Private School Partnership Meeting - November 16, 2023
There will be a meeting on November 16, 2023 for the Homeschool Officials within the Mena School District at 6:00 p.m. in the Mena High School Cafeteria, Mena, Arkansas. This meeting will be held to provide information about special education services to private schools and homeschool providers. Please contact Christy Thrailkill, Special Education/504 Supervisor for the Mena Public Schools, if you have any questions regarding this meeting.
Get to know Jack Kelly, as performed by Eric Decker, in "Newsies"!
A production of the Mena High School Theatre Department.
Public performances are Sunday, Nov. 12 @ 2:30 pm and Monday, Nov 13 @ 7 pm. You don’t want to miss this!
Mena High School students took part in CPR Training in the MHS Library on Wednesday!
The Mena basketball season began on Monday at Jim Rackley Gymnasium.
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Bearcats Advance to Playoffs!
The Mena Bearcats played Waldron at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Friday.
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Mena improves to 5-5 on the season and will play at Rivercrest next Friday in the 4A State Playoffs.
SAMARA JAYNES represented Mena High School at the State Cross Country Meet at Oaklawn in Hot Springs on Thursday! Find complete results at the link below.
https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/567940-arkansas-state-cross-country-championships-2023/results/987663
We are delighted to take a moment to recognize McKinzy Fenstamacher's exceptional behavior and impressive improvement during this school year. Your dedication to personal growth and your commitment to your education have not gone unnoticed, and we would like to commend you for your outstanding performance.
Over the course of this school semester you have consistently demonstrated exemplary behavior that sets a positive example for your peers. Your respect for your teachers, fellow students, and school rules is truly commendable. Your willingness to cooperate, assist others, and maintain a positive attitude in and outside the classroom has had a significant impact on the school community. We believe that your behavior exemplifies the core values of our school and is reflective of the character we aim to cultivate in all our students.
What is particularly noteworthy is your remarkable academic progress. Your determination to succeed academically is evident through your consistent effort, engagement in class, and your willingness to seek help when needed. Your grades have improved significantly, and you have demonstrated a genuine thirst for knowledge, taking on challenges with enthusiasm. Your teachers have noted your exceptional growth, which is a testament to your dedication to your education.
Your commitment to both personal growth and academic excellence serves as an inspiration to your peers and a source of pride for our school community. We believe that your accomplishments this year are just the beginning of a bright academic journey.
We encourage you to continue along this positive path, maintaining your commitment to excellence, and using your success as motivation for future achievements. Your remarkable behavior and improvement make us confident in your ability to excel in whatever endeavors you choose to pursue.
On behalf of the entire school community, we would like to extend our congratulations to you for your outstanding behavior and improvement this school year. We look forward to witnessing your continued growth and the positive impact you will undoubtedly make in the years to come.
Jr. Bearcats win season finale in overtime!
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Mena High School students were able to sign up and attend a community service event at Mena Fire Station #1 to earn community service hours to go toward graduation requirements.
Congratulations to the Mena Ladycat volleyball team on a great year!
Mena's season game to an end in the 4A State Tournament Quarterfinals on Wednesday with a 0-3 loss to Gravette.
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The 2023 Mena High School Homecoming Queen was crowned on Friday night at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.
The Maid of Honor was Holiday Neufeld and the Queen is Sophia Vacca.
Holiday Neufeld is the daughter of Jeff and Jerusha Neufeld. Holiday is in NHS, the treasurer of NEHS and has earned her academic letter and second academic bar. Holiday is the elected President of the Spotlight Singers, a vocalist in Jazz Band, and has been chosen as the lead female role in this year's school musical, Newsies. She has also had the privilege of representing Mena High School as a four time All Region Choir member and a 2023 All-State Choir member. Holiday has also competed and won the Mena High School talent show two years in a row. After high school, Holiday plans to attend college and major in music education while continuing to sing in choir at the college level.
Sophia Vacca is the daughter of Scott and Ashley Vacca. Sophia is President of NEHS, President of NHS, Co-Editor of the Yearbook Staff, and the elected Vice President of Student Council. She has received her academic letter and second academic bar. Sophia is on the Varsity Sideline and Competition Cheer Team and Varsity soccer team. She received an All-State nomination in Soccer last year. Sophia is a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and serves on the Catholic Youth Advisory Council. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Dallas and major in Psychology.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered the game ball on Friday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium and the Bearcats ran with it.
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Mena improves to 4-4 on the season and the team plays at Ashdown next Friday.
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Wes Ward toured the Duckett Outdoor Classroom and Natural Resources Lab on Friday. Ward was in town for the governors "Capitol for a Day" program.
Thursday was Sr. Night for Mena Ladycat Volleyball and four seniors were honored. Including
ELAINA ALESHIRE
CAROLINE CANNON
MALLORY FARRINGER
JOCELYN HERNANDEZ
These Ladycats have been a part of three conference championship teams. With an overall record of 83 wins and 12 losses. Congratulations on a great career.
Mena defeated Arkadelphia 3-0. (25-14/25-14/25/13)
The Ladycats open play in the 4A State Tournament at Shiloh in Springdale on Tuesday at noon.
The Juniors defeated the Seniors in overtime in the Powderpuff Football Championship on Wednesday at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium.
The Mena Ladycats won the 4AWest Conference Championship on Tuesday with a 3-0 win over Fountain Lake. (25-20/25-16/25-19) Mena wraps up the regular season on Thursday when they play Arkadelphia at the Union Bank Center.
Congratulations to Mena FFA member Kiylee Hughes on exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Arkansas Bred Lamb and the Reserve Grand Champion Overall Market Lamb at the Arkansas State Fair!!
It's Spirit Week at Mena High School and Monday was "Rhyme for No Reason" Day.
HHE Great Teammate Award winners Journey Copelin, and Julia Henry were team captains at the Sr High volleyball game on Thursday.
Jr. High Pep Rally Thursday, October 12th !
