Congratulations to the following students for making the Region VIII All Region High School Jazz Band:
Cadence Barnes- HS 2 nd band, 2 nd chair Alto Saxophone
Alexyss Hilderbrand- HS Alto Saxophone Alternate
Brenden Ricker- HS 1 st band, 2 nd chair Tenor Saxophone
Kate McDonald-HS 2 nd band, 1 st chair Tenor Saxophone
Emma Johnson-HS Baritone Saxophone Alternate
Gage Gorden- HS 2 nd band, 1 st chair Trombone
Hudson Vacca-HS 1 st band, 1 st chair Piano
Lexi Williams- HS 1 st band, 1 st chair Bass Guitar
Alexia Minzel-HS 2 nd band, 1 st chair Drums
Congratulations to the following students for making the Region VIII All Region Junior High Jazz Band:
Carter Cossey-JH 1 st band, Alto Saxophone
Jokiah Look- JH 1 st band, Baritone Saxophone
Scottie Gragg-JH 1 st band, 4 th chair Trumpet
Nick Williams-JH 1 st band, 9 th chair Trumpet
Jerod Winger-JH Trumpet Alternate
Kaielor Hastey- JH 1 st band, 3 rd chair Trombone
Nathan Needham- JH 1 st band, 4 th chair Trombone
Frank Smuderick- JH 1 st band, 5 th chair Trombone
Andrew Schnell- JH 1 st band, 1 st chair Guitar
Congratulations to the following students for qualifying to try out for the Arkansas All-state Jazz Band:
Brenden Ricker-Tenor Saxophone
Hudson Vacca-Piano
Lexi Williams-Bass Guitar
New Mena School Board Zones have been drawn and the board approved those new zones at their meeting on Tuesday.. According to the latest census Mena’s population now exceeds the 10% minority threshold. This means that board zones will be required in the future. In December, the two at large members from the two zones with two current board members will be determined.
The Mena Sr. Girls kicked off the basketball season on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center with a win.
Mena Ladycats - 57
Foreman - 17
Mena is back in action on Tuesday, November 30th when they host Waldron.
The Mena Jr. Girls played their first home game on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center.
Jr. Ladycats - 39
Foreman - 13
Mena improves to 2-3 on the season and will be back in action on Tuesday, November 30th when they host Waldron.
Mena Bearcat Coaches select #14, Caleb Peters, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Week vs Trumann. Caleb is a Senior, Wide Receiver / Cornerback for the Bearcats. Game stats included 12 receptions for 145 yards and one TD, plus 8 tackles on Defense last Friday, in the first round of the 4A State Playoffs. Trumann however, won the contest 27-14, thus ending the Bearcats 2021 season, with a final record of 5-6.
Caleb is the son of Brandon and Mary Peters. He also plays
basketball and baseball for the Bearcats. He enjoys playing video
games when he is not busy with school activities or studying. Caleb plans to attend UA Rich Mountain next year and hopes to obtain a degree in Business Management.
Shown presenting Caleb with Week #11’s game ball, is Bearcat Assistant Coach, Kyle Smithers, and Farm Bureau Agency Manager,
Tony Hooper.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat Athletics!! Mena High School
The Mena Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played games at Jessieville on Monday.
Jr. JV Girls
Mena - 20
Jessieville - 8
Jr. Girls
Jessieville - 39
Mena - 16
Jr. JV Boys
Jessieville - 26
Mena - 24
Jr. Boys
Mena - 43
Jessieville - 24
The Mena Jr. & Sr. Ladycats will play Foreman on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center.
Mrs. Floyds first grade has been working on writing our own informational books. Monday the authors shared what they wrote with their book buddies!
Sheli Chaney's classes at Mena Middle School participated in a book tasting on Monday. Students tried out different books to decide which they would like to read. They each read a brief part of the books and book reviews to see if it was something they would be interested in.
Mrs. Plunkett’s 2nd grade students started their unit on the Wompanaog Native Americans! They built wetu houses and learned their history in Massachusetts!
Follow thye linkto hear CAMILLE PHILPOT & her report on this week at Louise Durham Elementary.
https://www.facebook.com/MenaPublicSchools/videos/941591376465866/
The Mena Bearcats competed again this year in the 2021 Farm Bureau River Valley All-Star Invitational 5K Cross Country Meet in Mansfield. Brody Brown, Trevin Plunkett and Cooper Plunkett represented Mena. Very proud of Cooper for placing 5th overall.
The Kindergarten class enjoyed hearing Coach Rose talk about his time in the Marine Corps on Veteran’s Day under the flags at Louise Durham. He talked about how much Veterans mean to our country and the important part they play in our freedom. Thank you Coach Rose and all Vets.
The Book Fair at Holly Harshman Elementary begins on Monday November 15th - 19th....
The Book Fair will be held this week at Louise Durham Elementary.
Flyers have been sent home with students. Shopping is only for students during the school day Monday- Thursday
November 15-18
Mena Middle School Leadership Students volunteered at the Veterans Day Luncheon held at UA Rich Mountain on Thursday !
https://www.facebook.com/UARichMountain/
The Mena football season came to a close on Friday night. The Bearcats lost a first round playoff game to Trumann by a score of 14-27.
Pilar Fowler from Union Bank of Mena presented information about the banking industry and careers to Karen Purvis and Kristi Wilson’s classes at Mena High School on Friday !
Holly Harshman Elementary wrapped up Book Week on Friday morning with a character parade !
Holly Harshman Elementary announced their Children's Book Week Winner on Thursday. They are:
READ-A-THON
Cooper Evans
Blaisen Bowls
Rayleigh Allen
Landon Blehm
Allison Morse
Wyatt Himes
Khuplawh Dopmul
Kerry Irons
Barrett Frost
NECKTIE DAY
Levi Chambers
Rhylen Henry
Jacee Hoobler
Serenity Hogan
Larson Wood
Zane Goodnight
BUTTONS
Rylen Vekre
Macy Flores
Bo Starr
Riley Hill
Aria Crider
Harper Bentley
Jack Parsons
Abree Hankammer
Camryn Stepp
Kenley Cochran
Linda Logan
Lexie Thomas
POSTER
Raelynn Wells
Malachi Murphy
Gloria Roberts
Karsyn Baber
Christopher Yang
Breken Wright
HONORABLE MENTION
Talen West
Marquis Aviles
Emily PIlgrim
Lynn Walters
Daxx Chambers
Sileana Hicks
Joseph Williams
Eric Baker
Cooper Rowe
The 2021/2022 Holly Harshman Elementary Ambassadors were recognized on Wednesday. This years ambasssadors are
Adalee Hobson
Jasper Holt
Lainey Smart
Rayden Lopez
Kaylee Cox
Talen West
Harper Bentley
Jerome Warner
Kaylee Hankins
Dawson Manley
Landon Blehm
Melanie Cude
Brady Jones
Levi Boyd
Samantha Dowdy
Hadlee Childress
Karsyn Baber
Halia Peterson
Brayden Wimberly
Angelina Wisnoski
Parker Baber
Avery Singleton
Stradden House
Sileana Hicks
Daxx Chambers
Jaslyn Turner
Khuplawh Dopmul
Emmaly Dominguez
Kamdon Rowe
Katy Anne Goodnight
Logan Winger
Serenity Hogan
Wesley Warren
Avori Gortemiller
Damien Britton
Macy Flores
Aiden Holloway
