This is a reminder that Wyngard will be on campus taking group/club pictures tomorrow, October 16.
We want to inform you of a schedule change. The Jr. High night against Calico Rock, previously scheduled for October 23rd, has been rescheduled to October 30th at Viola. The first game will still begin at 5:00 p.m. Please check the Viola School District website for the most up-to-date schedule.
Ms. Stone's Career Readiness class has been busy this month! Students got to visit the Ozarka campus and Tech Center to learn what there is to be offered while still in High School or for College after graduation. They were also able to experience Mock Interviews with Lucinda Bishop from Bank of Salem, Mary Todd from Lowe's, and Cortney Varner from NAEC. They got to practice different types of interview questions well as get immediate feedback. They also have already created Resumes and cover letters. Hopefully these lessons are ones that they can carry with them no matter what they do in the future!
On Tuesday, October 14th, the Be Pro Be Proud Truck came to campus! Students in 8th-12th grade had the opportunity to visit the truck and experience a semi truck simulation, train simulation, excavator simulation, and a robotic arm. They also were able to try out a Virtual Reality experience in fiber optics, welding, and plumbing/HVAC. Students were also able to learn about High Demand/High Wage jobs and what is required to obtain these types of jobs.
The Longhorn Closet is taking donations of gently used clothing items and hygiene items. You can drop them off at the Elementary and High School offices. We will not accept worn out or damaged items.
Come out to the orange and black games tonight and support our Junior Class fundraiser for prom and graduation. We will have silent auction items in the hospitality room and our live auction of some of the best baked goods in our area.
REMINDER: Come out today and get the first look at your 2025/2026 Longhorn Basketball teams. The action starts at 4:30 at the Viola High School gym. This will be a big night with several basketball games and events going on.
We will have a silent auction, a bake sale live auction, and we will draw for the winner of the boys basketball gun raffle at half time of the Sr. High Boys game.
There will be a lot of fun and great ways to support your Longhorns on this night! You don’t want to miss it!
We will have a silent auction, a bake sale live auction, and we will draw for the winner of the boys basketball gun raffle at half time of the Sr. High Boys game.
There will be a lot of fun and great ways to support your Longhorns on this night! You don’t want to miss it!
Longhorn Tennis Dominates District Tournament — Entire Team Qualifies for State - Girls Team Wins Overall Conference for 2nd Year
The Viola Longhorn Tennis Team had an outstanding showing at the District Tournament, earning top finishes across every division — and making school history as the entire team qualified for the State Tournament for the first time ever. Our girls team remained Conference Champions for the 2nd year. The boys team got edged out by England boys by only one point.
Girls’ Singles
Meredith Deane – Senior – 1st Place
Piper Swindle – Junior – 2nd Place
Boys’ Singles
Paolo Spanedda – Junior – 1st Place
Aden Kiefer – Sophomore – 3rd Place
Girls’ Doubles
Abby Hutson / Justice Steward – Sophomores – 2nd Place
Boys’ Doubles
Diego Fernandez – Sophomore – 2nd Place
Henrique “Ricky” Sandoval – Junior – 2nd Place
The Longhorns will next compete in the State Tournament on Monday at Allen Park in Jonesboro, representing Viola with determination and school pride.
(not pictured in awards photo: Abby Hutson and Justice Steward who finished before the rain delay that lead to matches being finished the next day)
The Viola Longhorn Tennis Team had an outstanding showing at the District Tournament, earning top finishes across every division — and making school history as the entire team qualified for the State Tournament for the first time ever. Our girls team remained Conference Champions for the 2nd year. The boys team got edged out by England boys by only one point.
Girls’ Singles
Meredith Deane – Senior – 1st Place
Piper Swindle – Junior – 2nd Place
Boys’ Singles
Paolo Spanedda – Junior – 1st Place
Aden Kiefer – Sophomore – 3rd Place
Girls’ Doubles
Abby Hutson / Justice Steward – Sophomores – 2nd Place
Boys’ Doubles
Diego Fernandez – Sophomore – 2nd Place
Henrique “Ricky” Sandoval – Junior – 2nd Place
The Longhorns will next compete in the State Tournament on Monday at Allen Park in Jonesboro, representing Viola with determination and school pride.
(not pictured in awards photo: Abby Hutson and Justice Steward who finished before the rain delay that lead to matches being finished the next day)
Viola FBLA had a great day at the Fall Leadership Conference held at ASU–Mountain Home.
Our chapter was well represented with 11 students in attendance. Joey Harber did an excellent job fulfilling her duties as District VI Treasurer, and Mr. Thrasher had the honor of delivering the invocation for the meeting. Our chapter was recognized for attendance at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim this past summer. We were also recognized for achieving the Gold Seal of Merit Award and Gold Champion Chapter this past school year.
During the conference, new members were recognized, and our chapter officer team was officially installed for the year. We’re proud of our students for their leadership and dedication to FBLA.
The group wrapped up the day with a delicious lunch at Slim Chickens in Mountain Home.
#ViolaFBLA #FLC2025 #LeadershipInAction #ArkansasFBLA
Our chapter was well represented with 11 students in attendance. Joey Harber did an excellent job fulfilling her duties as District VI Treasurer, and Mr. Thrasher had the honor of delivering the invocation for the meeting. Our chapter was recognized for attendance at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim this past summer. We were also recognized for achieving the Gold Seal of Merit Award and Gold Champion Chapter this past school year.
During the conference, new members were recognized, and our chapter officer team was officially installed for the year. We’re proud of our students for their leadership and dedication to FBLA.
The group wrapped up the day with a delicious lunch at Slim Chickens in Mountain Home.
#ViolaFBLA #FLC2025 #LeadershipInAction #ArkansasFBLA
Viola is going to host the 1A-2 JH and Senior High Cross Country meet. This will take place Monday October 13th starting at 4:00. The location will be at the Boy Scout Camp located at 104 Boy Scout Trail Viola, AR 72583
Come out this Friday, October 10th and get the first look at your 2025/2026 Longhorn Basketball teams. The action starts at 4:30 at the Viola High School gym. This will be a big night with several basketball games and events going on.
We will have a silent auction, a bake sale live auction, and we will draw for the winner of the boys basketball gun raffle at half time of the Sr. High Boys game.
There will be a lot of fun and great ways to support your Longhorns on this night! You don’t want to miss it!
We will have a silent auction, a bake sale live auction, and we will draw for the winner of the boys basketball gun raffle at half time of the Sr. High Boys game.
There will be a lot of fun and great ways to support your Longhorns on this night! You don’t want to miss it!
🧡 Now Hiring: Cafeteria Worker – 4-Day Work Week! 🖤
Viola School District is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to join our Child Nutrition team!
Position: Cafeteria Worker
Hours: Tuesday–Friday (school days only)
Benefits: Paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance options
If you enjoy working around students and being part of a great team that helps keep our kids fueled for learning, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 For more information, call 870-458-2323
📧 Or email kyle.mccarn@violalonghorns.org
Join the Longhorn family and make a difference every day! 🧡🖤
Viola School District is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to join our Child Nutrition team!
Position: Cafeteria Worker
Hours: Tuesday–Friday (school days only)
Benefits: Paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance options
If you enjoy working around students and being part of a great team that helps keep our kids fueled for learning, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 For more information, call 870-458-2323
📧 Or email kyle.mccarn@violalonghorns.org
Join the Longhorn family and make a difference every day! 🧡🖤
Our Longhorn golf team was represented well at the 1A Boys State Golf tournament. Mattix Rowden and Beau Cowgill both competed hard in a very tough field of golfers. Mattix Rowden finished 12th overall out of nearly 70 golfers shooting his personal best.
With the state tournaments over, this will bring our golf season to a close. We are very proud of all of our Longhorn golfers and the season that we had. We say good bye to 2 seniors , Meredith Deane for the girls, and Beau Cowgill for the boys. We wish you both the best and thank you for representing our Longhorn Golf team well. We look forward to the future of Longhorn Golf with high expectations.
With the state tournaments over, this will bring our golf season to a close. We are very proud of all of our Longhorn golfers and the season that we had. We say good bye to 2 seniors , Meredith Deane for the girls, and Beau Cowgill for the boys. We wish you both the best and thank you for representing our Longhorn Golf team well. We look forward to the future of Longhorn Golf with high expectations.
Viola Schools would like to thank the Bank of Salem for providing lunch for our staff today for Parent-Teacher Conferences. It was enjoyed by all!
Come out and support our teams!
Go Longhorns!
Go Longhorns!
Wishing the best of luck to our Longhorn Golfers, Beau Cowgill and Mattix Rowden as they compete in the 1A Boys State Golf match today. The match is being held at Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Horseshoe Bend.
Go Longhorns!
Go Longhorns!
Reminder: Mechanically Challenged is competing at the Ozark Mountain Brawl today. Here is the link to watch the Saturday matches : https://youtu.be/etacy2Apg-g
Viola's robotics team, Mechanically Challenged, is competing at the Ozark Mountain Brawl Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4. The competition is being held at Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas. Qualification matches begin at 7:00 on Friday night, and resume at 9:00 on Saturday morning. The link for tonight's matches is
https://youtube.com/live/pZyR8UXDYnI?feature=share
We will post the link for tomorrow's matches as soon as it's available.
Don't forget we have Parent Teacher Conference, Monday, October 6th from 12 pm to 6 pm, we encourage all parents/guardians to come visit with your child(s) teachers.
CORRECTION!!! The Viola Band Haunted House will be held in conjunction with the Viola Elementary Fall Festival on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Viola Music Room. Admission will cost 3 tickets.
