Mena High School

The Math department at Mena High School will have a new face included in 2021/2022. We are excited to have KATHY SMITH on board. My name is Kathy Smith. I hold a Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics and a minor in German from the University of Iowa and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Arkansas University. I learned to call the Hogs in Nepal where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer from 1991-1993. I have worked in the finance, biotechnology, and logistics industries. After homeschooling my 5 children for several years, I returned to public education.

Join us in welcoming AMY MONTGOMERY to the Mena High School crew!!! Hi, my name is Amy Montgomery and I am excited to be joining Mena Public Schools as the new Assistant Principal at Mena High School and AE Director. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Henderson State University and my Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University. I just finished 20 years in education with 14 years spent teaching mathematics, 3 years as a K-12 Mathematics Instructional Facilitator, and 3 years as a Curriculum Director. I enjoy spending time with my two children, Luke and Avery.

Good day of work at Pottsville today for the Junior High Bearcats! A lot of reps against a lot of different teams! We are proud of this group!

2021 Mena High School graduate SAM EFIRD has been offered a baseball scholarship at Ouachita Baptist University. Sam will be signing with OBU on Monday, July 19th at 12:30 in the Union Bank Center. Efird was a multi-sport athlete at MHS. and earned all conference honors in baseball, basketball & football.

The Mena Jr. Girls have been competing in the Jessieville Team Camp on Wednesday & Thursday. Judging by those smiles they have had a successful outing... GO LADYCATS!!!!

More Service Project work from our Mena Bearcat football players! They have done a great job and we are proud of them!

Mena Sr. High Head Coach Randy Peters, Jr. High Head Coach Isaac Minton & Bearcat players are putting future Bearcats thru their paces today during day one of the Little Cats Basketball Camp at the Union Bank Center! GO BEARCATS!

The 1984 school play "Rest Assured" must have been a doozy. See if you can spot these Bearcats in the photo. Stephanie Tapley Donna Blackketter Christy Hendricks Laura McChristian Suzanne Redman Becky Hilton Anna Mace Valerie Parker Lynn Wood Denise Shelley Jamie Wilson Brian Schuller Bill McCourtney Matt Stewman David Graves Chris Dunaway Trevitt Blackburn Jason Farthing Robby Sanders

The Jr. Bearcats were scrimmaging Caddo Hills when we stopped by the Union Bank Center this morning. Don't forget that the Little Cats Basketball begins on Wednesday. Check the schedule for the upcoming season on our website at https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics

Mena Public Schools is in search of a secondary Vocal Music Instructor. This position would be in charge of the Choir program from grades 6-12 and teach 4 levels of choir, 6th grade, 7/8 grade, HS choir, and HS ensemble as well as HS Music appreciation. Mena Public Schools is also searching for a Secondary English Teacher. Get more information on our website at https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Little Cats Cheer Camp MHS Saferoom July 30-31st Camp A: 6th - 9th grade (2021-2022) 9am-3pm Cost: $30 per Student Concessions will be available. No awards will be given this year as we hope for this camp to be fun and help build cheerleading skills because our focus is to encourage and develop a strong Mena Cheer program. Athletes should bring their own lunch for each day. Direct any questions to Coach Hughes: andrea.hughes@menaschools.org

Mena High School teachers Colby Singleton & Bernice Philpot are leading MHS students & students from around the area through the first day of ACT Boot Camp in the Performing Arts Center today!!!

We are so pleased to have SHANNON LYLE on our team at Mena High School this year !!! Hello! My name is Shannon Lyle and I am excited to be the high school counselor! I began my post-secondary work at Arkansas Tech University, completing my B.S. in Mathematics Education in 1996. I obtained a M.S. in School Counseling from Henderson University in 2013. I also have building level administration certification. I have 21 years of experience in public school education. That experience ranges from math teacher to school principal, both at the high school level. I am blessed beyond measure to be happily married with two sons and a step-daughter. I am honored to be a part of Mena High and I am looking forward to getting to know the high school students, helping them navigate this exciting phase of their lives, and assisting them on their journey into the next phase of career, college and life!

What is your teen doing this summer? JR WHITE missed senior pictures this year! So here is one from Army Boot Camp at Fort Benning Georgia! GO JR !!! GO BEARCATS!!!

Mena High School Class of 2022 Senior Pictures were taken earlier this week.... GO SENIORS!!!!

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY!!! 2002 was a good year.... I'm sure these Bearcats would agree... If you know who they are tag 'em up !!!!

Over the last few weeks we have had the pleasure of introducing the new staff members at Mena Public Schools & today we would like to welcome TIMOTHY WALSTON. My name is Timothy Walston and I am a 2001 graduate of Mena Public Schools. I attended Ouachita Baptist University where I graduated with a BA in Music and a BA in psychology. After that, I began my career in education where I taught high school band and choir for 11 years at Wickes and Cossatot River School Districts. I got my masters degree in school counseling from Henderson State University in 2011. Part of that time I was band director, I was also part time counselor at Vandervoort Elementary School. For the past four years, I have been a full time elementary and high school counselor at Wickes Elementary and Umpire Schools. This year, I will be taking on the role of 9th grade counselor and 9th-12th grade college and career coach at Mena High School. My favorite movie has always been Jurassic Park and my favorite season is fall. I like to play the piano, paint, and I enjoy cooking. I love Mexican food and iced coffee. I also love to travel!

A huge shout out to Mena High School Seniors AUSTIN ROSE & JARRETT BURGER. Austin & Jarrett finished 15th in the 2021 HS National Championship Team Tournament Standings. They were only able to land two keepers, weighing 2lbs 10oz, on Friday. Unfortunately that was not good enough to qualify for Saturday's World Finals. Great job Basscats !!!! https://highschoolfishing.org/saf-live/

Many opportunities have been missed in recent years at Mena Public Schools simply because parents have declined to fill out a free and reduced meal application. Filling out the application not only helps those in need but helps ALL students in the district. It’s easy to do & can be done on the Mena Public School website at https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/welcome Additional information is also available on the website at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/813911/FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS_ABOUT_FREE_AND_REDUCED_PRICE_SCHOOL_MEALS.pdf If you require still more information feel free to stop by the administration building during office hours at 501 Hickory in Mena. You may also call 479-394-1710 or Email sherry.newman@menaschools.org .

The Basscats caught a limit on day 2 but not as many lbs. Austin & Jarrett fall in the standings but are still in good position for day 3 & a good chance to advance to the championship round on Saturday. GO BASSCATS!!! https://www.facebook.com/hsfishing/ https://highschoolfishing.org/...