Holly Harshman Elementary student supply list for 2021/2022 !
2021 Sales Tax Holiday
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 7, 2021, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 8, 2021, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.
https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/.../sales.../sales-tax-holiday/
If you live in the Mena School District be looking for our new newsletter to arrive in your mailbox in early August. GO BEARCATS!
Classified staff interested in the REACH program were invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday.
REACH is a para to teacher program that partners with REACH University to train paraprofessionals in the pathway to earning a Bachelor's degree. Cost is minimal and time invested includes course work as well as the time at work.
https://www.reach.edu/
https://www.facebook.com/ReachUniversity
Just a reminder That sub training will be on Monday at 9:00am !
Mr. John Ponder, immediate past director of the DeQueen Mena Educational Service Cooperative & former Mena High School superintendent, was recognized for 38 years of service to education at the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Summer Conference today. He is pictured with his wife, Mrs. Robin Ponder who recently retired from her position at Mena MIddle School. Congratulations!
The Mena Public Schools are well represented at the 46th Annual Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Summer Conference in Little Rock. In the Photo:
Amy Montgomery - MHS Assistant Principal
David Maxwell - MHS Principal
Dr. Lee Smith - Superintendent
Bridget Buckley - Assistant Superintendent
Christy Harrison - SPED Supervisor
Teresa Warner - MMS Assistant Principal
Pete Rose - LDE Building Manager
The 2021 Open House is just around the corner!
Michelle Finn, an educational consultant with Marzanos Research, will spend the day with Mena School District faculty on Thursday, August 12th. She will focus on The New Art and Science of Teaching. Student engagement and the district instructional model will be highlights of the day. Finn is the a coauthor of A Handbook for Personalized, Competency-Based Education.
Michelle recently received notoriety as a cast member on the tv show "Alone" on the History Channel.
https://www.history.com/shows/alone/cast/michelle-finn
Mena Public Schools Transportation Supervisor James Davis would like to remind you that the bus driver in service will be Monday, July 26th. This will be for all bus drivers from 9am-noon & Mena drivers will continue from 1pm-3pm. All happening in the MHS Performing Arts Center.
Holly Harshman Elementary student supply list for 2021/2022 !
Third grade summer school kiddos in dog 🐶 ears- they’re reading “Stone Fox”
Mena Sr. High Head Coach Randy Peters, Jr. High Head Coach Isaac Minton & Bearcat players are putting future Bearcats thru their paces today during day one of the Little Cats Basketball Camp at the Union Bank Center! GO BEARCATS!
A great new crew member has come on board at Holly Harshman Elementary. Lets welcome LIBERTY JACOT to the 4th grade hallway.
Hello, my name is Liberty Jacot and I am blessed to be teaching 4th grade ELA and Social Studies at Holly Harshman Elementary. I hold a Bachelor of Elementary Education and a Master of Education Leadership. I have 11 years experience in teaching and intervention in upper elementary. I am honored to be serving my community alongside the dedicated, talented staff of HHE.
Many opportunities have been missed in recent years at Mena Public Schools simply because parents have declined to fill out a free and reduced meal application. Filling out the application not only helps those in need but helps ALL students in the district. It’s easy to do & can be done on the Mena Public School website at
https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/welcome
Additional information is also available on the website at
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/813911/FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS_ABOUT_FREE_AND_REDUCED_PRICE_SCHOOL_MEALS.pdf
If you require still more information feel free to stop by the administration building during office hours at 501 Hickory in Mena. You may also call 479-394-1710 or Email sherry.newman@menaschools.org .
Holly Harshman Elementary is excited to welcome ERIKA WILLIAMS to the 5th grade hallway!
Hi, I’m Erika Williams. I am coming to Holly Harshman Elementary with 22 years experience from Wickes Elementary School. I’m looking forward to teaching fifth grade literacy again. I’m married and have three grown children, two daughters and one son. I enjoy reading, being home on the farm, and cooking.”
Holly Harshman Elementary is pleased to welcome BRIANNA PETERS to the 4th grade hallway!
My name is Brianna Peters. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Early Elementary Education K-6 from Southern Arkansas University in May 2020. I was born and raised right here in Mena! I am a HUGE family person and love anytime spent with them! I also enjoy being outdoors and watching movies.
The plight of the teacher's child, Nothing to do but wait while their parent's work on summer projects, professional development or other duties. All while their friends are enjoying vacation, a day at the pool or other fun stuff. Hang in there Avery !!!!
Mena Public Schools is looking for bus drivers. Call 394-5252. Other opportunities are also available. Click the link for more info..
https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Summer projects continue. In the photo Justin Head working on additional storage in the kitchen at Holly Harshman Elementary.
