There will be no classes at Mena Public Schools on Monday, February 15th.. This will be a virtual day for students.
Holly Harshman Elementary is scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences for 2/15 from 8:30am-8:30pm. See an earlier post for details.
Mena High School will also be conducting CAP conferences for 8th-11th grade students on 2/15. CAP stands for Career Action Planning. The purpose is to assist students and parents in planning their schedule for 21/22.
Monday, February 8, 2021
Sports:
Monday - Senior High basketball tonight @ DeQueen JV boys start at 5:00
The HUB is taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
This is the last week to sign up to be a member of the Cheerleading program for next year. Please see Coach Hughes in Room 315 by Friday!
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), and from your enrichment teacher. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
If you did not order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot to place your order as soon as possible. The yearbook staff has extended the deadline to order a non-personalized copy of the 2021 yearbook through this Thursday, February 11. Yearbooks can be ordered for $60 with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205.
There will be a Junior Girls (7th-9th grade) track meeting today during Achieve/Enrichment in the MMS gym for any 9th grade girls interested in being part of the track team this spring.
There will be a Junior Boys(7th-9th grade) track meeting on Wednesday, February 10th during Achieve/Enrichment in the Middle school gym for any 9th grade boys interested in being on the track team this spring.
The underclassmen t-shirts have arrived. If you ordered a Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior shirt, you may stop by Mr. Philpot’s room 205 during enrichment, or they will be delivered to your 2nd period class. For anyone who would like to still purchase an underclassman shirt, there are a few extra shirts in various sizes available. They are $15, and can be purchased with cash or check in Mr. Philpot’s room.
Lunch Menu: February
Monday, Feb. 8 - Friday, Feb. 12
Pork Carnitas, Chicken Sandwich, Hamburger, Chicken Nugget Bowl
Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Mini Corn Dogs/Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
Chili, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar
Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, February 8 th
I. Any 7 th or 8 th grade girl that is interested in participating in track, will meet with Coach Goss
today in the MMS Gym right after these announcements.
II. 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet in the Cafeteria right after these announcements.
III. If you think you might receive a Valentine delivery this Friday, make your parents aware
that state law does not allow inflated balloons on a school bus. If you have a balloon and
you ride a bus, it will be deflated before you get on your bus.
IV. There has been an increase is a couple of problem areas lately:
1) Cell phones – you are allowed to use your phones outside at breakfast, lunch, and after
school…nowhere else.
2) Bus behavior – Follow the bus rules and safety guidelines or you may be facing ISS or a
temporary bus suspension.
V. Lunchtime Weather: The forecast shows some frigid cold daytime temperatures arriving in
a couple of days. Dress appropriately.
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Pork Carnitas * Chicken Sandwich * Chicken Nugget Bowl
* Hamburger * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Chef Salad
The Mena JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys play at DeQueen on Monday beginning at 5:00pm
Mena played Arkadelphia at the Union Bank Center on Friday.
Jr. Boys / Arkadelphia-63 Mena-18
JV Boys / Mena-32 Arkadelphia-18
Sr. Girls / Mena-49 Arkadelphia-30
Sr. Boys / Arkadelphia-77 Mena-39
The Mena JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys play at DeQueen on Monday beginning at 5:00pm.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Mena High School Theatre Students did short improvs today based on historical figures.
https://www.facebook.com/menahighschooltheatre
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 15th - February 19th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczcEGBu54QyCZkdAINLVlmsEUM6z2C9IOaPp_0owF2mPxdAA/viewform
The Mena Jr. Boys, JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys play today at the Union Bank Center. Games begin at 4:30pm.
Future Farmers of America State Officers , Kyleen Hewitt & Sarah Thomas, are at Mena High School today for the Chapter Leadership Conference. Mena FFA members & officers are learning leadership & teamwork skills while interacting in drills led by Hewitt & Thomas.
The Mena Sr. Girls, Jr. Girls & Jr. Boys played at Arkadelphia on Thursday.
Jr. Girls / Mena-36 Arkadelphia-19
Sr. Girls / Mena-54 Arkadelphia-32
Jr. Boys /Arkadelphia-41 Mena-20
The Jr. Ladycats finish the season as conference runners up at 10-2 with a 14-6 overall record.
The Jr. Boys, JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys will play Arkadelphia on Friday at the Union Bank Center.
Attention: Mena High School and Middle School FFA members tomorrow is the FFA Leadership Workshop! Remember to be able to attend your name has to be on the sign up sheet. We are excited and can’t wait for you to experience this great leadership opportunity!
Mena Mayor Seth Smith Declares National School Counseling Week for School Counselors.
Pictured l to r (back row); Leilani Rose, Mena Middle School Counselor, Linda Collins, Louise Durham Elementary Counselor, Vicky Maye, Holly Harshman Elementary Counselor, (front row); Linda Heath, Acorn Elementary School Counselor, Tammy Young, Acorn High School Counselor, Mena Mayor Seth Smith, Pam Gross, Mena High School Counselor, Tonya Thacker, Mena High School Counselor.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 today during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Thursday - Senior High Girls Basketball/Junior High Varsity Basketball will be playing at Arkadelphia
Friday - Senior High Basketball/Junior High Boys Basketball will be hosting Arkadelphia here at the UBC
The HUB is taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs are still taking place. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), and from your enrichment teacher. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
If you did not order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook yet, see Mr. Philpot to place your order as soon as possible. The yearbook staff has extended the deadline to order a non-personalized copy of the 2021 yearbook through next Thursday, February 11. Yearbooks can be ordered for $60 with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205.
There will be a Junior Girls (7th-9th grade) track meeting on Monday, February 8th during Achieve/Enrichment in the MMS gym for any 9th grade girls interested in being part of the track team this spring.
Lunch Menu: February
Monday, Feb. 1 - Friday, Feb. 5
BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar
Crispito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, February 4 th
I. If you have signed up to try out for Jr High Cheer, you need to fill out the schedule and
application in the google classroom.
II. From Coach Goss: There will be a JR Girls (7th-9th grade) track meeting on Monday,
February 8th during ACHIEVE in the MMS gym.
III. Reminder: Students in Lunch “B”: Remember to walk down hallway “B” and circle around
by the band room to get into the lunch line.
IV. Students, If you are a car rider and arrive late and find that the entry doors to the 6 th grade
hall are locked, you will need to “buzz in” at the cafeteria entrance and come to the office
for a tardy slip.
V. Lunchtime Weather: We will go outside today if the rain holds off.
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Drumstick * Chicken Tenders * Bacon Cheeseburger * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
Friday 2/5
Vs. Arkadelphia 4:30 Jr. Boys, Jv Boys (20 Min Half), Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys.
Monday 2/8
@Dequeen 5:00 Jv. Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys
Wednesday 2/10
Vs. Hope 6:00 Start Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys
Thursday 2/11
Vs. Malvern 6:00 Start Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys
ATTENTION HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEMENTARY PARENTS & GUARDIANS !
As you are already aware, our Parent/Teacher Conferences are being conducted differently this year. WE will be holding conferences via phone or video conference (Google Meet) this semester.
Our Holly Harshman conferences have been re-scheduled for Monday, February 15th. As you may notice on our district calendar, this is a professional development day for teachers, so no students will be on campus. We are choosing to utilize this day to discuss your child’s progress this year.
*Conferences will be held from 8:30am-8:30pm.
*You will sign up for conference times using a google form that will be emailed to you child’s school email account. Each student knows their email address. If you have any questions please contact your child’s teacher.
Username: first name.lastname29@menaschools.org
Password: Bearcat+lunchnumber
*NO CONFERENCES will be scheduled from 11-11:30am for a lunch break OR from 6-6:30pm for a dinner break.
WE look forward to discussing your child and appreciate your participation in this important academic conversation. As always WE appreciate your cooperation throughout this unprecedented time and welcome your feedback. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tamara Smart
HHE Principal
479-394-3151
The Mena Project Prevent Team had a working lunch today watching the state meeting live.
The Project Prevent Youth Coalition is a tobacco prevention student organization with chapters throughout the state of Arkansas.
https://projectpreventar.org/?fbclid=IwAR2ySVJEeugCIqCpk4Cw1HEX_1fL3WYJB4GW6famonZXmypeI9BUHJOLnwQ
The Mena Sr. Girls as well as the Jr. Girls & Boys play at Arkadelphia on Thursday. The first game tips at 4:00pm.
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do.
Pam Gross is one of the best & we are proud to have her at Mena Public Schools.
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.
Presenting Brooklyn and Tre’ with their game ball were Bearcat Head Coach, Randy Peters, and local Farm Bureau agent, Nikki Cureton. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena High School athletics!!!
