Mena School District

The Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) Student Management Unit announced an upgrade of eSchoolPLUS Student Management software to take place over the Christmas Break. The eSchoolPLUS Student Management system, including TAC and HAC, will be taken offline starting Sunday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online Monday, December 28th barring any unforeseen issues.

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 4th - January 8th. Pick up is Wednesday, December 30th from 1pm-2pm at Mena High School only. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl-ujAZyd4D5TBWQgvhYJ6hNGbwCoR8GwbqjAPcTNUGWtrfg/viewform

Mena High School Cheer will be competing in the State Cheer Competition on Saturday at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. Scheduled performances are at 8:00am, 8:32am & 9:04am.. http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/SPIRIT/Arkansas_State_Cheer_Schedule_Final_2020.pdf

The Jr. & Sr. basketball teams played at Bauxite on Thursday. Jr. Girls / Mena-32 Bauxite-21 Jr. Boys / Bauxite-49 Mena-17 Sr. Girls / Mena-57 Bauxite-44 Sr. Boys / Mena-37 Bauxite-36 OT Both Jr. High & Sr. High Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Hot Springs on 12/28. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

Student Council members sponsored two Angel Tree gifts for the Mena Elks Lodge! Pictured is StuCrew President Same Efird and Vice President Leilani Day

Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays.

Thursday, December 17, 2020 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Junior High and Senior High Basketball will be playing at Bauxite this evening Friday - FBLA - Please bring your $10 to Mrs. Torix for Spring conference and competition TODAY! ALL STUDENTS: please fill out the Flex Friday survey in your Class of Google Classroom. There will be a FFA Christmas Party in the High School Saferoom tomorrow, December 18th, from 10:00am - Noon. Students must sign up in the Ag Building between now and Thursday to be eligible to attend. No exceptions! Each member should bring a wrapped gift limited to $10, gender specific. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater! The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook is today. This is also the deadline to submit photos and wording for the ad design. For more information, see Mr. Philpot in Room 205. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. 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. Senior Shirts are $15 each, and can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The deadline to place your order is this Thursday, December 17. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering. Orders are also being taken for underclassmen shirts, with the order deadline being this Thursday, December 17. The cost for a Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors shirt is $15, and can be ordered with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205. If you ordered an art club t-shirt last year, please email Ms. Hoyle. If you finished a college class, please return college book to Mrs. Thacker asap Lunch Menu: December Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, December 17 th   I. Here is the information about today’s food distribution during 6 th period: ** You are not required to take these meals if you do not want to.  Just like last Thursday, meals will only be handed out to car riders today.  There will be 3 meals offered today…one for Flex Friday, and two for our two virtual days next week.  If you ride a bus, you will receive your meals as you are exiting the bus. II. Today is the deadline for FFA members to sign up for tomorrow’s FFA Christmas party. See Mr. McCormick. III. Lunchtime Weather: IV. Lunch Menu: * Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Rib Patty Sandwich * Chicken Tenders * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

Mena High School senior MASON BROTHERTON signed his letter of intent to the University of Kansas today at the Union Bank Center. Brotherton will be playing football for the Jayhawks. Go Mason! Go Bearcats!

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - FBLA meeting in Rm 202. Please bring your Spring Conference Registration money…$10 Wednesday - Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment. Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Junior High Basketball 8th/9th grade @ Bauxite Friday - There will be a boys and girls soccer meeting in the gym during enrichment, all students considering playing should come or contact Coach Arnold or Smithers There will be a FFA Christmas Party in the High School Saferoom Friday December 18th from 10:00am - Noon. Students must sign up in the Ag Building between now and Thursday to be eligible to attend. No exceptions! Each member should bring a wrapped gift limited to $10, gender specific. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater! The final deadline to order a Senior Ad for the 2021 MHS Yearbook will be this Thursday, December 17. This is also the deadline to submit photos and wording for the ad design. For more information, see Mr. Philpot in Room 205. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. 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. Senior Shirts are $15 each, and can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The deadline to place your order is this Thursday, December 17. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering. Orders are also being taken for underclassmen shirts, with the order deadline being this Thursday, December 17. The cost for a Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors shirt is $15, and can be ordered with cash or check through Mr. Philpot’s room 205. If you ordered an art club t-shirt last year, please email Ms. Hoyle. If you finished a college class, please return college book to Mrs. Thacker asap Please finish your door decorations during Enrichment today. The yearbook staff will be coming around during 2nd period to take pictures of the doors for the official entries for judging. Lunch Menu: December Wednesday, 12/16 - Christmas Ham with Fixins, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar Thursday, 12/17 - Fish Sticks/Mac& Cheese, Cburger, Chicken tenders, taco bar Friday 12/18 - Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza, Pizza Salad

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, December 16 th   I. The weekly food distribution will take place tomorrow during 6 th period. More details will be given tomorrow. II. Reminders:  FFA members planning to attend Friday’s FFA Christmas party must sign up with Mr. McCormick by tomorrow.  Tomorrow is “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day” for MMS students and staff. III. Lunchtime Weather: We will determine whether or not we go outside today based on what the temperature is at lunch time. IV. Lunch Menu: * Christmas Ham & Fixin’s * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad

The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats play at Bauxite on Thursday. The first game begins at 4:30pm.

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 21st - December 31st. Pick up is Friday December 18th from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxSBMT93b5entJhHkarPMK2Lpv4S6gE_Dvzv1oMguScECygg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0NxODMcLY8-W6fvuLbQqgopMc_6LYuN1VapxyAuKy4RGHHdJM3NmGxm0U

Mena Middle School Leadership students are in the spirit of giving this season. They are wrapping gifts for teachers & other school employees in an effort to raise money to buy gifts for kids from the Polk County Angel Tree.

The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Bearcats hosted DeQueen on Monday. 7th GRADE / Mena-23 DeQueen-18 JR. BOYS / Mena-26 DeQueen-17 The Mena Jr. & Sr.s play at Bauxite on Thursday 12/17. GO BEARCATS!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats played at Alma on Monday. SR. GIRLS / Mena-42 Alma-39 SR. BOYS / Alma-46 Mena-27 Mena will be back in action on Thursday 12/17 at Bauxite. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

The Mena Jr. Ladycats played DeQueen on Monday at the UBC. JV GIRLS / Mena-18 DeQueen-4 JR. GIRLS / Mena-39 DeQueen-12 The girls will play at Bauxite on Thursday 12/17. GO LADYCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

Mrs. Tiffany Luttmer, has been selected as a Science Spotlight Teacher of the Month in the AR Science Matters Newsletter. We are so grateful for Tiffany and the job she is doing at Mena Middle School. Go Bearcats! https://www.canva.com/design/DAENx1BL56c/0c31_NrHoeaoazNLzynJMw/view?utm_content=DAENx1BL56c&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton#7

The Arkansas Activities Association mandates a three day dead period over the winter break. These can be any three consecutive days from December 23rd-27th. Mena has chosen December 23rd-25th. Athletes will not be able to use any of the athletic facilities during these 3 days. GO BEARCATS!!!!

According to Athletic Director Shane Torix, Dierks has cancelled the basketball games scheduled for December 30th. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics