Mena High School

The Mena Ladycats had a great day at Spikefest in Cabot on Saturday. Spent the morning during Pool Play giving some sophomores valuable learning opportunities by playing. We had a few players out taking the ACT, and we were proud of how they stepped up
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During Bracket play we got a huge win over PA. We had a very good defensive game, which our offense fed off of. Then competed hard against an outstanding Valley View team.
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Thank you to Rhonda Tims with Keller Williams Mena for sponsoring this week's crew meals as they travel to Little Rock. Catch tomorrow's game live on the Mena Bearcats youtube channel.

Today FORTY theatre students in middle school and high school got to see The Three Musketeers at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. It was such a great adventure with lots of comedy and sword fighting. Thanks especially to Dora Venable for driving the bus, Anna Williams for helping to chaperone, and all the amazing help at TheatreSquared. They help us in so many ways. This time they also arranged a talkback with the actors from the show. It was wonderful!

The Mena Bearcats played DeQueen at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Friday.
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Mena plays at Little Rock Hall Next Friday.

Mena students have been showing livestock at the Polk County Fair this week. The Premium Sale is tonight at the fairgrounds. Photos by Samantha Maechler Photography. https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaMaechlerPhotography

The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats played Lake Hamilton on Thursday at the Union Bank Center. Jr. Ladycats-0 Lake Hamilton-2 Sr. Ladycats-3 Lake Hamilton-2 The Sr. Ladycats will play Alma on Tuesday, September 2nd IN THE U.B.C. & the Jr. Ladycats will play at Waldron on Thursday, September 4th.

Students from the Mena High School yearbook program attended the jostens workshop at Greenwood High School. They learned technical and design skills, participated in team building activities and worked with a cover artist specialist for the 2026 yearbook.

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The Sr. Ladycats played Clarksville at the Union Bank Center on Tuesday.

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The 7th Grade and Jr. Ladycats played at Greenwood on Tuesday.

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The Jr./Sr. Ladycats play Lake Hamilton on Thursday at the U.B.C.

Mena Volleyball played at Booneville on Monday. The 7th grade split their games. The Mena Jr. JV won 25-22, 25-12, 16-14. The Jr. Varsity won 25-14, 25-14 and the Sr. Ladycats also won 25-17, 19-25, 25-14, 25-18. The Sr. Ladycats play their home opener on Tuesday against Clarksville. The Jr. Ladycats play at Greenwood on Tuesday. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738,20083

Jr./Sr. Football Scrimmage @ Mansfield. Season Opener is Friday vs. DeQueen at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

MHS Librarian and Author, Holli Plunkett came to read her book “Naughty Maggie” to Mrs. Holder and Mrs. Hughes’ class today!

Mena Ladycat Volleyball played a benefit game at Van Buren on Thursday. The JV Ladycats lost 19 to 25 and 13 to 25. The Varsity Ladycats came up short in all three sets, 21 to 25, 21 to 25, and 19 to 25. The Ladycats had a good season opener that showed strengths in several areas. They are ready to get back on the court to improve on the areas of weakness. Ladycats will be back in action on Monday at Booneville.

The Mena High School Journalism Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to TFS productions and everyone involved in the making of our new broadcast trailer. This will not only provide a more mobile system but also give students real world experience with streaming live events.

Catch Bearcat TV tonight as they debut their new setup at the Mena vs. Mansfield football game tonight at 7:00.

Bearcat Chorus Officers for 2025-2026
President- Mady Dowell
Vice President- Trinity Wilson
Secretary- Sam Irons
Librarians- Amber Beaver & Cora Maddox

Mena Golf played their second match of the season on Monday at the Malvern Country Club. The Ladycats were lead by Mallori Brotherton with a 55 and the Bearcats were lead by Richie Davis who shot a 37. Mena is back in action on August 19th at the Waldron Country Club.

The Mena tennis teams played Arkadelphia at Tapley Park on Monday. The boys won three of seven matches including a sweep of the singles matches. Levi Neufeld, Eli Swall, and Luke Rowland notched wins for the bearcats. The girls won one of six matches with Chloe Stepp and Kierstyn Tolleson prevailing in doubles.

Mena Golf kicked off their season at DeGray State Park Golf Course on Monday. Bryant Thomas scored a 47 for the Bearcats and Mallori Brotherton lead the Ladycats with a 59.
Mena is back in action on Monday at the Malvern Country Club.

On August 4th, the Mena Public Schools Special Education Department set sail into the new school year with their annual update, themed Inclusion Island. Staff gathered to focus on strategies that foster inclusive practices across all settings. Special guest presenter, Karen Grady, led an engaging session on Differentiation in the Classroom, providing tools and insights to support diverse learners.