Homecoming Dinner!
Announcements for Friday, September 13th
Spirit & Pride t-shirt order forms are due today.
Flu shot forms are due September 24th.
From Mrs. Swall: There will be a DC/NYC informational meeting for any 7th or 8th grade student that would still like to go on the trip next summer but have not signed up yet. We will meet at 5:30 on Tuesday September 17th in Mrs. Swall's room. This meeting is only for students that have not signed up for the trip. If you have already signed up, you do not need to come to this meeting. If you need another informational packet, stop by Mrs. Swall's room and pick it up.
Students in Lunch “A”: No food or drinks outside today.
Announcement from Jr High Cheerleaders
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Crispitos with Cheese, MTO Baked Potato
Pizza Line – Sausag-Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich, Corndog
At this time, any student who has signed up for Student Council, needs to meet with Mr. Sherrer in the Conference Room, next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
Announcements for Thursday, September 12th
REMINDERS:
T-shirt orders are due tomorrow.
7th & 8th graders interested in FCCLA can pick up an application outside of Mrs. Smith’s room. The dues are $15. (Mrs. Pate is there today).
From Mrs. Breedlove: Our fist Jr. High Pep Rally is next Thursday the 19th. We have a Theme for this one, Throwback Thursday. Dress to “Throwback Dardanelle!”
From Nurse Sherry: Today your ACHIEVE teacher will hand out flu shot clinic forms. This is an opportunity for you to receive the flu vaccination at no cost. The clinic is October 8th. The forms must be completely filled out and signed before being returned to the school. The deadline for the forms to be returned is September 24th. No late forms will be accepted.
We have free tickets in the office for any student that would like to attend a “Dinosaur Circus” that is coming to town on September 18th. There is an informational poster on the library window in hall “A”.
Students in Lunch “A”: Despite being warned, several of you left trash outside and a couple of lunch trays yesterday. You will not be allowed to take food or drinks outside today or tomorrow.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, MTO Nachos
Pizza Line – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession Line – Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Students who are registered to take the September ACT, the test is this Saturday. You need to be here at 7:50am. Testing will start at 8:00am. Bring your Picture ID, ticket, pencil, and calculator. Park at the MMS parking lot and enter through the side doors at MHS. Testing will be in the history rooms.
Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer to Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11.
Patriot Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Patriot Day remembers those who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world. The flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). This marks the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Some communities, particularly in the areas directly affected by the attacks, hold special church services or prayer meetings. People who personally experienced the events in 2001 or lost loved ones in them, may lay flowers or visit memorials.
Patriot Day is not a federal holiday and schools and businesses do not close. Public transit systems run on their regular schedules. Some people and organizations may take some time out to hold prayers for the victims of the attacks, but these do not usually affect public life for more than a few minutes.
On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. The hijackers then deliberately flew three of the planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused form the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000 people died in the attacks.
Mrs. Hall’s 7th grade World Geography class is researching current events in Australia! 🇦🇺 Did you know scurvy (the 18th century disease affecting sailors) has become a problem again in Australia? These kids know all about it!
Announcements for Tuesday, September 10th
REMINDERS:
Parent / Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, 3:30 – 6:30 in our cafeteria.
Student Council forms are due tomorrow.
T-shirt orders are due by Friday.
7th & 8th graders interested in FCCLA can pick up an application outside of Mrs. Smith’s room. The dues are $15.
From Mrs. Sikes: FBLA members need to check their email from and complete the FBLA google form survey today.
The list of students that are accumulating unexcused tardies is steadily growing. We have one student in ISS today for unexcused tardies and several who are only 1 or 2 unexcused tardies away from spending a day in ISS. Get to class on time.
Students in Lunch “A”: There were several items of trash left on the ground yesterday. If we have this problem again today, you will be banned from eating outside for a while. Throw your trash away.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Parmesan Chicken, MTO Tortilla
Pizza Line – Meat Lover’s Pizza, MTO Deli, Cobb Salad
Concession Line – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
Mena High School & Mena Middle School will be hosting Parent Teacher Conference on Wednesday, September 11th from 3:30pm - 6:30pm....
Announcements for Monday, September 9th
Parent / Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, 3:30 – 6:30 in our cafeteria. Mid-term grade reports will be handed out.
Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer by Wednesday.
Spirit and Pride T-Shirt Fundraiser Order Forms are due by this Friday.
From Mrs. Smith: Any 7th or 8th grader interested in being a member of FCCLA can pick up an application located outside of her room and return it to her with $15 for dues.
See her today or tomorrow during achieve or between classes for more information on attending a Leadership Training on September 25th.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Breaded Drumstick, MTO Pasta Bar
Pizza Line – Sausage Pizza, MTO Deli, Ham Chef Salad
Concession Line – Double Cheese Cheeseburger, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich
At this time, Mrs. Ellison needs to see Myranda Richmond.
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, the 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference Room.
Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be no 7th grade game this week. We will look to add a game to replace it in the future.
There will be a Junior High JV and Junior High game at Russellville Thursday. JV game starts at 5:30, JH game will start after.
Announcements for Friday, September 6th
Upcoming Events This Week:
Tonight – The Bearcats will be hosting the Prescott Curly Wolves, Kickoff at 7:00
Tomorrow – The Lady Cat Classic Volleyball Tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Union Bank Center at the High School.
Parent / Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday.
Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer by next Wednesday.
After these announcements, all BADD (Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions) club members and any student interested in joining will be meeting in Mrs. Rose’s office.
Girls – we are starting to see a lot of you that are wearing very short shorts. I talked to several of you yesterday. You need to correct this problem.
From Mrs. Smith: Congratulations to the following students for winning with their entries at the Polk County Fair last week. Please drop by Mrs. Smith’s room at some point today to pick up your items and prize money:
ZENIA SCHMIDT ETHAN WILLIAMS ETHAN VAUGHT BRI MARTIN
IZZY HENRY CHANITY HALL ABBY FELIX DALTON DOSSEY
HAYLEE MCCRAVENS MARLEENE CECILLIO AUTUMN LOCKHART DANI GIBBS
CORTNEY KYLE ALLIE FREE CONNOR LAFOLLETTE BRAKIAH BURK
GIA FAGAN MAKAYLA VEGA EMILY DODSON KASEN SCHULLER
JUDAH BREWER
Students in Lunch “B” – Once again I had to pick up a lot of trash and paper plates yesterday. If we have the same issued today, we will ban you from eating outside next week. Throw your trash away!
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Spaghetti, MTO Baked Potato
Pizza Line – Sausage / Jalapeno Pizza, MTO Deli, Pizza Chef Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, students interested in the BADD club need to go to Mrs. Rose’s office. The following students need to go to Mrs. Ellison’s room…All other students, your ACHIEVE teacher will tell you where you need to go for FLEX Friday.
A tough night for the Mena Jr. High Thursday at DeQueen... The 7th Grade lost 6-8 & the Jr. High lost 8-29... The Jr. Bearcats return to the field Thursday at Russellville...
The first cross country meet of the season happens on Tuesday, September 10th... Th Lions Club Invitational Cross Country Meet Hosted by the UA Rich Mountain Bucks!
The meet will take place on the Lions Club Golf Course located on Lions Club Road off of Hwy 71 S in Mena, AR.
Schedule
3:30pm Coaches Meeting
3:45pm Jr. High Girls Race (1.55 Miles)
Jr. High Boys Race Rolling Start (1.55 Miles)
Sr. High Girls Race Rolling Start (5k)
Sr. High Boys Race Rolling Start (5K)
Awards Ceremony following the completion of the Sr. High Boys Race... If you have never been to a cross country meet here is your chance to come out & support the Ladycats & Bearcats!
Middle school students have the privilege of volunteering at Holly Springs Homestead this year! Our students picked crab apples last week to make homemade jelly!
Thank you Holly Springs Homestead for having us!
Announcements for Thursday, September 5th
Upcoming Events This Week:
Tonight – 7th grade & Jr High Bearcat Football opens their season at De Queen
Tomorrow Night – The HS Bearcats will be hosting the Prescott Curly Wolves
Saturday – The Lady Cat Classic Volleyball Tournament begins Saturday morning, 9:00 am in the Union Bank Center
Parent / Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday from 3:30 – 6:30 in the Cafeteria. Mid-term grade reports will be given out.
Reminder that Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer by next Wednesday.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, MTO Tortilla
Pizza Line – Cheeseburger Pizza, MTO Deli, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession Line – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, the 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Mena MIddle School students enjoying an unplugged coding activity in Mr. Goodnight’s class today! GO MMS BEARCATS!
Announcements for Wednesday, September 4th
Upcoming Events This Week:
Tomorrow Night – Jr High Bearcat Football opens their season at De Queen
Friday Night – The HS Bearcats will be hosting the Prescott Curly Wolves
Saturday – The Lady Cat Classic Volleyball Tournament begins Saturday morning, 9:00 am in the Union Bank Center
Our first Parent / Teacher Conferences of the year are one week from today. Conferences will take place in our Cafeteria from 3:30 – 6:30. Mid-term grade reports will be given out.
Reminder that Student Council parent permission slips are due to Mr. Sherrer one week from today.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Alfredo, MTO Boneless Wings
Pizza Line – Fiesta Pizza, MTO Deli, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
At this time, the following students need to come see me in the front office:
Lynnlee Cook Aurora Muns Zech Doty Kane Plowman Emily Wise
At this time, the following students need to go see Mrs. Sikes:
Hailey Emerson Nichole Philpot Briley Dean Makayla Vega
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, the 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.
Egg Chair + Open book = Growing Mind
@ MMS Library!
Mena High School & Mena Middle School will be hosting Parent Teacher Conference on Wednesday, September 11th from 3:30pm - 6:30pm....
Announcements for Tuesday, September 3rd
Upcoming Events This Week:
Thursday Night – Jr High Bearcat Football opens their season at De Queen
Friday Night – The HS Bearcats will be hosting the Prescott Curly Wolves
Saturday Morning – The Lady Cats Volleyball team will be hosting the annual Lady Cat Classic, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All games will be played in the Union Bank Center at the High School.
Our first Parent / Teacher Conferences of the year are one week from tomorrow.
Students: There’s a way you can show your school pride & Bearcat spirit and at the same time, help raise money for our Library to purchase new books and supplies. Your ACHIEVE teacher has information about the Spirit & Pride T-Shirt fundraiser. Orders begin today and will end next Friday, September 13th.
From Mr. Sherrer: Any student interested in running for Student Council must return your Parent Permission Slip by Sept. 11 and have signed up online. You should have received an email from Mr. Sherrer with the link to sign up. If you didn't, please let him know.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, MTO Tortilla
Pizza Line – Meat Lover’s Pizza, MTO Deli, Cobb Salad
Concession Line – Steak Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings: At this time, the 6th grade GT needs to go to the Conference Room which is located next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
