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.
Gameday Thursday!
The 7th grade girls will play an intrasquad scrimmage at 3:30pm!
Athletic Dead Period!
Announcements for Wednesday, December 18th
Reminders:
7th and 8th grade Spelling Bee participants will meet in Mrs. Breedlove’s or Mrs. Chaney’s room after these announcements.
6th period Choir students that are not caroling will go to the MMS Choir Room instead of the high school.
Tomorrow: Jr High basketball against Malvern at Rackley Gymnasium starting with the 7th grade Lady Cats at 4:30.
Students, check the lost and found for you coats and other items so that you won’t be without them over Christmas break.
This Friday will be “Festive Friday” at MMS. All students and faculty are invited to wear your silly or gaudy Christmas sweaters or shirts.
From Mrs. Rose: As a rule schedules do not change at semester; however, if you have a concern about your schedule and need to speak to Mrs. Rose you may sign up for a visit on the clip-board outside her office.
Also: 8th Grade girls Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Gann have extended the GOP application deadline to tomorrow. If you are still interested in going, get your paper application to Mrs. Rose and your rough draft essay's email to her.
Lunchtime Weather: The current temperature is 48 and should be near 50 at lunch, so we will be going outside today.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Alfredo, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and 7th & 8th grade Spelling Bee participants need to go to your grade-level Literacy room.
The Mena School Board conducted their December meeting at the Administration Building Tuesday Night.
Superintendent Benny Weston's report consisted of information on the recent Thanksgiving & Christmas meals served at each cafeteria. Almost 1200 meals were served to parents this year.
The board next accepted a bid on workmans compensation insurance insurance from the Arkansas School Board Association. The annual premium is $24,442.00.
Approval was also given to the 2020 Master Plan, Student transfers, the annual stipend list & the financial report.
One personnel item was addressed at the conclusion of the meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Piet Fieldman.
