January 25th Herff Jones will be meeting with the Seniors in the PAC to hand out Cap & Gown packets. They will return on February 2 to measure and order their Cap & Gowns and any other products from the catalog. They will be delivered to the school on March 31st.
If you want to order on-line, you can go to Herffjones.com and it will walk you through the ordering process. If you order on-line, they will deliver directly to your home address.
The Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats host Hope on Tuesday at the Union Bank Center. Sr. Night will begin at 5:00pm & games start at 6:00pm.... Tickets will be available at the MPS Central Office beginning at 8:00am - 3:45pm on the day of the game..Masks must be worn at the Central Office.
Click the link for the school calendar!
https://core docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828040/Calendar_2020-2021.pdf
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.
Monday, January 11, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday - FBLA in Rm 202
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Senior night ceremony and senior high basketball games vs Hope. Ceremony at 5:00 and games at 6:00.
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Basketball vs Malvern HERE at the UBC
Friday -
For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before 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 copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is this Thursday, January 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday: Beef finger, bacon cheeseburger, waffle bar
Tuesday: Crispito with Cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich
Wednesday: pulled pork sand., chicken tenders, hots dog
Thursday: Chicken Nuggets, hamburger, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar
Friday: salisbury steak, backyard burger, mini corndog, pizza
Congratulations to Austin Rose & Jarrett Burger on their 2nd place finish in the Trader Bill’s High School Tournament on Lake Greeson on Saturday.... Go Basscats!!
The Mena Bearcats played at Arkadelphia Friday.
Sr. Boys / Arkadelphia-68 Mena-32
JV Boys / Arkadelphia-35 Mena-27
The JV will play on Saturday at 10:00am in Waldron. The Sr. Ladycats & Bearcats will next play on Tuesday the 12th at the Union Bank Center against Hope... The Sr. Night Ceremony will begin at 5:00pm..
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Sr. Bearcats play at Arkadelphia today. The JV game will begin at 5:00pm. The Sr. Girls game scheduled for today was canceled by Arkadelphia...
Coach Craig Bentley has released the 2021 football schedule
Congratulations to Mena High School Senior MADISON BLAIR !
Blair has been awarded the Board of Visitors Scholarship from UA Rich Mountain. This is a full academic scholarship. GO MADISON & GO BEARCATS!
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday - FBLA in Rm 202
There is no Quiz Bowl practice this week,
For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before 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 copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is today, January 8. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.
Blended & virtual student meals for January 11th - January 15th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Jr. Girls bounced back from a loss on Monday & defeat Arkadelphia on Thursday at the Union Bank Center.
Jr. Girls Varsity/ Mena-52 Arkadelphia-22
JV Girls / Arkadelphia-27 Mena-11
The Jr. High is back in action on 1/14 when they host Malvern.
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday - FBLA in Rm 202
Sports:
Thursday - JH Basketball GIRLS vs Arkadelphia HERE at the UBC beginning at 4:30
Friday - Sr. basketball @ Arkadelphia 5:00pm
There is no Quiz Bowl practice this week,
For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, there will be a meeting this Thursday during enrichment in room 408. If you have any interest at all in track, make sure and come to the meeting. Also you can email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before 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 copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is this Friday, January 8. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.
Congratulations to Mena High School Senior LONDON COPELIN !
Copelin has been awarded the Board of Visitors Scholarship from UA Rich Mountain. This is a full academic scholarship. GO LONDON & GO BEARCATS!
The Jr. High & JV Ladycats play Arkadelphia today at the Union Bank Center. First tip is at 4:30pm... GO LADYCATS!!!
The latest weather info is available on the Mena Public School's Weather Page...including current conditions, weather cam & extended forecast.... Click the link
https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/now/mena-ar-71953?location=mena-ar-71953
Mena Coaches select #10, Gracie Lyle, and #20, Sam Efird, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Players of the Month for December.
Gracie is a Senior, Guard for the Lady Cats squad and is the daughter of Brad and Linda Lyle. In December, Gracie averaged 11 points, 6 rebounds, and took 3 charges per game.
In one of those games , she made 6 three point shots! After graduation, Gracie plans to attend UA Rich Mountain.
Sam is a 6’1”, Senior, Forward for the Bearcats and is the son of Anthony and Katie Efird. For December, Sam averaged 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals per contest. He has taken 4
charges so far this season also. After graduation, Sam plans to continue the family tradition, by attending Ouachita Baptist University, and possibly play baseball there.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena High School athletics!!
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 11th - January 15th. Pick up is Friday January 8th from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbv80KwoKbiejAC8tFPbrKimILIFVftFP9P00j05mwLuF6yQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0i54_TaLT_bUHuwwo69YSj04yUhfzpaI2H2jn7djYhKFPcQdl6htKSWF8
