This morning during enrichment FFA members learned about all the upcoming FFA events 7 HAD some fun competing in team building activities!

Mena's struggles at the plate continued on Friday. The Bearcats were shut out by Malvern 0-10. The boys will play at Horatio on Monday. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=24460

The Ladycat basketball season came to an end on Friday in the quarterfinals of the 4A State Tournament. Mena lost to Farmington by a score of 47-72. Gracie Lyle led the Ladycats with 18 points. The Mena girls finished a great season with a 22-4 record. GO LADYCATS!

In this challenging and pandemic year, I believe we have seen just how important the arts are in our world. Music is a big part of how we survive in difficulty, celebrate in good times, bond with others, and create memories. Music can be our escape or how we connect with our own emotions. I am thankful that theatre incorporates music in so many ways. Students need to see how music defines a scene, a character, a feeling, or changes the atmosphere in a production. -JESSICA KROPP-

The sixth period Theatre I class at Mena High School presented a one act play called Epic Fail today in the Performing Arts Center. Two more performances are planned for Saturday @ 7:30 pm and Sunday @ 2:30 pm in the PAC. Admission is free or donation.

Congratulations to Mrs.Teresa Warner for receiving the March Teacher of the Month Award. It was stated that Mrs.Warner is a caring teacher, always has a smile, and is ready to listen and give advice, which usually includes encouraging students to stay on the right path. She will do everything she can to make sure everyone understands what she is teaching and is patient with them when they need extra help. Mrs. Warner will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Bakehouse. https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-high-school/teacher_pages/23614/bio

Mena Public School employees were given an opportunity to take the Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine today. Pictured is District Maintenance Supervisor DANNY MINTON. Many chose to take the Moderna Vaccine earlier this year.

FRIDAY GAMEDAY! Softball @ Malvern - cancelled Baseball @ Malvern - 5:00pm Ladycats vs. Farmington @ Morrilton - 4:00pm

The Bearcats gave up three early goals and couldn't overcome the deficit in a 1-4 loss to Heavener on Thursday. Mena is back in action on Monday the 15th when they host Centerpoint at Bearcat Stadium.

Bauxite requested a schedule change next week & in order to make that happen the Horatio game also had to be moved. Here is the Mena baseball schedule for next week. Monday 15th - Mena @ Horatio Tuesday 16th - Mena @ Fountain Lake Thursday 18th - Bauxite @ Mena

Mena High School Journalism 2 students are producing a video promo for the Special Olympics "Polar Plunge" Water Balloon Fight that will be taking place on the MHS front lawn on Saturday, March 20th. BOBBY WALLIS stepped up & volunteered to be the target of over 200 water balloons on Wednesday. They did three takes, and he walked away drenched, bruised, and with multiple welps on his body. Bobby's leadership in planning, communication, management and determination to make this a fun and memorable school year have been crucial to other events as well.. GO BOBBY!!! GO BEARCATS!!!

SCHEDULE CHANGE! Heavener has cancelled today’s girls game. The boys will play at 6pm in Bearcat Stadium.

The MHS Student Council collected baby wipes and diapers to donate to Fresh Start Pregnancy Center for their spring community service project! The StuCrew is excited to serve our community!

The Mena Ladycats will play Farmington in the 4A State Tournament on Friday. Farmington defeated Southside 59-45 on Wednesday to advance. The games are being played at Morrilton High School & tipoff will be at 4:00pm. Digital ticketing will be required for all games and can be accessed on the AAA app or via GoFan at www.gofan.co/app/school/AAA. See the tournament bracket at https://scorebooklive.com/girls-basketball/tournaments/2021-arkansas-girlsbasketball-4a-state-bracket

Mena Soccer played at Danville on Tuesday. Sr. Girls/ Mena-4 Danville-1 Sr. Boys/ Mena-4 Danville-0 Mena will play Heavener at Bearcats Stadium on Thursday! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...

Congratulations Reese Montgomery high point scorer at the DeQueen Cub Relays. Reese led the Ladycats to the team title.

The Jr. Ladycats won the Dequeen Cub Relay Track Meet on Tuesday. Reese Montgomery won High Point Honors. 4x800 1st place Kylene Denton Jocelyn Hernandez Addison Thomas Rylie Bentley 800 M Kylene Denton 1st Kate Wilson 2nd 1600 M Rylie Bentley 1st Addison Thomas 4th 4x400 1st place Kate Wilson Chloe Hooper Jocelyn Hernandez Jayden Cox 400 M Reese Montgomery 2nd Anna Ferguson 4th 4x200 3rd place Chloe Hooper Jaden Roberts Jocelyn Hernandez Kate Wilson 4x100 5th Chloe Hooper Jaden Roberts Emma Ferguson Anna Ferguson 300 H Reese Montgomery 2nd Jayden Cox 5th Long Jump Jaden Roberts 2nd High Jump Elliott Dugan 3rd Triple Jump Reese Montgomery 2nd Anna Ferguson 5th Discus Reese Montgomery 3rd Caroline Cannon 5th Shot Put Caroline Cannon 2nd Lily Rowland 8th The Mena Jr. Bearcats finished 7th & were led by Cooper Plunkett who finished 3rd In the 1600m.

Mena High School will be hosting a Spring Gala for all Juniors and Seniors on April 24th at CMA Iron Mountain from 6-8:30pm. The night, which will reflect "A Walk Down Memory Lane" will include a formal dinner and entertainment. Senior tickets are $15 and junior tickets are $30 and can be purchased from Ms.Hughes

The Mena High School Blood Drive is underway this morning and many are participating!