The Mena Jr. Ladycats had a fast paced workout in the Union Bank Center this morning. Preparations continue for the season opener on August 26th @ FS Ramsey. Follow the link for the complete schedule. GO LADYCATS! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20083
Nurse Becky is putting Mena bus drivers through their paces today. Brushing up on their CPR skills in preparation for the new school year. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 14th..
Today, July 30th,we will have our parent meeting at 6 PM at the MHS PAC.... following the parent meeting we will have a "Parent Appreciation Cookout" at the field house at 7 PM sponsored by Union Bank. This is free to all parents/ guardians of any 7-12 football player.
In a recent poll by the Mena Star Mr. Andy Philpot of Mena High School was chosen as "Best Teacher". Congratulations to one of our most valued teachers. At MPS we want to see improvement every day in our teachers, students & the learning atmosphere. GO BEARCATS!
In a recent poll by the Mena Star the Mena Public Schools were chosen as "Best School". We would like to thank our patrons for their continued support. At MPS we want to see improvement every day in our teachers, students & the learning atmosphere. GO BEARCATS!
The new drum slips are in and on the drums. The drumline finished their practice in style.
The Colorguard is working hard on the first halftime routine. Drum major Faith Chaney is supervising. Go Bearcat Band!
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Marc Wilson on the list at 5 News KFSM!
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The Mena Sr. Girls wrapped up play at the Morrilton Team Camp Today. The season opener Ladycat basketball will be November 18th in the Robinson Invitational. See the complete schedule on the MPS website http://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Mena Jr Ladycats wrapped up their summer of basketball team camps at DeQueen today. Varsity went 2 and 0
JV went 1 and 1
We saw tremendous growth during the summer, and are very excited about this season. Go JR Ladycats!!
Senior Faith Chaney attended Phantom Regiment’s Drum Major camp this week to learn leadership skills and musicality in order to lead the Mena Bearcat Marching Band as the 2019-2020 Drum Major.
Polk County Virtual Academy is excited to announce our partnership with Edmentum and Calvert Learning for our K-8 curriculum in the 2019-2020 school year. Calvert Learning has been working with home-school curriculum for over 100 years. 9th through 12th grade will continue to use EdOptions. Both programs offer Arkansas certified teachers and are aligned with Arkansas State Standards. For more information about PCVA contact Bridget Buckley at 479-216-0205 or bridget.buckley@menaschools.org. You can also follow this link to our website https://www.menaschools.org/o/polk-virtual-academy
Before the bright lights go on Friday nights at Bearcat Stadium the band will have completed hours of preparation.. Members of the drum line were practicing this morning in the Paul Gray Band Hall. GO BEARCAT BAND!
Mena Band members Annika Thompson, Jackson Efird & Shylee Head recently attended the Jazz Camp at the University of Arkansas Monticello... Go Bearcat Band!
The Mena Fastcats have been working hard over the past three weeks & today was the last day. As a reward for their hard work these future Bearcats & Ladycats got a little grub & some slide action at the MHS Field House.... GO FASTCATS!!
The Mena Sr, Girls Basketball Team competed in a team camp at Morrilton today. The girls lost to Star City & Morrilton but bounced back for a win over Flippin. The camp continues on Thursday, GO LADYCATS!
It’s not all drills & conditioning. The Jr. Ladycats are having a blast at tonight’s swim party. Go Ladycats!
Four MHS Yearbook students, along with Yearbook Adviser Mr. Philpot, attended the three-day Jostens Yearbook Summer Workshop this week in Searcy. The students went through multiple training sessions, participated in activities, and designed a covering rendering for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. While at the workshop, the MHS Yearbook Staff was voted Best All-Around Staff in the People’s Choice Awards.
The Mena School Board met at the district administration building the evening of Tuesday, July 23rd. See the full story under news on our website at
https://www.menaschools.org/article/121534?org=mena-school-district
Tuesday evening, July 30th,we will have our parent meeting at 6 PM. A "Parent Appreciation Cookout" at the field house at 7 PM sponsored by Union Bank. This is free to all parents/ guardians of any 7-12 football player. Please spread the word.
The Mena School District will be adding Coach Jim Pennington to their coaching staff as the Head Senior Boys Basketball Coach and Head Girls/Boys Tennis Coach. Arkansas coaching legend, Pennington, is a member of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame and also a member of the White Hall High School Hall of Fame. With 36 yrs of coaching experience, he is best known for his 18 year tenure at Emerson High School. His overall record is 676-316. At Emerson Jim coached his teams to 15 conference championships, 15 district championships, and one state championship in 2001. In track he led teams that won a total of 13 state championships, and he led a successful tennis program as well. Jim retired from coaching in 2012 and retired from teaching in 2014. Since that time he spent a season volunteering in the basketball program in Doniphan, Missouri and volunteered at Lake Hamilton where his son Scotty Pennington is the head Sr Boys Basketball coach. Another son Chris Pennington is the head coach at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
Superintendent Benny Weston said "We are excited to add a coach of Jim Pennington's caliber to the coaching staff in Mena. His expertise will not only have an impact on our athletes but also on our coaches and the community. This hire reflects our commitment to excellence in all aspects of our students high school experience.”
Let's all welcome Jim Pennington to Mena!!!
