Mena played their first conference game on Friday and had no answers for Arkadelphia. The Bearcats lost by a score of 7-54 and have a record of 3-2/0-1. Mena is on the road again next week at Nashville.

Chance Hughes, Kaylea Parnell, Caroline Cannon, Mallory Farringer, and Kristi Wilson, Advisor, recently traveled to Lake Hamilton for the FCCLA Planning and Election Meeting. Members participated in the election process and learned about upcoming events and meetings at the regional and state levels.

Thursday, September 29th FOOTBALL Mena 7th grade Bearcats-14 Arkadelphia-6 Jr. High Bearcats-0 Arkadelphia-8 VOLLEYBALL Jr. Ladycats-1 Magnolia-2 Sr. Ladycats-3 Magnolia-0 https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics

The Mena High School FACS department would like to thank the FFA for donating to the Mena High School “Take What You Need” station. This station services all high school students with hygiene and toiletry products. When FFA found out it was running low on supplies they stepped up to donate! If any community members would like to donate please drop off at the high school office for Ms.Hobson. We accept and need chapstick, men & women’s deodorant, men & women’s body wash, shampoo & conditioner, make-up wipes, hair brushes, female hygiene products, lotion, body spray, hair ties & bobbie pins, hair spray, snd shaving cream. We would appreciate your support!

Congratulations to the Mena students who claimed their crowns at the Miss Polk County Pageant this weekend. Brynlee Bahr Miss Polk County - Petite Division Carmindy Aschcraft - Junior Miss Polk County Addi Dollar Miss Polk County

The Jr. Bearcats are now 4-0 after a 28-8 win over Fountain Lake on Thursday. The team is back on the field September 29th against Arkadelphia at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. (photos by tara cartwright) https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20082

It was a good day for Mena Golf at the District Match played at the Magellan Golf Couse. The Ladycats finished as the runner and Bearcat Evan Leonard qualified for the state match.

Mena Volleyball faced Mansfield on Monday at the Union Bank Center. The 7th grade Ladycats lost 0-3.. The Jr. High JV lost 1-2 and the Jr. Ladycats won 2-0... Mena is back in action on Tuesday at Lakeside. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20083

Mena finished first in their pool at Saturday's Jr. Ladycat Classic.. They went on to beat Arkadelphia in the gold bracket semi-finals. Then lost to Hackett in the championship. The Ladycats are back in action Monday when they host Mansfield at 4:30pm.

The Cardiac Cats strike again. Mena built a 21 point second half lead but had to hold on for a 35-34 win over Pocola OK. on Friday. A large crowd was on hand for the Homecoming game and those in attendance definitely got there moneys worth. The Bearcats have a bye week coming up and will return to action at Arkadelphia on September 30th. GO BEARCATS! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19617

CARMEN PUCKETT was crowned the Mena High School Homecoming Queen at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Friday. The Maid of Honor was ADDI DOLLAR . It was memorable evening for all in attendance. Watch the 2022 MHS Homecoming Ceremony on the Mena Bearcats YouTube channel at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6l_Z97Pjs

All the energy and Bearcat pride at the Mena Public Schools can barely be contained in one Location. Friday the students from LDE, HHE, MMS & MHS attended the 2022 Mena Homecoming Pep Rally in the Union Bank Center. you can watch the entire pep rally in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeCMAOneBeo

The Jr. High Bearcats improved to 3-0 on the season with a 14-6 win over Waldron on Thursday. Mena will play at Fountain lake next Thursday at 7:00pm. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20082

The Mena High School 2022 Homecoming Queen will be crowned in a ceremony on Friday night at 6:00pm in Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. A lot of preparation goes into this event and those participating were put thru their paces on Thursday morning during the ceremony practice..

Orders for pink out shirts for October are now being taken. They are $15 for s-xl, add $2 for 2x and up.. Payment can be made through PayPal to aarika.cox@menaschools.org or Venmo @Aarika-Cox-1 You can also bring cash or a check to Mrs. Cox. Shirts will be ready before October 1st. For more information Email aarika.cox@menaschools.org

The Juniors defeated the defending champs to win the annual Powder Puff Bowl on Wednesday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. A goal line stand as time expired preserved the 14-8 win over the Seniors.

If you were not at the 2022 Mena High School Homecoming Parade you missed a good one!

This is Homecoming Week at Mena High School and we will be introducing the maids to you. Today it's the junior maids., Shantal Tecson is the daughter of Archer and Herlin Tecson. She is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, and NEHS. Shantal serves her class as an elected Student Council Member and is on the Varsity Sideline Cheerleading team. She is a member of the St. Agnes Youth Group. Shantal has had the privilege of being selected as an All-American Cheerleader, she qualified for and competed at the National FBLA Conference in Chicago this summer, and has earned her Academic Letter and Bar. Sophia Vacca is the daughter of Scott and Ashley Vacca. Sophia is a member of the Yearbook Staff, FBLA, FCCLA, and NEHS, and is also the Junior Class Student Council President. Sophia plays on the Ladycat Soccer team and is a member of the Varsity Sideline Cheerleading team. She is active in her youth group at St Agnes Catholic Church. Sophia has also earned her Academic Letter and Bar. The Queen will be crowned in a ceremony that begins at 6:00pm this Friday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Over 65 students come out to support the Ladycats at the Homecoming Week Volleyball Watch Party! They also played Corn Hole and Jenga while they watched. Thank you to the Mena FFA for sponsoring snacks for our students!

The Ladycats & Bearcats competed in their first cross county meet on Tuesday. Results will be available at the link below. https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/492553-tom-stuthard-stampede-2022-2022/results#.YyEYR3bMLIU