Dear Parents/Guardians, Our funding for next year is based on the number of meals that we serve this year and the number of free/reduced applications we receive. Which can be accessed on the Mena school website, under food service information. In an effort to maintain our funding for school year 21-22, Mena Public Schools will be providing meals for students participating in Flex Fridays, blended learning, and PCVA. Blended and PCVA students can request a week's worth of meals by accessing the link each week on the school website under food service information or there is a link shared on Facebook each week. Flex Friday meals will be sent home with students on Thursday afternoon with students who will not be attending in-person classes on Friday. In order to meet USDA meal pattern requirements, some items may need to be refrigerated as soon as your child arrives home. Please check their meal bags for these. There will be a form posted on the Mena Schools website, and the school's Facebook pages. We would appreciate you filling this out if you plan for your child to learn from home on Fridays. If in the future you decide not to participate you may opt-out by contacting Susan Bodey, Aramark food service director @ 479-234-1161, or Amy Bartow, Mena schools food service director @ 479-216-0060. Thank You for your support during these trying times! Susan Bodey Follow the link to the Flex Friday Meal Order Form. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd4vRrLvAy.../viewform...
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
flex meals
The Mena Bearcats finished in 2nd place at the 7-4A Conference Cross Country Championship on Monday morning. There were some great individual performances for Mena. 1st - MYERS, Logan 17:08.1 3rd - MCMELLON, Tre 18:03.1 9th - PLUNKETT, Trevin 19:14.2 14th - POWELL, Ashton 19:38.1 16th - HUGHES, Wilson 20:14.4 For complete results follow the link. http://live1.macdonaldtiming.com/
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
xc
The Basscats competed Sunday (Oct. 25) in the Arkansas Young Guns High School tournament held on Lake Dardanelle. Austin Rose and Jarrett Burger came in 7th. The Basscats will be competing in the Arkansas Youth Fishing Federations tournament on Lake Millwood on Sunday November 1. Thank you to all of our great sponsors.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
rose
Monday, October 26 Lunch Menu: Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Wednesday - 10/28 - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment/NEHS Meets in the Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Senior High District Cross Country at the Lions Club Course beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the first round of the 4A State Tournament Wednesday - Thursday - Junior High Football home versus Trinity Christian Friday - Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are: Monday-Follow Your Dreams, Stay Drug Free-Pajama Day Tuesday- Team Up Against Drugs-Twins or Teams Wednesday- Wild about being Drug Free-Wild Hair and Wild/Mismatched Clothes Thursday-Drug Free and Proud to Be Bearcat-Wear Red and Black (Jr High Football game) Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high) Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up! Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building. 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. 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 any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. There is still artwork from last year in the Art Room. If you had Ms. Hoyle for Art for the 2019-2020 school year, please come by and pick up your art. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. The Student Mock Voting Day for the 2020 election will be today, October 26th. Students taking history classes will vote during their history class. If you do not have a history class, the form will be available in your “Class of ..” google classroom during Enrichment. This will be the equivalent of what Arkansas voters are voting for with national, state, and local positions and ballot issues.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
MHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students bringing lunch from home must take all three in order to be free.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
free
The Bearcat Cross Country Team is scheduled to compete in the 7-4A District Meet at the Lions Club Course in Mena at 10:00am!!! GO BEARCATS!!!!
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
GAMEDAY
Mena outlasted Dardanelle 36-13 on a cold Friday night at Bearcat Stadium. The game was tied at half but Mena scored 23 unanswered in the second half. An open date is on the schedule next week & the Bearcats will play Lamar in the final regular season game on Friday 11/6.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
BEARRCAT
The bracket for the Class 4A State Volleyball Tournament at Valley View has been completed. Mena will play Westside on Tuesday 10/27 at 6:00pm.. GO LADYCATS!!! https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
brackett
Kickoff is at 7:00pm tonight at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium!!!!
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
gameday
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 2nd-6th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOG-sWE3CuHP56xPONR7UNug5LM9iQoZmyepN4uAIovJCLUg/viewform
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
MEAL FORM
Friday, October 23 Lunch Menu: Friday - 10/23 - Crispito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Wednesday - 10/28 - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Dardanelle HERE at Bearcat Stadium, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The theme for tonight’s student section will be “Spooky.” Dress in your best spooky apparel, but remember that per the Arkansas Activities Association, masks and face paint are not allowed at ball games. Red Ribbon Week is next week. The theme’s for each day are: Monday-Follow Your Dreams, Stay Drug Free-Pajama Day Tuesday- Team Up Against Drugs-Twins or Teams Wednesday- Wild about being Drug Free-Wild Hair and Wild/Mismatched Clothes Thursday-Drug Free and Proud to Be Bearcat-Wear Red and Black (Jr High Football game) Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high) Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up! Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building. 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. 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 any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. There is still artwork from last year in the Art Room. If you had Ms. Hoyle for Art for the 2019-2020 school year, please come by and pick up your art. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. The Student Mock Voting Day for the 2020 election will be Monday Oct 26th. Students taking history classes will vote during their history class. If you do not have a history class, the form will be available in your “Class of ..” google classroom during Enrichment. This will be the equivalent of what Arkansas voters are voting for with national, state, and local positions and ballot issues.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
MHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blended & virtual student meals for October 26th-October 30th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
meal pick up
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. High Bearcats played at Dardanelle on Thursday. Dardanelle won the 7th Grade game 18-8. Dardanelle won the Jr. High game 31-0. Both teams will play next on October 29th when Mena host Trinity Christian.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
final score
There will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public that can be picked up at the Central Office on Friday 10/23 from 8:00am to 3:45pm for the Bearcat football game on Friday. The visiting team and fans will enter the stadium through the large gate at the Northside of the stadium. The visiting bleachers have been marked off to ensure proper social distancing. Please wear your mask and social distance while attending the game. Visiting fans must present their tickets and pay at the gate.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
tix
Mena Volleyball will open play in the 4A State Tournament on Tuesday 10/27 at 6:00pm at Valley View. Click the link to view the complete bracket. https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
state
Thursday, October 22 Lunch Menu: Thursday - 10/22 - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - 10/23 - Burrito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Wednesday - 10/28 - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - No Quiz Bowl Practice Today or Thursday; Sci-Fi Club Meeting in the PAC Thursday - No Quiz Bowl Practice Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - JH Football @ Dardanelle Friday - Senior High Football vs Dardanelle HERE Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building. 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. 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 any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application. All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in. There is still artwork from last year in the Art Room. If you had Ms. Hoyle for Art for the 2019-2020 school year, please come by and pick up your art. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
MHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. High will play ay Dardanelle today beginning at 5:30pm.. GO BEARCATS!!!
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
GAMEDAY
The Sr. High Bearcats competed in the Tom Stuthard Top 25 today. Mena finished 2nd & were led by medalist Logan Myers, Trey McMellon, Wilson Hughes, Trevin Plunkett & Ashton Powell. Mena Cross Country will host the 7-4A District Meet on Monday 10/26 at the Lions Club Course.
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
logan
Students in Mrs. Craig's class at MHS had a zoom visit with JP Dinnell today. JP is a former Navy Seal Sniper deployed to Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with Seal team Three's Task Unit Bruiser. JP served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for the Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, in Charlie Platoon. He works for Echelon Front, which is a company of combat veterans that work with employees to gain a teamwork and leadership perspective. They go to Multi million dollar companies to train employees in extreme ownership, responsibility and leadership. JP spoke with our students about the benefits of goal setting and changing your mindset to achieve your goals. He discussed the importance of learning how to think, not what to think. "My worst day is someone else's dream."
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
navy
seal
Mr. Benny Weston announces the addition of "Flex Fridays" to the Mena Public School's Ready for Learning Plan! To watch the video click on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgKktdNJiGE&t=10s If you would like to read the adjusted Ready for Learning Plan in it's entirety click on the link below. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/802963/Mena_Public_Schools_COVID_Plan_Ready_for_Learning.pdf
over 5 years ago, Mark Hobson
rflp