Mena Middle School

It was a good night for Mena Basketball Monday when they hosted Bauxite. The 7th Grade Bearcats lost the opener 13-32 But Mena won the next four games. Including a 24-3 win by the JV Jr. Girls. A 20-13 victory By the JV Jr. Boys. A 19-16 win by the Jr. Ladycats & a 42-29 win by the Jr. Bearcats. The Mena Jr. Teams play next on Thursday 1/16/20 at Nashville... GO BEARCATS!

Announcements for Monday, January 13th We are doing announcements early today due to our pep rally that will take place during ACHIEVE. Due to today’s Quiz Bowl, and pep rally, there will be no 6th grade GT meeting. There will be Jr. High basketball action tonight at Rackley Gymnasium as Mena will host Bauxite. The evening will begin with 7th grade boys tipping of at 4:00. From Mrs. Rose: BADD Club will meet in her office on Friday. Be sure and wear your BADD shirt. Students in Lunch “A”: Due to the trash left outside on Friday, along with cafeteria trays and a couple of footballs, you will not be allowed to take food or drinks outside today. This applies only to Lunch “A.” Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chicken Fried Steak, MTO Pasta Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Meatball Sub, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: ** Pep Rally Instructions: You will leave from your 3rd period class to go to the pep rally Join in behind the cheerleaders and band once they pass by your room and follow them to the gym. Sixth grade will sit at the far end of the bleachers followed by the 7th grade in the middle section, and the 8th grade on the end closest to the cafeteria.

The tryout signup sheets for the 2020-2021 Cheerleading Team and Competition Team, and Mascot are in the MHS and MMS offices. Please see Coach Hughes in room 315 at the high school, or Mrs. Breedlove at the middle school for an Application or for any questions about tryouts or cheer. Signup deadline is February 13th. There will be a MANDATORY candidate meeting, during Enrichment, on February 19th for ALL Sr. High Candidates. There will be a MANDATORY candidate meeting, during Achieve, on February 20th for ALL Jr. High Candidates. There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on February 26th for ALL candidates.

The main phone line that supplies service for Mena High School, Mena Middle School, and Holly Harshman Elementary is down this morning. Hopefully repairs will be completed soon.

Gameday Monday!

The 7th grade Bearcats picked up a 29 to 27 win over DeQueen Saturday and the JV lost 10-19... Go Bearcats !

The Mena 7th grade girls won 40 to 37 over DeQueen Saturday & the 7th grade B team won 13 to 4 against Dequeen. Go Ladycats!

MMS Family & Consumer Science Students enjoyed a personality bag round table with Mrs. Rose today.

The deadline to order the MMS yearbook is February 14th. Also, if you want your yearbook personalized, it must be ordered by January 31st. The price also increases beginning February 1st.

Announcements for Friday, January 10th We are starting to see an increase in students using phones in the halls, cafeteria, and library. Remember that you are only allowed to use your phone / devices outside before school, at lunch, and after school. This policy also applies to Apple watches, earbuds, headphones, beats, and airpods. The only exception to this is whenever the weather keeps us inside at lunch. Reminders: All GT students going to quiz bowls next week need to remember permission slips and your lunch on those days. Spring soccer registration forms are in the office. Also, see the poster on the Library window for information about this Elk’s Free Throw Contest. Today will be the last day that these items will be on the announcements. We will have a Pep Rally on Monday during ACHIEVE. The dress up theme for that day is Disney or Pixar character. The deadline to order a yearbook is February 14th. Also, if you want your yearbook personalized, it must be ordered by January 31st. The price also increases beginning February 1st. The following groups will be meeting after these announcements: DC / NYC students meet in Mrs. Swall’s room. Students interested in the Robotics Club meet in Mrs. Lunsford’s EAST room. Students interested in the Archery Team meet under the patio with Mr. Goodnight Lunchtime Weather: If it is not raining, we will go outside at lunch today. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Hang Time Basket, MTO Baked Potato Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad Concession – Chicken Sandwich, Mozzarella Sticks, Mini Corn Dogs Club / Group Meetings: At this time, you are dismissed to attend either the NYC / DC meeting, Robotics Club meeting, or Archery Team meeting. Everyone else, go to where you are supposed to go for FLEX Friday.

School Board Appreciation Month!

There is a 30% chance of light rain when school dismisses today increasing to an 80% chance of rain by the time the basketball games end tonight. There is also a chance of severe weather today. Check the hour by hour forecast, radar & weather cam on the Mena Public Schools Weather Page... Just click on the link. https://www.weatherbug.com/wea…/10-day-weather/mena-ar-71953

January is School Board Appreciation Month! We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men and women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.

Announcements for Thursday, January 9th Reminders: 1st Semester report cards will go out today in your ACHIEVE class. If you do not get a report card, you need to go to the ACHIEVE teacher that you had before Christmas break to see if it is there. If neither teacher has a report card for you, come to the office and let us know. Spring soccer registration forms are in the office. Also, see the poster on the Library window for information about this weekend’s Elk’s Free Throw Contest. Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, Mrs. Swall will meet with students who signed up for the NYC / DC trip and Mrs. Luttmer will meet with anyone interested in the Robotics Club. EAST students will have a group photo taken after today’s announcements. FBLA Conference attendees need to turn in your permission slips to Mrs. Sikes by tomorrow. We will have a Pep Rally on Monday during ACHIEVE. The dress up theme for that day is Disney or Pixar character. From Mr. Goodnight: Any MMS student that wants information about the Archery Team will meet with him tomorrow after the announcements. Attention to any 7th or 8th grader that is in Band, Athletics, Cheer, or Choir: If you are interested in ordering a letterman jacket, you can pick up an order form in the office. The jackets range from $55 to $305. A sales representative will be on our campus on Monday, January 20th, to take measurements. We have a limited number of packets, so please do not take a packet unless you are serious about purchasing a jacket. Lunchtime Weather: We will go outside today during lunch, as long as the rain holds off. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Lasagna, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad Concession – Pizza Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and EAST students need to meet Mrs. Lunsford in the Cafeteria for a group photo.

The 2020 Mena football schedule has been released. Changes include the addition of Clarksville in week 2... Also Lamar will be replacing Elkins as the last conference opponent. GO BEARCATS

The Mena 7th Grade Jamboree will be played this Saturday. Check the schedule below... Go Bearcats!

Announcements for Wednesday, January 8th Reminders: All items in the lost and found box will be bagged up this afternoon and donated to PCDC. 1st Semester report cards will go out tomorrow during ACHIEVE. Spring soccer registration forms are in the office. NYC / DC trip students will meet with Mrs. Swall on Friday. No 7th grade GT today Robotics Club informational meeting will be Friday during ACHIEVE in Mrs. Luttmer’s room. EAST students will have a group photo taken tomorrow during ACHIEVE. Yearbook prices will increase beginning February 1st, so order yours now. From Mrs. Sikes: Students attending the FBLA Conference must turn in your permission slip to her this week. From Mrs. Breedlove: The MMS Spring Pep Rally will be Monday During ACHIEVE. The theme is Disney and Pixar. So come dressed as your favorite Disney or Pixar Character. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Walking Tacos, MTO Boneless Wings Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings:

Announcements for Tuesday, January 7th Reminders: 1st semester Family CSI students need to pick up your pillowcases. All items in the lost and found box will be bagged up tomorrow afternoon. Report cards will go out Thursday during ACHIEVE. All FBLA members need to go to Mrs. Sikes’ room right after today’s announcements. We have registration forms in the office for spring soccer from the Mena Soccer Association. From Mrs. Swall: All students who have signed up for the NYC / DC trip will meet in her room during ACHIEVE this Friday. From Mrs. Moore: There will be no 7th grade GT meeting tomorrow but the 8th grade GT will still meet on Thursday. From Mrs. Luttmer: There will be an informational meeting about MMS Robotics club on Friday during Achieve. From Mrs. Lunsford: Try to order your yearbook by January 31st. The price will increase after that. Also, EAST students will take a group photo on Thursday during ACHIEVE for EAST Conference. All EAST students need to be in the photo. Make arrangements with your ACHIEVE Teacher to leave class. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chili, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla Line 2 – Meat Lovers Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings: At this time, Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members in her room.

UPCOMING EVENTS! Saturday 1/11/20 - Sr. High Band Region Auditions @ FS Southside Tuesday 1/14/20 - Mena MIddle School Dance January 16th-18th - 4 States Bandmasters @ Texas High Friday 1/17/20 - HHE Academic Reward Day Thursday 1/23/20 - 100th Day of School January 24th-25th - MMS & MHS All-Region Concert Band Clinic January 27th-31st - 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & Sr. Teams compete in the Mena Invitational Quiz Bowls. January 27th-31st - Great Kindness Challenge January 31st- February 1st - MMS All Region Jazz Band Clinic @ FS Southside.

The Mena Jr. High Basketball Teams hodted Nashville at JIm Rackley Gymnasium Monday night... The Jr. Ladycats won 42-33 & the Jr. Girls JV won 22-9. The Mena 7th grade girls lost by a score of 20-27. The Junior Boys JV lost 6-28 & the Jr. Bearcats lost by a score of 27-36. The Jr. Teams will be back in action on Thursday at DeQueen starting at 4:30pm.