Mena School District

Jasmine Parker leads Mena with 10th place finish.

Mena Cross Country competed at the Buck Fever Showcase on Tuesday. Results are at the link below.
https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/700068-buck-fever-showcase-2025/results

Chloe Hooper recognized by The Natural State Sports Network as a Top Performer.
https://naturalstatesports.com/the-natural-state-sports-networks-prep-volleyball-top-performers-10-20-2025/

Kristi Wilson, Educators Rising Advisor, along with Isabel Weiler, Gage Henry, and Trinity Cude recently attended the Educators Rising Fall Leadership Conference in Little Rock. They participated in breakout sessions on leadership, professionalism, time management, competitive event opportunities, and community service events. Educators Rising’s mission is to inspire and develop current and future educators to become community leaders and advocates for high quality education. Educators Rising vision- to eliminate the teacher shortage by reimagining educator pathways- aligns closely with its mission. Educators Rising is grounded in the five core values of its parent organization, PDK International: community, leadership, service, optimism, and excellence—principles that guide its work in preparing future teachers.

MMS Attendance Reward Day for 6th grade. 93% or better attendance for 1st quarter earned students PRIDE with Popsicles. This quarter goal is 95%

Mena Middle School Band halftime show 10/16/25!

Mena 7th Grade and Jr. High Football played Waldron at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Thursday.
7th Bearcats-18
Waldron-0
Jr. Bearcats-30
Waldron-14
The teams are back in action on Thursday when they host Dover.

Mena Middle School Takes Flight!
Today, our Project Lead the Way and FBLA students are exploring innovation and history at the Arkansas Air & Military Museum in Fayetteville!
Students are getting a hands-on look at aviation technology, engineering, and the stories behind America’s military aircraft. This field trip connects classroom learning to real-world applications in STEM, leadership, and career readiness.
We’re so proud of our Bearcats for representing Mena Middle School with curiosity, respect, and enthusiasm!

Thank you to the James K Polk chapter of DAR! They presented our teachers with goodie baskets and supplies as part of their yearly service project. We are so very thankful for their thoughtfulness!

MMS Attendance Reward Day. 93% or better attendance for 1st quarter earned students PRIDE with Popsicles. This quarter goal is 95%!

Thank you, Miss Polk County for coming to read to Mrs. Todd's Students on Friday. It was the perfect ending to the best day.

HHE’s Sunshine Squad loves spoiling our faithful and dedicated bus drivers! Today, they gave each driver a delicious s’mores cupcake to enjoy!

Mena Football lost a heartbreaker on Friday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.

Mena Bearcats-28
Ozark-36 2ot

Mena falls to 4-2/1-2 and will play at Waldron next Friday.

Mena Middle School FCCLA attended Region 5 Operation Trash Cleanup at Lake DeGray State Park on Wednesday, October 8th! FCCLA members participated in leadership workshops and picked up trash around the state park. MMS won the spirit stick for the most trash collected, the chapter also had the most members in attendance.

Mena High School Spirit Week door decorating winners.
1st place: Mrs. Albin
2nd place: Mrs. Neufeld
3rd place: Mrs. Hobson
4th place: Mr. Valencia

LDE students had a fun visit this from Firepup and Smokey Bear on Thursday! We learned about Fire Safety and what to do in an emergency!

2025 Mena High School Homecoming practice was held on Thursday in Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. The homecoming ceremony and crowning of the queen will be at 6:30pm on Friday in BCBS.

Rich Davis and Marcus Graves represented the Mena Bearcats at the 4A State Golf Tournament at the Highlands Course in Bella Vista on Tuesday. Rich finished fourth and just missed getting to go to the state overall by one stroke. Another great year for both of them.

SOPHOMORES ARE POWDER PUFF CHAMPS!
It was a great night of Powder Puff Football on Wednesday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. The sophomore team defeated the freshman in overtime in the championship game.
1. Sophomores
2. Freshman
3. Juniors
4. Seniors
We will see you again next year!

The HHE Teammate Award winners are Payten Stinson, Greyson Hexamer & Malakai Sanchez. NOT pictured- Josie Busby. They demonstrated a positive attitude, reliability, helpfulness, and a willingness to learn.

Mena Tennis competed in the 7-4A District Tournament on Monday in Arkadelphia.
Girls Singles
Kili Cox won her first round match 8-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. Kili fell in the quarterfinals 4-6, 3-6. Chloe Stepp ran out to a 3-0 lead in her first round match but ended up losing 8-5.
Boys Singles
Mason Gortemiller lost a spirited first round match 8-4. Ashton Nordyke also lost in the first round 8-2.
Girls Doubles
Madi Fowler and MaKenna Lee made short work of their first round opponent, 8-0. However, Fowler and Lee lost in the quarterfinals in a tie break set (6-4, 4-6, 3-10). Paeyton Hostetler and Mollee Sharp won a very competitive first round match 8-6 but fell in the quarterfinals 4-6, 3-6 to Hope.
Boys Doubles
Eli Swall and Jackson Thompson played in the most competitive first round match of the tournament. However, they came out on the losing end of a tiebreak, falling 8-9. Levi Neufeld and Luke Rowland lost in the quarterfinals 2-6, 3-6 to Fountain Lake.
Coach Rowland would like to express his appreciation for all of his players, especially his seniors. (Kili Cox, Levi Neufeld, Chloe Stepp, Eli Swall, Jackson Thompson, and Kierstyn Tolleson). They provided great leadership throughout the year and established a foundation to build upon in the future.