The Governor just updated In reference to Arkansas School Closings. It will be optional to attend school tomorrow on Monday, March 16th. Students may need to pick up learning packets or check out a chrome book for online learning at home. Mena Public Schools will be continuing with online learning Tuesday, March 17th through Friday, March 20th. The following week is spring break. We will keep you posted with continual communication. We appreciate your support in our efforts to keep the safety of our students first.

The Governor’s Office is in charge of making the decision to close schools. The Mena School District has been told we are presently still at a low risk and will remain open. Any further closings will come through the Governor’s Office. We are following all precautionary steps. Thank you.

Attention K-5 Parents! Below is an example of an option letter that will be sent home with your student at the end of school today. It is very important that you fill out and return this letter to school on Friday 3/13/20. Thank you for you cooperation. Dear Families, Under the continued guidance of the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Arkansas Department of Health, we are taking all measures to carefully monitor potential risks. We encourage frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick. Parent Teacher Conferences are approaching next week. To accommodate the health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19, we will offer our families the following options for conferences. Please check to indicate your preference. _____ 1. You may have a conference via phone. _____ 2. Paper packets with all relevant information may be sent home with signature pages to be returned. _____ 3. Conferences will be available at the school buildings as usual. Student Name___________________________ Teacher_______________________ Parent Signature____________________________

Under the continued guidance of the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Arkansas Department of Health, Mena Public Schools is taking all measures to carefully monitor potential risks. We encourage frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick.

LDE Book Fair is next week!

March is Music In Our Schools Month!

Act Aspire & Star Testing will be taking place at Mena Public Schools in April. Star Testing April 13th - 24th @ LDE ACT Aspire Testing April 6th - 9th @ HHE April 13th - 16th @ MMS April 23rd - 24th @ MHS

Spring Break at Mena Public Schools will be March 23rd - 27th.

"I know some good games we could play," said the cat... Now look what you did!! Said the fish to the cat "I will NOT go away, I do NOT wish to go!!! Preschool teacher Mrs. Lee is rocking Cat in the Hat DAY!!!!

Mena Public Schools are seeking qualified applicants for a pair of positions. Follow the link for more information. https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

A message from Mena Public School Superintendent Benny Weston!

​Louise Durham Elementary teams won 1st and 3rd place in the 2nd grade Battle if the Books competition at DMESC on Wednesday 3/4/20. Go Bearcats!​

Polk County Voters went to the polls today & Mena Public School patrons had the opportunity to cast their vote on two school board races. In complete by unofficial results it appears the incumbents will retain their positions. Position 1 Brandyn Gortemiller 1082 Todd Aynes 1919 Position 2 Robby Hines 1604 Calvin Cummings 1401

Louise Durham Elementary teams won 1st and 2nd place in the 1st grade Battle if the Books competition at DMESC today. Go Bearcats!

First graders from Louise Durham Elementary are competing in Battle of the Books at the DeQueen Mena Education Service Cooperative today! Go Bearcats!

Mrs. Vega and Mrs. Lee are adding a rainbow of color to celebrate Dr. Seuss's "My Many colored Monday" at Louise Durham Elementary!

Follow the link to School Choice Forms! Please complete both forms - page 1 and page 2. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/…/School_Choice_Form_202…

Louise Durham & Holly Harshman March Menu!

Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up at LDE & HHE in March ! Tuesday, March 17th from 3:30pm-7:00pm @ Louise Durham Elementary Thursday, March 19th from 3:30pm-7:00pm @ Holly Harshman Elementary

Louise Durham is excited about Celebrating Read Across America March 2- March 6! We will be celebrating our love of reading with lots of reading , fun dress up days and a school wide reading challenge!