Mena swept DeQueen at the Union Bank Center on Tuesday!
Sr. Girls / Mena-61 DeQueen-39
Sr. Boys / Mena-58 DeQueen-47
The Ladycats & Bearcats will play at Fountain Lake on Friday!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
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.
Tonight is Sr. Night at the Union Bank Center. Games begin at 5:00pm...
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment (1/19);
Junior ETS band room
Wednesday - Sci-FI Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl practice in Room 211; FCCLA Officers Meeting in Mrs. Hobson’s room during Enrichment, JAG meeting in PAC (1/21)
Friday -
Sports:
Monday - Junior High Basketball plays @ DeQueen
Tuesday - Senior High Basketball will host De Queen a the UBC - tonight will be the Senior Night ceremony.
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before 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 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 FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.
For those interested in attending the FCCLA Virtual Leadership Conference on Thursday, January 21, stop by Mrs. Hobon’s or Mrs. Wilson’s classrooms to pick up a permission slip to attend.
Congratulations to the following Mena High School Band students for making the Region 8 All Region Concert Bands:
Jaci Allen- 3rd band, 2nd chair Flute
Katie Benefield-3rd band, 8th chair Flute
Ranessa Ricker-3rd band, 11th chair Flute
Annika Thompson-1st band, 2nd chair Oboe
Lexi Williams-2nd band, 4th chair clarinet
Lexi Dilbeck-2nd band, 15th chair clarinet
Suzanne Lawrence- 2nd band, 18th chair clarinet
Breezy Hendrix-3rd band, 3rd chair bass clarinet
Emily Holloway-Alto Saxophone Alternate
Kate McDonald-2nd band, 2nd chair Tenor Saxophone
Cadence Barnes-2nd band, 3rd chair Tenor Saxophone
Shylee Head-2nd band, 1st chair Bari Saxophone
Levi McIntyre-2nd band, 13th chair Trumpet
Esmerelda Johnson- Trumpet Alternate
Gage Gorden- Trombone Alternate
Ayden Ludwig-2nd band, 3rd chair Baritone
Layla Spenser-3rd band, 2nd chair Baritone
Samuel Cross-2nd band, 1st chair Tuba
Daniel McDonald-3rd band, 6th chair Tuba
Alexia Minzel-2nd band, 8th chair Percussion
Summer Loar-3rd band, 4th chair Percussion
Congratulations to the following students for qualifying to try out for the Arkansas All-State Band:
Annika Thompson, Lexi Williams, Kate McDonald, Shylee Head, Ayden Ludwig, and Samuel Cross
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.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday 1/18: Virtual Day
Tuesday 1/19: Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar
Mena played four games at DeQueen on Monday.
7th Girls / DeQueen-26 Mena-12
Jr. JV Boys / Mena-24 DeQueen-13
Jr. Girls / Mena-37 DeQueen-10
Jr. Boys / Mena-42 DeQueen-15
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.
Several Mena basketball teams were in action on Saturday!
Sr. JV Boys / Mena-51 Waldron-48
7th grade Boys / Mena-21 Mansfield-19
7th Grade Girls / Mena-18 Mansfield-9
Jr. JV Boys / Mena-26 Mansfield-20
Sr. Girls / Idabel-63 Mena-58
Sr. Boys / Idabel-43 Mena-33
Learn more about Mena athletics, including schedules, on the website
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The 7th grade boys game begins at 10:00am in Jim Rackley Gymnasium with Jr. JV boys to follow. The 7th grade girls game will start at 10:00am at the UBC.... The Jr. JV girls game has been cancelled..
The Sr. High games begin at 1:00pm in the Union Bank Center..
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats played at Malvern on Friday..
Sr. Girls / Mena-68 Malvern-22
Sr. Boys / Malvern-51 Mena-37
Both teams will play Idabel on Saturday 1/16/21 at 1:00pm...
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for January 25th - January 29th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelLPxn0k8KE2L8CpXINqp37a6Q6JciVA7aEvl2sRkTZ2AYnA/viewform
Hi Mark, please post that we are having network problems at MHS, MMS, and Holly Harshman, and our phones and Internet are down. If you need to contact the schools, please check the school’ Facebook Page for contact instructions.
The Mena Ladycats & Bearcats play at Malvern today. Games begin at 5:00pm...
Blended & virtual student meals for January 18th - January 22nd may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men & women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.
The Jr. Bearcats struggle to find a win continued Thursday at the Union Bank Center.
JV Boys / Malvern-31 Mena-25
Jr. Boys / Malvern-52 Mena-29
The Jr. Teams will play at DeQueen on Monday.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_id=%5B20091%5D
The Mena Jr. Ladycats had a great night at the Union Bank Center on Thursday.
JV Girls / Mena-20 Malvern-9
Jr. Girls / Mena-44 Malvern-13
The Jr. Teams play at DeQueen on Monday. GO LADYCATS!
Mena Ladycats ranked #4 in Class 4A by Arkansas Varsity !
https://arkansasvarsity.rivals.com/news/arkansas-sports-media-girls-high-school-basketball-poll-jan-11
Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer McCauley for receiving the January Teacher of the Month Award at Mena High School. It was stated that Ms. Jennifer is the kindest staff member at MHS. She always welcomes people into the office with a smile and works hard to help in any way she can. She treats every student in the building like they are her own, and we all appreciate that. She is nice, understanding, and always positive. Mr. Jennifer will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Cakery.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - January 12 - JAG officers meeting in room 403 during enrichment, Senior ETS band room
Wednesday - Sci-FI Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment
Thursday - Quiz Bowl practice in Room 211; FCCLA Officers Meeting in Mrs. Hobson’s room during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Tonight’s Senior night ceremony and senior high basketball games vs Hope has been postponed, and a make-up date will be announced at a future time.
Wednesday -
Thursday - JH Basketball vs Malvern HERE at the UBC starting at 4:00 p.m.
Friday -
Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer McCauley for receiving the January Teacher of the Month Award. It was stated that Ms.Jennifer is the kindest staff member at MHS. She always welcomes people into the office with a smile and works hard to help in any way she can. She treats every student in the building like they are her own, and we all appreciate that. She is nice, understanding,and always positive. Mr. Jennifer will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Cakery.
For anyone in grades 9-12 interested in participating in Track this year, please email Coach Dover with any track questions or interests as soon as possible.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current price and final price of $60 before 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 copy of the 2021 MHS Yearbook.
Orders have been extended on Senior Shirts and Underclassmen Shirts for one more week only, and all shirts are $15 each. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check. If you would like to order a 2021 Senior Shirt, a Juniors shirt, a Sophomores shirts, or a Freshmen shirt, you may order through Mr. Philpot in Room 205. The final deadline to place your order is today, January 14. All shirts must be paid for in advance at the time of ordering.
Any FFA member interested in ordering an FFA jacket needs to talk to Mr. Maye or Mr. Goodnight ASAP.
The FFA is now doing sign-ups for CDEs and LDEs for this year's spring contests. Whether you are interested in competing on a team or competing in a speech contest, you need to sign up for the event that you would like to participate in. Sign--ups are in the Ag Building.
This Friday, January 15, is the deadline to register for the February ACT test date.
Lunch Menu: January
Monday 1/11: Beef finger, bacon cheeseburger, waffle bar
Tuesday 1/12: Crispito with Cheese, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich
Wednesday 1/13: pulled pork sand., chicken tenders, hot dog
Thursday 1/14: Chicken Nuggets, hamburger, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar
Friday 1/15: salisbury steak, backyard burger, mini corndog, pizza
The Mena Sr. Girls will play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 2/4/21... This is a game that was originally scheduled on 1/8/21...
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter_id=%5B41092%5D
