Mena High School

On Thursday, April 4th, 9th grade members of Mena High School's Educational Talent Search program visited the UA Rich Mountain campus. TRIO representatives Jeff Neufeld, Brandon Burk, and Kayla Davis, accompanied by Charlotte Wiles and Irvin Trejo, presented the diverse educational opportunities available to MHS students at UARM. During the visit, the Bearcats toured the new automotive service technology facility and met instructor Sam Waters. Janet VanDeest demonstrated the ambulance simulator used by EMT students and provided information about various career center programs, including Medical Professions, Pharmacy Externship, EMT training, Phlebotomy, Machine Tool Technology, and Welding. Additionally, students explored classrooms in the Abernathy, Spencer, and Maddox buildings before enjoying a meal at the Rack. Afterward, the freshmen Bearcats visited the Welding facility to meet Stephen Moody before attending UARM Bucks softball and baseball games, where they were treated to snacks at the concession stand. Mena High School values its partnership with UA Rich Mountain staff, which enables Bearcats to prepare for their NEXT right here in Mena.

The Mena Bearcats played Dardanelle on Thursday at Union Bank Park. Bearcats-12 Dardanelle-6 Mena returns to action on Friday at Waldron. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=24460

The Mena Ladycats played Dardanelle on Thursday at Union Bank Park. Ladycats-10 Dardanelle-0 Mena returns to action on Friday at Waldron. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=24459

Special education teachers recently attended their 2nd round of Training of Trainers, The training was held at the Dawson Educational Cooperative in Arkadelphia. These trainings are a designed to equip district educators to support other educators in their district around inclusive practices.

The Advanced Animal Science class at MHS conducted a "fecal egg flotation" activity during our Lab today. The lab consisted of the examination of sheep fecies for the presence of internal parasite eggs. Students were able to identify one particular parasite egg present in the fecal specimen called Hoemonchus contortus or the Barberpole Worm which is a bloodsucking roundworm that can be very detrimental to small ruminants. This is a routine exam that veterinarians may do on occasion to many different species of animals. I think they enjoyed todays lab even though they were handling POOP!

A little Mena red has been added to the Hensley Activity Center.

Mena High School senior Brinley Blake signed her letter of intent to play soccer for Williams Baptist University on Tuesday.

Congratulations to Mena High School senior EMERY ANDERSON on being selected as a High School Scholar All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association and the Marine Corp,

The Mena Bearcats played Bauxite at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Thursday. Bearcats-3 Bauxite-0 Mena soccer is back in action on Tuesday at Nashville!

The Mena Ladycats played Bauxite at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Thursday. Ladycats-1 Bauxite-2 Mena soccer is back in action on Tuesday at Nashville!

Progress continues on the Hensley Activity Center!

Building Your Future CAREER CONNECT Job Interviews. MHS seniors were at the Ouachita Center on the campus of UA Rich Mountain Wednesday to participate in a reverse career fair. Seniors will set up stations, and potential employers visited with them.

Bearcat baseball played Pottsville at Union Bank Park on Tuesday. Bearcats-5 Pottsville-3 Mena improves to 5-6/1-0 and is back in action on Thursday at Ft. Lake. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=24460

Ladycat softball played Pottsville at Union Bank Park on Tuesday. Ladycats-4 Pottsville-6 Mena falls to 5-4/0-1 and is back in action on Thursday at Ft. Lake. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=24459

Ray Willard with Frito Lay commissioned our art department to create a large artwork for the upcoming eclipse, welcoming tourists to Mena. It is currently hanging in Walmart.

Post season honors were released by Coach Zen Valencia on Friday. ALL STATE Emery Anderson (state runner up & meet of champs 140lb winner) Carter Cossey Guice Anderson Brody Peters Zach Cline Cody Short ALL CONFERENCE Emery Anderson Jolina Butterfield Destiny Hogan Emmi Hensley Harlee Pannell Max Rocha Carter Cossey Guice Anderson Brody Peters Zach Cline Cody Short Hunter McClara Beck Vacca Dennison Reed Brastyn Richardson Tripp Hensley Tycen Baber Andrew Threlkeld

The Mena Regional Auxiliary recently awarded $1,000.00 scholarships to four students who are pursuing a career in the field of medicine. Mena High School senior, Caroline Cannon as well as two of our alumni, Avery Bowling and Andi Maechler were recipients. Congratulations!

The Mena Jr. High Relays were held at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Tuesday. The Mena Jr. Bearcats won the meet and the Jr. Ladycats finished 3rd with ten schools participating. HIGH POINT BOYS 1 Hernandez, JoJo MENA 40 2 Johnson, Lucas MENA 28 4 Bowling, Colton MENA 20 100 METER DASH 1 Colton Bowling 3 Tycen Baber 6 Luke Rowland 8 Hank Rose 200 METER DASH 1 Colton Bowling 3 Blayden West 4 Hank Rose 400 METER DASH 1 JoJo Hernandez 2 Blayden West 800 METER RUN 1 JoJo Hernandez 7 Mason Gortemiller 1600 METER RUN 5 Austin Fields 6 Michael Benson 7 Mason Gordemiller 110 METER HURDLES 3 Lucas Johnson 300 METER HURDLES 2 Lucas Johnson 5 Kenan Matheson 4x100 METER RELAY Mena Junior High 1) Baber, Tycen 2) Bowling, Colton 3) West, Blayden 4) Hughes, Mason 4x200 METER RELAY 1 Mena Junior High 1) Bowling, Colton 2) Johnson, Lucas 3) Baber, Tycen 4) Hughes, Mason 4X400 METER RELAY 4 Mena Junior High 1) West, Blayden 2) Rowland, Luke 3) Rose, Hank 4) Hernandez, JoJo HIGH JUMP 1 Lucas Johnson 4 hank Rose 7 Braedyn Barton LONG JUMP 1 JoJo Hernandez 4 Hank Rose TRIPLE JUMP 1 JoJo Hernandez 2 Mason Hughes 7 Hank Rose SHOT PUT 5 Ryan Denton 7 Owen Simpson DISCUS 7 Owen Simpson GIRLS RESULTS 100 METER DASH 5 Madison Fowler 200 METER DASH 6 Madison Fowler 400 METER DASH 2 Jaslynn Turner 800 METER RUN 7 Avery Cox 8 Lexie Thomas 1600 METER RUN 6 Ravyn Wilson 100 METER HURDLES 4 Brynlee Bahr 4x100 METER RELAY 6 Mena Junior High 1) Bahr, Brynlee 2) Hughes, Kendra 3) Turner, Jaslynn 4) Burger, Paisley 4X200 METER RELAY 5 Mena Junior High 1) Bahr, Brynlee 2) Hughes, Kendra 3) Turner, Jaslynn 4) Burger, Paisley 4X400 METER RELAY 7 Mena Junior High 1) Turner, Jaslynn 2) Hunter, Avery 3) Flores, Desiree 4) Jobe, Gabby 4X800 METER RELAY 5 Mena Junior High 1) Brewer, Ellie 2) Wilson, Ravyn 3) Ortiz, Averi 4) Jobe, Gabby HIGH JUMP 3 Madison Fowler 6 Brynlee Bahr POLE VAULT 1 Brynlee Bahr 2 Paisley Burger TRIPLE JUMP 3 Madison Fowler 7 Kendra Hughes SHOT PUT 6 Makenna Lee 7 Kendra Hughes DISCUS 3 Makenna Lee 5 Kendra Hughes

Post season honors have been released for Mena Bearcat basketball. All-Star Senior Nominee Brody Brown All Conference Cooper Plunkett Sean Sullivan Brody Brown 2nd Team All-Conference Kalib Cox Abram Wooden

Post season honors have been released for Mena Ladycat basketball. All-State nominee: Caroline Cannon Payton Clark All-Conference: Caroline Cannon Payton Clark Kensey Rosson 2nd Team All-Conference: Isabel Cross Chloe Hooper Kate Wilson