The Viola FFA will be having a donkey basketball game to raise funds!
Tickets will be $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
You can buy tickets at https://the-viola-ffas-dairyland-donkey-basketball-advance-sale.cheddarup.com/
Call or text 870-371-1782 to be a rider or sponsor!
We are incredibly proud of our Elementary Pom Squad and their leaders. It was great to see them perform at the pep rally and our first home basketball game.
Viola School District is looking for a substitute bus driver. CDL is required. Interested parties can call the school at 870-458-2323.
Save the date for the Viola Elementary Christmas Musical on December 12th at 6:30 PM!
The Longhorn Rodeo Crew brought home lots of leather and hardware over the weekend from the AFR 2024 Finals!!
2024 AFR Finals:
Wyatt Stock- open bulls champion and finals average winner
Colt Perryman- pro-am heeler champion and average winner
Kara Moore- open goat tying champion and average winner
Tommy Rodgers- Top 5 in open bulls
Bowdy Perryman- Top 10 in Tie down roping, Top 15 in both pro-am and open breakaway
Cash Perryman- Top 3 in pro-am header
Abby Perryman- Top 30 in barrels
Maggie Perryman- Top 10 in pro-am heeling & Top 5 in women's team roping, and placed 6th in the average
This is just the beginning for our rodeo team—stay tuned for what's to come!
Basketball Media Day will be held Monday, November 11th in the main gym. The junior and senior boys will begin taking pictures at 9 AM. The junior and senior girls will begin taking pictures around 11 AM. For $25, players will receive up to 4 individual pictures and 2 buddy pictures. Any player not wanting pictures can be in the team photo for free. Baseball and softball pictures will be taken in the spring.
Lucky Dawg Rescue is a non profit organization that helps with rehoming local dogs and cats to their new forever homes. These animals come from kill shelters, abandoned animals locally, and families that cannot afford the basic vetting, spay/neuter, vaccines or emergency care. FCCLA students, Isabelle Richardson and Kallie Riggs have created this drive project for their approaching STAR Events competition. Drop off your used bedding and towels to Mrs. Walker in the high school building. We appreciate your help!
Our Viola High School Rodeo Team took part in the AFR Finals last weekend.
We had a great turn out! Well done, Longhorns! We are so proud of you all!
FCCLA is doing a drive for foster families in Fulton and Baxter County. Please consider donating new and gently used items listed on the flyer. You may drop items off at the high school.
Basketball Update
Tonight's games at Ozark Mountain are still on schedule to start at 5 pm. All games can be viewed on hudl tv as usual.
Buses will leave around 2:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
Get ready for some Longhorn Basketball! Games start at 5pm @ Western Grove.
Check out our Fall Sports Hype Video! Join us in supporting our Longhorns!
Hook 'em Horns!
https://youtu.be/PQBSLKxQ_Cs
Viola School District recognizes that several roads have become compromised due to the flash flooding in the area. Bus drivers will use discretion as to what roads they can and cannot use. If you usually drive your student to school, please use your best judgment. Everyone’s safety is of utmost importance. Please remember-“turn around, don’t drown”. Feel free to call the school tomorrow morning if your student is having difficulty getting to school.
Parents/Guardians of teenage drivers - please have a conversation with them about the dangers of high water crossings.
Kyle McCarn
GO LONGHORNS
SABCO Insurance has recognized an outstanding staff member at Viola School District. The Support Staff Member of the Month award goes to Charlotte Bridges! Thank you, Ms. Bridges, for your hard work and dedication!
SABCO Insurance has honored an exceptional employee at Viola School District today. The Educator of the Month award goes to Jurlene Richmond! Mrs. Richmond is our School Librarian, and she goes above and beyond in her role. Thank you, Mrs. Richmond, for all that you do for our district, students, and community!
Students, Jostens will be here on November 12th from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM! Don’t miss this opportunity to check out caps, gowns, and rings. Mark your calendars!
We have two games scheduled for the week of November 4th- November 8th. Let's cheer on our Longhorns!
Mark your calendars! Spirit Week is coming up from November 12th- 15th, with Homecoming on the 14th. Show your school spirit with fun dress-up days!
Go Longhorns!
For Red Ribbon week, students dressed up as teachers while teachers dressed up as students!
What an amazing Basketball Pep Rally we had today! The energy was electric as our Little Dibbers and Pom Squad showcased their performances.
We also enjoyed an exciting game of The Cup against our admin team—congrats to Mr. Powell for claiming the victory!
And let’s not forget the epic battle in the 3-point contest: students vs. teachers! The competition was intense, and the spirit was unbeatable.
A huge shoutout to our announcer, Dustin Cotter, for energizing the crowd and keeping the excitement alive!
Thank you to everyone who participated and cheered us on. Let’s carry this momentum into the season! Don't forget our first home game of the season is tonight! Games start at 5pm. Go Longhorns!
