Mena Baseball played their home opener on Thursday. Waldron defeated the Bearcats 6-4. Mena will look for their first win when they play Mt. Ida on Friday at 4:30pm at Union Bank Park.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...
Day 4 of Read Across America Week continues with That Sam I Am Thursday in Mrs. Grasman's first grade class at LDE!
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Grasmans-First-Grade-Fun-112782623927318/
Mrs. Todd's First Grade Bearcats at LDE have really enjoyed their special guest readers this week! Follow the link to the class page.
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Todds-First-Grade-Bearcats-106369370723462
Mena High School had a great turn out out Spread the Word Inclusion. Follow the link to Special Olympics Arkansas for details.
https://www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsArkansas
How big are our feet? 🦶🏻 Would you like to know in cubes, clips, or inches? Students in Mrs. Floyd's first grade class at LDE know them all. Click the link for the class page
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Floyds-Fabulous-Firsties-111622360272278
Congratulations to Autumn Lockhart and Kaylee Noble. Both applied and were accepted to participate in this year's Girls of Promise Conference. Girls of Promise, an initiative of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, exposes girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields. GOP has the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses, careers and putting them on the path to achieving economic security as women. The Girls of Promise Conference is open to 8th-grade girls who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math in Arkansas! Students will spend multiple days learning about various STEAM careers, enhancing their skills, and meeting women mentors excelling in their fields. The conference will be held virtually, April 1 and 2. If you see these two ladies give them a virtual high five!
Students in Mrs. Plunkett's first grade class at Louise Durham celebrated Sam I Am Thursday! In honor of the book Green Eggs and Ham. Click the link to check the class page.
https://www.facebook.com/thefirstiefiesta/
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, March 4 th
I. This grading quarter ends one week from tomorrow. Make every effort to get all of your
assignments completed before report cards are issued.
II. Next Monday, March 8 th , the Pennies for the Plunge campaign will begin. Its purpose is to
raise money for the Special Olympics. Each ACHIEVE teacher will have a collection jar in
their classroom. Students are encouraged to fill the jars with as many pennies (or any type
of currency), as often as possible. The contest ends on March 18 th . Whichever ACHIEVE
class collects the most money will win a donut party.
III. Students, if you receive unwanted emails on your school account, please do not reply to it
as this simply complicates the issue. Also students, you are not to send emails to other
students, either individually or to a group, unless it is approved by and directed by a
teacher.
IV. Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, the following students will have their photo taken for the
yearbook:
Isabel Vacca Zoey Andrews Charlie Self
Elijah Smith Johnny Corbett Mason Davis
V. From Mrs. Brooks: The following students need to go to the Library with your Chromebook
and see Mrs. Brooks:
Tristan Hansen Kaylee Wisnoski Ross Wells Jude Andrews
Brayden Wilson Sawyer Golden
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Chicken Tenders * Meatball Sub * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
"Interested in sending your child on the trip of a lifetime? Find out how your student can go on the EF International trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, & London in 2023! Sign up for the virtual information meeting this Friday, March 5th @ 5:30 pm! Please RSVP or request more information using this link: https://bit.ly/3rmD9zP "
Sr. High Track will compete in the Booneville Relays today at 3:30pm. Mena Baseball will play their home opener today at 4:30pm. GO BEARCATS!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Mena Coaches have selected #1, Brooklyn Pennington, and #2, Tre’ McMellon, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Players of the Month for January.
Brooklyn is a 5’8”, Sophomore, Forward for the Lady Cats. In January, she averaged 11 Points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals per game.
Brooklyn is the daughter of Tom and Kristi Hunter and she hopes to continue her basketball career at the collegiate level, after graduation from MHS in 2023.
Tre’ is a 5’8”, Junior, Point Guard for the Bearcats. In January, he averaged 8 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals per contest.
Tre’ is the son of Jennifer and Chris McMellon and plans to become an electrician after completing his high school education, next year.
Shown presenting Brooklyn and Tre’ with their game ball is Bearcat Head Coach, Randy Peters, and local Farm Bureau agent, Nikki Cureton. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena High School athletics!!!
🚨ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS🚨
Yearbook orders are underway here at HHE. You have thru March 19th to order your 20-21 yearbook! Visit the following link and enter our school code and get yours ordered today!
http://www.memorybook.com/online-pay/parent-pay
School code: 054029
The MMS Project Prevent Team had a working lunch today. Team members participated in the Project Prevent March state virtual meeting.
The Mena Ladycats played Crossett in the first round of the 4A South Regional at Star City today.
Fi nal/Mena-55 Crossett-30
The Ladycats advance to play the winner of the Watson Chapel/Arkadelphia game on Friday at 10:00am.
GO LADYCATS!
Ladycats- 1 Poteau-6
Bearcats- 0 Poteau-11
Mena will play their first home game of the season this Friday when they play Arkansas High at 5:00pm in Bearcat Stadium.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=%5B24458%5D
Our Chapter’s Leadership Development teams and individuals competed tonight in the Ouachita Leadership Sub-Area held at Cossatot River High School.
Parliamentary Procedure 1st
Conduct of Chapter Meetings 1st
Creed Speaking: Lauren Beck 1st
Discussion Meet: Shylee Head 1st and Cooper Anderle 3rd
Job Interview: Hope Lott 2nd
The Ladycats will be playing in the Ashdown Invitational Softball Tournament this Friday & Saturday.
Mena fell behind early & lost 3-18 to Lake Hamilton in 5 innings.
Austin Rose led the team with 3 hits .
The Bearcats will be hosting a tournament at Union Bank Park this Thursday-Saturday. They will face Waldron on Thursday at 4:30pm.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=%5B24460%5D
"Interested in sending your child on the trip of a lifetime? Find out how your student can go on the EF International trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, & London in 2023! Sign up for the virtual information meeting this Friday, March 5th @ 5:30 pm! Please RSVP or request more information using this link: https://bit.ly/3rmD9zP "
