Bearcat Wrap-up Podcast

Happy Friday! Good afternoon, and thank you for another strong week of work across Mena Public Schools. As we move deeper into the school year, I continue to appreciate the professionalism, persistence, and care shown...

Happy Friday! Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break. I want to thank everyone for the steady work and professionalism shown as we returned to school this week. The weeks between now and Christmas can feel fast, but your...

Happy Friday! As we close out the week before Thanksgiving Break, I want to pause and express my appreciation for the people who give our district its strength. Throughout this semester, we have talked about purpose...

Happy Friday! Thank you for your hard work this week and for your continued dedication to our mission. We have kept a steady focus on our district performance targets in attendance, discipline, and academic growth, and...

Happy Friday! As we move deeper into the fall semester, I want to thank everyone for the steady, day-by-day effort that defines Mena Public Schools. Whether you are teaching, driving, feeding, cleaning, supporting, or...

Happy Halloween Friday! Thank you for the continued effort and energy you bring to your work each day. The fall semester is moving quickly, and with just over a month until the holiday break, your commitment continues...

Happy Friday! Thank you for the consistency and professionalism you continue to demonstrate each week. There were no major events on the calendar. Still, the steady rhythm of teaching, learning, and leading has...

Happy Friday! Thank you for the energy, effort, and commitment you continue to bring each day. As we move beyond the first quarter of the school year, it is a meaningful time to pause, reflect, and align our work with...

Happy Friday! Strong attendance, steady behavior, and meaningful engagement across our schools have made this a successful close to the first quarter. Thank you for the energy, effort, and commitment you continue to...

Happy Friday! Thank you for the energy, effort, and commitment you continue to bring each day. The year is moving quickly, and we are already approaching the end of the first quarter with 135 instructional days...

Happy Friday! Thank you for the energy, effort, and commitment you continue to bring each day. From the classroom to the bus routes, from the ballfields to the offices, the work being done across our district is making...

Happy Friday! Thank you all for the dedication you have shown as we move into the middle of September. This time of year, the days can begin to feel heavier, and both students and adults sometimes show the strain...

Happy Friday! Thank you all for the steady work you have given as we move through September. This is the time of year when routines are set, expectations are clear, and we begin to see patterns in attendance...

Happy Friday! This morning began with an unexpected challenge when three of our four campuses were without power. The first estimated restoration time was 7:00 a.m., then extended to 9:00 a.m., but thankfully, the...

Happy Friday! As we close out another week, I want to thank each of you for the energy, creativity, and commitment you bring to our schools. Whether you are teaching in the classroom, supporting students in their daily...

Happy Friday! Thank you to every teacher, bus driver, custodian, food service worker, office staff member, paraprofessional, maintenance worker, administrator, tech team member, and volunteer for the dedication you...

Happy Friday! The first Friday of the school year is here, and just like every August, it seems as though summer passed in a blink. I want to sincerely thank all of our teachers, bus drivers, custodians, food service...

Happy Friday! As the final week of the 2024–2025 school year draws to a close, I want to thank each of you for the focus, care, and effort you have shown throughout this week. You have managed final exams, field days...

Happy Final Friday of the School Year! As we close out Week 36, I want to take a moment to thank each of you, not just for the work you have done this week, but for the work you have done across the years. The students...

Happy Friday! As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, passion, and resilience of our staff. Throughout the year, you have gone above and...

Happy Friday! As we move into the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued focus, your commitment to our students, and the resilience you show each day. May is a time...

Happy Friday! As we approach the final weeks of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your steady focus and hard work. This time of year always brings excitement, reflection, and...

Happy Friday on a Thursday! As we head into a well-deserved long weekend, I want to thank each of you for another strong week at Mena Public Schools. We continue to see real progress toward our academic goals and...

Happy Friday! As we close another full and fast-paced week, I want to thank each of you for your continued focus, effort, and resilience. This time of year requires much from all of us, and I am grateful for how you...

Happy Friday! Welcome back! I hope spring break provided you with time to rest, recharge, and reconnect with the people and things that matter most. As we return, we do so with renewed focus and purpose, knowing that...