Mena Middle School

Tuesday, September 29: MMS School Picture Day with Lifetouch. Grades 6, 7, 8. and Faculty. MMS Safe Room.

Get Help! Tutoring Blended & Traditional Mena Middle School Library Monday through Thursday 3:30-4:30 Monday evening 5:30-6:30 Questions: call 394-2572

Announcements for Monday, September 21st From Mr. McCormick: Any 8th grader that is interested in joining FFA this year can come by his classroom for more information From Mrs. Breedlove: There will be no 7th grade Cheerleader practice after school today. Several of you are still being dropped off at the front entrance of the school. THIS IS NOT ALLOWED. If you are a car rider, you must be dropped off in the designated area in the back parking lot. Reminders: 1.Bring a water bottle or container with a lid so that you can use the water fountains. 2.Immunizations are required by October 1st – that’s only 9 days from now. 3.Return any library books that you might have at home from last year. 4.School pictures are one week from tomorrow. 5.Order your yearbook by October 20th for the lowest price. A few of you have been taking your school-issued Chromebooks outside before school and at lunch and using them. Keep them put away in your backpack because we’ve had a couple of them damaged while outside. This is a reminder that especially with the social distancing situation we are in, there needs to be no tackling, wrestling, hugging, etc. This is starting to become an issue, especially outside before school and during lunch. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: * Hang Time Basket * Steak Sandwich * Hamburger * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Chef Salad

Virtual, blended, or non-enrolled students have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School on Fridays between 1 and 2pm. The form will need to be filled out by 2 pm Thursday for meal pick up on Friday. Follow the link to fill out the form for September 28th - October 2nd. https://forms.gle/trtEGbCH1mAUW4ty6

Attention parents of Blended students: Our District website has a page of resources to assist you and your students with the technical issues of learning online. This page will be continuously updated as more resources are available. Click the link https://www.menaschools.org/…/pa…/blended-learning-help-page

SR. PICTURES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST !!!!!! Monday, September 21: Senior Picture Make-Up/Retakes Day with Prestige (approximately 75 Seniors still need their senior pictures taken). These will be in the MHS safe room, with the possibility of using the MMS safe room for picture prep. Monday: September 28: MHS School Day Picture Day with Lifetouch. Grades 9, 10, 11, and Faculty. MHS Safe Room. Tuesday, September 29: MMS School Picture Day with Lifetouch. Grades 6, 7, 8. and Faculty. MMS Safe Room. Monday, October 12: Sports Picture Day for all Fall Sports, Cheer, Band and all Basketball teams.(grades 7-12). Per the AAA, we are not able to take group/team photos, so Lifetouch will be essentially "photo shopping" together a team/group photo of each of our teams and groups. They are our only resource to get team photos this year. More info will be available as these dates draw closer & if there are any changes we will let you know.

Socially distanced, water bottle & mask at the ready with chromebook open. A typical day at Mena Middle School.

County health units across Arkansas are experiencing a substantial increase in patient volume, resulting in the need to schedule appointments well in advance. The Mena School District would like to urge parents to schedule appointments for vaccinations. The deadline is October 1st IMMUNIZATIONS Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-702 (Grades K-12 public school students) Requirement: Documentation must be provided verifying proof of immunizations for each student or proof that the student has received an exemption from the immunization requirements. If proof is not provided within 30 days of the student beginning school, the student must be excluded from being physically present at the school until documentation is provided. Students may access virtual or other remote options offered by the school.

The Mena 7th & Jr. High Bearcats played at Lamar Thursday... Jr. / Lamar-36 Mena-12 7th / Lamar-22 Mena-14 The teams will be back in action on Thursday 9/24 When they host Waldron at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Announcements for Friday, September 18 th I. Students, do not come to school if you are not feeling well, have a fever, sore throat, etc. II. From Mrs. Sikes: Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in joining FBLA this year needs to go by her room today to get more information.  III. Reminders: 1) Bring a water bottle or container with a lid so that you can use the water fountains. 2) Immunizations are required by October 1 st . 3) Return any library books that you might have at home from last year. 4) School pictures are next Tuesday, September 29 th . IV. Reminder about ordering a yearbook: The lowest price is now through October 20.   If you order personalization, you can receive 4 free Icons.  This is the only time you can receive the free icons.  Order forms are available from your ACHIEVE teacher or Mrs. Lunsford.  Your parents can find the order form on Facebook or our school website.  You can also order online at Jostens.com. V. We’re starting to have an issue with trash outside during lunch. Be sure and throw your trash away. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Burrito with Cheese * Mini Corndogs * Backyard Burger * Pizza * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Pizza Salad VIII. Club / Group Meetings: None today.

Mena Volleyball played at Arkadelphia on Thursday. 7th grade won 2-0 Jr JV won 2-0 Jr Varsity won 2-0 Sr. JV:won 2-0 Sr. Varsity won 3-0 The girls will play next on Monday 9/21 when they host Paris at the Union Bank Center.. GO LADYCATS!!!

Today, September 17th, is Constitution Day commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution. Students in Mr. Tommy Johnson's history classes at Mena MIddle School have been studying the Constitution. The students participated in discussions and exercises that emphasized the freedoms outlined in the Constitution. Today they each had the opportunity to sign a copy just like those thirty-nine men did on September 17, 1787,

Announcements for Thursday, September 17 th I. Students, do not come to school if you are not feeling well, have a fever, sore throat, etc. II. Reminder: School pictures will take place on September 29 th . Once we receive the order forms, we will distribute them. III. If you were absent yesterday, your ACHIEVE teacher should have your mid-term grade from yesterday. IV. Please remember that you need to bring a bottle or container with a lid so that you can use the water fountains that have been converted into bottle filling stations. Several of you are going all day without drinking any water. V. Reminder from Nurse Sherry: If you received a letter stating that you need an immunization, please remind your parents that these immunizations are required by the Arkansas Department of Health in order to attend school and are also a requirement for participation in competitive activities such as athletics. You must either have your shot or an appointment made by October 1 st , which is just two weeks from today. VI. Reminders from Mrs. Brooks: 1) Please return any library book you may have from last year. 2) Feel free to email Mrs. Brooks or drop by the library and give her titles and authors of books you would like her to look at ordering. VII. Lunchtime Weather: VIII. Lunch Menu: * BBQ Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Bacon Cheeseburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

The Mena High School Student Council would like to invite all campuses to take part in the Homecoming festivities this year by dressing up each day of HoCo Week! Homecoming week is October 5-9. Go Bearcats!

Mena Volleyball took a long road trip to Magnolia on Tuesday. Jr JV won 2-1 Jr Varsity won 2-0 Sr High won 3-0 The 7th, Jr. & Sr. teams will play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 9/17.. GO LADYCATS!!!!

Announcements for Wednesday, September 16 th I. Students, do not come to school if you are not feeling well, have a fever, sore throat, etc. II. Mid – term grades will be given out today during ACHIEVE. III. From Mrs. Brooks:  Because of how we ended the school year last March, there are quite a few library books that were never returned. If you have a library book at home from last year, please return it to the library. No late fees will be charged, we just want the books back.  Mrs. Brooks would like your input on ordering new books for the library. You can either drop by the library or email her and let her know a title and author that you would recommend. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Ravioli with Sauce * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad

Virtual, blended, or non-enrolled students have to sign up for meals every week. Meals may be picked up at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School on Fridays between 1 and 2pm. The form will need to be filled out by 2 pm Thursday for meal pick up on Friday. Follow the link to fill out the form for September 21st-25th. https://forms.gle/eHPL2PCderjTtHcR9

Mena Cross Country competed at the Tom Stuthard Stampede on Tuesday. Logan Myers, Tre McMellon, Cooper Plunkett & Hudson Vacca medaled for Mena. The Bearcats will be back in action on 9/26 at the Today's Bank Mansfield Invitational. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20084

Announcements for Tuesday, September 15 th I. Mid-term grade reports will be given out tomorrow. II. Students, this is a reminder that we are able to see everything you search for on your school-owned device and your teachers and administrators get alerts for any searches that are deemed inappropriate. Do not use your Chromebook for anything other than class- related work. III. School pictures are scheduled for two weeks from today. Picture forms will be given out once we receive them. You are not required to purchase pictures, however, everyone will have their picture taken for the yearbook and for photo ID cards. IV. You may begin placing orders for a yearbook. You will get the cheapest price if you order in the next few weeks. There are a couple of different methods for ordering: 1) Visit jostens.com 2) Pick up an order form from Mrs. Lunsford’s classroom. ** More information, along with the Jostens’ link can be found on the Middle School website and Facebook page. V. Lunchtime Weather: VI. Lunch Menu: * Popcorn Chicken Bowl * Rib Patty Sandwich * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Cobb Salad VII. Club / Group Meetings: None today.

The Mansfield Jr. Girls won 2-0 & handed Mena their fourth loss of the season at the Union Bank Center Monday. The Mena Jr. JV won their match 2 games to 0. The Jr. Ladycats are back in action on Tuesday at Magnolia..