Mena School District

It was Reading Pet Adoption Day in Mrs. Plunkett's Second Fiesta.Thank you to Mammy (Noveta Leming) for supplying our reading pets! We will take these home and have someone to read to every night!

Mena High School will conduct parent-teacher conferences today by phone from 3: 30-6: 30pm. A phone call from each student's enrichment teacher should be expected. Mena Middle School will hold virtual conferences as well today. Parents should expect a call from the student's achieve teacher during conference hours, 3;30pm - 6:30pm.

Mena Volleyball remained undefeated by beating Magnolia on Tuesday 3-0 at the Union Bank Center. The final score was 25-10, 25-13 & 25-10. The Ladycats will be on the road Thursday at Arkadelphia. GO LADYCATS!!!

Mena Sr. JV Volleyball defeated Magnolia on Tuesday 2-0 at the Union Bank Center. The final score was 29-27 & 25-16. The Ladycats will be on the road Thursday at Arkadelphia. GO LADYCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738

Mena Jr. Volleyball defeated Magnolia 2-0 on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. The score was 25-13 & 25-13. The Ladycats are back in action on Thursday at Arkadelphia ! GO LADYCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20083

This is an exciting opportunity for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, from UA Rich Mountain! Please review the following flyer & if you would like an application, swing by the MHS Counseling Center for a packet!

SEPTEMBER 14th The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats will play Magnolia at the Union Bank Center today with games beginning at 4:30pm. GO LADYCATS!!!!

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Sports: Tuesday Jr. & Sr. Volleyball home vs. Magnolia Wednesday - Thursday - Jr. Football home vs Lamar Jr. & Sr. Volleyball @ Arkadelphia Golf @ Arkadelphia Friday - Sr. Football home vs. Booneville Saturday - Mena Jr. Ladycat Volleyball Classic If you plan to go to the FBLA District conference, the permission form MUST be turned in by tomorrow, September 15th. Look for an email letting you know if you still need to turn it in. Students, please be aware that once you enter the gate for home football and volleyball games, you are not allowed to leave or go to the parking lot and come back into the facility. Once you leave the gate, you are making the decision to leave the ball game for the night, and you cannot pay to re-enter either. The chess club will have its first meeting this Friday, September 17 during enrichment. We will meet in Mrs. Labertew’s room, room 206. Students, you can purchase your homecoming dance tickets, powerpuff entry, and your DodgeFest team fees with Mrs. Ashcraft. Dance tickets are $10 each. The dance will be Saturday evening, September 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Student ID’s will be printed today & we will start distributing them ASAP. This year we are happy to announce we are able to provide you with after school library hours and tutoring. The schedule for this is: Monday: Mrs. Hooker 3:30 to 7 pm Tuesday: Ms. Catlett 3:30 to 7 pm (this Tuesday it start 4) Wednesday: Ms. Ashcraft 3:30 to 6 pm (this Wednesday no Library Hours because of parent teacher conferences) Thursday: Mrs. Hoyle 3:30 to 7 pm Saturday: Mrs. Hoyle or Ms. Catlett 9:00 to 12:00 This is time that you can use to study, gather for a group meeting, use our new makerspace, or get help with assignments. If you sign up for it before the end of school, snacks will be provided. Saturday tutoring must be signed up for by Friday, the google form can be found in your “Class Of…” Google Classroom. Math tutoring will be each morning from 7:15-8:00, and each Monday- Wednesday after school until 4:15. Ms. Hendrix will be tutoring after school on Thursdays until 5:15. Students, there are art posters up in the hallway with a “SCAN ME” QR code. There will be a prize awarded to one of the students who respond to the questions on the form. Look for them and participate! Anyone who would like to join FCCLA please see Mrs. Wilson or Mrs. Hobson. Dues are $15 and can be paid anytime this month. For anyone interested in joining the Sci-Fi Club, please contact Ms. Hooker either in person or by email to be added to the Google Classroom. Our first meeting isn’t until October 8th so this is the best way to get club information before the first meeting. If you are interested in joining the Mena Basscats Bass Fishing Team, visit the Basscats Facebook page at Bass Cat Nation Fishing Team or contact Coach Rose via email at pete.rose@menaschools.org. There will not be a face to face meeting to express interest. Check out all of next week’s Homecoming Events by scanning the QR code flyers hung around campus in the hallways, or go to bit.ly/menahoco Be sure to order your 2022 Mena High School Yearbook by October 1, and you will get your yearbook for the lowest price of $50 during the early bird special. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com with a debit or credit card, or see Mr. Philpot in Room 205 to order with cash or check. Students, as we work toward keeping everyone healthy and safe here at Mena High School, please do not come to school with Flu like or COVID-like symptoms. -Positive COVID cases will have to ISOLATE for 10 days before returning to school -IF you wear a mask correctly and have been identified as a Close Contact, you will not have to quarantine. -If not wearing a mask, and you have been identified as a Close Contact, you will have to be quarantined for 7-10 days if you have NOT been vaccinated. Students, you have the opportunity to be the teacher each Friday during Lunch A. Ms. Labertew will be set up in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A, ready for you to teach her a new skill or a trick. Once you show her how it’s done, she will attempt to perform it as well. Whether it’s juggling, roping, a card trick, or even dance moves, Ms. Labertew is ready for you to teach her something new. Look for her in the cafeteria each Friday during lunch A for the “Teach Me How To…” events. If you have signed up for eSports or are interested in participating, please meet in the Library this afternoon at 3:30. We will be discussing available games, rules, playing times and days. If you cannot make it on Tuesday afternoon and want to play, please email Lorrie Henry. LUNCH MENU September 13 - September 17 Monday - chicken fried steak, Beef steak melt, chef salad Tuesday - Spaghetti, Cburger, Tenders, cobb salad Wednesday - Chicken n waffle bowl, hamburger, turkey salad Thursday - Gen Tso Beef, Mini corn dogs, chicken tenders Friday - tacos w cheese, burger, taco bar Monday - salisbury steak, burger, steak sand., chef salad Tuesday - chicken and dumplings, tenders, pasta bar Wednesday - baked potato, burger, hot dog, pasta bar Thursday - fish sticks, burger, tenders, popcorn chicken salad Friday - Quesadilla w/Cheese, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sand.

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, September 14 th I. Quiz Bowl: Right after these announcements, the 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl team will have practice in the Conference Room. II. School Pictures: Picture day for MMS is two weeks from today (September 28). Even if you do not plan to purchase pictures, you will have your photo taken for things like the yearbook and updated school ID card. III. Conferences: Parent / Teacher phone conferences will be tomorrow evening. Your mid-term grades and ACT Aspire scores will be mailed to your home address. IV. FFA: FFA officer applications are available in Mr. McCormick's room. These will be due this Friday. V. Internet Use: Just a reminder that our tech department is able to see all of your internet activity. They have recently received a couple of alerts on students conducting inappropriate searches. Use your device for school work only. VI. Dance: We will have our MMS dance this evening. The dance will take place outside in the patio area.  For MMS students only  6:30 – 8:30 pm  Hang out in the “cage” area until we are ready for you to enter the dance area  $5 entry fee (unless you have a free pass)  Concession stand will be available  This is a school-sponsored event – school rules and policies still apply  Make sure your parents know what time the dance ends so that you will be picked up promptly. VII. Lunchtime Weather: VIII. Lunch Menu: Main Line – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Pizza Line – Pizza, PBJ, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders

Next week is spirit week !Get more info on Homecoming activities at https://sites.google.com/menaschools.org/event/homecoming-2021

Monday, September 13th Mena Volleyball played on the road at Booneville. The 7th grade Ladycats split their match. Mena Jr. JV won 2-1 by a score of 21-25, 25-23 & 15-8. The Jr. High Varsity won 2-0 by a score of 25-21 & 25-20. The Mena Sr. girls beat Booneville 3-0 by a score of 25-22, 25-17 & 26-24. Mena is back in action on Tuesday when they host Magnolia.

Mena Coaches have selected # 61, Jett Baber, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game vs. Hot Springs Jett is a Senior and starts both ways for the Bearcats this season, playing at Center and Defensive Tackle. Jett had 6 tackles and one QB sack on defense and graded out at over 90% at Center for the night. He is the son of Nicholas and Jennifer Baber and the grandson of Ellen Baber. Jett’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his girlfriend, Sara Dozier. After high school, Jett plans to attend UA Rich Mountain and pursue a degree in the medical field, eventually becoming a Physical Therapist or a Sports Medicine Trainer. Jett and the Bearcats will try to redeem their lost last week, this Friday night, when they will host the undefeated, Booneville Bearcats. Shown presenting Jett with his game ball are Bearcat Assistant Coach, Ryan Luttmer, and Farm Bureau Agent, Nathan Fowler. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Bearcat Athletics!!

If you have signed up for eSports or are interested in participating, please meet in the Library on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. We will be discussing available games, rules, playing times and days. If you cannot make it on Tuesday afternoon and want to play, please email Lorrie Henry.

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, September 13 th I. Quiz Bowl: Right after these announcements, the 6 th grade Quiz Bowl team will have practice in the Conference Room, next to Mrs. Rose’s office. 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl will practice tomorrow. II. Conferences: Parent / Teacher phone conferences will be Wednesday evening. Your mid-term grades and ACT Aspire scores will be mailed to your home address. III. FFA: If you are in FFA and were unable to pick up a Blue and Gold Meat Sale order form please come by Mr. McCormick's room after announcements. IV. Dance: Weather permitting, we will have our MMS dance tomorrow evening. The dance will take place outside in the patio area.  For MMS students only  6:30 – 8:30 pm  $5 entry fee  Concession stand will be available  This is a school-sponsored event – school rules and policies still apply  Make sure your parents know what time the dance ends so that you will be picked up promptly. V. Lunchtime Weather: VI. Lunch Menu: Main Line – Chicken Fried Steak Pizza Line – Pizza, PBJ, Deli Sandwich, Chef Salad Concession – BBQ Sandwich, Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich

Mena Jr. & Sr. Volleyball will be in action at Booneville today beginning at 4:00pm. GO LADYCATS !!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?page_no=2

ONLINE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE for the MHS Homecoming Dance through MyPaymentsPlus! You must create an account if you don’t have one and direct link is https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome!

Mena Jr. Volleyball played in a tournament at Paris on Saturday. The Ladycats were 3-0 in pool play but lost 2-1 in the semi-finals of the gold bracket. The girls will be back in action on Monday at Booneville.

Saturday, September 11th Mena Jr. Volleyball will be playing in the Paris Tournament !

Mena Sr. Football played their first road game of the season on Friday & also lost their first game of the year. Hot Springs defeated the Bearcats 34-0. Mena will be back at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Friday 9/17/21 when they host Booneville. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19617

Mrs. Smith's Kinder Kids are busy bees !