Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Wednesday - No quiz bowl practice;
Thursday - No quiz bowl practice; Junior meeting during Enrichment in the PAC - all juniors
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.
Mrs. Torix needs to see: Caroline Cannon, Mallory Farringer, Jocelyn Hernandez, Kiylee Hughes, Alex Rocha, and Riylee Wiles at the beginning of Enrichment for just a few minutes.
The HUB is now taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by this Friday, January 29. 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. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), your enrichment teacher, junior meeting on January 28, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 1st - February 5th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwNZ4mmAyqzwWrJJ2cjExsgUqHwuS4GXHM6UbbkpULcLt_Ug/viewform
The Ladycats & Bearcats played conference games at Nashville Tuesday.
Sr. Girls/ Nashville-42 Mena-36
Sr. Boys / Nashville-47 Mena-31
Mena will play Bauxite on Friday at the Union Bank Center.
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats play at Nashville on Tuesday beginning at 4:30pm...
The Mena 7th grade & Jr. High Boys hosted Nashville at the Union Bank Center on Monday.
7th Grade / Nashville-30 Mena-16
Jr. High JV / Nashville-44 Mena-21
Jr. High / Nashville-57 Mena-33
Mena will host Bauxite on Friday 1/29/21.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Girls lost a pair of games to Nashville on Monday at the Union Bank Center.
7th Grade/ Nashville-30 Mena-16
Jr. High / Nashville-53 Mena-26
The Jr. Teams will host Bauxite on Friday 1/29/21...
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Monday, January 25, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday - Attn Seniors: Herff Jones is here today in the PAC during Enrichment to drop off packets with Cap & Gown and other senior memorabilia order information in them. They will return on February 2nd to measure and order Cap & Gowns.
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday - No quiz bowl practice;
Thursday - No quiz bowl practice;
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - 7th Grade/Junior High Basketball games HERE at the UBC vs Nashville
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. You just never know the lasting impact from a single act of kindness.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by this Friday, January 29. 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. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Applications are now available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day next Monday, January 25.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis, room 403, or your enrichment teacher. Applications will be available at the meeting for next’s juniors on January 28 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday 1/25: Drumstick, hot dog, chicken sandwich, waffle bar
Tuesday 1/26: Chicken Parmesan, rib patty sand., corn dog, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
Mena High School Senior CAUY HOUSE has announced his intentions to play football at Ouachita Baptist University. House made the announcement on social media on Saturday. GO CAUY !!!! GO BEARCATS !!!!
The Mena Public Schools will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge January 25th-29th, 2021. Find out more about the GKC on the website https://thegreatkindnesschallenge.com/
Mena played at Fountain Lake on Friday!
Sr. Girls / Mena-49 Ft. Lake-28
Sr. Boys / Ft. Lake-40 Mena-36
Mena is back in action on Tuesday at Nashville!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Congratulations to Mena High School Senior SHYLEE HEAD! Shylee has received a $6000 year band scholarship from University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 1st - February 5th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwNZ4mmAyqzwWrJJ2cjExsgUqHwuS4GXHM6UbbkpULcLt_Ug/viewform
Attn: Seniors - Herff Jones will be here Monday, January 25th to drop off packets with Cap & Gown and other senior memorabilia order information in them. They will return on February 2nd to measure and order Cap & Gowns.
Blended & virtual student meals for January 25th - January 29th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Fountain Lake today. Games begin at 6:00pm..
Friday, January 22, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday -
Thursday - Quiz Bowl practice in Room 211, but no quiz bowl practice next week; FCCLA Officers Meeting in Mrs. Hobson’s room during Enrichment, JAG meeting in PAC (1/21)
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - 7th Grade/Junior High Basketball vs Fountain Lake HERE at the UBC
Friday - Senior High Basketball at Fountain Lake starting at 4:30 p.m.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before next Friday, January 29. 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. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Attn: Seniors - Herff Jones will be here Monday, January 25th to drop off packets with Cap & Gown and other senior memorabilia order information in them. They will return on February 2nd to measure and order Cap & Gowns.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Applications are now available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day next Monday, January 25.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis, room 403, or your enrichment teacher. Applications will be available at the meeting for next’s juniors on January 28 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Lunch Menu: January
Friday 1/22: Popcorn chicken with rice, corn dog, chicken sandwich, pizza
Monday 1/25: Drumstick, hot dog, waffle bar, chicken sand
Tuesday 1/26: Chicken Parmesan, rib patty sand., corn dog, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
The 7th Grade & Jr. High Bearcats faced Fountain Lake at the Union Bank Center on Thursday!
7th Grade / Ft. Lake-30 Mena-21
Jr. Boys / Mena-35 Ft. Lake-22
Mena will host Nashville on Monday 1/25/21 ! GO BEQARCATS !
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Ladycats played fountain Lake at the Union Bank Center on Thursday.
7th Grade / Mena-19 Ft. Lake-12
Jr. Girls / Mena 39 Ft. Lake-21
Mena will host Nashville on Monday 1/25/21.. GO LADYCATS!!!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next’s year seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis, room 403, or your enrichment teacher. Applications will be available at the meeting for next’s juniors on January 28 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
