Mechanically Challenged is competing at the Arkansas Regional at the Ganus Athletic Center on the campus of Harding University in Searcy , Arkansas this weekend.

Thursday will be a work day. The team will be working to get the robot ready to compete on Friday and Saturday. Qualification rounds will be played all day on Friday, and until about noon on Saturday.

Here is the link to the schedule, which will auto update throughout the regional tournament:
https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/ARLI/qualifications

The finals will be played on Saturday afternoon. Here are the links to watch our team compete:
Friday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gJlPe4dDlc
Saturday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PkYs5HtwhM
about 8 hours ago, Kevin Thrasher

🏀 Viola School District – Gym Floor Bids 🏀

We’re accepting bids to refinish our gym floor (50’ x 84’). Work includes sanding, refinishing, minor repairs, sealing, and adding game lines if needed.

📋 Bids should include materials, timeline, cost, insurance, and references.
📅 Bids will be accepted until April 24th at 3:00pm.
📍 Contact Kyle McCarn to ask questions or schedule a site visit:
📞 870-458-2323
✉️ kyle.mccarn@violalonghorns.org

Bid Letter

The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

about 9 hours ago, Kyle McCarn
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📢 We’re hiring at Viola School District!

Now hiring: Cook

4-day school week ✔️ Mondays off ✔️ Fun atmosphere ✔️

Join a team where the work is great and the weekends are longer 😄
Interested? Reach out:
📞 870-458-2323
📧 kyle.mccarn@violalonghorns.org
about 10 hours ago, Kyle McCarn
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📢 We’re hiring at Viola School District!

Now hiring: Custodian

4-day school week ✔️ Mondays off ✔️ Fun atmosphere ✔️

Join a team where the work is great and the weekends are longer 😄
Interested? Reach out:
📞 870-458-2323
📧 kyle.mccarn@violalonghorns.org
about 10 hours ago, Kyle McCarn
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Congratulations go out to Taylor Richardson who earned 1A - 2 All- Conference and All- State Tournament Team post-season honors.
about 21 hours ago, Kevin Thrasher
Taylor Richardson
Congratulations go out to Marissa Hutson who earned 1A - 2 All- Conference and All- State post-season honors.
about 22 hours ago, Kevin Thrasher
Marissa Hutson
Congratulations go out to Cheyenne Newberry who earned 1A - 2 All- Conference and All- State post-season honors.
about 22 hours ago, Kevin Thrasher
Cheyenne Newberry
The Viola School District School Board will meet this evening at 6pm in the Boardroom of the Administration Building (Building H). Attached is the zoom link for the meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89197621537?pwd=nu6SfUgWPiMPlfvw2HaEalSxmktfhf.1
1 day ago, Kyle McCarn

Wyatt Tackitt won first place in the Elk's Lodge Regional Hoop School contest in Paducah, KY. He will participate in the National competition at Chicago IL in April. Congratulations, Wyatt! Longhorn Nation is proud of you and your accomplishments.

2 days ago, Lisa Shrable
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Longhorns open up conference play with a W! Patient at bats and moving the line for the next guy to have the opportunity led to a good team victory!

We are back in action Thursday with another big conference game at Norfork! Make the trip and come support your Longhorns as they look to move to 2-0 in conference!

Hook Em!
2 days ago, Kevin Thrasher
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Reminder for Blood drive tomorrow!!! Elementary safe room from 10 AM - 2:00 PM.

We are 3 people short to be eligible for a $1000 dollar scholarship for one of our Longhorn students. If you can give, please sign up to help save lives!!
2 days ago, Kevin Thrasher
Blood Drive flyer
The baseball and softball games at Concord scheduled for today have been postponed due to weather.

Baseball has been rescheduled for Monday April 6th. Softball is still working on a date to reschedule.

Both Longhorn baseball and softball teams will be in action on Tuesday March 17th at Viola, as we host conference opponent Omaha. The first pitch is set for 4:30 PM.

Come out and support our teams as they both look to start out conference play with a W!
3 days ago, Kevin Thrasher
Postponed games due to weather

Today is the day for the Longhorn baseball and softball fundraiser at the Viola City Park.

We will be selling BBQ pulled pork plates for $10. It will be a beautiful day at the ballpark with fun festivities and great food! There will be a community home run derby, and the teams will be showcasing their skills in Orange and Black style games. We will also be auctioning off cakes, pies, and 21 bales of hay. It all kicks off at 3:00 PM!

Come support your teams and get a good meal!

5 days ago, Kevin Thrasher
Fundraiser flyer
Good luck to the Viola High School Band today at Concert Assessment! 🎶

These students have worked incredibly hard preparing their music, and today they get to showcase that dedication and talent. We are proud of the effort, discipline, and teamwork they have shown throughout the process.

Let’s all wish them the best as they perform and represent Viola High School! Go Longhorns! 🎺🥁
5 days ago, James Muchmore
Viola Concert Assessment
Mrs. Walker’s 8th grade Family and Consumer Science class paired up with 1st grade students during library time to read together and spend some time getting to know each other. Both the 1st graders and the 8th graders really seemed to enjoy the time they spent together. 📚🙂
6 days ago, Rachel Stone
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The Viola Band will travel to Jonesboro High School on Saturday, March 14, 2026 to perform in the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association (ASBOA) Region V Concert Assessment. Our performance time is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

We appreciate your support of our students as they represent Viola and showcase the hard work they have put into preparing for this performance.
6 days ago, James Muchmore
Good luck to Wyatt Tackitt who is competing in the Elk's Lodge Hoop Shoot Regionals in Paducah, Kentucky this weekend.
6 days ago, Kevin Thrasher
It's Game Day!

We are playing Melbourne at home starting at 4:00 PM.
6 days ago, Kevin Thrasher
vs. WSGF at home
Please come out and support this event. We would love to see you there.
6 days ago, Kevin Thrasher
In memory of James Crowe, Salem
📢 Now Hiring at Viola School District!

Ever thought about working somewhere with a 4-day school week and a fun atmosphere? Well… this might be your sign. 😄

We’re looking for great people to join our team. If you enjoy working with good folks, a little laughter during the day, and 3-day weekends every week, you might fit right in.

Come work where Mondays are for sleeping in, the team is great, and the atmosphere makes work a little more fun. 🎉

👉 Check out our open positions and apply today!
https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/violaschooldistrictviola?internal=dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D
7 days ago, Kyle McCarn
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