The Mena Basketball Team Camp began this morning at JIm Rackley Gymnasium. The Jr. High beat Cossatot 43-17 & the Sr. High lost 22-21.... Teams from around the are participating & games will continue throughout the day.. GO BEARCATS!
The Jr. and Sr. Boys Basketball Teams will be hosting a team camp on Monday! Games start at 9 am and the gym is ready! All games will be played in Jim Rackley Gymnasium at Mena Middle School. GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Bearcat Baseball Team will be having a meet and greet with new head coach Matt Sandifer on Thursday, July 18th at 6pm int the Football Fieldhouse. Coach Sandifer would like to meet the parents, returning players and any freshman or other players interested in being a part of the 2020 season.
The fall/offseason plans for the baseball team will be discussed as well. Please share & spread the word, GO BEARCATS!
Schedule for this week:
Monday:
Everyone is off, no practice. Open Weight room from 8-11:00 AM.
Tuesday:
JH (8th and 9th Grade) Team Camp @ Greenwood. Be at the locker room by 8 AM. We should be back around 1:30 or 2:00.
SH team camp @ Mena. Be at the field house by 5:00 PM. Camp starts at 6:00.
Wed:
7th/JH is OFF
SH practice from 9AM-10.
Thurs:
SH- practice at 7 AM
JH/7th- practice at 9 AM.
Friday
Everyone is OFF!
FASTCATS (3rd-6th Grade)
M-Thurs at 10 AM. Spread the word!
The Mena Volleyball Teams completed the Licking Camp & Tournament on Saturday in Branson MO.
The Sr. Varsity finished 3rd in the tournament. Losing a very close 3 set match to Broken Arrow Oklahoma to fall short of the championship game. This was the top tournament of the camp so out of 100 teams they finished tied for 3rd. Very strong result.
The Sr. High JV finished runner-up in the top JV tournament bracket.
The Jr. High varsity team won the top Jr. High bracket. This is the 2nd time in 3 years for our Jr. High to win the tournament. They defeated Camdenton Mo, Bentonville and Catoosa Mo.
Jr JVa got beat in the semifinals by Fulbright (a Bentonville middle school team)
Jr JVb got beat in the first round by Kirbyville Mo. The two jr high jv teams both lost early in their tournament.
Overall, VERY strong showing for the LadyCats.
The Mena Volleyball Teams we’re back in action today. The Sr high went 6-6 & the Jr high went 11-5... The camp concludes on Saturday... Go Ladycats!
Coach Bentley & the new football coaches have only had a week with the team but were able to put together a top 4 finish at the 7on7 in Lake Hamilton today.. Go Bearcats!
The new drums have arrived & were unpacked by Mr. Morgan & the drum line this morning. The purchase was made possible by an anonymous donation, a donation by the Union Bank of Mena & the bands annual cheesecake fundraiser... Go Bearcat Band!!!
The Ladycats are finding time for fun in Branson after camp concludes each day... Check out the smiles at Dolly Parton’s Stampede...
The first day of the Licking Team Camp saw the Mena Jr High Teams with a combined record of 13 wins and 11 losses. The Sr. High Teams had a record of 13 wins and 3 losses. The Camp continues thru Saturday in Branson MO. Go Ladycats!
Something exciting in the Paul Gray Band Hall at Mena High School.. Details coming your way tomorrow.
Junior High boys basketball put in the work in the gym today! Looking forward to a great season! GO BEARCATS!
The Ladycats are participating in the Licking Volleyball Tournament in Branson Missouri. Games began this morning & will continue thru Saturday! GO LADYCATS!
The Mena Ladycats are competing in the Licking Volleyball Camp in Branson MO. this week. Here is the game schedule for Thursday, Friday & Saturday.. GO LADYCATS!!!
The Jr. Ladycats left for Branson & the Licking Volleyball Team Camp today. The girls will be competing this Thursday through Saturday... Go Ladycats!
More press for Bearcat TE. Follow the link.. https://www.nwahomepage.com/…/state-is-loaded-at-tight-end…/
Gerry Brooks presented at the ARSCA Conference. Mena School Counselors are Learning while laughing today in Hot Springs.
https://www.gerrybrooksprin.com/…
Day 1 of the Class of 2020 Senior Pictures is in the books. Lots of memories made today, and we’ll be back at it for Day 2 of pictures tomorrow!
Mena School Counselors are attending the Arkansas School Counselors Conference in Hot Springs.
It is that time of year when we focus our efforts on securing Host Families for these Exchange Students who will be arriving in August. So, if you’ve ever considered hosting an international student, now would be a good time.
Educatius International Host Families come in many different shapes and sizes - young couples with small children, single persons, one parent families, empty nesters, etc. The one characteristic all host families share is a big heart with a lot of love to offer a new family member!
As a Host Families you will receive a $400 monthly stipend/student to help offset the expense of having a teenager in your home. All that we ask of our Host Families is that you provide a bedroom, meals, love and guidance and a place to study.
You are not alone during this opportunity. It is my responsibility is to support the student, host family and school throughout the duration of the academic school year. We also have 24/7 national support. Our students come with their own insurance and spending money for; school lunches and school fees, personal items and activities they wish to be involved with.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share Arkansas and the United States with a young person while you and your family learn about the student’s culture/country as well.
Jayme Miner-Risman
Local Coordinator-Educatius Group
(479) 243-8744
jayme.educatius@gmail.com
www.educatius.org
