Tuesday, August 27, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Beef Enchiladas
Choice Line: Steak Melt
Grill: Chicken Tenders, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pizza Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
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.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412.
Anyone interested in submitting artwork into the fair can submit their art at the fairgrounds today from 1 to 7 pm. If you need help submitting it, you are welcome to bring it to the art room for Ms. Hoyle to drop off for you.
Sci-Fi Club Meeting on Wednesday during Enrichment in the PAC. This meeting is open to all students who are interested in joining Sci-Fi Club, dues are not necessary for this meeting.
Students: FYI, we have been instructed by the Mena Public Schools Security Team that we have to question everyone coming in to our building. So please be patient and wait for us to talk to you before you will be allowed to enter.
Gameday Thursday!
Today in Mrs. Chaney’s 8th grade literacy, students worked on a Breakout Box previewing The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
The Mena Jr. Ladycats faced Fort Smith Ramsey at the Union Bank Center Monday night.. The Jr. JV lost 2 games to 1.. 25-13, 20-25 & 8-15.. The Jr. High Won their match 2 games to 0.. 25-17 & 2520. The Jr & Sr, High will play at Paris Tuesday at 4pm.. GO LADYCATS!!!
Mena Golf finishes 3rd @ Nashville! They will play again on Thursday the 29th @ Degray in Arkadelphia..GO BEARCATS!
Announcements for Monday, August 26th
Reminder to GT Students: Starting this week, Mrs. Moore will be meeting with 6th grade GT students today after the announcements, 7th grade on Wednesdays, and 8th grade on Thursdays.
In case you were not aware, Labor Day is one week from today and there will be no school.
Due to the number of Gatorade bottles, chip bags, paper plates, etc, that was left on the ground during Lunch “B” on Friday, students in Lunch “B” are not allowed to take any food, snacks, or drinks outside today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Keep all food and drinks in the cafeteria for these three days. This ban does not apply to students in Lunch “A.”
If you turned in $40 this morning for your lunch account, please come to the office because your number was written down incorrectly and we want to make sure and apply it to the correct student account.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Fried Steak, MTO Pasta Bar
Pizza Line – Sausage Pizza, MTO Deli, Ham Chef Salad
Concession Line – Bacon Cheeseburger, Meatball Sub, Chicken Sandwich
6th grade teachers, please check for an email from Alyssa. If you have any students that are on her list, please send them to the office at this time.
Monday, August 26, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Chicken Fried Steak
Choice Line: Bacon Cheeseburger
Grill: Chicken Sandwich, MTO Pasta Bar
Pizza Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
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.
We will be taking Fall Pictures today for Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Cheer, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. Tennis pictures will be during 2nd period in front of the high school, and Junior High Cheer pictures will be during Enrichment at the MMS gym.
Students: Just a reminder about the red recycle bins around campus are for cans or plastic bottles only, please do not put trash or any paper in those bins.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412.
Anyone interested in submitting artwork into the fair can submit their art at the fairgrounds Tuesday, August 27th from 1 to 7 pm. If you need help submitting it, you are welcome to bring it to the art room for Ms. Hoyle to drop off for you.
Sci-Fi Club Meeting on Wednesday during Enrichment in the PAC. This meeting is open to all students who are interested in joining Sci-Fi Club, dues are not necessary for this meeting.
Students: FYI, we have been instructed by the Mena Public Schools Security Team that we have to question everyone coming in to our building. So please be patient and wait for us to talk to you before you will be allowed to enter.
Bearcat Football ranked #10 in AAAA heading into week one tilt with DeQueen.
https://www.hootens.com/arkansas-high-school-football-rankings-picks.php?y=2019&fbclid=IwAR3wHchx8xvOOonDoIZtugILkRjJ4MlBjm5d-ynoRczTdQC18PZhB_u9Kv8
The Mena High School Cheerleader Car Wash which was scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to the weather forecast... Check the weather anytime on the Mena Public School website.. Just follow the link
https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/…/mena-ar-71953…
The Mena Basscats will have the annual meeting to start the new tournament season Thursday(29th) at 6:30pm in the Mena Middle School Library. Parents of students that would like to join need to attend this meeting. If you have any questions contact Coach Rose at 234-0771.
If you have not been asked and would like to order a cheesecake see any Bearcat Band member.
New York, Turtle, Strawberry, Key Lime, and Chocolate Silk - $21 each
Sampler (2 slices each of NY, Turtle, Strawberry, and Chocolate) Silk - $23
Mena 9th-12th grade students are encouraged to enter the Voice of Democracy contest through the local VFW.
Lots of things are happening at Louise Durham elementary today as always. Including creative ways to learn like building with letter arcs! Mrs. Thomas 1st grade students are having a great time. GO LD BEARCATS!
Mrs. Luttmer's class at Mena Middle School is working on paper rockets today. We are expecting some interesting results!
Date: Friday, August 23, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Hang Time Basket
Choice Line: Chicken Sandwich, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, MTO Baked Potato
Grill: Mini Corn Dogs, MTO Deli
Pizza Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
The library will be closed during Lunch A. We have classes today.
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.
Students wanting to have their names placed on a ballot for Student Council must pick up paperwork from Mrs. Gordon in room 300 and return it with a parent signature TODAY.
We will be taking Fall Pictures on Monday, August 26, for Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Cheer, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. These pictures will be used for the sports program, the yearbook, and will be used online and by the local newspapers.
The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them!
Students: Just a reminder about the red recycle bins around campus are for cans or plastic bottles only, please do not put trash or any paper in those bins.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412.
Anyone interested in submitting artwork into the fair can submit their art at the fairgrounds Tuesday, August 27th from 1 to 7 pm. If you need help submitting it, you are welcome to bring it to the art room for Ms. Hoyle to drop off for you.
Club fair today for Freshmen and Sophomores during Enrichment in the cafeteria.
The Mena Golf Team finished 2nd behind Fountain Lake at Hot Springs on Thursday. Bearcat Austin Johnston was once again the medalist shooting a 39... Mena will return to action on Monday, August 26th in Nashville at 3:30pm.. GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Ladycats played a benefit game at Van Buren Thursday night. The Varsity lost 2-1 & the Jv split 1-1. Mena opens the season on August 27th at Paris. Go Ladycats!
The Mena Cross country program is growing & preparations are in full swing for the first meet on September 10th at the Mena Lions Club Bucks Invitational!
Pool Party this Saturday, August 24, at McMillan Park pool 8-10 PM. Choir members only!!!! Bring some snacks if you can!!!
7th and 8th graders learned the problem-solving game "Honey Bee Hotel" in Mrs. Molly LIndsey's class today!
