
The Mena Ladycats are competing in the Licking Volleyball Camp in Branson MO. this week. Here is the game schedule for Thursday, Friday & Saturday.. GO LADYCATS!!!





The Jr. Ladycats left for Branson & the Licking Volleyball Team Camp today. The girls will be competing this Thursday through Saturday... Go Ladycats!


Gerry Brooks presented at the ARSCA Conference. Mena School Counselors are Learning while laughing today in Hot Springs.
https://www.gerrybrooksprin.com/…


Mena School Counselors are attending the Arkansas School Counselors Conference in Hot Springs.


It is that time of year when we focus our efforts on securing Host Families for these Exchange Students who will be arriving in August. So, if you’ve ever considered hosting an international student, now would be a good time.
Educatius International Host Families come in many different shapes and sizes - young couples with small children, single persons, one parent families, empty nesters, etc. The one characteristic all host families share is a big heart with a lot of love to offer a new family member!
As a Host Families you will receive a $400 monthly stipend/student to help offset the expense of having a teenager in your home. All that we ask of our Host Families is that you provide a bedroom, meals, love and guidance and a place to study.
You are not alone during this opportunity. It is my responsibility is to support the student, host family and school throughout the duration of the academic school year. We also have 24/7 national support. Our students come with their own insurance and spending money for; school lunches and school fees, personal items and activities they wish to be involved with.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share Arkansas and the United States with a young person while you and your family learn about the student’s culture/country as well.
Jayme Miner-Risman
Local Coordinator-Educatius Group
(479) 243-8744
jayme.educatius@gmail.com
www.educatius.org


MANDATORY STATE BUS DRIVER IN-SERVICE!
The State Driver 3 Hour In-service will be held on Tuesday July 23rd from 9am-Noon in the Mena High School Performing Arts Center.
Route drivers, substitute drivers & aides are required to attend an afternoon training session from 1-3pm. We will break between the state in-service and the driver's meeting for lunch provided by the district.
All CDL holders & drivers in training are required to attend the morning 3 hour state driver in service. If you are unable to attend on this date, contact the transportation office prior to our in-service for alternate dates & locations. Lunch will be available after this meeting from Noon-1pm. Please remember to sign in for each session you attend..

Preparations continue for the new school year at all Mena campuses..One of the biggest chores is cleaning and waxing the floors. Here is a great before & after shot in one photo...

The Mena Fast Cats strength & conditioning program began this morning at Bearcat Stadium. The program, for 3rd-6th grade boys & girls, continues Monday thru Thursday from 10am-11am till July 25th.

The Mena Jr. High Team was back on the practice field this morning getting in some reps after a two week break..The Jr. Bearcats will compete in a team camp at Greenwood on Tuesday, July 16th... GO BEARCATS!

The Mena Jr. Volleyball Team were back in the gym early today after two weeks off during the AAA mandatory dead period. Coach Fryar & Coach Goss had their full attention.

Athletic Dead Weeks End July 8th!


Here is the updated July calendar for all football players 7-12th! Please help us spread the word!

Here is he most up to date FASTCAT information. We would love to have a great turnout of our youth athletes. Please see form attached and help us spread the word!


We hope you have the Mena Public School App on your phone or tablet. If you do be looking for a new updated format soon. If not, what are you waiting for? It's a great way to keep up with what is happening at all the Mena campuses while on the go.


We hope you have the Mena Public School App on your phone or tablet. If you do be looking for a new updated format soon. If not, what are you waiting for? Just download in the app store or google pay.


Mena students - Luke Montgomery, Avery Montgomery, and Rylee Wiles assisted teachers with integrating STEM across the curriculum at the 2nd annual HOTT (Hands On Tech Tools) at DMESC - DeQueen-Mena education service cooperative...

Several Mena FFA and Polk County 4-H members are attending Victory Lamb and Goat Clinic in Idabel, Ok this week.




***** ATTENTION BEARCAT FOOTBALL PLAYERS*****
Coach Bentley will meet with the Jr. High Team after their workout on Thursday & the Sr. High Team at 1pm on Thursday in the team meeting room.. Please share & spread the word... GO BEARCATS!!!!!


The Holly Harshman gym & Jim Rackley Gymnasium @ Mena Middle School are receiving an LED light makeover this summer.
