Mrs. White's class "tie" into a good book day!
MMS FBLA, Project Lead The Way and Programming 1 students took a field trip to the Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Greenland, AR Tuesday, November 19. Students were given a tour, explored a real C130, climbed a working air traffic control tower, and learned all about the many careers in the field of aviation both civilian and military. Some of the careers they learned about were pilot (commercial, cargo private, military), mechanic, air traffic control, engineering, drone piloting and other aviation technologies. Thank you to Laci and all the staff and speakers @aamm and to Coach Fryar for driving the bus to get us there!
Students from the MHS Introduction to Education Class recently toured Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, AR. They explored the outdoor walking trails and learned about certain works or art from a guided tour of the museum.
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The Mena Bearcats won their first round in the 4A State Football Playoffs on Friday.
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Mena will advance to play Elkins in round two on Friday, November 22nd !
Mena High School Theatre students performed "The Odyssey" for 9th grade English classes in the Performing Arts Center on Friday. The cast was
Nevaeh Baldwin
Charleigh Batten
Megan Lee
Payton Rose
Olivia Vanarsdale
Lara Vasconcelos
Mena High School Pep Rally Friday, November 15th.
Freshman take the spirit stick !!!!!
The Mena Ladycats played in the Union Bank Center on Thursday.
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Mena is back in action on Monday when they play Battiest OK. in the UBC.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...
The Mena High School Student Council helped serve 4 Thanksgiving lunches on Wednesday at Louise Durham Elementary. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our district!
We had a fabulous Thanksgiving lunch today!
Mrs. White's Block 1 students
Tucker, Brixton, and Alex were all awarded for answering the most answers correct in Prodigy!
These sweet 3rd graders got their hands on our We Do 2.0 robots today! They loved learning how to build and program this speed robot!
We Read Wednesday
The Holly Harshman Elementary teachers and staff love reading, book talks, and sharing many of their favorite titles with you.
ESL Paraprofessional, Audrey Youmans, has chosen to share one of her favorites with you, My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero.
The Mena Bearcats played a benefit game against Lake Hamilton on Tuesday in the Union Bank Center. The boys season opener is on Thursday against Van Buren in the UBC.
HHE 5th grade presents their Veteran’s Day program to our neighbors at The Cottages
Mena High School students recently participated in a career tour at HomeLife Academy, where they explored the facilities, gained insights into daily operations, and learned about various job opportunities available in the field.
Congratulations to Talia McMellon who was the top seller in the FCCLA cookie dough sale. Current officers (l to r) Kate Wilson, Hunter Cannon, Reese Montgomery, Bailey Heald, Tessa Williams, and Avery Montgomery presented her with a $100 gift card. Not pictured was Abi Koppein.
The Jr. Bearcats played their final game of the season on Thursday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.
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The 7th Grade Bearcats played their final game of the season on Thursday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. Mena lost in overtime.
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MMS Project Prevent Team is working hard to complete our Thankful activity for November. The team is challenging their peers to pledge to be vape/nicotine free and to share what they are thankful for. The project will be a tree display with all MMS students represented on the leaves. The display will be ready for the family Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday, November 13!
Mena athletes are competing in the Arkansas State Cross Country Championships at Oaklawn in Hot Springs today. Including:
Ava Fields
Chandler Hendrickson
Allison Howard
Jasmine Parker
Mason Gortermiller
Eli Swall
Jackson Thompson
Denton Warner
