In honor of Senior Night, we want to give a big shoutout to the senior members of our very first Longhorn Rodeo Club! These athletes aren't just exceptional in rodeo competitions—they’re also top-notch students here at Viola. This talented crew is destined for greatness. Let’s hear it, Viola Longhorn fans... give these cowboys and cowgirls a huge YEEHAW!!
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our community for the unwavering support, love, and encouragement you've shown the Hutson family. It's truly incredible to see how this small town comes together in such meaningful ways. We deeply appreciate each and every one of you. It’s a good day to be a Longhorn!
Basketball Reminder: The start time for the games tomorrow is 4:30 pm. The jr boys b game will be first, followed by the jr boys. Then, the sr girls and sr boys will play after the Calico Rock SR Night ceremony.
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences for Viola School District will be held on February 10th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child's teachers and discuss their progress. We look forward to seeing you there!
Come celebrate Senior Night with us on January 30th! The games begin at 5:00 PM. The seniors, along with their parents/guardians, will be recognized immediately following the junior high game. Don’t miss out on this special event! See below for more details.
Longhorns, join us on February 7th for our beach themed home game as we take on Cotter! 🏖️🌺
Come dressed in your best beach attire—Hawaiian shirts, flip flops, sunglasses, and anything beachy! 🌞
Let’s fill the stands with school spirit! 🌊🔥
GO LONGHORNS! 🏆
Become a Longhorn!
The school choice deadline is May 1st. Click here to access the school choice form! There are so many great reasons to join the Longhorn family, and we’re excited to share them with you. For more information, call us at 870-458-2323!
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Form_May_2024_OSCPE_updated_approved_1-6-25_OSCPE.pdf
Basketball Scheduling Update: We had originally scheduled a make up game at Shirley for Thursday, Jan. 23rd. However, because of the Beta convention, Shirley needed to reschedule again. That game has now been moved to Feb. 3rd. We have home games vs West Side on Friday, Jan. 24th. The Jr boys and both Sr teams play, starting at 5 pm.
Viola had six students compete in the Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contest at Highland this past weekend, and each participant earned a trophy. Emma Allen and Paul Arias took first place in their respective age divisions, securing spots in the state competition in Hot Springs on February 2. Eastyn Worsham, Wyatt Tackitt, Preslee Winter, and Kylie Jennings each earned second place in their divisions. Congratulations to all of these outstanding athletes!
Due to the Homecoming ceremonies at Timbo tonight, there will a slight change in the schedule of games. Timbo's homecoming will begin at 5 pm.
The Jr boys game will begin around 5:30 pm, followed by the Sr Boys game.
The Sr girls will be the last game of the night.
Basketball Reminder. Tomorrow night, Jan. 20th, we will have our make up basketball games with Calico Rock. We will start at 4:30 pm. The following teams will play:
JV JR Girls
JR Girls
SR Girls
SR Boys
Tonight is the night! Join us at 6:00pm in the high school gym!
This past Wednesday, the junior high quiz bowl team traveled to Melbourne to compete in the Ozarka Invitational Tournament. The team finished pool play with a 3-0 record before being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Mountain Home. The team will compete in the Regional Tournament at Concord on January 31st.
We encourage you to use the online HAC system to regularly check your child’s grades and attendance. If you’ve forgotten your login information or need help setting up your account, please contact either office or Mrs. May. Below is helpful information once your account is set up.
Report cards were sent out last week. If you have not received your child's report, you can view it by logging into HAC. We encourage you to regularly check HAC for updates on your child's grades and attendance. If you experience any issues logging into your account, please reach out to the office or Mrs. May for assistance.
We’re excited to invite you to an evening of basketball! The baked goods benefit auction will take place during the junior girls and senior girls games on January 24th, with all proceeds going to support the Hutson family.
We truly appreciate this amazing community and all of the help you've provided. Come for the basketball, stay for the delicious treats, and help us make a difference!
Parents of Elks Lodge Hoop Shooters:
Remember the contest has been changed to Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:30 pm. Go, Longhorns!
The Fulton County Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, January 16th. Seventeen contestants from Mammoth Spring, Salem, and Viola competed for the top spot. It was an exciting competition between students from 4th-8th grade, finding the top 2 spellers. Winning first place was Avery McNabb from Mammoth Spring while 8th grader Memphis Smith from Viola was runner up. Congratulations and good job to all the contestants!
Viola School District will run REGULAR bus routes starting Thursday, January 16th. There may be a few exceptions for places that buses can not get to. If that is the case, your bus driver will call you individually.
Viola School District will be running snow routes for both morning and afternoon routes on Wednesday, January 15th!