Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do.
Tonya Thacker is one of the best & we are proud to have her at Mena High School.
The Jr. Bearcats picked up their 5th win & the Sr. Bearcats earned their 4th win at the UBC on Friday.
Jr. Boys / Mena-42 Bauxite-40
Sr. Boys / Mena-53 Bauxite-37
The Jr. Boys play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 2/4 & Both the Jr. & Sr. Boys host Arkadelphia on Friday 2/5.
The Mena Ladycats Improved to 13-2/6-1 on the season with a win over Bauxite on Friday. The Jr. Ladycats won by 14 points.
Jr. Girls / Mena-39 Bauxite-25
Sr. Girls / Mena-51 Bauxite-35
The Jr. & Sr. Ladycats play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 2/4/21. GO LADYCATS!!!
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 8th - February 12th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWzogLrq8NYjQb1aN1eAVYoo4ysMbN5gHrw8CPAh142W9tQw/viewform
Schedule change for Arkadelphia @ Mena on Friday February 5th! Jr. Boys, Sr. JV boys, Sr. Girls, Sr. Boys!
Congratulations to Mena High School student Olivia Betz for being a Regional Gold Key Award Winner in the Comic Art Category of the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards give young people opportunities for recognition, exhibition, and publication of their writing and art, as well as chances for scholarships.
https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/ARALSW
The Southwest Region in which Olivia was competing includes 7 states. Her Comic Art submission was the only Comic Art submission in our region that qualified for the Gold Key award, their highest award. And this allows her to now compete nationally.
GO OLIVIA!!!!
Friday, January 29, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Sports:
Friday - Junior High Varsity and Senior High Varsity Basketball will host Bauxite starting at 4:00 p.m.
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. People don’t always remember everything you say to them, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel. Treat everyone with kindness.
The HUB is now taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by the end of the day today. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs are still taking place. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), your enrichment teacher, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
Blended & virtual student meals for February 1st - February 5th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Mena Jr. High & Sr. High will host Bauxite on Friday. Games begin at 4pm in the Union Bank Center !
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Thursday - No quiz bowl practice; Junior meeting during Enrichment in the PAC - all juniors
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.
Mrs. Torix needs to see: Caroline Cannon, Mallory Farringer, Jocelyn Hernandez, Kiylee Hughes, Alex Rocha, and Riylee Wiles at the beginning of Enrichment for just a few minutes.
The HUB is now taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by this Friday, January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), your enrichment teacher, junior meeting on January 28, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lee Smith took the lead by getting his Covid-19 Vaccination today. Dr. Smith will begin his new position as Superintendent of Mena Public Schools in the 2021/2022 school year.
UAMS is conducting a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic for teachers & staff of Mena Public Schools today. Nurse Bobbi from Mena High School was the first to receive the vaccine.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Wednesday - No quiz bowl practice;
Thursday - No quiz bowl practice; Junior meeting during Enrichment in the PAC - all juniors
Friday - Sophomore meeting in Room 403 for students interested in JAG Work next year during Enrichment
Kindness is a gift we can all afford to give, and kindness begins with an understanding that we all struggle and we all have needs. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. Wherever there is another person, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.
Mrs. Torix needs to see: Caroline Cannon, Mallory Farringer, Jocelyn Hernandez, Kiylee Hughes, Alex Rocha, and Riylee Wiles at the beginning of Enrichment for just a few minutes.
The HUB is now taking applications for the 21-22 school year. If you are an upcoming senior graduating in 2022 and would like to apply for the HUB program, please fill out an application and return them to Mrs. Threlkeld in the HUB, Room 111. If you plan to work your senior year and would like to attend The HUB, please also fill out the AE JAG application form. Applications and HUB expectations were emailed to the Class of 2022 students on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Threlkeld or stop by Room 111 with any other questions.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by this Friday, January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have already signed up, make sure you have joined the Google Classroom for more information.
Applications are available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205 as soon as possible.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis (room 403), your enrichment teacher, junior meeting on January 28, and sophomore JAG meeting on January 29 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Seniors: It’s time to vote for the 2021 Who’s Who. The Google Form ballot is available in the Class of 2021 Enrichment Google Classroom. Voting will remain open through tomorrow, so please take time to vote for the eleven categories in this year’s Who’s Who. Results and photos will be part of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
A survey has been sent to all Enrichment teachers to discuss what they would like for their Enrichment team name to be for the upcoming cornhole tournament. Now is the time for Enrichment classes to be discussing their preferred team names, and once submitted, the Journalism 2 class will create a team name banner to hang above the classroom doorway.
Lunch Menu: January
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 1st - February 5th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwNZ4mmAyqzwWrJJ2cjExsgUqHwuS4GXHM6UbbkpULcLt_Ug/viewform
The Ladycats & Bearcats played conference games at Nashville Tuesday.
Sr. Girls/ Nashville-42 Mena-36
Sr. Boys / Nashville-47 Mena-31
Mena will play Bauxite on Friday at the Union Bank Center.
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats play at Nashville on Tuesday beginning at 4:30pm...
The Mena 7th grade & Jr. High Boys hosted Nashville at the Union Bank Center on Monday.
7th Grade / Nashville-30 Mena-16
Jr. High JV / Nashville-44 Mena-21
Jr. High / Nashville-57 Mena-33
Mena will host Bauxite on Friday 1/29/21.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Girls lost a pair of games to Nashville on Monday at the Union Bank Center.
7th Grade/ Nashville-30 Mena-16
Jr. High / Nashville-53 Mena-26
The Jr. Teams will host Bauxite on Friday 1/29/21...
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
Monday, January 25, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday - Attn Seniors: Herff Jones is here today in the PAC during Enrichment to drop off packets with Cap & Gown and other senior memorabilia order information in them. They will return on February 2nd to measure and order Cap & Gowns.
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday - No quiz bowl practice;
Thursday - No quiz bowl practice;
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - 7th Grade/Junior High Basketball games HERE at the UBC vs Nashville
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Mena High School is recognizing Kindness Week from January 25-29, and encouraging everyone to find as many ways to be kind to others throughout the week. You just never know the lasting impact from a single act of kindness.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 by this Friday, January 29. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check. January is the final chance to order your personalized copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FBLA District Spring Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, February 10th on the Mena High School campus. Please see Mrs. Torix to pick up a permission slip. They need to be returned by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Signups for the 2021-2022 Cheerleading programs have started. If you wish to try out for the sideline team, competition team, or Beary the mascot, please stop by the office and put your name on the list or see Coach Hughes in room 315. If you have questions or once you have signed up, please go see Coach Hughes for further instructions.
Applications are now available to be considered for the 2021-22 MHS Yearbook Staff. If you would like to apply for the yearbook staff for the coming school year, please pick up an application in Mr. Philpot’s room 205. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day next Monday, January 25.
JAG Applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year for next year’s seniors and juniors. Online applications are at karenpurvis.wixsite.com/mhsjag. You can pick up a printed application from Karen Purvis, room 403, or your enrichment teacher. Applications will be available at the meeting for next’s juniors on January 28 during enrichment. Completed applications are due back by the end of the day on Monday, February 8. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Purvis in room 403 or email her - karen.purvis@menaschools.org.
There will be a meeting for any FFA member interested in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today during Enrichment in the Ag Building. Students will be given an application that must be taken home, filled out, and returned by Wednesday February 27th to be eligible to participate for the upcoming season. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting and are interested, see Mr Maye,Goodnight or McCormick for an application.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday 1/25: Drumstick, hot dog, chicken sandwich, waffle bar
Tuesday 1/26: Chicken Parmesan, rib patty sand., corn dog, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Wednesday 1/27: Burrito with cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, wing bar, pbj sandwich
Thursday 1/28: Beef fingers, chicken tenders, meatball sub, taco bar, pbj sandwich
Friday 1/29: Baked potato with Chili, rib patty sandwich, pizza, pbj sandwich
