This week, Viola Schools is proud to celebrate the important role the arts play in helping our students create, explore, express themselves, and discover new talents.
We are especially thankful for Ms. Sharmin Jennings, our Art Teacher, and Mr. James Muchmore, our Music/Band Teacher. Their creativity, dedication, and encouragement help make the arts an important part of the educational experience at Viola Schools.
From paintbrushes and canvases to instruments and music, the arts give our students opportunities to build confidence, develop skills, and express themselves in ways that can last a lifetime.
Please join us in thanking Ms. Jennings and Mr. Muchmore for all they do to inspire creativity, expression, and excellence in our students.
Happy National Arts in Education Week from Viola Schools.
Come out tonight and cheer on the Viola Longhorn Volleyball team as they take on Flippin at the Longhorn Corral!
Wear your best Hawaiian attire, pack the stands, and bring the energy as we support our Lady Longhorns! Let’s make the Corral loud!
GO LONGHORNS! 🧡🖤🏐
Wear your best Hawaiian attire, pack the stands, and bring the energy as we support our Lady Longhorns! Let’s make the Corral loud!
GO LONGHORNS! 🧡🖤🏐
Longhorn News Episode 4
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The Longhorn golf team was back in action yesterday at The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain. It was a warm day but a good day.
The Lady Longhorn Golf team had 2 players finish in the top 5. Senior Avery Rogers finished tied for 2nd overall, just 1 stroke behind the 1st place score. Senior Taylor Richardson was right on their heels finishing 5th overall.
The boys had a really good day across the board for all 6 of our golfers. Our team placed 3rd place overall just 1 stroke behind 2nd place. We had 4 golfers finish in the top 10, with the other 2 just a couple strokes behind them. Junior Trip Swindle shot a personal best and led the way for the Longhorns, finishing 5th overall. Juniors Rhett Robbins and Braxton Howell and Freshman Kealan Gaines were all just a couple strokes behind also finishing in the top 10.
It was a great day for our Longhorn Golf teams. We have one more regular season match before postseason play. Our district tournament match is next Monday September 21st.
Hook 'Em!
The Lady Longhorn Golf team had 2 players finish in the top 5. Senior Avery Rogers finished tied for 2nd overall, just 1 stroke behind the 1st place score. Senior Taylor Richardson was right on their heels finishing 5th overall.
The boys had a really good day across the board for all 6 of our golfers. Our team placed 3rd place overall just 1 stroke behind 2nd place. We had 4 golfers finish in the top 10, with the other 2 just a couple strokes behind them. Junior Trip Swindle shot a personal best and led the way for the Longhorns, finishing 5th overall. Juniors Rhett Robbins and Braxton Howell and Freshman Kealan Gaines were all just a couple strokes behind also finishing in the top 10.
It was a great day for our Longhorn Golf teams. We have one more regular season match before postseason play. Our district tournament match is next Monday September 21st.
Hook 'Em!
Thank you to our IT Professionals, Alan Floyd and Jurlene Richmond!
Come out tonight and cheer on the Viola Longhorn Volleyball team as they take on ICC at the Longhorn Corral!
Wear your black, pack the stands, and bring the energy as we support our Lady Longhorns! Let’s make the Corral loud!
GO LONGHORNS! 🧡🖤🏐
Wear your black, pack the stands, and bring the energy as we support our Lady Longhorns! Let’s make the Corral loud!
GO LONGHORNS! 🧡🖤🏐
Come out and support our teams. Go Longhorns!
Our 8th grade science students used water ripple tanks to explore mechanical waves and see how waves travel through a medium, transferring energy along the way. Hands-on learning makes science come alive! 🔬
If you missed out on a yearbook, you can grab one tonight at the Volleyball game!! Last year (25/26) will be $49 and all years previous will be $15
Hello Longhorn Nation,
Viola School District will not be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th. We know this is short notice and may create challenges for family schedules, and we appreciate your flexibility.
Many of our staff members will be attending services for Reid Grant, and we won't have adequate substitute coverage to safely and effectively operate our schools. This day will not need to be made up — our calendar's built-in additional instructional hours already account for it.
We know this loss may be difficult for some of our students and staff. Counseling services will be available at each school for anyone who needs support — please reach out to your building counselor to access this resource.
Thank you for understanding as we give our staff the chance to support the Grant family.
With gratitude,
Kyle McCarn
Superintendent, Viola School District
Viola School District will not be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th. We know this is short notice and may create challenges for family schedules, and we appreciate your flexibility.
Many of our staff members will be attending services for Reid Grant, and we won't have adequate substitute coverage to safely and effectively operate our schools. This day will not need to be made up — our calendar's built-in additional instructional hours already account for it.
We know this loss may be difficult for some of our students and staff. Counseling services will be available at each school for anyone who needs support — please reach out to your building counselor to access this resource.
Thank you for understanding as we give our staff the chance to support the Grant family.
With gratitude,
Kyle McCarn
Superintendent, Viola School District
Longhorn News Episode 3
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REMINDER BAND RENTAL MEETING
Attention Future Musician Families!
Join us this evening for an essential informational meeting regarding instrument rentals, supplies, and getting your student ready for band!
WHEN: Tonight at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Viola High School Band Room
SPECIAL GUEST: Mrs. LaDonna Gibson with Amro Music
What We Will Cover:
Instrument Options: Learn about renting quality beginner instruments.
Q&A Session: Have your rental, payment, and program questions answered directly by Amro Music.
Don't miss out!
Attention Future Musician Families!
Join us this evening for an essential informational meeting regarding instrument rentals, supplies, and getting your student ready for band!
WHEN: Tonight at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Viola High School Band Room
SPECIAL GUEST: Mrs. LaDonna Gibson with Amro Music
What We Will Cover:
Instrument Options: Learn about renting quality beginner instruments.
Q&A Session: Have your rental, payment, and program questions answered directly by Amro Music.
Don't miss out!
Mrs. Mize will be at the high school this afternoon from 3:30-5:30 for anyone that needs to stop by.
We’re excited to get another rodeo series underway!
Mark your calendars for our first three rodeos:
• September 27
• October 4
• November 22
Before we kick off the series, we invite parents, families, and community members to join us for an Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Viola Cafeteria.
We’ll go over updates to this year’s rodeo series, discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved, and answer any questions you may have.
Our rodeo series takes a lot of helping hands to make it successful, and we appreciate the support of our parents and community. Whether you have a student competing, would like to volunteer, or simply want to learn more about the series, we encourage you to attend.
We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening and kicking off another great rodeo season!
Mark your calendars for our first three rodeos:
• September 27
• October 4
• November 22
Before we kick off the series, we invite parents, families, and community members to join us for an Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Viola Cafeteria.
We’ll go over updates to this year’s rodeo series, discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved, and answer any questions you may have.
Our rodeo series takes a lot of helping hands to make it successful, and we appreciate the support of our parents and community. Whether you have a student competing, would like to volunteer, or simply want to learn more about the series, we encourage you to attend.
We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening and kicking off another great rodeo season!
Please use this link to view the live stream of tonight's Volleyball game at Couch
https://www.youtube.com/live/2WCIAQSPEjs?is=K_T2759i8O-QLDEI
https://www.youtube.com/live/2WCIAQSPEjs?is=K_T2759i8O-QLDEI
Attention Viola Band Parents!!! Here's the schedule for tomorrow's trip to the Hogs Game.
Attention Little Longhorn Basketball players, the sign up forms for the West Plains League went home this week. If you misplaced it, please get with us or print this one off and send it with your child back to school. We will gather the sign up forms, get them to the coaches, and they will be in contact with you.
We encourage you to get your little ones involved. There are divisions for Kindergarten through 6th grade both boys and girls. We are going to set the deadline to return these forms for September 18th.
If you are interested in sponsoring a team, please get ahold of Coach Gardner by either email, text, or phone call at
(870)-371-2683 or austin.gardner@violalonghorns.org
Get those forms turned in so we can get the ball rolling. Hook ‘Em!!
We encourage you to get your little ones involved. There are divisions for Kindergarten through 6th grade both boys and girls. We are going to set the deadline to return these forms for September 18th.
If you are interested in sponsoring a team, please get ahold of Coach Gardner by either email, text, or phone call at
(870)-371-2683 or austin.gardner@violalonghorns.org
Get those forms turned in so we can get the ball rolling. Hook ‘Em!!
Elementary Quiz Bowl permission slips will go home next week!! Contact Ms. Stone if you have any questions rachel.stone@violalonghorns.org
HARD WORK PAYS OFF!
Congratulations to the Viola High School Band on receiving their 2026 Arkansas 1A State Championship rings!
These talented students put in endless hours of practice, dedication, and heart to bring home the top title. Wearing these rings is a proud milestone and a lasting symbol of their incredible achievement.
Thank you to our amazing community, school administration, and supportive parents for cheering them on every step of the way and making this special moment possible!
Congratulations to the Viola High School Band on receiving their 2026 Arkansas 1A State Championship rings!
These talented students put in endless hours of practice, dedication, and heart to bring home the top title. Wearing these rings is a proud milestone and a lasting symbol of their incredible achievement.
Thank you to our amazing community, school administration, and supportive parents for cheering them on every step of the way and making this special moment possible!
Longhorn News Episode 2 Seniors have worked very hard to write, produce, and edit the Longhorn News for our Longhorn Nation. Take a minute to enjoy their hard work! New episodes released on Tuesdays 🧡🖤
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