Follow the link to learn the library book checking out process for blended students. https://docs.google.com/…/1YqvYBY2bTy-ZTzRusEBuvdnoU_B…/edit

Attention HHE Parents/Guardians: Please be sure you register with the family app for Seesaw. This will be how we digitally communicate throughout the year. It will enable us to send paperwork and notes home digitally, to try to lessen the spread of germs. Your child’s teacher sent home paperwork to do this. If it has been misplaced, or you have any questions, please let us know!

Mena 7th, Jr JV & Jr. Varsity play at Lake Hamilton today at 4:30pm. GO LADYCATS!!!

Announcements for Tuesday, August 25th Everyone did very well yesterday in following the safety guidelines that have been put in place. Please remember that this is a learning process for all of us and we will likely be adjusting a few things in the next several days as we discover what is working, what isn’t working, and what improvements we can make. The bus drivers are reporting that they are seeing several students not wearing their masks on the bus. You must follow all safety guidelines in order to attend school. You must have a mask on from the time you get on the bus until you arrive at school and are in an area where you are social distanced. Turn all of your signed paper work in to your 1st period teacher asap. These forms are required as a part of your enrollment. Please remember to charge your chromebooks at home every evening. If you think your schedule is incorrect or if you need to discuss a schedule change, you need to check your school email. Our Counselor, Mrs. Rose, has emailed a form for you to fill out. Reminder about the water bottle filling stations. Please arrive at school with a full bottle and refill as needed. Remember to walk on the right-hand side of the hallways during class change. When you are at lunch, do not put your chewing gum on your tray and leave it there. Throw your gum away. Please remember whether you are eating inside or outside, you are allowed to sit where there is no Bearcat paw sticker. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: BBQ Chicken, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: None today.

Greenwood defeated the Jr. & Jr. JV teams 2-0 Monday night at the Union Bank Center. The Jr. High is back in action on Tuesday at Lake Hamilton. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20083

The math department finished a great first day at MMS!

Virtual & blended students will have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham or High School on Fridays between 1 and 2 pm We are no longer allowed to serve on the SSO option so meals will be charged to the student’s account, as though the student was in school, based on their Free/Reduced/Paid status. The form will need to be filled out by 2 pm Thursday for meal pick up on Friday. Follow the link to fill out the form. https://forms.gle/P8bqh6gf8vvJd39i9

Virtual & blended students will have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham or High School on Fridays between 1 and 2 pm We are no longer allowed to serve on the SSO option so meals will be charged to the student’s account, as though the student was in school, based on their Free/Reduced/Paid status. The form will need to be filled out by 2 pm Thursday for meal pick up on Friday. Follow the link to fill out the form. https://forms.gle/J81xjdomzJMfHr7X6

The MHS math department is geared up for the first day!!!!

Seniors set the tone! MHS Principal David Maxwell spoke to seniors fist thing this morning about the coming year. It's great to have a facility like the performing arts center where these large group meetings can happen.

Announcements for Monday, August 24 th I. If you think your schedule is incorrect or if you need to discuss a schedule change, you need to check your school email. Our Counselor, Mrs. Rose, has emailed a form for you to fill out. II. Reminder about the water bottle filling stations. Please arrive at school with a full bottle and refill as needed. The school does not supply empty water bottles to students. III. At some point fairly soon, all 6 th graders and all new students will receive an MMS ID card. Sometime after that, the 7 th & 8 th grade students will be able to request a replacement card. The first replacement card is free. Any replacement card after that will cost $3. If you do not have an ID card and you don’t have your ID number memorized, write it down somewhere so that you will know it when you go through the lunch line. 6 th graders that have their ID cards from HHE can use those at the cafeteria scanner until you receive your new one. IV. Reminder: If you are going to ride a bus today but are not sure which bus you need to ride, please let a teacher know so that they can contact the office. Someone will get with you today to let you know. V. After you eat lunch, throw your trash away before you begin any games or lunch activities. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: Chicken Fried Steak, Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Bar, PB&J, Turkey Sandwich, Chef Salad VIII. Club / Group Meetings: None today.

First day photos are pouring in! Click the link & send us yours! https://forms.gle/Ag7xgSoEvmjwbNqP6

Jr. Volleyball starts at 4:30pm in the Union Bank Center. Golf begins at 3:30pm at the Nashville Country Club. GO BEARCATS!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics

Mena MIddle School students arrive for the first day of school. Spirits seemed high as we begin adjusting to the new normal. https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-middle-school

Send us your first day of school pictures! Whether your student is traditional, blended or virtual. Just click the link to submit a photo. https://forms.gle/Ag7xgSoEvmjwbNqP6

It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus whenever its red lights are flashing, as students are present. The law requires drivers to stop on 2 lane and 4 land highways in both directions, even those with a middle lane. Drivers cannot attempt to pass in any direction until the school bus vehicle has finished receiving or discharging its passengers and is in motion. Follow the link for more info http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Communications/Flashing_Red_Kids_Ahead/Bus_Flier_2019.pdf

Mena scrimmaged Mansfield at Bearcat Stadium Friday night. The first game of the season is Friday 8/28 at DeQueen. GO BEARCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=19617

4,000 face masks for students and staff will be distributed for the 20/21 school year that begins on August 24th. Each student, age 10 & above, will receive face masks for use on campus. These face masks will become the responsibility of the student. The Centers for Disease Control has info on how to wear & care for masks. Just follow the link. https://www.cdc.gov/…/prevent…/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

What a nice surprise from the Union Bank of Mena! Our staff has been working a huge amount of hours in preparation for the first day of school on Monday. We so appreciate your support. Pizza was delivered to all campuses for lunch today.

4,000 face masks arrived at Mena Public Schools on Friday. They will be distributed to students and staff for the 20/21 school year that begins on August 24th. Each student, age 10 & above, will receive face masks for use on campus. These face masks will become the responsibility of the student. The Centers for Disease Control has info on how to wear & care for masks. Just follow the link. https://www.cdc.gov/…/prevent…/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html