Earlier this week the Mena Public Schools asked patrons to participate in a survey. There were only 40 responses on the poll and 12 of those indicated they would participate in a vaccine clinic at the school. We have talked to health officials in town and the number of young people being vaccinated at the Health Unit and pharmacy is increasing so we encourage all of you who said 'yes' to the clinic to have our students vaccinated at those places. There is not enough interest to organize a vaccine clinic at the school. Thank you!
Just a reminder that we will be looking for your pictures on the first day of school, August 16th. Be looking for a post where you can share as a comment that Monday.. We can't wait to see our students !!!
TISHA WHITE, BRITTANY FORD & all the Holly Harshman Elementary teachers are back on campus today preparing for the 21/22 school year. The first day of class at Mena Public Schools is Monday, August 16th.
If you have attempted to complete online registration for Holly Harshman Elementary School we want you to know that we have noticed a number of you are making a mistake. You will be asked if you are a “NEW” or “RETURNING” student. If your student has not previously attended Mena Schools you should click NEW. If you attended Mena Schools last year click RETURNING. Also if you made this mistake while attempting online registration you will need to do it again. We apologize for any inconvenience & if you have any questions contact HHE at (479) 394-3151.
Parents/Guardians:
Please be sure and complete the online enrollment for ALL STUDENTS (NEW & RETURNING). snap codes will be needed to complete the online forms. Snap codes were sent out via email last week and they are being sent out in paper form THIS WEEK, so be on the lookout in your mailbox! 🙂
Please continue to monitor our FB page for updates regarding back to school! 🙂 Currently, our HHE Open House is still scheduled for Tuesday, August 10th from 1-6pm.
*Please try to register your student BEFORE coming to the open house.
*There will be additional forms to fill out when you get to the building, so the more you can do ahead of time, the better! 🙂
*After ALL forms are completed, you will be dismissed to meet your child's teacher(s).
*Once again, there will be drawings for those that COMPLETE ALL necessary paperwork.
*WE APPRECIATE YOU!! 🙂
Out of an abundance of caution, Mena School District will make the following adjustments to the upcoming Open House schedule:
On-site Open Houses for 1st through 8th grade students will be limited to students who are new to the district (did not attend school at Mena Public Schools last year) and students new to that building; Kindergarten for Louise Durham, 3rd grade for Holly Harshman, and 6th grade for Mena Middle School.
All other students will have a virtual open house available to them during the same scheduled time as their original Open House or they will receive communication from their homeroom teacher at that time.
On-site Open House for Kindergarten and students who are new to LDES will be:
Last Name A-M: Monday, August 9 from 1-6pm
Last Name N-Z: Tuesday, August 10 from 1-6pm
On-site Open House for 3rd grade and students who are new to HHES will be Tuesday, August 10th from 1-6pm.
On-site Open House for 6th grade and students who are new to MMS will be Tuesday, August 10, from 1-7pm.
Mena High School will still have on-site Open House for all students, 9th-12th grade. Times will be:
Tuesday, August 10 Juniors/Seniors 4 pm-7 pm
Wednesday, August 11 Sophomores/Freshman 4 pm-7 pm
For any questions regarding your student’s Open House, please contact their building.
Mena High School: (479) 394-1144
Mena Middle School: (479) 394-2572
Holly Harshman Elementary School: (479) 394-3151
Louise Durham Elementary School: (479) 394-2943
Parents/Guardians:
Please be sure and complete the online enrollment for ALL STUDENTS (NEW & RETURNING). snap codes will be needed to complete the online forms. Snap codes were sent out via email last week and they are being sent out in paper form THIS WEEK, so be on the lookout in your mailbox! :)
Please continue to monitor our FB page for updates regarding back to school! :) Currently, our HHE Open House is still scheduled for Tuesday, August 10th from 1-6pm.
*Please try to register your student BEFORE coming to the open house.
*There will be additional forms to fill out when you get to the building, so the more you can do ahead of time, the better! :)
*After ALL forms are completed, you will be dismissed to meet your child's teacher(s).
*Once again, there will be drawings for those that COMPLETE ALL necessary paperwork.
*WE APPRECIATE YOU!! :)
Holly Harshman Elementary student supply list for 2021/2022 !
2021 Sales Tax Holiday
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 7, 2021, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 8, 2021, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.
https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/.../sales.../sales-tax-holiday/
If you live in the Mena School District be looking for our new newsletter to arrive in your mailbox in early August. GO BEARCATS!
Classified staff interested in the REACH program were invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday.
REACH is a para to teacher program that partners with REACH University to train paraprofessionals in the pathway to earning a Bachelor's degree. Cost is minimal and time invested includes course work as well as the time at work.
https://www.reach.edu/
https://www.facebook.com/ReachUniversity
Just a reminder That sub training will be on Monday at 9:00am !
Mr. John Ponder, immediate past director of the DeQueen Mena Educational Service Cooperative & former Mena High School superintendent, was recognized for 38 years of service to education at the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Summer Conference today. He is pictured with his wife, Mrs. Robin Ponder who recently retired from her position at Mena MIddle School. Congratulations!
The Mena Public Schools are well represented at the 46th Annual Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Summer Conference in Little Rock. In the Photo:
Amy Montgomery - MHS Assistant Principal
David Maxwell - MHS Principal
Dr. Lee Smith - Superintendent
Bridget Buckley - Assistant Superintendent
Christy Harrison - SPED Supervisor
Teresa Warner - MMS Assistant Principal
Pete Rose - LDE Building Manager
The 2021 Open House is just around the corner!
Michelle Finn, an educational consultant with Marzanos Research, will spend the day with Mena School District faculty on Thursday, August 12th. She will focus on The New Art and Science of Teaching. Student engagement and the district instructional model will be highlights of the day. Finn is the a coauthor of A Handbook for Personalized, Competency-Based Education.
Michelle recently received notoriety as a cast member on the tv show "Alone" on the History Channel.
https://www.history.com/shows/alone/cast/michelle-finn
Mena Public Schools Transportation Supervisor James Davis would like to remind you that the bus driver in service will be Monday, July 26th. This will be for all bus drivers from 9am-noon & Mena drivers will continue from 1pm-3pm. All happening in the MHS Performing Arts Center.
Holly Harshman Elementary student supply list for 2021/2022 !
Third grade summer school kiddos in dog 🐶 ears- they’re reading “Stone Fox”
Mena Sr. High Head Coach Randy Peters, Jr. High Head Coach Isaac Minton & Bearcat players are putting future Bearcats thru their paces today during day one of the Little Cats Basketball Camp at the Union Bank Center! GO BEARCATS!
A great new crew member has come on board at Holly Harshman Elementary. Lets welcome LIBERTY JACOT to the 4th grade hallway.
Hello, my name is Liberty Jacot and I am blessed to be teaching 4th grade ELA and Social Studies at Holly Harshman Elementary. I hold a Bachelor of Elementary Education and a Master of Education Leadership. I have 11 years experience in teaching and intervention in upper elementary. I am honored to be serving my community alongside the dedicated, talented staff of HHE.
