
The Jr. Ladycats earned a big win on Thursday at the Union Bank Center. The girls improved to 5-1 on the season by defeating Lakeside 2-0. Lakeside took the two JV matches 2-0. Mena is back in action on Tuesday at Malvern.

Team Building and Friendships 🥰
*Mrs Montgomery’s classes


Mr. Jacob Cain led a demonstration this morning with the Journalism 2 students on flying a drone, and capturing videos and photos.


TUCKER STRICKLIN Can't believe how much Mena school news is inside this weeks Mena Star. Including One District, One Book info, Bearcat coaches visiting the local Lions Club, the 2022 MHS Homecoming Court and that is just on the front page.


Read about the Mena Bearcats big win in this week's Pulse !
https://mypulsenews.com/polk-county-pulse-august-31-2022/?fbclid=IwAR1PpPigQYXFu8_WAvs9PnYGV-aaqiDB2apBu3AvuRAVyACSOeEkAS6wk5k

One of the best reasons to attend the Polk County Fair this week is to support the Mena students showing livestock. We caught LYNNLEE COOK grooming her sheep "Peaches" on Wednesday!


While you’re at the Polk County Fair this week stop by the commercial building & say hello to our teachers. Also be sure to register to win a $300.00 gift certificate from Washburn's Home Furnishings, a handmade ornament by Lorrie Henry & athletic passes.


The Mena Middle school yearbook staff attended the Jostens Yearbook Workshop at Greenwood High School. They are learning how to create a unique yearbook and have already designed their cover for the 2022-2023 yearbook.


Coach Zen Valencia held an informational meeting on Wednesday for Ladycats & Bearcats who have an interest in competing for the Mena wrestling program.. This is a new sport in Mena and the season will happen in the spring.. More information on wrestling is available by contacting Coach Z by Email at zen.valencia@menaschools.org and also on the AAA website at the link below.
https://www.ahsaa.org/wrestling

The Ladycats improved to 6-2 on the season with a 25-9/25-9/25–14 win over Magnolia on Tuesday. Mena will be back in action on September 6th at Malvern.
The Jr. Ladycats also won defeating Magnolia in three set 2-1. The Jr. Ladycats are 4-1 on the season and will play September 1st against Lakeside in the Union Bank Center.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=19738,20083


It was a rough night for the Jr. Ladycats on Monday. The Varsity lost to Greenwood 14-25/18/25. Mena also lost the JV match 25-24/10-25/10-15 .... The Jr. Ladycats are back in action on Tuesday at Magnolia.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_ids=20083

Mena Coaches have selected #6, GABE CORCORAN, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Week vs. DeQueen. Gabe is a Senior Quarterback, and is the son of Jami Brewer and Steve Corcoran.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat Athletics!!!


The 2022 Mena Homecoming T-Shirts are on sale now. Orders are due on Friday, September 9th. Follow the link below to the order form.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kxHaKhjaxHugX1UrUBasV8uRNaThwZby1sTsE3HTpwk/edit


Ms. Donna Golden at Holly Harshman Elementary took advantage of a Pets in the Classroom Grant and chose a baby bearded dragon. The class is still working on a name.


Powder Puff Football happens September 14th ! Right after the 2022 Homecoming Parade which begins at 5:30pm...


The nice folks from The Ouachitas came to Holly Harshman Elementary and served the staff coffee on Monday morning. The Ouachitas are also one of our One District One Book community partners. They will be at MMS on Tuesday, MHS on Wednesday and LD on Thursday. Thanks guys, your support is greatly appreciated.
https://www.facebook.com/ouachitacoffee

The Mena Ladycats competed against the top teams in the state at the Spikefest Volleyball Tournament on Saturday and finished the day 2-2.
Pool play:
Lost to Brookland 18-25, 19-25
Beat Faulkner County 25-10, 25-11
Beat Episcopal 25-10, 25-8
Mena finished second in their pool and advanced to the gold tournament where they Lost to Valley View 25-21, 25-23


Congratulations to our MMS Choir Officers!
Junior High Choir- President Jerzie Abel, Vice President Naveah Baldwin, Secretary- Brynlee Bahr, Librarians- Klover Kiersey & Kaylee Wisnoski
Beginning choir- President Chloe Cossey, Vice President Trinity Wilson, Secretary Brylee Cox, Librarians Olivia Yang & Abigail Bradley


The Mena High School choir officers have been announced!
Bearcat Chorus- President Lakota Breeden, Vice President Charleigh Self, Secretary Gracie Gates, librarians Jacob Kenyon-Ortiz & Chloe White
Spotlight Singers- President Jaeli Fields, Vice President Joey Decker, Secretary Holiday Neufeld, Librarian Anna Burt!


JAIR HERNANDEZ hit a game winning field goal as time expired and Mena defeated DeQueen 16-14 on Friday. The Bearcats will play their first home game of the season next week when they host Centerpoint at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm...
