The Mena Bearcats jumped out to a 15-0 lead & lead the entire game until Prescott tied the game with a field goal with 2.4 seconds left in the game... Mena scored a touchdown & extra point in overtime.. Prescott answered with a touchdown of their own but the Mena defense stopped the wolves on the 2 point try & held on for a 36-35 win... Mena will play at Hot Springs on Friday the 13th.. GO BEARCATS!!
Mr. Charlie Baker passed away recently. Baker was a deputy sheriff & long time member of the chain gang at Bearcat games... His family was recognized in a ceremony Friday evening before the Mena/Prescott game.. Rest in peace Charlie..
Friday, September 6, 2019
For lunch today:
Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburgers, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich, MTO Baked Potato and MTO Deli
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Library will be closed for Lunch A today.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt order form is available in the Mrs. Hobson’s Room 200. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. Orders must be prepaid with exact change only. See Mrs. Wilson for details or go to the office to see a picture. The deadline to order is Friday, Sept 6.
There will be a pep rally during Enrichment today. The theme for Friday is out of this world/alien! Wear your alien gear to school AND the game! REMEMBER! All Spirit-wear MUST be school appropriate.
Sept. 11 is Senior Day. Seniors will go to UARM from 9:30-1:00. Lunch will be provided. That evening at 5:00, MHS will hold a senior seminar that includes scholarship and financial aid information. You have to ride the bus to the college to participate, you CANNOT drive your own vehicle.
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students! You can also bring your fall conference registration form and money before Friday, September 6, to either Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix. If you need a form, see them.
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime. The first meeting will be on September 12.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Ninth grade GT students who would like to participate in Quiz Bowl this year will need to go to the middle school campus during TEAM today. (Thursday).
The Sr. High Quiz Bowl team will meet immediately after school today (Thursday) at Holly Harshman in Mrs. Moore’s room. Practice will last until 4:30. Students who participate in the Sr. High Quiz Bowl will need to make sure they have a ride home. Students who drive may need to park at the football field and walk to the office to enter the building.
Girls can sign up for a Powder Puff Football Tournament in Ms.Hobson’s room. Each class will have a team and compete against each other on November 4th. The cost is $3 to play and all proceeds go to Relay for Life.
If you are on free/reduced lunches, please get a fruit or juice with breakfast.
Parent Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 3:30-6:30. Students will get mid-term reports at that time.
Senior Scholarship meeting Wednesday during PT Conferences at 5:00.
The MHS tennis team hosted Nashville on Thursday.. It was a good day for the Mena boys... Austin Rose won his match
6-3 & Will Davis won his match 6-1... In doubles action the team of Wilson Hughes & Will Davis won their match 6-3.. Wilson Hughes & Eli Cook won their match 6-1.... The Bearcats & Ladycats will host Malvern on Tuesday!
A tough night for the Mena Jr. High Thursday at DeQueen... The 7th Grade lost 6-8 & the Jr. High lost 8-29... The Jr. Bearcats return to the field Thursday at Russellville...
The Mena golf team won at the Malvern Country Club today. Austin Johnston was the medalist with a 38.. Mena Golf will play next at the Nashville Country Club on Monday... GO BEARCATS!!!
The Mena golf team won at the Malvern Country Club today. Austin Johnston was the medalist with a 38.. Mena Golf will play next at the Nashville Country Club on Monday... GO BEARCATS!!!
The first cross country meet of the season happens on Tuesday, September 10th... Th Lions Club Invitational Cross Country Meet Hosted by the UA Rich Mountain Bucks!
The meet will take place on the Lions Club Golf Course located on Lions Club Road off of Hwy 71 S in Mena, AR.
Schedule
3:30pm Coaches Meeting
3:45pm Jr. High Girls Race (1.55 Miles)
Jr. High Boys Race Rolling Start (1.55 Miles)
Sr. High Girls Race Rolling Start (5k)
Sr. High Boys Race Rolling Start (5K)
Awards Ceremony following the completion of the Sr. High Boys Race... If you have never been to a cross country meet here is your chance to come out & support the Ladycats & Bearcats!
Thursday September 5, 2019
For lunch today:
Fish Sticks/Mac & Cheese, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, MTO Deli, MTO Tortilla Line, Cheeseburger Pizza.
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Seniors & Senior Advisors: Students after you check in with your Enrichment teachers, you will have a meeting in PAC today. Senior Advisors, please attend.
Library will be closed for Lunch A tomorrow, Friday 9/6.
FFA Meeting that was scheduled for today has been rescheduled for September 12th due to the Senior Meeting.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt order form is available in the office. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. Orders must be prepaid with exact change only. See Mrs. Wilson for details or go to the office to see a picture. The deadline to order is Friday, Sept 6.
There will be a pep rally during Enrichment on Friday. The theme for Friday is out of this world/alien! Wear your alien gear to school AND the game! REMEMBER! All Spirit-wear MUST be school appropriate.
Sept. 11 is Senior Day. Seniors will go to UARM from 9:30-1:00. Lunch will be provided. That evening at 5:00, MHS will hold a senior seminar that includes scholarship and financial aid information. You have to ride the bus to the college to participate, you CANNOT drive your own vehicle.
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students! You can also bring your fall conference registration form and money before Friday, September 6, to either Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix. If you need a form, see them.
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime. The first meeting will be on September 12.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Ninth grade GT students who would like to participate in Quiz Bowl this year will need to go to the middle school campus during TEAM today. (Thursday)
The Sr. High Quiz Bowl team will meet immediately after school today (Thursday) at Holly Harshman in Mrs. Moore’s room. Practice will last until 4:30. Students who participate in the Sr. High Quiz Bowl will need to make sure they have a ride home. Students who drive may need to park at the football field and walk to the office to enter the building.
Mena boys finish second at Degray on Wednesday... Austin Johnston finishes 3rd.... The Bearcats are back in action on Thursday @ the Malvern Country Club...
There will be a Senior Meeting Thursday, August 5, in the PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. All seniors are to check in with their Enrichments teacher and then report to the PAC. Senior Advisors are asked to be there as well.
First 6:30 AM practice of the year for the Mena Football Team. All here and all on time with great attitudes and enthusiasm. Good Wednesday practice! GO BEARCATS!
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
For lunch today:
MTO Boneless Wings, MTO Deli, Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich, Hot Dogs, Fiesta Pizza
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Seniors & Senior Advisors: Students after you check in with your Enrichment teachers, you will have a meeting in PAC. Senior Advisors, please attend.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
The library will be closed for Lunch B today, 9/4.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt order form is available in the office. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. Orders must be prepaid with exact change only. See Mrs. Wilson for details or go to the office to see a picture. The deadline to order is Friday, Sept 6.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412, by Friday, Sept 6.
There will be a pep rally during Enrichment on Friday. The theme for Friday is out of this world/alien! Wear your alien gear to school AND the game! REMEMBER! All Spirit-wear MUST be school appropriate.
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students! You can also bring your fall conference registration form and money before Friday, September 6, to either Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix. If you need a form, see them.
FCCLA dues of $15 may be paid to Mrs. Hobson (room 200) or Mrs. Wilson (room 412) anytime. The first meeting will be on September 12.
Students who are interested in the NASA Trip, please see Mrs. Philpot or Mrs. Purvis today!
The Mena Tennis Team got off to a fast start against DeQueen on Tuesday winning 3 of 4 doubles matches... Marissa Ortiz & Stephanie Lua won their match in a tie breaker 7-6... Austin Rose & Will Davis won their match 7-5 & Wilson Hughes & Luke Montgomery won their match 7-5.... Davis, Hughes & Eli Cook also won in singles... GO BEARCATS!
Mena High School & Mena Middle School will be hosting Parent Teacher Conference on Wednesday, September 11th from 3:30pm - 6:30pm....
Check out Mena Public Schools on ESPN!!!!!
Www.espn.com/specialolympics/story/_/id/27527970/special-olympics-espn-honor-roll-2019.
The Mena Ladycat Volleyball Classic is happening this Saturday at the Union Bank Center.. Pool play begins at 9am. GO LADYCATS!!!!
Gameday Thursday!
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Choice Line: Steak Sandwich
Grill: Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pizza Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
The library will be closed for Lunch B today.
ETS will meet with Seniors today during Enrichment in Room 209.
The senior bearcat football t-shirt order form is available in the office. Cost is $12 each for s-xl and $14 for 2x and 3x. Orders must be prepaid with exact change only. See Mrs. Wilson for details or go to the office to see a picture. The deadline to order is Sept 6.
Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412, by Friday, Sept 6.
Students: FYI, we have been instructed by the Mena Public Schools Security Team that we have to question everyone coming in to our building. So please be patient and wait for us to talk to you before you will be allowed to enter.
Sr. High Quiz Bowl will have practice today at Holly Harshman, Ms. Moore’s room.
Jr. High Quiz Bowl will have practice during Enrichment today at MMS in conference room by Mrs. Rose’s office.
There will be a pep rally during Enrichment on Friday. The theme for Friday is out of this world/alien! Wear your alien gear to school AND the game! REMEMBER! All Spirit-wear MUST be school appropriate.
Anyone who would like to join FBLA needs to bring their dues of $15 to Mrs. Lindsey in room 202 or Mrs. Torix in room 401 anytime. FBLA is open to anyone in grades 9-12 and we welcome all students! You can also bring your fall conference registration form and money before Friday, September 6, to either Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix. If you need a form, see them.
Students who are interested in the NASA Trip, please see Mrs. Philpot or Mrs. Purvis today!
Students who turned in Art to Ms. Hoyle for the fair will need to come by the art room to pick them up.
The Mena Bearcats picked up a win on opening night at Bearcat Stadium over their long time rivals from DeQueen... Mena led 36-0 at the half & cruised to the win... The Bearcats play at home again next week when they host Prescott.. GO BEARCATS!!
