Mena High School

Mena Public Schools is in search of a secondary Vocal Music Instructor. This position would be in charge of the Choir program from grades 6-12 and teach 4 levels of choir, 6th grade, 7/8 grade, HS choir, and HS ensemble as well as HS Music appreciation. Mena Public Schools is also searching for a Secondary English Teacher. Get more information on our website at https://menaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Little Cats Cheer Camp MHS Saferoom July 30-31st Camp A: 6th - 9th grade (2021-2022) 9am-3pm Cost: $30 per Student Concessions will be available. No awards will be given this year as we hope for this camp to be fun and help build cheerleading skills because our focus is to encourage and develop a strong Mena Cheer program. Athletes should bring their own lunch for each day. Direct any questions to Coach Hughes: andrea.hughes@menaschools.org

Mena High School teachers Colby Singleton & Bernice Philpot are leading MHS students & students from around the area through the first day of ACT Boot Camp in the Performing Arts Center today!!!

We are so pleased to have SHANNON LYLE on our team at Mena High School this year !!! Hello! My name is Shannon Lyle and I am excited to be the high school counselor! I began my post-secondary work at Arkansas Tech University, completing my B.S. in Mathematics Education in 1996. I obtained a M.S. in School Counseling from Henderson University in 2013. I also have building level administration certification. I have 21 years of experience in public school education. That experience ranges from math teacher to school principal, both at the high school level. I am blessed beyond measure to be happily married with two sons and a step-daughter. I am honored to be a part of Mena High and I am looking forward to getting to know the high school students, helping them navigate this exciting phase of their lives, and assisting them on their journey into the next phase of career, college and life!

What is your teen doing this summer? JR WHITE missed senior pictures this year! So here is one from Army Boot Camp at Fort Benning Georgia! GO JR !!! GO BEARCATS!!!

Mena High School Class of 2022 Senior Pictures were taken earlier this week.... GO SENIORS!!!!

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY!!! 2002 was a good year.... I'm sure these Bearcats would agree... If you know who they are tag 'em up !!!!

Over the last few weeks we have had the pleasure of introducing the new staff members at Mena Public Schools & today we would like to welcome TIMOTHY WALSTON. My name is Timothy Walston and I am a 2001 graduate of Mena Public Schools. I attended Ouachita Baptist University where I graduated with a BA in Music and a BA in psychology. After that, I began my career in education where I taught high school band and choir for 11 years at Wickes and Cossatot River School Districts. I got my masters degree in school counseling from Henderson State University in 2011. Part of that time I was band director, I was also part time counselor at Vandervoort Elementary School. For the past four years, I have been a full time elementary and high school counselor at Wickes Elementary and Umpire Schools. This year, I will be taking on the role of 9th grade counselor and 9th-12th grade college and career coach at Mena High School. My favorite movie has always been Jurassic Park and my favorite season is fall. I like to play the piano, paint, and I enjoy cooking. I love Mexican food and iced coffee. I also love to travel!

A huge shout out to Mena High School Seniors AUSTIN ROSE & JARRETT BURGER. Austin & Jarrett finished 15th in the 2021 HS National Championship Team Tournament Standings. They were only able to land two keepers, weighing 2lbs 10oz, on Friday. Unfortunately that was not good enough to qualify for Saturday's World Finals. Great job Basscats !!!! https://highschoolfishing.org/saf-live/

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 .

The Basscats caught a limit on day 2 but not as many lbs. Austin & Jarrett fall in the standings but are still in good position for day 3 & a good chance to advance to the championship round on Saturday. GO BASSCATS!!! https://www.facebook.com/hsfishing/ https://highschoolfishing.org/...

This week the Mena FFA 2021-2022 Officer Team participated in an officer retreat in Hochatown, OK! During this week the officer team bonded and worked on setting new goals for this coming school year. As well as, worked on this years program of activities for the Mena FFA chapter. The officer team also took the opportunity to watch the movie “Greater” and do a campfire reflection on how they could take the values and lessons from that movie. Reflecting on how they could incorporate those values in their daily lives and how they could implement them in our FFA chapter. The officers also got to have some fun this week as well! The team got to work together to conquer the Hochatown Maze, went axe throwing, and paddle boarding! This years team is excited and ready to lead our chapter this year!

BASSCATS IN 2nd AT DAY ONE WEIGH IN ! Austin Rose & Jarret Burger weighed in a 3 fish limit today at the High School Fishing World Finals. The tournament is being held on Lake Hartwell in Andersonville, South Carolina. The duo weighed in 10 pounds 1 ounce for the day & trail the leaders by just 12 ounces. Good luck on Thursday Basscats & thank you for representing your school & hometown in a way we can all be proud of... https://highschoolfishing.org/saf-live-leaderboard.php

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY!!!!! Check out the cuties on the Mena High School Homecoming Court in 1973 !!!!

Good news! Jarrett Burger & Austin Rose have arrived safely in South Carolina for the High School Fishing World Finals. Austin & Jarrett will be seniors this year at Mena High School. Go Basscats!!! https://highschoolfishing.org/

We are excited to welcome ISAAC MINTON to the coaching staff at Mena Public Schools. Mr.Minton is the head Jr. Boys Basketball Coach & Assistant Baseball Coach. “My name is Isaac Minton, I just graduated from Southern Arkansas University in April with a Bachelors of Science in K-12 Physical Education, where in fact I met my wife and we got married in January of this year. We have been so blessed and are so happy and excited to become a part of this great town and awesome school!!!”

Friday was a great day for the Special Olympics Bearcats. They competed in the Special Olympics Summer Games at Searcy! Abby Perez brought home a gold medal in women’s 400M walk. Nathan Raney brought home a gold medal for the men’s 400M walk. Jesse Ezell brought home Silver in Deadlift, Bench Press, and Combination Lift.

Alexyss Hilderbrand has such a rich voice. This song is one of the most beautiful pieces in Big the Musical. Alexyss, a Mena High School student, is one of the major characters in this summer’s production at the OLT. Come check out the show on July 2-4 or July 9-11.

This fundraiser has gone great so far. Thank you to those who have already donated! It is the biggest fundraiser of the year and our last one until spring! We only have a few more days until this closes! Help out the Bearcats!

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