
Emma Allen and Paul Arias competed in the Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contest last Sunday. We are so proud of you both!


SABCO Insurance has honored two exceptional employees at Viola School District.
The Educator of the Month award goes to Taylor Guffey! Mrs. Guffey goes above and beyond. Thank you, Mrs. Guffey, for all that you do for our district, students, and community!
The Support Staff Member of the Month award goes to Donna Cordell! Thank you, Ms. Cordell, for your hard work and dedication!
Congratulations! We truly appreciate both of you!



This week we are celebrating School Counselor Week. We want to take a special moment to recognize and appreciate our K-12 school counselor, Pam May.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students, always offering a listening ear, guidance through tough times, and helping them grow academically and personally. Your kindness, compassion, and support make such a difference in the lives of everyone in our school community. We are so grateful for everything you do to create a safe and positive environment for all students to thrive.


Basketball Schedule Update
The Monday, Feb. 3rd make up away game with Shirley, has been moved to Thursday Feb. 6th. This date will include the jr girls and both sr high teams.

Congratulations to our Students of the Month – Loren Todd, Parker Isaacson, and Shayden Waltrip! Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude have truly set you apart. We are so proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll continue to achieve. Keep up the great work!


Wishing the best of luck to our FBLA team as they head to the spring conference! We are so proud of you!


Spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, February 13, 2025! 📸
We’ll also be capturing Kindergarten and Sixth Grade cap and gown pictures, so don’t miss out! 🎓

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!


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!
