Week 15: Focusing on Thankfulness as We Close the Week

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, preparation, day-to-day improvement, shared confidence, and the steady work that leads to real progress. Every one of those themes only matters because of the people who show up each day to carry them forward.

I am thankful for our staff, who continue to support students through the challenges and opportunities of this year. You have kept your focus on learning, you have pushed through the busy fall semester, and you have shown the perseverance that we value as a district. Your work is visible in classrooms, hallways, buses, offices, fields, and stages. You help prepare our students for their future, and you help our community remain confident in our mission.

I am thankful for our students, who rise to expectations, overcome setbacks, and remind us why our vision matters. From early literacy to career pathways, they are demonstrating growth that comes from daily effort. Their progress is the clearest evidence that our shared purpose is moving forward.

I am thankful for our community, which continues to support our schools through volunteerism, events, and partnerships. The strength of Mena Public Schools has always been found in the bond between school and community, and this semester has proven once again that we do not work alone.

As we enter Thanksgiving Week, I want to encourage everyone to make time for rest, family, and reflection. When we return, we will continue our work with renewed energy, strengthened by what we have already accomplished this semester.

From Thanksgiving lunches to the Book Character Parade, the Career Expo, and a memorable performance of The Hobbit, it was a strong week of commitment at Mena Public Schools.

At Mena Public Schools, our students are prepared, our staff is supported, and our community is confident.

Keep the #menareads posts and videos coming, and have a safe and restful Thanksgiving Break!

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