Longhorn Tennis Dominates District Tournament — Entire Team Qualifies for State - Girls Team Wins Overall Conference for 2nd Year
The Viola Longhorn Tennis Team had an outstanding showing at the District Tournament, earning top finishes across every division — and making school history as the entire team qualified for the State Tournament for the first time ever. Our girls team remained Conference Champions for the 2nd year. The boys team got edged out by England boys by only one point.
Girls’ Singles
Meredith Deane – Senior – 1st Place
Piper Swindle – Junior – 2nd Place
Boys’ Singles
Paolo Spanedda – Junior – 1st Place
Aden Kiefer – Sophomore – 3rd Place
Girls’ Doubles
Abby Hutson / Justice Steward – Sophomores – 2nd Place
Boys’ Doubles
Diego Fernandez – Sophomore – 2nd Place
Henrique “Ricky” Sandoval – Junior – 2nd Place
The Longhorns will next compete in the State Tournament on Monday at Allen Park in Jonesboro, representing Viola with determination and school pride.
(not pictured in awards photo: Abby Hutson and Justice Steward who finished before the rain delay that lead to matches being finished the next day)
The Viola Longhorn Tennis Team had an outstanding showing at the District Tournament, earning top finishes across every division — and making school history as the entire team qualified for the State Tournament for the first time ever. Our girls team remained Conference Champions for the 2nd year. The boys team got edged out by England boys by only one point.
Girls’ Singles
Meredith Deane – Senior – 1st Place
Piper Swindle – Junior – 2nd Place
Boys’ Singles
Paolo Spanedda – Junior – 1st Place
Aden Kiefer – Sophomore – 3rd Place
Girls’ Doubles
Abby Hutson / Justice Steward – Sophomores – 2nd Place
Boys’ Doubles
Diego Fernandez – Sophomore – 2nd Place
Henrique “Ricky” Sandoval – Junior – 2nd Place
The Longhorns will next compete in the State Tournament on Monday at Allen Park in Jonesboro, representing Viola with determination and school pride.
(not pictured in awards photo: Abby Hutson and Justice Steward who finished before the rain delay that lead to matches being finished the next day)
Viola FBLA had a great day at the Fall Leadership Conference held at ASU–Mountain Home.
Our chapter was well represented with 11 students in attendance. Joey Harber did an excellent job fulfilling her duties as District VI Treasurer, and Mr. Thrasher had the honor of delivering the invocation for the meeting. Our chapter was recognized for attendance at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim this past summer. We were also recognized for achieving the Gold Seal of Merit Award and Gold Champion Chapter this past school year.
During the conference, new members were recognized, and our chapter officer team was officially installed for the year. We’re proud of our students for their leadership and dedication to FBLA.
The group wrapped up the day with a delicious lunch at Slim Chickens in Mountain Home.
#ViolaFBLA #FLC2025 #LeadershipInAction #ArkansasFBLA
Our chapter was well represented with 11 students in attendance. Joey Harber did an excellent job fulfilling her duties as District VI Treasurer, and Mr. Thrasher had the honor of delivering the invocation for the meeting. Our chapter was recognized for attendance at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim this past summer. We were also recognized for achieving the Gold Seal of Merit Award and Gold Champion Chapter this past school year.
During the conference, new members were recognized, and our chapter officer team was officially installed for the year. We’re proud of our students for their leadership and dedication to FBLA.
The group wrapped up the day with a delicious lunch at Slim Chickens in Mountain Home.
#ViolaFBLA #FLC2025 #LeadershipInAction #ArkansasFBLA
Viola is going to host the 1A-2 JH and Senior High Cross Country meet. This will take place Monday October 13th starting at 4:00. The location will be at the Boy Scout Camp located at 104 Boy Scout Trail Viola, AR 72583
Come out this Friday, October 10th and get the first look at your 2025/2026 Longhorn Basketball teams. The action starts at 4:30 at the Viola High School gym. This will be a big night with several basketball games and events going on.
We will have a silent auction, a bake sale live auction, and we will draw for the winner of the boys basketball gun raffle at half time of the Sr. High Boys game.
There will be a lot of fun and great ways to support your Longhorns on this night! You don’t want to miss it!
We will have a silent auction, a bake sale live auction, and we will draw for the winner of the boys basketball gun raffle at half time of the Sr. High Boys game.
There will be a lot of fun and great ways to support your Longhorns on this night! You don’t want to miss it!
🧡 Now Hiring: Cafeteria Worker – 4-Day Work Week! 🖤
Viola School District is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to join our Child Nutrition team!
Position: Cafeteria Worker
Hours: Tuesday–Friday (school days only)
Benefits: Paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance options
If you enjoy working around students and being part of a great team that helps keep our kids fueled for learning, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 For more information, call 870-458-2323
📧 Or email kyle.mccarn@violalonghorns.org
Join the Longhorn family and make a difference every day! 🧡🖤
Viola School District is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to join our Child Nutrition team!
Position: Cafeteria Worker
Hours: Tuesday–Friday (school days only)
Benefits: Paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance options
If you enjoy working around students and being part of a great team that helps keep our kids fueled for learning, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 For more information, call 870-458-2323
📧 Or email kyle.mccarn@violalonghorns.org
Join the Longhorn family and make a difference every day! 🧡🖤
Our Longhorn golf team was represented well at the 1A Boys State Golf tournament. Mattix Rowden and Beau Cowgill both competed hard in a very tough field of golfers. Mattix Rowden finished 12th overall out of nearly 70 golfers shooting his personal best.
With the state tournaments over, this will bring our golf season to a close. We are very proud of all of our Longhorn golfers and the season that we had. We say good bye to 2 seniors , Meredith Deane for the girls, and Beau Cowgill for the boys. We wish you both the best and thank you for representing our Longhorn Golf team well. We look forward to the future of Longhorn Golf with high expectations.
With the state tournaments over, this will bring our golf season to a close. We are very proud of all of our Longhorn golfers and the season that we had. We say good bye to 2 seniors , Meredith Deane for the girls, and Beau Cowgill for the boys. We wish you both the best and thank you for representing our Longhorn Golf team well. We look forward to the future of Longhorn Golf with high expectations.
Viola Schools would like to thank the Bank of Salem for providing lunch for our staff today for Parent-Teacher Conferences. It was enjoyed by all!
Come out and support our teams!
Go Longhorns!
Go Longhorns!
Wishing the best of luck to our Longhorn Golfers, Beau Cowgill and Mattix Rowden as they compete in the 1A Boys State Golf match today. The match is being held at Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Horseshoe Bend.
Go Longhorns!
Go Longhorns!
Reminder: Mechanically Challenged is competing at the Ozark Mountain Brawl today. Here is the link to watch the Saturday matches : https://youtu.be/etacy2Apg-g
Viola's robotics team, Mechanically Challenged, is competing at the Ozark Mountain Brawl Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4. The competition is being held at Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas. Qualification matches begin at 7:00 on Friday night, and resume at 9:00 on Saturday morning. The link for tonight's matches is
https://youtube.com/live/pZyR8UXDYnI?feature=share
We will post the link for tomorrow's matches as soon as it's available.
Don't forget we have Parent Teacher Conference, Monday, October 6th from 12 pm to 6 pm, we encourage all parents/guardians to come visit with your child(s) teachers.
CORRECTION!!! The Viola Band Haunted House will be held in conjunction with the Viola Elementary Fall Festival on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Viola Music Room. Admission will cost 3 tickets.
Parents and families of students in the Gifted and Talented Program, Ms. Stone will be hosting an Advisory Council meeting on Monday, October 6th at 5 pm. This meeting is to go over new policies in the GT handbook as well as discuss any changes or recommendations for improvement. Please attend in HS Room 31 if available.
All seniors and senior parents! Ms. Stone will be available to help complete the FAFSA (which is needed for ALL students attending college or trade school) during Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday. Come to HS room 31 and be sure to have your FSA ID through studentaid.gov already.
Reminder: All Lil' Stampede Cheer forms need to be turned in no later than Wednesday, October 8.
Come by and check out our Book Fair during Parent/Teacher conferences!
Attention Parents/Guardians
Today, our school conducted a state-mandated lockdown drill as part of our required safety procedures. Please know this was only a drill and at no time were students or staff in danger. These practice drills are an important part of ensuring that everyone knows how to respond in the event of an actual emergency.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our students safe.
Kyle McCarn
Superintendent
Today, our school conducted a state-mandated lockdown drill as part of our required safety procedures. Please know this was only a drill and at no time were students or staff in danger. These practice drills are an important part of ensuring that everyone knows how to respond in the event of an actual emergency.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our students safe.
Kyle McCarn
Superintendent
Longhorn tennis finishes strong in conference play!
The tennis team wrapped up their conferences matches on Thursday and Friday. Our team had an amazing season with 32 wins and only 10 losses. Congratulations to Meredith Deane, Piper Swindle and Paolo Spanedda for their undefeated season!
The conference tournament will be held on October 7th at Fairfield Bay.
Little Dribbles in grades 2-4 will be performing at the Orange and Black game on October 10th between the Jr. Girls and Jr. Boys game. Notices will be sent out next week when to arrive and what the students should wear.
Kindergarten and First grade will perform at a later date.
