandatory meeting tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
Any 7th & 8th grade boy or girl that is interested in participating in Track, will meet in the gym with Coach Peters right after these announcements.
From Mrs. Lunsford: Any Student Council Representative that did not get their photo taken yesterday needs to go to the EAST room right after these announcements. Also, the 8th grade class photo will be taken next Tuesday.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Potato Bowl, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time…
7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Student Council reps that did not get their photo taken yesterday need to go to the EAST room.
Any 7th or 8th grade boy or girl interested in Track needs to go to the Gym.
Assistant Superintendent Paulette Sherrer presented the Mena School Board with a proposed school calendar for the next two years that had the approval of 92% of the staff. The board Unanimously approved that calendar for 20/21 and 21/22.
The Mena School Board conducted their February meeting Tuesday night at the administration building.
Superintendent Benny Weston began the meeting by thanking the board for allowing him to attend the AASA National Conference in San Diego CA recently. Weston represented the state as the Arkansas Superintendent of the Year & described it as a once in a lifetime experience.
Assistant Superintendent Paulette Sherrer them presented the board with a proposed school calendar for the next two years that had the approval of 92% of the staff. The board Unanimously approved that calendar for 20/21 and 21/22.
Maintenance Supervisor, Danny Minton, addressed the board on facilities. Repairs continue on various systems that were damaged by a lightning strike at the baseball field. Including the removal of the damaged light pole. Delivery of Other material for the baseball facility has been postponed due to wet weather. Also the recent heavy rains have exposed a few leaks at Louise Durham Elementary & they are being dealt with.
At this point in the meeting there was discussion about limiting the number of foreign exchange students. No action was taken & it was decided that it would be left to the administrations discretion.
The board accepted the resignation of Molly Lindsey & Freda Moore. They also unanimously approved extending all administrative contracts before adjourning.
The last day to purchase a 2020 Mena Middle School yearbook is February 28th!
Congratulations to Mena Middle School student Ty Thacker! Ty recently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award:
Mena, AR 7th Grader Ty Thacker Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Mena, AR- Ty Thacker, 12, a 7th grade student of Mena Middle School and Iron’s Fork 4-H, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Mena Middle School nominated Ty for national honors this fall in recognition of his volunteer service.
Ty is a member of Iron’s Fork 4-H and has volunteered for numerous activities including serving at this year’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner. He is also a member of Grace Bible Church and helps with the Awana Program as a volunteer each Monday night of the week. Ty is an exemplary student and these are just a few highlights of the volunteer events Ty has participated in this last year.
In its 25th year, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service.
“Across the United States, young volunteers are doing remarkable things to contribute to the well-being of the people and communities around them,” said Prudential Chairman and CEO Charles Lowery. “Prudential is honored to celebrate the contributions of these students, and we hope their stories inspire others to volunteer, too.”
“Demonstrating civic responsibility through volunteerism is an important part of life,” said NASSP Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti. “These honorees practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate.”
Prudential Spirit of Community Award application details were distributed nationwide last September through middle level and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross Chapters, YMCAs, and Points of Light Global Network members. These schools and officially-designated local organizations nominated Local Honorees, whose applications were advanced for state-level judging. In addition to granting President’s Volunteer Service Awards, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards selected Honorees, Distinguished Finalists and Certificate of Excellence recipients. Volunteer activities were judged on criteria including initiative effort, impact and personal growth.
Announcements for Tuesday, February 18th
Congratulations to the Mena Junior High Lady Cats for finishing their basketball season as the District Champions!
We still have registration forms in the front office for Mena Youth League baseball and softball. The deadline to register is next Friday, February 28th.
Student Council Representatives will need to go to the EAST room right after these announcements for a group photo for the yearbook.
Lunchtime Weather: We will remain inside today.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Beef Enchiladas, MTO Tortilla
Line 2 – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, all Student Council Representatives need to go to the EAST room and 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Mena Superintendent Benny Weston is representing Arkansas in San Diego at the National AASA Conference.
Mena Middle School FBLA members attended the Spring Leadership Conference yesterday. The following students competed in competitions and were recognized at conference for placing in the top 5.
Elaina Aleshire & Rylee Wiles - 3rd Place in Desktop Publishing Applications
Sophie Brewer & Sophia Vacca - 5th Place in Business Graphics
Sophia Vacca - 4th Place in Public Speaking
Shantal Tecson - 3rd Place in One-Minute Typing Test
Rylee Wiles - 4th Place in Proofreading
Hailey Emerson - 1st Place in Spelling
Yennyte Tecson - 1st Place in 3-Minute Typing Test
MMS FBLA members were also recognized for raising the most money for March of Dimes.
Announcements for Thursday, February 13th
Reminders:
There will be no school tomorrow, February 14, and Monday, February 17
The Student Council Officers need to go to the EAST room after these announcements for a group photo.
BADD Club will meet with Mrs. Rose today after the announcements.
If you get a Valentines delivery today, no inflated balloons will be allowed on the bus.
From Mrs. Sikes: Mena Middle School FBLA members attended the Spring Leadership Conference yesterday. The following students competed in competitions and were recognized at conference for placing in the top 5.
Elaina Aleshire & Rylee Wiles - 3rd Place in Desktop Publishing Applications
Sophie Brewer & Sophia Vacca - 5th Place in Business Graphics
Sophia Vacca - 4th Place in Public Speaking
Shantal Tecson - 3rd Place in One-Minute Typing Test
Rylee Wiles - 4th Place in Proofreading
Hailey Emerson - 1st Place in Spelling
Yennyte Tecson - 1st Place in 3-Minute Typing Test
MMS FBLA members were also recognized for raising the most money for March of Dimes.
Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members after announcements to get a quick photo.
Lunchtime Weather: We will go outside today, however, due to the number of balls that have been left outside, the ball box will remain locked today.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Lasagna, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession – Pizza Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, BADD members need to go to Mrs. Rose’s office, Student Council Officers need to go to the EAST room, FBLA members need to go to Mrs. Sikes’ room, and 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
** Congratulations to the Jr High Bearcats for a great and exciting basketball season. The boys ended their season last night with a 3rd place finish in the conference.
** Good luck to our Jr High Lady Cats as they finish their season tonight by playing for the conference championship at Nashville! Go Cats!
Announcements for Wednesday, February 12th
Reminders:
Students who signed up for cheer need to get their paperwork turned in to Mrs. Breedlove asap. There will be a mandatory meeting in her room next Thursday during ACHIEVE and she will tell you about future meetings.
Valentines Crush sales continue through tomorrow.
There will be no school this Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17
The Student Council officers will have a group photo taken tomorrow and all other Student Council members will have their photo taken next Tuesday.
BADD Club will meet with Mrs. Rose tomorrow after the announcements.
If you get a Valentines delivery tomorrow, no inflated balloons will be allowed on the bus.
Yesterday there were seven balls left outside during the 2 lunches. If you take a ball outside, it is your responsibility to return it.
Lunchtime Weather: We will remain inside today during both lunches.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Walking Tacos, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
** Good luck to our Junior High Lady Cats & Bearcats as they compete in the District Tournament at Nashville this evening…GO CATS!
Mena MIddle School 6th Graders recently participated in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Math-A-Thon. They raised $1,430 dollars for St. Jude's to help in the fight against childhood cancer and other life threatening diseases. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND HELPING OTHERS!!
Dax McMillion
Bre Crider
Dylon Morris
Kallye Gates
Ava Fields
Pascha Wilstrand
Eli Swall
Kilee Rowe
Katie Rowe
Carmindy Ashcraft
Announcements for Tuesday, February 11th
Students, several of you are starting to use the cubbies in the cafeteria as a place to store your belongings all day. These cubbies are only for storage of your belongings during lunch. Please get all of your stuff out today. Beginning tomorrow, anything found in the cubbies will be moved to the lost-and-found box.
Students, please do not leave your gum on the cafeteria trays.
If you are expecting a Valentines delivery here at school on Thursday, please inform you parents that Arkansas Bus Safety Codes prohibit inflated balloons on a bus. If you do ride a bus and receive a balloon, it will have to be deflated before you are allowed on the bus.
Reminders:
The MMS dance is tonight, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Admission is $5. Make sure your parents know that the dance ends at 8:00. If you want to make a song request, put the song title, name of the artist, and your name on a piece of paper and bring it to Mrs. Rose.
Valentines Crush sales continue through Thursday.
There will be no school this Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. All 8th graders will have their CAP Conferences at the High School on the 17th. More details will be given out later.
The Student Council Officers will have a group photo taken on Thursday and the other Student Council members will have their photo taken next Tuesday.
From Mrs. Rose: The BADD Club will meet in her office on Thursday during ACHIEVE. There will be a guest speaker, so make every effort to be there.
From Mrs. Ponder: The 6th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon. They raised $1,430 to help in the fight against childhood cancer and other diseases. Thank you for making a difference and helping others!
The following students need to meet Mrs. Ponder in the Cafeteria after these announcements for a group photo.
Dax McMillon Bre Crider Dylon Morris Kailye Gates
Ava Fields Pascha Wilstrand Eli Swall Kilee Rowe
Katie Rowe Carmindy Ashcraft Mallori Brotherton
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chili, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla
Line 2 – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
The Mena Middle School Valentine Dance is tonight from 6-8pm in the cafeteria !
Mena School EAST Program Receives Grants
Case Wiles and Baylen Wright, 8th Graders in EAST at Mena Schools started a project “The Secret Garden”. Holly Harshmen Elementary had a designated garden area which needed attention. Case and Baylen decided to take on the project. They have worked diligently to make improvements since August. They have completed their fire pit, which they dug by hand, and are in the process of purchasing plants and trees for the garden. Other EAST students have joined to help by designing a Hammock and Reading Tent area. With a grant from Farm Bureau, they will create a vegetable garden and outdoor classroom area to help increase the agriculture awareness of students.
This is a wonderful learning opportunity, allowing students to apply their knowledge. Case and Baylen will be teaching other students what they have learned from generations of family farming.
Pictured are Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Manager Tony Hooper Case Wiles, Charlotte Wiles ,Melissa Lunsford, Baylen Wright & Cliff Sherrer
Announcements for Monday, February 10th
Reminders:
The MMS dance is tomorrow evening, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. If you want to make a song request, put the song title, name of the artist, and your name on a piece of paper and bring it to the front office.
Valentines Crush sales continue through Thursday.
Today is the last day for 6th graders to turn in Dental Sealant forms.
There will be no school this Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. All 8th graders will have their CAP Conferences at the High School on the 17th. More details will be given out later.
From Mrs. Sikes: All FBLA members need to go to her room for a few minutes after these announcements.
From Mr. Goodnight: There will be no Archery practice this week.
From Mrs. Lunsford: Group photos of the Student Council Officers will be taken this Thursday during ACHIEVE. The remaining Student Council Representatives will have a group photo taken next Tuesday, February 18th. Also, check the bulletin board by the Cafeteria if you need to see if you’ve purchased a yearbook.
This Wednesday, our Junior High Lady Cats and Bearcats will be wrapping up a very successful basketball season as they play in the District Tournament at Nashville. Good luck Cats!
Lunchtime Weather: If it is not raining, we will be going outside during lunch. Stay on the hard surfaces.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Beef Fingers, MTO Soup Line
Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad
Concession – Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Rib Patty Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
All FBLA members need to go to Mrs. Sikes’ room.
Announcements for Friday, February 7th
** All MMS Choir students: Do not go to the High School Choir Room today, instead, report to the MMS Choir Room.
REMINDERS:
MMS Dance next Tuesday evening.
Cheerleader sign-up deadline is today. This is for current 7th & 8th graders only. Sign up for next year’s 7th graders will be later.
Valentines Crush sales continue today and next week.
Tonight is Senior Night for the Lady Cats & Bearcats at the UBC. Senior recognition will begin at 5:30, followed by the two varsity games.
There will be no school on Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17.
Monday is the last day to turn in dental sealant forms for 6th graders
From Mrs. Ellison: The following students need to go to her room after these announcements:
Greyson Kremers Judah Brewer Lily Rowland Troy Hedgepeth
Briley Parker Makien Ortiz River Pierce
Lunchtime Weather: You will be allowed to go outside for lunch today, however, you do have the option of staying in the library.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Burrito with Cheese Sauce, MTO Baked Potato
Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad
Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, you are released to your assigned area for FLEX Friday.
The Mena Jr. High played at Bauxite Thursday night. The 7th grade girls won by a score of 15-13... The JV Jr. Ladycats won 26-7 & The Varsity Jr. Ladycats lost 22-25. The Jr. Bearcat JV won 30-17 and they boys varsity won 54-44. The district tournament will be played next week & we will post the bracket when it becomes available.
Announcements for Wednesday, February 5th
REMINDERS:
Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place this evening, 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the MMS Cafeteria. Mid-term progress reports will be handed out.
MMS Dance next Tuesday evening.
Cheerleader sign-up deadline is Friday. This is for current 7th & 8th graders only. Sign up for next year’s 7th graders will be later.
Valentines Crush sales begin tomorrow during both lunches.
There will be no school on Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17.
This Friday will be the last home basketball games for the High School Lady Cats and Bearcats. It will also be Senior night. Recognition of Seniors will begin at 5:30, followed by the two varsity games against Bauxite.
Lunchtime Weather: We will remain indoors during lunch today. You are allowed to use your phone / device once you leave the Cafeteria.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Cheese Ravioli, Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
This is the last week to sign up for Jr. High & Sr. High cheer tryouts.
The tryout signup sheets for the 2020-2021 Cheerleading Team and Competition Team, and Mascot are in the office. Please see Coach Hughes in room 315 for any questions about tryouts or cheer.
Announcements for Tuesday, February 4th
I. Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place tomorrow evening, 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the
MMS Cafeteria. Mid-term progress reports will be handed out.
II. The next MMS dance will take place one week from today, February 11 th , in the MMS
Cafeteria.
III. A four-day weekend is just around the corner – there will be no school on Friday, February
14 (Valentine’s Day) and Monday, February 17 th (Presidents Day).
IV. Please check the lost-and-found box for your missing items. Once again, it is overflowing
with coats, hoodies, shoes, lunch boxes, etc.
V. From Mrs. Breedlove: This Friday is the deadline to sign up for Cheerleader tryouts. Also,
The Valentines Crush Fundraiser is coming up. The Cheerleaders will be selling Crushes
during both lunches starting this Thursday. $1 for a Crush and $1 to add candy to it. They
will be delivered the following Thursday, February 13th at the end of the day.
VI. Lunchtime Weather: We will remain indoors during lunch today. You are allowed to use
your phone / device once you leave the Cafeteria.
VII. 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
