On Wednesday May 9th, MHS Senior Tyra Dollarhyde received her D1.1 SMAW Welding Certification through the UARM Welding Program. This certification allows Tyra to work as a certified SMAW welder. We are so proud of Tyra and her accomplishments. Her future is bright!
MHS Yearbook students had the honor of giving copies of the 2019 MHS Yearbook to Mr. Torix and Mr. Breedlove this morning. Thank you for all the support, gentlemen!
The Mena High School Theatre Department had their annual play parties for Theatre I in second and sixth periods, which has been sponsored by Ginger Sterner of Edward Jones in Mena for many years! Thanks so much for supporting the arts! #pizzaforthewin #theatreclass #castparty
Your graduation speaker for 2019 is Chris Thompson! Congratulations!
The Mena Bearcat Soccer team won their opening game in the state tournament today 2-1 over Hamburg.. Mena will play the winner of the Dardanelle/Heber Springs game on Friday at 4pm at Southside High School in Batesville... GO BEARCATS!
Attention Mena Middle School parents... Please take the time to fill out rhe End of the Year Parent Survey. Just follow the link...
https://forms.gle/NFf5LpGchovg5LZT6
Moments from the Yearbook Distribution Assembly Wednesday!.
Congratulations to Mena High School Senior Kyntlie Wiles... Recipient of the 2019 Polk County Farm Bureau Scholarship..
FFA Officer application deadline is May 9 Thursday.
There will be a FFA officer candidate meeting on May 9 Thursday during enrichment.
Any FFA member who is interested in attending Arkansas FFA leadership conference June 24-27 needs to sign-up this week with Mr. Collins.
There is a sign-up sheet in the MMS office for any 8th grade boy or girl that is interested in being part of next year’s Bearcat or Lady Cat Golf teams.
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for any 8th grade girl that is interested in playing Softball for the Lady Cats next year. There will be practice drills next week. These practices will be next Wednesday & Thursday, 3:30 – 5:30, at the MHS Softball field.
MMS Announcements for Wednesday, May 8th
Reminder: The Library is closed today.
Right after these announcements, Mr. Sherrer will be meeting with all 8th graders in the Cafeteria.
Destination Science winners, please bring your medals tomorrow for a group photo.
Talent show tryouts are today, 3:30, in the Choir room.
From Coach Hunter to all 8th Graders:
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for any 8th grade boy or girl that is interested in being part of next year’s Bearcat or Lady Cat Golf teams.
There is also a sign-up sheet in the office for any 8th grade girl that is interested in playing Softball for the Lady Cats next year. There will be practice drills next week. These practices will be next Wednesday & Thursday, 3:30 – 5:30, at the MHS Softball field. You must bring a glove, cleats, athletic shorts or softball pants.
In order to participate in this, you must print your name on the sign-up sheet located in our office. You must also have a physical. Free physicals will be offered at the High School next Tuesday. Be at the High School Cafeteria by 5:15. See Coach Fyar if you have any questions
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Nachos, Tacos, Chicken Nugget Bowl
Line 2 – Pizza, Sandwiches, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Friday, May 10th is the last day you can purchase a Senior Brick for the Senior Walk. See Mr. Breedlove anytime during the day to purchase a brick. The cost is $20.
Happy Nurse Appreciation Day to our favorite Nurse Becky! We are so thankful for everything she does for our school and kids!
Mena Soccer near the top of Max Preps Class AAAA Rankings.. State Tournament begins Thursday & the opponent is Hamburg...
Ruby K came today for our second day of the Spotlight Series on Theatre artists. She has worked with us at the high school on costumes many times and is much beloved by my students. They got to hear about how she dreamed to meet and work with all the people in the movies and then accomplished that goal! #theatreartist #theatreclass
Liveschool Rewards ROCK!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️
From emceeing the morning announcements to lunch with the principal- WE are always rewarding good choices!!
MHS May 8th, 2019
The final FBLA meeting of the year will be held in Mrs. Torix's room today during Enrichment. We will conduct our new officer installation during this meeting. All members are encouraged to attend, but check in with your Enrichment teacher first, then come to Mrs. Torix's room.
The 2019 Yearbook Distribution Assembly will be this afternoon. There are still 12 yearbooks available for purchase, and they can be bought and reserved by paying $60 cash or check to Mr. Philpot in Room 205 prior to the distributions assembly. Any remaining yearbooks will be sold during the assembly on a first come first serve basis.
If you want a copy of the Lip Sync DVD, you must pay $10 to Ms. Kropp by this Friday, May 10th.
The Scholarship/Completer Assembly will be May 17th at 8:30 (Not May 10th).
Graduation Practice will be after assembly at Bearcat Stadium.
Seniors before Friday you need to make sure all fines and lunch dues are paid, that you have brought back books from on-line classes at RMCC, accept your Arkansas Challenge money, and sign up in the office for your final transcript to be sent.
FFA Officer application deadline is May 9 Thursday. Also, there will be a FFA officer candidate meeting on May 9 Thursday during enrichment. All FFA members who turned in an officer application are required to attend this meeting.
Teachers and students you have to have money in your account to eat. No more negative accounts allowed.
We will have the annual free physicals on Tuesday, May 14. All coaches will hand out the physical forms. Ladycats will be at 5:30 PM in the UBC and Bearcats will follow. This is the only opportunity to provide free physicals.
All cap and gowns that have been ordered and not paid for are in the office. Herf Jones is accepting cash only or you can pay on-line.
Any FFA member who is interested in attending Arkansas FFA leadership conference June 24-27 needs to sign-up this week with Mr. Collins. Cost will be 40.00 per student. Sign-up with Money Deadline is May 9th.
Friday, May 10th is the last day you can purchase a Senior Brick for the Senior Walk. See Mr. Breedlove anytime during the day to purchase a brick. The cost is $20.
Lunch: Chicken Nugget Bowl.
The Mena Future Farmers of America Banquet was held Monday night at the Ouchita Center. A large crowd was on hand to see FFA members recieve their awards...
GREENHANDS
Jake Short, Dustin Poor, Drey Ozanich, Breezy Hendrix, Evan Graves, Austin Rose, Navya Morris,Jakelyn Goodner, Cassidy Ashcraft, Taylor Thacker &Allison Bates..
STAR GREENHAND AWARD
Taylor Thacker, Breezie Hendricks & Drey Ozanich.
CHAPTER FARMER AWARDS
Jaycee Allen, Cooper Anderle, Madison Blair, Shane Brown, Sam Cude, Ivy Curtis, Skyler Head, Tori Hilton, Makori Gabriel, Hope Lott, Kylee Woody & Kinley Ruskin.
STAR CHAPTER FARMER AWARD
Halie Standifer
HONORARY CHAPTER FARMER AWARD
Shane Torix
STATE FARMER RECIPIENT
Mikayla Evans
ALLBAUGH LEADERSHIP AWARD
Morgan Miller & Brenden Catlett
CRESS MEMORIAL AWARD
Mikala Evans & Simeon Fields
CHRIS JONES SCHOLARSSHIP
Halie Standifer
NRCS SCHOLARSHIP
Emily Sorge
FARM CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP
Halie Standifer
PHILLIP SPEER FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Emily Sorge
CONNORS STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Kyntlie Wiles
The Mena Bearcat Soccer Team will open play in the AAAA State Soccer Tournament on Thursday.. Games are played at Southside High School in Batesville.... They will face Hamburg at 5pm... GO BEARCATS!
https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/ws8T8C79EemAzYoOhE8Jsg/yMdTLS79EemAzYoOhE8Jsg/soccer-spring-19/2019-soccer-boys-state-tournament--4a-boys-state-soccer.htm
