Announcements for Tuesday, January 5 th   I. Reminder: There is school this Friday and all Fridays in the month of January. If we continue Flex Friday in the future, you will receive more information later and it will most likely include incentives based on completed work. II. Reminders about our protocols, we still have several Covid cases and are expecting more from the Holiday season, please be aware of your surroundings:  Keep your mask over your mouth and nose  Do not pull your mask down to talk to someone  Only 3 people allowed at a picnic table – there have been too many people at the tables  Only 2 people allowed on the benches – one on each end III. No Quiz bowl practice this week. IV. Report cards will be mailed out this week. V. Lost/Found is full; please check if you have misplaced something. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Chicken Parmesan * Chicken Tenders * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad

Mena played at Nashville on Monday. 7th Grade Girls / Nashville-46 Mena-15 Jr. Girls JV / Nashville-13 Mena-6 Jr. Girls / Nashville-28 Mena-20 Jr. Boys JV / Nashville-25 Mena-13 Jr. Boys / Nashville-59 Mena-21 https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

Arkadelphia has cancelled the Jr. Boys games on Thursday 1/7. The Jr. Ladycats JV and Varsity will play starting at 4:30pm. GO LADYCATS!

Congratulations to Mena High School Senior JACI ALLEN ! Allen has been awarded the Board of Visitors Scholarship from UA Rich Mountain. This is a full academic scholarship. GO JACI & GO BEARCATS!

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 11th - January 15th. Pick up is Friday January 8th from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbv80KwoKbiejAC8tFPbrKimILIFVftFP9P00j05mwLuF6yQ/viewform

*Car Rider Line Announcement* -Starting tomorrow at LDE. If your child's last name starts with L-Z your new pick-up time will start at 2:45. If your child's last name starts with A-K your new pick-up time will start at 3:00.

The Mena 7th Grade Ladycats, Jr. High JV Boys as well as the Jr, High Varsity Girls & Boys will play at Nashville today. Games start at 4:00pm.

January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & Women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.

Todays basketball games at Shiloh have been cancelled due to weather. GO BEARCATS!!!

The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hackett on Tuesday. Jr. Girls / Mena-33 Hackett-23 Jr. Boys / Hackett-40 Mena-19 Sr. Girls / Mena-56 Hackett-33 Sr. Boys / Mena-53 Hackett-36 The Sr. Teams are back in action on 1/2/21 at Shiloh. The Jr. Teams play at Nashville on 1/4/21.. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Hot Springs on Monday. Jr. Girls / Hot Springs-26 Mena-23 Jr. Boys / Hot Springs-52 Mena-18 Sr. Girls / Mena-44 Hot Springs-40 Sr. Boys / Hot Springs-80 Mena-22 All four teams will play again on Tuesday 12/29 at Hackett. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Hot Springs on Monday. Games start at 11:00am!

If you are planning to attend the basketball games on Monday, December 28 at Hot Springs here is the ticket info from their website. -Sr. High Boys/Girls Basketball (9G, 9B, VG, VB) vs. Mena at HOME, 11:00 a.m. Link to online ticket sales (*No tickets will be sold at the gate): https://hotspringstrojans.ticketleap.com/hsbb-hot.../ Password: trojans2020

Southern Arkansas University welcomes, Blake Castor from Mena High School! From a post on SAU social media "I watched Blake at the State Competition and I was very impressed! I knew we needed him on our team! He is an outstanding cheerleader and will be a BIG asset on our team! Welcome to our SAU Cheer FAMily!"

The Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) Student Management Unit announced an upgrade of eSchoolPLUS Student Management software to take place over the Christmas Break. The eSchoolPLUS Student Management system, including TAC and HAC, will be taken offline starting Sunday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online Monday, December 28th barring any unforeseen issues.

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 4th - January 8th. Pick up is Wednesday, December 30th from 1pm-2pm at Mena High School only. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl-ujAZyd4D5TBWQgvhYJ6hNGbwCoR8GwbqjAPcTNUGWtrfg/viewform

Mena High School Cheer will be competing in the State Cheer Competition on Saturday at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. Scheduled performances are at 8:00am, 8:32am & 9:04am.. http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/SPIRIT/Arkansas_State_Cheer_Schedule_Final_2020.pdf

The Jr. & Sr. basketball teams played at Bauxite on Thursday. Jr. Girls / Mena-32 Bauxite-21 Jr. Boys / Bauxite-49 Mena-17 Sr. Girls / Mena-57 Bauxite-44 Sr. Boys / Mena-37 Bauxite-36 OT Both Jr. High & Sr. High Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Hot Springs on 12/28. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

Student Council members sponsored two Angel Tree gifts for the Mena Elks Lodge! Pictured is StuCrew President Same Efird and Vice President Leilani Day

Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays.