Mena’s Benny Weston was recently recognized as Superintendent of the year and gave his acceptance speech and charge to the audience at the recent AAEA 2020 Superintendent Symposium. Closing the event was Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson who spoke to the state superintendents.
Issues with the phone lines that service Mena High School, Mena MIddle School & Holly Harshman Elementary continue this morning. Service has been spotty & technicians continue to chase the problem. Your patience is appreciated.
The Polk County Spelling Bee was held Tuesday at UA Rich Mountain.
Here is a list of Mena students who won honors:
4th grade – 1st place: Auden Dong & 2nd place: Shooter Davis.
5th grade – 1st place: Ryan Jiang & 3rd place: Ayden Dong.
6th grade – 1st place: Ryan Jiang, 2nd place: Brandon Dong.
7th grade – 2nd place: Yennette Tecson & 3rd place: Elijah Smith.
8th grade – 1st place: Shantal Tecson & 3rd place: Jocelyn Biard
Go Bearcats!
The main phone line that supplies service for Mena High School, Mena Middle School, and Holly Harshman Elementary is down this morning. Hopefully repairs will be completed soon.
School Board Appreciation Month!
There is a 30% chance of light rain when school dismisses today increasing to an 80% chance of rain by the time the basketball games end tonight. There is also a chance of severe weather today. Check the hour by hour forecast, radar & weather cam on the Mena Public Schools Weather Page...
Just click on the link.
https://www.weatherbug.com/wea…/10-day-weather/mena-ar-71953
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men and women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Saturday 1/11/20 - Sr. High Band Region Auditions @ FS Southside
Tuesday 1/14/20 - Mena MIddle School Dance
January 16th-18th - 4 States Bandmasters @ Texas High
Friday 1/17/20 - HHE Academic Reward Day
Thursday 1/23/20 - 100th Day of School
January 24th-25th - MMS & MHS All-Region Concert Band Clinic
January 27th-31st - 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & Sr. Teams compete in the Mena Invitational Quiz Bowls.
January 27th-31st - Great Kindness Challenge
January 31st- February 1st - MMS All Region Jazz Band Clinic @ FS Southside.
Lunch with Mrs.Smart with Liveschool points at HHE.
Bamboozled Challenge for Liveschool Rewards at HHE!
Lunch with Mrs.Smart with Liveschool points at HHE.
Spending Liveschool points on Lunch with a Teacher coupon at HHE!
Kids spending Drink/Dessert at Lunch coupons for Liveschool Rewards.
The Mena School Board conducted their December meeting at the Administration Building Tuesday Night.
Superintendent Benny Weston's report consisted of information on the recent Thanksgiving & Christmas meals served at each cafeteria. Almost 1200 meals were served to parents this year.
The board next accepted a bid on workmans compensation insurance insurance from the Arkansas School Board Association. The annual premium is $24,442.00.
Approval was also given to the 2020 Master Plan, Student transfers, the annual stipend list & the financial report.
One personnel item was addressed at the conclusion of the meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Piet Fieldman.
Gavin Crawford from Mrs. Riley's 4th grade classroom at Holly Harshman Elementary used his LiveSchool points to have a Show and Tell day. He chose to bring his Husky, Lizzy, to share with his friends!
The staff at HHE are all definitely spreading Christmas CHEER sporting their traditional UGLY SWEATERS today! Feel free to join in and add your photos tagged with #hheuglysweaters19
There will be a coat drive in front of Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium this Saturday, December 14th. This is the first annual Coat the Cold event. They will be collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, hoodies, gloves, scarves, and hats. All gently used items will be laundered before disbursement. All items that are received as a donation will be distributed throughout the local schools for children in need, the remaining items will be donated to those in need, as needed.
Thursday, December 12th - Christmas Lunch (see schedule elsewhere on this page)
Friday, December 13th - Geography Bee @ The PAC (for those involved)
Thursday, December 19th - Liveschool Reward Day
Friday, December 20th - Christmas Parties begin at 8:45am
CHRISTMAS BREAK - December 23rd - January 3rd
Monday, January 6th - Second Semester begins!
The Administration Office of Mena Public Schools would like to thank the individuals and community organizations who are making contributions this holiday season to "Feed A Bearcat".
Sherry Newman, Kim DePriest, Superintendent Benny Weston, Paulette Sherrer, and Suzanne Bentley choose to annually donate to the student fund at Christmas time.
The Mena School District "Feed A Bearcat" Program aims to provide wrap around services to our students in need. These services are offered on an individual basis as needs are identified and include the backpack food program, personal hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, extra-curricular student expenses, and assistance with lunch account balances. The Mena School District appreciates the generosity of our patrons who are able to donate items or monetary gifts to our students through this endeavor to meet our local needs. If you, your organization, or your business would like to donate please call 479-394-1710 or visit our offices at 501 Hickory Avenue.
Thank you Mena Star readers!!!!
Remember if your student wants to be a Bearcat the enrollment window for the second semester is now open. Forms can be requested and completed at the district you are currently attending. Mena School District classes will begin on Monday, January 6th 2020. For more information call 479-394-1710.
GO BEARCATS!
