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.
Parents and families of students in the Gifted and Talented Program, Ms. Stone will be hosting an Advisory Council meeting on Monday, October 6th at 5 pm. This meeting is to go over new policies in the GT handbook as well as discuss any changes or recommendations for improvement. Please attend in HS Room 31 if available.
All seniors and senior parents! Ms. Stone will be available to help complete the FAFSA (which is needed for ALL students attending college or trade school) during Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday. Come to HS room 31 and be sure to have your FSA ID through studentaid.gov already.
Reminder: All Lil' Stampede Cheer forms need to be turned in no later than Wednesday, October 8.
Come by and check out our Book Fair during Parent/Teacher conferences!
Attention Parents/Guardians
Today, our school conducted a state-mandated lockdown drill as part of our required safety procedures. Please know this was only a drill and at no time were students or staff in danger. These practice drills are an important part of ensuring that everyone knows how to respond in the event of an actual emergency.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our students safe.
Kyle McCarn
Superintendent
Today, our school conducted a state-mandated lockdown drill as part of our required safety procedures. Please know this was only a drill and at no time were students or staff in danger. These practice drills are an important part of ensuring that everyone knows how to respond in the event of an actual emergency.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our students safe.
Kyle McCarn
Superintendent
Longhorn tennis finishes strong in conference play!
The tennis team wrapped up their conferences matches on Thursday and Friday. Our team had an amazing season with 32 wins and only 10 losses. Congratulations to Meredith Deane, Piper Swindle and Paolo Spanedda for their undefeated season!
The conference tournament will be held on October 7th at Fairfield Bay.
Little Dribbles in grades 2-4 will be performing at the Orange and Black game on October 10th between the Jr. Girls and Jr. Boys game. Notices will be sent out next week when to arrive and what the students should wear.
Kindergarten and First grade will perform at a later date.
Lady Longhorn Golfer Avery Rogers finished in the top 10 out of 56 competitors at Mondays 1A Girls State Golf Tournament. She missed making All State by only 1 stroke.
We are extremely proud of her for representing Viola well. The Lady Longhorn Golf team had a good season and we are already looking forward to next year.
We are extremely proud of her for representing Viola well. The Lady Longhorn Golf team had a good season and we are already looking forward to next year.
We are still taking sign ups for the Little Longhorn basketball teams that are going to play in the West Plains school league! We have to register our team by next weekend so it is important that we get our forms turned in! If you haven’t turned in your form and you are planning on playing please return the form to the elementary office tomorrow! There is a team for all ages from Kindergarten to 6th grade! We still need a few more players for a couple different age groups! Reach out to Coach Gardner if you have any questions at 870-371-2683!
Help us wish Longhorn golfer Avery Roger’s good luck at the 1A girls golf state tournament on Monday! The match is being held at Mountain Ranch Golf Course in Fairfield Bay!
The volleyball games are being streamed tonight at this link:
https://fan.hudl.com/_/_/_/organization/_/_/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjgzMjU2NQ==
https://fan.hudl.com/_/_/_/organization/_/_/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjgzMjU2NQ==
The Viola Band Haunted House will be held in conjunction with the Viola Elementary Fall Festival on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the Viola Music Room. Cost will be $3 or 3 tickets.
Attention Seniors!! October is a busy month! Start applying for schools, scholarships, and FAFSA starting October 1st!
Mark your calendars -- the 2nd annual Beta Club Car Show is coming up! Contact Mrs. Guffey at taylor.guffey@violalonghorns.org with any questions.
The Longhorns competed in the golf district tournament match on Monday with 3 of our golfers qualifying for the State tournament match.
Avery Rogers had the 2nd best score on the girls side bringing home the Individual District Runner-up metal! This performance clinched her spot in next week’s State Tournament match.
We had 2 golfers qualify for the State Tournament match on the boys side. Beau Cowgill and Mattix Rowden both shot the same score tying for 6th overall.
The girls State match is next Monday at Mountain Ranch Golf Course in Fairfield Bay. The boys State match will be at Turkey Mountain on October 6th.
Congratulations to our Longhorn Golfers and good luck at State!
#StateBound
Avery Rogers had the 2nd best score on the girls side bringing home the Individual District Runner-up metal! This performance clinched her spot in next week’s State Tournament match.
We had 2 golfers qualify for the State Tournament match on the boys side. Beau Cowgill and Mattix Rowden both shot the same score tying for 6th overall.
The girls State match is next Monday at Mountain Ranch Golf Course in Fairfield Bay. The boys State match will be at Turkey Mountain on October 6th.
Congratulations to our Longhorn Golfers and good luck at State!
#StateBound
Several VHS students traveled with Ms. Jennings on Friday to view the traveling exhibition, Get In The Game, at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Students also had time to enjoy the permanent collection in the galleries and the Art trails on the grounds.
Crystal Bridges is home of the largest collection of American art in the world, and thanks to a generous donation from the Walton Family, the permanent collection is free for anyone to view.
Viola High School students had the opportunity to attend an inspiring assembly on Friday, September 19, featuring Tom Coverly’s “Destroy Illusions” program.
Tom Coverly, a professional illusionist and motivational speaker, combined eye-catching illusions with a powerful message to challenge and encourage students. The presentation took place during Longhorn Time and 6th hour and left students with lasting reminders about choices, character, and the importance of seeing through life’s “illusions.”
We’re grateful to Tom Coverly for bringing this unique and meaningful experience to our school!
Tom Coverly, a professional illusionist and motivational speaker, combined eye-catching illusions with a powerful message to challenge and encourage students. The presentation took place during Longhorn Time and 6th hour and left students with lasting reminders about choices, character, and the importance of seeing through life’s “illusions.”
We’re grateful to Tom Coverly for bringing this unique and meaningful experience to our school!
