This week, we want to celebrate and show our heartfelt appreciation for all of our amazing volunteers! Whether you're working the concession stand, lending a helping hand around our school, or supporting events, your time, energy, and dedication make a huge difference.
A special thank you to all who contribute to making our school a better place! From organizing events to assisting teachers and students, your efforts truly go above and beyond, and we couldn't do it without you.
We are so grateful for each and every volunteer who shares their time and talents with us. Thank you for making our school community stronger every day!
🥎🥎Schedule Change🥎🥎. Our softball games with Calico Rock have been moved from April 24th and 25th, to Wednesday the 23rd at Viola. The double header will start at 4 pm. We are hoping to avoid the rainy weather later in the week.
Today, we want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Lena and Mrs. Shelly for their incredible hard work and dedication! Your organizational skills, attention to detail, and constant support keep our school running smoothly every day. From managing schedules to providing a welcoming environment, we are so grateful for everything you do.
Thank you, Mrs. Lena and Mrs. Shelly, for being the backbone of our school community and for always going above and beyond.
Kindergarten, first, and second graders hunted Easter eggs during their physical education class this week. Thank you to Beta for supplying the candy and filling the eggs and Mr. May and all the students who who hid the eggs. It was a team effort. The elementary students enjoyed the hunt!
Attention Longhorns!! This is a reminder that school IS in session tomorrow. Tomorrow is a makeup day from the snow. We look forward to seeing everyone at school!
Kyle McCarn
GO LONGHORNS
The Fulton County Health Department will be holding a back to school vaccine clinic on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 9:30 AM until 6:00 PM . While walk-ins are welcome, it is encouraged that you call 870-895-3300 for an appointment.
Just a reminder that Salem 1st Choice will be doing sports physicals in the High School Gym April 24,2025 starting at 9am. Any student that participates in a school sport must have a physical. Any questions please call 870-458-2511.
First grade has been busy learning about adaptations of bird beaks to suit their environment and what they eat. More recently they've been learning about the solar system and gravity.
The Atlas State Performance Test, will be administered to all students the week of April 15 through May 2, 2025. We ask for your support in ensuring your child is prepared for these important assessments.
Please help by:
• Encouraging a positive mindset and effort
• Making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days
• Ensuring your child arrives at school on time
• Eat a healthy breakfast to stay focused
• Avoiding scheduling appointments during testing times
• Bring all necessary items to be successful on the test
If you have any questions about the test, please contact the Viola School District. Thank you for your support of your child’s education and success.
The Atlas State Performance Test, will be administered to all students the week of April 15 through May 2, 2025. We ask for your support in ensuring your child is prepared for these important assessments.
Please help by:
• Encouraging a positive mindset and effort
• Making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days
• Ensuring your child arrives at school on time
• Eat a healthy breakfast to stay focused
• Avoiding scheduling appointments during testing times
• Bring all necessary items to be successful on the test
If you have any questions about the test, please contact the Viola School District. Thank you for your support of your child’s education and success.
Mrs. May will begin meeting with high school students over the next few weeks to discuss next year’s schedules, graduation requirements, and course options. In addition, Ozarka College will be here on April 22nd to register eligible students for fall 2025 concurrent credit courses. If you would like to meet with us, email Mrs. May at pamuela.may@violalonghorns.org to set up a time. Also, make sure that you have signed your child’s Student Success Plan. These have to be signed before we start working on your child’s schedule.
The Atlas State Performance Test, will be administered to all students the week of April 15 through May 2, 2025. We ask for your support in ensuring your child is prepared for these important assessments.
Please help by:
• Encouraging a positive mindset and effort
• Making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days
• Ensuring your child arrives at school on time
• Eat a healthy breakfast to stay focused
• Avoiding scheduling appointments during testing times
• Bring all necessary items to be successful on the test
If you have any questions about the test, please contact the Viola School District. Thank you for your support of your child’s education and success.
The Viola School District is currently conducting a survey regarding the 4-day school week. This survey is part of a collaborative effort among Arkansas school districts to collect input from our stakeholders. Your responses will help us understand the impact of the 4-day week, and demonstrate community support for maintaining local control of school calendars.
Here is the link to fill out the survey:
https://forms.gle/RXQa1cscDAjHQvbEA
While we expect some challenges, school will be in session as scheduled on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. We have been checking roads and bus transportation will run on a normal schedule; however, delays are possible. There are a few places that the buses can't reach yet. Bus drivers will be contacting anyone that they can't get to.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work through the next few days.
In case the earlier live feed link didn't work, here it is again:
https://www.thebluealliance.com/gameday/2025tnkn
We’re celebrating our incredible school librarian today, and we’d like to give a special shoutout to Jurlene Richmond, our K-12 librarian!
Jurlene, your passion for reading, dedication to fostering a love of books, and unwavering support for our students and staff make you an invaluable part of our school community. Thank you for creating a welcoming space for learning, inspiring imaginations, and guiding students on their educational journeys.
We are so grateful for all the work you do to make our library a place where curiosity and creativity thrive!
The Viola High School robotics team, Mechanically Challenged, will be competing on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Smoky Mountains Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition. The tournament is being held at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Qualification Match schedule is posted in the news article on the school website (all times are the Eastern time zone). Please watch us on Friday and Saturday at the following link:
https://www.thebluealliance.com/gameday#chat=hidden&layout=0&view_0=2025tnkn-0
Mark your calendars! Viola Kindergarten registration is on April 22nd from 8 AM to 3 PM!
GT update!
1. All files from GT graduates from the 2019-2020 school year will be shred at the end of the school year. If you would like them, please contact Ms. Stone at school.
2. As always, Ms. Stone is accepting referrals of students who may qualify for the program. We typically test referred students at the end of 3rd grade. We look for students who think outside the box and have exemplary critical thinking skills, as well as creativity. After testing is complete, a committee gathers to view the data anonymously and determine qualifying for the program. Please contact Ms. Stone if you would like paperwork to get started.
3. An Advisory council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 7th at 4:30. This is a group of people from the community who have questions or ideas for the program. Please contact Ms. Stone if you would like to be part of it.
The softball game today with Mountain View has been cancelled because of the weather conditions. There is no make up date scheduled at this time.