The Longhorn tennis team performed strong again on Tuesday, defeating Sacred Heart Catholic by a score of five matches to two.
On the girls’ side, Viola was dominant. Meredith Deane opened play with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Corlie Zimmerman. Piper Swindle followed with two commanding wins, defeating Caylee Williams 6-0, 6-1 and Zimmerman 6-0, 6-0. In doubles action, Abby Hutson and Justice Steward rallied after dropping the first set to secure a 4-6, 6-3, 10-2 victory over Kylie Magie and Tatum Paladino.
In boys’ competition, Aden Kiefer fell to Graham Combs 2-6, 1-2, while Paolo Spanedda picked up a straight-sets win over Xander Osborn 6-2, 6-3. The doubles team of Diego Decampo and Henrique Sandoval came up just short in a match tiebreak, falling 6-2, 4-6, 9-11 to Beck Willbanks and Conner Stokes.
Way to go, Longhorns!
It was a great day on the Golf Course for the Longhorns!
The Longhorn Golf team had a fantastic showing on September 9, competing against six other schools and over 50 golfers in total.
The boys team finished just one stroke shy of first place, earning a strong 2nd place overall.
Beau Cowgill tied for the top individual score of the day.
Mattix Rowden and Rhett Robbins were close behind, with all three finishing in the top 8 out of nearly 40 golfers!
Avery Rogers led the way on the girls side, claiming 1st place individually with the top score of the day!
We’re incredibly proud of all our golfers and the progress they continue to make each match. We'll be back on the course this Thursday at Turkey Mountain!
The annual Viola School District Fall Festival will be held on October 3 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Tickets will be $1, and concessions will be available.
We want to give a big thanks to Charlie Wray for donating this cooler to the Cross Country team. Thank You! We greatly appreciate it. It was a huge help for the hot day at Sulphur Rock
Dirty vehicle? Let Mechanically Challenged wash it for you on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Stop by the Bank of Salem parking lot in Salem from 10 AM until 5:00 PM. All donations will help fund our robotics team for the 2026 season, starting in January. We will also be selling snow cones for $2.
We look forward to washing your vehicle.
At least annually, the Arkansas Council for Military Children holds a virtual or in-person public forum to receive feedback from Arkansas uniformed services families regarding the effectiveness of the provisions of Arkansas law pertaining to the children of military families.
The Council will hold its first forum of the 2025-26 academic year on October 2, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This forum will be held virtually. The forum will begin with a brief presentation on resources available to support military families and then transition to time for military families to speak with Council members.
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The Viola Longhorn tennis teams started their strong season with a 6–2 overall victory over the England Lions on September 3. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams walked away with only one loss each. With consistent play across both the boys’ and girls’ sides, Viola secured the 6–2 win and showed the strength of its lineup.
Girls Team Highlights:
Singles
Meredith Deane defeated Camarri Jackson 6–1, 6–0.
Piper Swindle battled through the first set before securing a win over Jackson 7–5, 6–0.
Doubles
Abby Hutson and Justice Steward played a close match but fell to Jayla Parker and Kamon Raynor 5–7, 5–7.
Boys Team Highlights:
Singles
Aden Kiefer outlasted Caleb Hillis in a competitive match, winning 6–4, 7–5.
Paolo Spanneda dominated his singles matches, defeating Collin Kensey 6–1, 6–0, and Hillis 6–1, 6–0.
Doubles
Diego Docampo and Henrique Sandoval secured a hard-fought win against Dane Martin and MJ Parks 6–3, 3–6, 12–10.
Andrew Ponson and Dwayne Cavanaugh fought hard but dropped their match 0–6, 0–6.
As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, the Viola School District has implemented a new visitor management system in both the Elementary and High School offices.
Beginning immediately:
>All visitors and vendors must check in and out through the school office.
>A valid photo ID is required for entry.
This process will help us better monitor and track visitors, ensuring an added layer of security for our students and staff.
We appreciate your cooperation and support as we continue to prioritize the safety of everyone on our campuses.
Thank you,
Kyle McCarn
Superintendent
Viola School District
Parents, please join us for an information meeting this Friday, September 5 at 5:30 PM to see how your student can become a part of Viola High School's robotics team, Mechanically Challenged. We look forward to seeing you there!
It was a full match with 9 different schools from class 1A to 4A. The boys team was able to get some great work in and finished middle of the pack.
Avery Rogers had a great showing for the girls finishing tied for 5th out of 20 golfers. We had several golfers show improvement and shoot personal best.
We have two matches next week and are looking forward to another great week of Longhorn Golf!
Viola Schools will be holding school pictures on the following dates:
Senior Pictures – September 3, beginning at 8:00 AM.
Senior sponsors will also have their pictures taken on this day.
Fall Pictures – September 4.
This picture day will include all High School and Elementary students, along with teachers and staff.
Please make sure to mark your calendars, and come prepared for picture day.
Come support your Longhorn tennis team this season! We are proud to announce we are hosting our first ever home matches.
