The Mena High School Journalism Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to TFS productions and everyone involved in the making of our new broadcast trailer. This will not only provide a more mobile system but also give students real world experience with streaming live events.
Catch Bearcat TV tonight as they debut their new setup at the Mena vs. Mansfield football game tonight at 7:00.
Catch Bearcat TV tonight as they debut their new setup at the Mena vs. Mansfield football game tonight at 7:00.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Hatfield Lions 🦁 Club for donating playground balls ⚽️ 🏀🏈🏐for our kiddos! WE appreciate you! 🥰

Beginning Choir Officers 2025-2026
President- Bayly Cross
Vice President- Julie Emry
Secretary- Bella Barrett
Librarians- Sam Arbuthnot, Lilly Cude, Adaya Lindsey, & Mary Trammel

Bearcat Chorus Officers for 2025-2026
President- Mady Dowell
Vice President- Trinity Wilson
Secretary- Sam Irons
Librarians- Amber Beaver & Cora Maddox
President- Mady Dowell
Vice President- Trinity Wilson
Secretary- Sam Irons
Librarians- Amber Beaver & Cora Maddox

Louise Durham Elementary is so grateful for the generous donation of tissue and hygiene products from Mena Area Realtors! 🐾🖤❤️ Your support helps keep our students healthy, comfortable, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in our kids and our school community!

Thank you Mrs. Bridgett Martin and The Cooperative Extension office for providing our students with water bottles this year. 💦

Rain ☔️ or shine ☀️ we get the kiddos loaded up! 🚗🚙☺️☺️

The Mena Bearcats played their Red/Black Scrimmage on Thursday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. Mena will Scrimmage at Mansfield on Thursday, August 21st & the season opener is Friday, August 29th at BCBS. See the entire schedule at the link below.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19617
First day of 5th grade was filled with big smiles, bright eyes, and so much excitement! It is going to be a fantastic year with Mrs. Williams’ homeroom

First book of the year checked out bright and early at the MMS library ! Great job Wyatt!

First day of Kindergarten was amazing!

HHE Sunshine 🌞 Squad provided fruity water 💦 to our bus drivers on this HOT 🥵 FIRST DAY of school!!

We had a great 1st day back!

Mena Golf played their second match of the season on Monday at the Malvern Country Club. The Ladycats were lead by Mallori Brotherton with a 55 and the Bearcats were lead by Richie Davis who shot a 37. Mena is back in action on August 19th at the Waldron Country Club.

The Mena tennis teams played Arkadelphia at Tapley Park on Monday. The boys won three of seven matches including a sweep of the singles matches. Levi Neufeld, Eli Swall, and Luke Rowland notched wins for the bearcats. The girls won one of six matches with Chloe Stepp and Kierstyn Tolleson prevailing in doubles.

Mena Middle School open house was a success... We look forward to seeing our students again on the first day of school on Wednesday, August 13th!!!

WE are ready for an AMAZING 🤩 school year…

Mena Golf kicked off their season at DeGray State Park Golf Course on Monday. Bryant Thomas scored a 47 for the Bearcats and Mallori Brotherton lead the Ladycats with a 59.
Mena is back in action on Monday at the Malvern Country Club.
Mena is back in action on Monday at the Malvern Country Club.

On August 4th, the Mena Public Schools Special Education Department set sail into the new school year with their annual update, themed Inclusion Island. Staff gathered to focus on strategies that foster inclusive practices across all settings. Special guest presenter, Karen Grady, led an engaging session on Differentiation in the Classroom, providing tools and insights to support diverse learners.

THANK YOU to CMA for providing backpacks 🎒 & school supplies ✏️ 🖍️📓for our students!! WE are so grateful! ☺️ ♥️

