A tough night for the Mena Jr. High Thursday at DeQueen... The 7th Grade lost 6-8 & the Jr. High lost 8-29... The Jr. Bearcats return to the field Thursday at Russellville...
The Mena golf team won at the Malvern Country Club today. Austin Johnston was the medalist with a 38.. Mena Golf will play next at the Nashville Country Club on Monday... GO BEARCATS!!!
The first cross country meet of the season happens on Tuesday, September 10th... Th Lions Club Invitational Cross Country Meet Hosted by the UA Rich Mountain Bucks!
The meet will take place on the Lions Club Golf Course located on Lions Club Road off of Hwy 71 S in Mena, AR.
Schedule
3:30pm Coaches Meeting
3:45pm Jr. High Girls Race (1.55 Miles)
Jr. High Boys Race Rolling Start (1.55 Miles)
Sr. High Girls Race Rolling Start (5k)
Sr. High Boys Race Rolling Start (5K)
Awards Ceremony following the completion of the Sr. High Boys Race... If you have never been to a cross country meet here is your chance to come out & support the Ladycats & Bearcats!
Middle school students have the privilege of volunteering at Holly Springs Homestead this year! Our students picked crab apples last week to make homemade jelly!
Thank you Holly Springs Homestead for having us!
Thursday September 5, 2019
For lunch today:
Fish Sticks/Mac & Cheese, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, MTO Deli, MTO Tortilla Line, Cheeseburger Pizza.
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Seniors & Senior Advisors: Students after you check in with your Enrichment teachers, you will have a meeting in PAC today. Senior Advisors, please attend.
Library will be closed for Lunch A tomorrow, Friday 9/6.
FFA Meeting that was scheduled for today has been rescheduled for September 12th due to the Senior Meeting.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt order form is available in the office. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. Orders must be prepaid with exact change only. See Mrs. Wilson for details or go to the office to see a picture. The deadline to order is Friday, Sept 6.
There will be a pep rally during Enrichment on Friday. The theme for Friday is out of this world/alien! Wear your alien gear to school AND the game! REMEMBER! All Spirit-wear MUST be school appropriate.
Sept. 11 is Senior Day. Seniors will go to UARM from 9:30-1:00. Lunch will be provided. That evening at 5:00, MHS will hold a senior seminar that includes scholarship and financial aid information. You have to ride the bus to the college to participate, you CANNOT drive your own vehicle.
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students! You can also bring your fall conference registration form and money before Friday, September 6, to either Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix. If you need a form, see them.
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime. The first meeting will be on September 12.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Ninth grade GT students who would like to participate in Quiz Bowl this year will need to go to the middle school campus during TEAM today. (Thursday)
The Sr. High Quiz Bowl team will meet immediately after school today (Thursday) at Holly Harshman in Mrs. Moore’s room. Practice will last until 4:30. Students who participate in the Sr. High Quiz Bowl will need to make sure they have a ride home. Students who drive may need to park at the football field and walk to the office to enter the building.
Announcements for Thursday, September 5th
Upcoming Events This Week:
Tonight – 7th grade & Jr High Bearcat Football opens their season at De Queen
Tomorrow Night – The HS Bearcats will be hosting the Prescott Curly Wolves
Saturday – The Lady Cat Classic Volleyball Tournament begins Saturday morning, 9:00 am in the Union Bank Center
Parent / Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday from 3:30 – 6:30 in the Cafeteria. Mid-term grade reports will be given out.
Reminder that Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer by next Wednesday.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, MTO Tortilla
Pizza Line – Cheeseburger Pizza, MTO Deli, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession Line – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, the 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Mena boys finish second at Degray on Wednesday... Austin Johnston finishes 3rd.... The Bearcats are back in action on Thursday @ the Malvern Country Club...
Meditation Monday in Little Cats Academy! This helps our kids rest their minds and bodies while improving attention and behavior.
Mena MIddle School students enjoying an unplugged coding activity in Mr. Goodnight’s class today! GO MMS BEARCATS!
Announcements for Wednesday, September 4th
Upcoming Events This Week:
Tomorrow Night – Jr High Bearcat Football opens their season at De Queen
Friday Night – The HS Bearcats will be hosting the Prescott Curly Wolves
Saturday – The Lady Cat Classic Volleyball Tournament begins Saturday morning, 9:00 am in the Union Bank Center
Our first Parent / Teacher Conferences of the year are one week from today. Conferences will take place in our Cafeteria from 3:30 – 6:30. Mid-term grade reports will be given out.
Reminder that Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer one week from today.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Alfredo, MTO Boneless Wings
Pizza Line – Fiesta Pizza, MTO Deli, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
At this time, the following students need to come see me in the front office:
Lynnlee Cook Aurora Muns Zech Doty Kane Plowman Emily Wise
At this time, the following students need to go see Mrs. Sikes:
Hailey Emerson Nichole Philpot Briley Dean Makayla Vega
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, the 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Egg Chair + Open book = Growing Mind
@ MMS Library!
There will be a Senior Meeting Thursday, August 5, in the PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. All seniors are to check in with their Enrichments teacher and then report to the PAC. Senior Advisors are asked to be there as well.
First 6:30 AM practice of the year for the Mena Football Team. All here and all on time with great attitudes and enthusiasm. Good Wednesday practice! GO BEARCATS!
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
For lunch today:
MTO Boneless Wings, MTO Deli, Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich, Hot Dogs, Fiesta Pizza
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Seniors & Senior Advisors: Students after you check in with your Enrichment teachers, you will have a meeting in PAC. Senior Advisors, please attend.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
The library will be closed for Lunch B today, 9/4.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt order form is available in the office. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. Orders must be prepaid with exact change only. See Mrs. Wilson for details or go to the office to see a picture. The deadline to order is Friday, Sept 6.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412, by Friday, Sept 6.
There will be a pep rally during Enrichment on Friday. The theme for Friday is out of this world/alien! Wear your alien gear to school AND the game! REMEMBER! All Spirit-wear MUST be school appropriate.
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students! You can also bring your fall conference registration form and money before Friday, September 6, to either Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix. If you need a form, see them.
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime. The first meeting will be on September 12.
Students who are interested in the NASA Trip, please see Mrs. Philpot or Mrs. Purvis today!
Katie Thomas 1st grade class at LDE checking out new library books to take home and read! GO LD BEARCATS!
Katie Thomas' 1st grade class at LDE working together in groups to sort open & closed mouths during phonics!
Katie Thomas' 1st grade class at Louise Durham elementary & their guinea pig "Flash"!
The Mena Tennis Team got off to a fast start against DeQueen on Tuesday winning 3 of 4 doubles matches... Marissa Ortiz & Stephanie Lua won their match in a tie breaker 7-6... Austin Rose & Will Davis won their match 7-5 & Wilson Hughes & Luke Montgomery won their match 7-5.... Davis, Hughes & Eli Cook also won in singles... GO BEARCATS!
Mena High School & Mena Middle School will be hosting Parent Teacher Conference on Wednesday, September 11th from 3:30pm - 6:30pm....
Students at Louise Durham Elementary are being surrounded in a culture of reading this year throughout our building ...,
