Seth accepted the kindness challenge this week by cleaning up at lunch today. Thank you Seth! We challenge everyone to keep the kindness going even when nobody is watching! Happy Friday!
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 8th - February 12th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWzogLrq8NYjQb1aN1eAVYoo4ysMbN5gHrw8CPAh142W9tQw/viewform
Schedule change for Arkadelphia @ Mena on Friday February 5th! Jr. Boys, Sr. JV boys, Sr. Girls, Sr. Boys!
Zoey has been spreading kindness this week at MMS by helping her classmates on a project in Mrs Luttmer’s science class. Thank you Zoey!
Congratulations to Mena High School student Olivia Betz for being a Regional Gold Key Award Winner in the Comic Art Category of the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards give young people opportunities for recognition, exhibition, and publication of their writing and art, as well as chances for scholarships.
https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/ARALSW
The Southwest Region in which Olivia was competing includes 7 states. Her Comic Art submission was the only Comic Art submission in our region that qualified for the Gold Key award, their highest award. And this allows her to now compete nationally.
GO OLIVIA!!!!
Friday, January 29, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Sports:
Friday - Junior High Varsity and Senior High Varsity Basketball will host Bauxite starting at 4:00 p.m.
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. People don’t always remember everything you say to them, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel. Treat everyone with kindness.
The HUB is now 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.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by the end of the day today. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
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.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
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), your enrichment teacher, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. 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.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
Blended & virtual student meals for February 1st - February 5th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Jr. High & Sr. High will host Bauxite on Friday. Games begin at 4pm in the Union Bank Center !
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Thursday - No quiz bowl practice; Junior meeting during Enrichment in the PAC - all juniors
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.
Mrs. Torix needs to see: Caroline Cannon, Mallory Farringer, Jocelyn Hernandez, Kiylee Hughes, Alex Rocha, and Riylee Wiles at the beginning of Enrichment for just a few minutes.
The HUB is now 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.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by this Friday, January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. 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.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
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), your enrichment teacher, junior meeting on January 28, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. 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.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, January 28 th
I. Reminders:
Today and tomorrow is your last chance to claim items out of the Lost & Found box.
Charge your Chromebooks at home every evening.
II. Some of you that are fairly new to our school received a packet of forms when you first
enrolled. Several of you received a new packet yesterday. Please return those signed
forms to the office as soon as possible. These forms are required as a part of your
registration.
III. From Mrs. Lunsford: Teacher Aides and Library Aides please go to Mrs. Lunsford's room
tomorrow (Friday) right after the announcements, for your Yearbook Photo.
IV. If you are not sure whether or not you ordered a Yearbook, there is a list posted on the
bulletin board in the hall near the Cafeteria.
V. ** Today’s Kindness Challenge Quotes:
“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” ~ Eeyore
“Love is the only force capable of turning an enemy into a friend.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Chicken Tenders * Meatball Sub * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
More MMS Certified Kind Students!
Madison helps hold the door for her classmates daily. Thank you Madison
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lee Smith took the lead by getting his Covid-19 Vaccination today. Dr. Smith will begin his new position as Superintendent of Mena Public Schools in the 2021/2022 school year.
The MMS Project Prevent Team encouraged classmates to BE KIND the their body by staying tobacco/nicotine free.
John was caught cleaning up trash during lunch at MMS. Thanks John for your kindness!
UAMS is conducting a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic for teachers & staff of Mena Public Schools today. Nurse Bobbi from Mena High School was the first to receive the vaccine.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Wednesday - No quiz bowl practice;
Thursday - No quiz bowl practice; Junior meeting during Enrichment in the PAC - all juniors
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.
Mrs. Torix needs to see: Caroline Cannon, Mallory Farringer, Jocelyn Hernandez, Kiylee Hughes, Alex Rocha, and Riylee Wiles at the beginning of Enrichment for just a few minutes.
The HUB is now 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.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by this Friday, January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. 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.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
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), your enrichment teacher, junior meeting on January 28, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. 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.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 27 th
I. Final Reminders:
Cheer sign-up is available, see Mrs. Breedlove.
Sign-up forms for youth league sports will be available until Friday.
II. Reminders about your Chromebook:
Charge your Chromebook at home every evening.
Do not have your Chromebook open when you are outside for breakfast or lunch.
Do not use or have your Chromebook open at any time other than when you are in a
classroom and are seated.
III. Items in the Lost & Found box will be bagged up at the end of this week and donated to
PCDC. You have until lunch on Friday to get your missing coats, jackets, and other items.
IV. ** Today’s Kindness Challenge Quote:
“Kind hearts are the gardens. Kind thoughts are the roots. Kind words are the flowers.
Kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds. Fill it with
sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Burrito with Cheese * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 1st - February 5th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwNZ4mmAyqzwWrJJ2cjExsgUqHwuS4GXHM6UbbkpULcLt_Ug/viewform
The Ladycats & Bearcats played conference games at Nashville Tuesday.
Sr. Girls/ Nashville-42 Mena-36
Sr. Boys / Nashville-47 Mena-31
Mena will play Bauxite on Friday at the Union Bank Center.
