Senior Morgan Puckett was crowned 2020 Mena High School Homecoming Queen at this afternoon’s homecoming ceremony at Bearcat Stadium. The honor of queen was selected based on the votes of all grades of the MHS student body.
Congrats Blake!
Mena Coaches select #40, Blake Castor, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game, for week #6 vs. the Pottsville Apaches.
Blake is a 5'10", 210 lb, Senior, Defensive End, and his 9 tackles and 1 QB sack helped lead the Mena Bearcats to a convincing road win by a final score of 34-13. Castor was actually a two-way starter last Friday, as he also took over the Left Guard responsibilities on the offensive line.
Blake is the son of Richard and Robin Castor, and the grandson of Phil and Mary Lou Brainerd and Danny and Becky Richardson, all of Mena. Blake says he enjoys playing volleyball when not in school and spends most of his Saturday nights playing poker with his friends. He plans to attend college, but is undecided as to a specific university at this time. He does however hope to become a Nurse Anesthetist, and spend his career in surgical medicine.
Shown presenting week #6's game ball to Blake, are local Farm Bureau Insurance CSR, Alecia House and Bearcat assistant coach, Chad Arnold.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a Proud Supporter of Bearcat Athletics!
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Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 19th-23rd. PIck up is THURSDAY 10/15 from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebK70jKyyhhIk9HArpxkStPuuv_sBdkMIyiTCwg9MfltQQHQ/viewform?gxids=7757
The Mena High School Homecoming Caravan was held this morning. Students at all four Mena campuses had an opportunity to show their support. GO BEARCATS!!!
Announcements for Friday, October 9 th
I. In just a few minutes we will all be going outside to the bus loading area to cheer on the
MHS Homecoming Court as they drive by. Because of social distancing requirements,
there will be assigned areas for each grade. Your teacher will give your further instructions
and Mr. Sherrer or Mr. Coogan will be outside to help.
II. From Mrs. Sikes: FBLA members need to read your email from her that was sent yesterday
afternoon. She has posted something you need to complete this morning in the FBLA
google classroom.
III. Reminder: Next weekend is a 4-day weekend for Students. There will be no school on
Friday, October 16 th or Monday, October 19 th . Though you will not be at school, that
Monday is a “Virtual Day,” in which teachers will be sending you online assignments.
IV. Students, if you are staying home because of sickness or any other reason, do not jokingly
tell your friends that you have Covid. If we find this out, your parents will be getting a
phone call from our District’s Contact Tracers.
V. Reminder: Several of you are apparently forgetting that we are able to see everything you
are doing on your school Chromebook or any other device that uses the school server.
Use your Chromebook for school work only.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Popcorn Chicken Parmesan * Corn Dog * Pizza * Chicken Sandwich
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Pizza Salad
The Ladycats wasted no time disposing of Magnolia at the Union Bank Center on Thursday. Mena led wire to wire on the way to a 3-0 win. The Ladycats will play at Bauxite on Monday. GO LADYCATS!!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=19738
This morning during enrichment high school and middle school FFA members attended the monthly FFA chapter meeting in the agriculture building. During the meeting members got to learn about three Career Development Events they will have the opportunity to compete in during the spring semester. Today the officer team taught the members about livestock judging, veterinary science, and meats judging. Members had the opportunity to test their skills they would use in those events and had the opportunity to win some prizes as well!
Despite multiple efforts to locate a replacement game for Friday, we have been unsuccessful. There will be no replacement game for Friday night.
Therefore the schedule for 2020 Homecoming activities on Friday, October 9th will be as follows.
9:00am – Caravan
2:00pm – Coronation of the court at Bearcat Stadium. This event will be open to Mena High School students & guest of those in the ceremony.
The Queen & her court will be recognized at the next home football game. We apologize for any inconvenience & appreciate your cooperation & understanding.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Monday - 10/5 Salisbury steak, meatball sub, double cheeseburger, waffle bar
Tuesday - 10/6 Baked chicken, rib patty sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar
Wednesday - 10/7 Baked potato, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday -
Friday -
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment; FFA Meeting taking place in the PAC; FCCLA meeting is cancelled
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Football home versus De Queen; Volleyball will host Fountain Lake. The theme for the game is Black Out. Also, the first 24 students to show up to attend the volleyball game will receive a free piece of pizza.
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Football @ Dover; Volleyball will play here vs Magnolia
Friday -
This week is Spirit Week to help celebrate Homecoming Week. The themes for dressing up is:
Monday - Disney Day
Tuesday - Mathlete vs Athlete
Wednesday - Cowboys vs Aliens
Thursday - Senioritis
Friday - Red Out
Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes.
StuCrew and BFI are sponsoring this week’s Spirit Door Competition! Each Enrichment class is decorating their classroom door for Homecoming Week. Surprise judges will be brought in to judge them and the winner will be announced tomorrow!
FCCLA dues are $15 and need to be paid by the end of the day today. Bring your dues to Mrs. Hobson or Mrs. Wilson.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom.
If you did not turn in your flu shot form last Friday, Please bring your flu shot forms to Nurse Bobbi as soon as possible. The Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for next Thursday, October 15.
The Fall Blood Drive will be next Tuesday October 13th. A team member from the Blood Institute will be here during both lunches if you want to sign up or if you have any questions.
Thursday, October 8 - UCA College representative will be presenting periods 1-4 in the PAC during JAG classes. (including Enrichment). If you are an interested senior, not in JAG, come during Enrichment or make arrangements with Ms. Purvis to come during another period.
Homecoming Ceremony Practice Thursday 10/8/20 !!!!
A representative from the University of Central Arkansas spoke to interested Seniors & JAG students today in the Mena High School Performing Arts Center!
2020 Mena High School Homecoming Plan
As most of you know by now the scheduled football game against Dover on Friday, October 9th has been cancelled. The search for a replacement opponent is underway however it is not guaranteed that one will be found. Here is the current plan for Homecoming activities this Friday.
If an opponent is found:
9:00am - Caravan followed by the presentation of the court at Bearcat Stadium
6:30pm – Coronation of the court at Bearcat Stadium
7:00pm – Kickoff
If an opponent is not found
9:00am – Caravan
2:00pm – Coronation of the court at Bearcat Stadium. This event will be open to Mena High School students & guest of those in the ceremony.
The Queen & her court will be recognized at the next home football game. We apologize for any inconvenience & appreciate your cooperation & understanding.
Mena Bearcat Seniors & Homecoming Court are zooming with classes at Holly Harshman & Louise Durham Elementary this week in celebration of Spirit Week. The high school students are reading books, answering questions, & visiting with the elementary students via zoom.
The 7th & Jr. High games scheduled at Dover on Thursday 10/8 have been cancelled & rescheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd.
GO BEARCATS!
Mena Cross Country competed at the PRT Invitational in Nashville today. The Jr. Boys finished third as a team. See complete results by clicking the link (photos by Ty Plunkett)
http://live1.macdonaldtiming.com/?fbclid=IwAR0UfkC_psgc0yftOL3czh0Lc7Au2DF1bJsZ44by7JSjDcHjc-8o87KJ9qw
Congratulations to Caleb Guillory! Caleb is todays winner at Mena High School as Spirit Week continues. Today's theme is Cowboys vs. Aliens. The Bearcat Foundation will sponsor a prize for one winner from MHS and one winner from MMS every day this week
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of October 12th-15th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://forms.gle/fZxSi3ZCx8ueXm4f9
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Lunch Menu:
Monday - 10/5 Salisbury steak, meatball sub, double cheeseburger, waffle bar
Tuesday - 10/6 Baked chicken, rib patty sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar
Wednesday - 10/7 Baked potato, hamburger, hot dog, wing bar
Thursday -
Friday -
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during enrichment
FCCLA meeting is cancelled
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Football home versus De Queen; Volleyball will host Fountain Lake. The theme for the game is Black Out. Also, the first 24 students to show up to attend the volleyball game will receive a free piece of pizza.
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Football @ Dover
Friday -
This week is Spirit Week to help celebrate Homecoming Week. The themes for dressing up is:
Monday - Disney Day
Tuesday - Mathlete vs Athlete
Wednesday - Cowboys vs Aliens
Thursday - Senioritis
Friday - Red Out
Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the in hallways between classes.
StuCrew and BFI are sponsoring a Spirit Door Competition! Each Enrichment class is decorating their classroom door for Homecoming Week. Surprise judges will be brought in to judge them and the winner will be announced this Friday!
FCCLA dues are $15 and need to be paid by this tomorrow, October 8. Bring your dues to Mrs. Hobson or Mrs. Wilson. The FCCLA meeting that was scheduled for this Thursday has been cancelled, though.
Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom.
If you did not turn in your flu shot form last Friday, Please bring your flu shot forms to Nurse Bobbi as soon as possible. The Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for next Thursday, October 15.
The Fall Blood Drive will be next Tuesday October 13th. Please see Nurse Bobbi about donating blood if you are interested.
Thursday, October 8 - UCA College representative will be presenting periods 1-4 in the PAC during JAG classes. (including Enrichment). If you are an interested senior, not in JAG, come during Enrichment or make arrangements with Ms. Purvis to come during another period.
The Ladycats improved to 11-1 with a 3-0 win over Camden Fairview on Tuesday. The Sr. JV won 2-0. The Jr. JV won 2-0 & the Jr. Ladycats won 2-0. The Mena Sr. Girls will host Magnolia on Thursday at the UBC & the Jr. Girls will play at Bauxite on 10/12... GO LADYCATS!!!
The Dover Pirates have cancelled Friday's game with the Bearcats due to COVID. We are in search of another possible opponent and there will be an administrative meeting tomorrow morning to determine a plan for homecoming. We will provide updates as they become available.
