Earlier this week the Mena Public Schools asked patrons to participate in a survey. There were only 40 responses on the poll and 12 of those indicated they would participate in a vaccine clinic at the school. We have talked to health officials in town and the number of young people being vaccinated at the Health Unit and pharmacy is increasing so we encourage all of you who said 'yes' to the clinic to have our students vaccinated at those places. There is not enough interest to organize a vaccine clinic at the school. Thank you!
Mena Cheer is getting pumped for the first day of school on August 16th! Go Bearcats!!!
Jr. High volleyball preseason dress up days continued on Thursday with a Christmas theme. GO LADYCATS!!!
Just a reminder that we will be looking for your pictures on the first day of school, August 16th. Be looking for a post where you can share as a comment that Monday.. We can't wait to see our students !!!
The Mena Middle School math department is rolling out the red carpet for students. Similar preparations continue throughout the district in preparation for the first day of school on Monday, August 16th..
.Jr. High volleyball preseason dress up days continue. Today's theme was the Olympics . GO LADYCATS!!!
LEANN JOHNSON & all the Mena Middle School teachers are back on campus today preparing for the 21/22 school year. The first day of class at Mena Public Schools is Monday, August 16th.
2021/2022 student supply list for Mena Middle School !
Out of an abundance of caution, Mena School District will make the following adjustments to the upcoming Open House schedule:
On-site Open Houses for 1st through 8th grade students will be limited to students who are new to the district (did not attend school at Mena Public Schools last year) and students new to that building; Kindergarten for Louise Durham, 3rd grade for Holly Harshman, and 6th grade for Mena Middle School.
All other students will have a virtual open house available to them during the same scheduled time as their original Open House or they will receive communication from their homeroom teacher at that time.
On-site Open House for Kindergarten and students who are new to LDES will be:
Last Name A-M: Monday, August 9 from 1-6pm
Last Name N-Z: Tuesday, August 10 from 1-6pm
On-site Open House for 3rd grade and students who are new to HHES will be Tuesday, August 10th from 1-6pm.
On-site Open House for 6th grade and students who are new to MMS will be Tuesday, August 10, from 1-7pm.
Mena High School will still have on-site Open House for all students, 9th-12th grade. Times will be:
Tuesday, August 10 Juniors/Seniors 4 pm-7 pm
Wednesday, August 11 Sophomores/Freshman 4 pm-7 pm
For any questions regarding your student’s Open House, please contact their building.
Mena High School: (479) 394-1144
Mena Middle School: (479) 394-2572
Holly Harshman Elementary School: (479) 394-3151
Louise Durham Elementary School: (479) 394-2943
.Jr. High volleyball preseason dress up days continue. Today's theme was dress up as something that starts with the same letter as your name. GO LADYCATS!!!
Jr. High volleyball preseason dress up days are underway. Today was DAD DAY !!!
2021 Sales Tax Holiday
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 7, 2021, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 8, 2021, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.
https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/.../sales.../sales-tax-holiday/
If you live in the Mena School District be looking for our new newsletter to arrive in your mailbox in early August. GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Jr. Ladycats are on their way home after a great week at the Licking Volleyball Team Camp in Branson Missouri. The Varsity Jr Ladycats made it to the semifinals of the tournament today and lost to Greenbrier. GO LADYCATS!!!
Classified staff interested in the REACH program were invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday.
REACH is a para to teacher program that partners with REACH University to train paraprofessionals in the pathway to earning a Bachelor's degree. Cost is minimal and time invested includes course work as well as the time at work.
https://www.reach.edu/
https://www.facebook.com/ReachUniversity
Just a reminder That sub training will be on Monday at 9:00am !
Mr. John Ponder, immediate past director of the DeQueen Mena Educational Service Cooperative & former Mena High School superintendent, was recognized for 38 years of service to education at the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Summer Conference today. He is pictured with his wife, Mrs. Robin Ponder who recently retired from her position at Mena MIddle School. Congratulations!
Mena Ladycat Volleyball is in Branson Missouri for the Licking Team Camp this week. On day one they found time for a little team bonding at Fritz's Adventure. GO LADYCATS!!!
The Mena Public Schools are well represented at the 46th Annual Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Summer Conference in Little Rock. In the Photo:
Amy Montgomery - MHS Assistant Principal
David Maxwell - MHS Principal
Dr. Lee Smith - Superintendent
Bridget Buckley - Assistant Superintendent
Christy Harrison - SPED Supervisor
Teresa Warner - MMS Assistant Principal
Pete Rose - LDE Building Manager
Attention Mena FFA and Mena Public Schools 4-H Livestock Exhibitors: This Saturday registration for the County Fair will open. Use the link below to register. Also remember if you are showing at AYE you have to get registered by Saturday!
https://polkar.fairwire.com/?fbclid=IwAR1q7S4Su6Q9_CjjhRlf_94-W7kvaw56fUKdHuVLezFCywftgqP5UD0Ej2g
