This week in science, Mrs. Hill’s 2nd grade class has been learning about their skulls. They learned that they are made of two parts: the cranium & the jaw. Today, they made their own skull masks!
Congratulations to Vilonia Elementary School for receiving awards from the Office for Education Policy for Outstanding Educational Performance in the 2024-2025 school year! VES ranked in the top 20 schools in Arkansas for Overall Growth - ranking number nine out of 151 elementary schools. They also ranked in the top 10 schools in Arkanas for ELA Growth scores-ranking number two!
OEP awards focus solely on student academic growth. Unlike other indicators of school performance, academic growth is not very correlated with school demographics. This means it is reflective of what students are learning in school, not what challenges they may face due to out of school factors.
Way to go, Vilonia Elementary students, teachers, staff, & parents — your commitment, hard work, and focus on learning are truly making a difference!
To learn more information about the OEP Awards, click below.
https://oep.uark.edu/2025-oep-growth-awards/
SAFE STOPS. STRONGER COMMUNITIES
The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) reports that drivers illegally pass stopped school buses more than 39 million times each year. Each violation represents more than a statistic—it is a moment when a child’s life is in danger. While we’ve seen progress with a 13% reduction in violations this past year, far too many risks remain on our roadways. While this week is National School Bus Safety Week, we want to encourage that EVERY week is focused on school bus safety!
https://ncsrsafety.org/national-school-bus-safety-week-2025/
If you are interested in sponsoring the VHS yearbook, please send an email to maynette.stroud@viloniaschools.org
Our Vilonia Early Learning Center is looking for an energetic individual to work with our students! Please click below to apply.
https://vilonia.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Remember to come out this evening and Thursday evening and visit with your student's teachers!
FMIS 6TH GRADERS TAKE THE CLASSROOM OUTDOORS
On Friday, the students in Mrs. Kinley's and Mrs. Steward's Science classes attended class at a local pond. The classes have partnered with the Arkansas Game and Fish Stream Team to explore a wide range of issues regarding the health of their local environment and discover relationships between land and water quality. The students performed hands-on experiements and engaged in scientific investigations. They explored the pond hydrology and biology, tested water quality, and collected data on the physical, chemical, and biological parameters of a local pond. Thank you Mr. John Burden from the Arkansas Game and Fish for coming out and leading the investigations. The site for this outdoor classroom learning took place at the local Weaver Family Park & Community Pond located off Mount Olive. The students will present their findings to the school board and city council in the coming months. They will also return to the pond in the spring to collect more data.
Don't forget to come out tonight and support your Eagles at home! Let's pack the stands! Go Eagles!
This morning a Vilonia School District bus was involved in a minor traffic accident. There were no students on the bus and there were no injuries reported by our staff.
This Friday, the Vilonia Eagles take on the Alma Airedales at Home. Any Pee Wee Tackle Football, Flag Football, and Cheerleader in their jersey or uniform will get in FREE to the game! Pee Wee players and cheerleaders will be announced prior to the game. It is also Pink Out night. Come out for a FUN night at the field! Go Eagles!
Vilonia School District is looking for a Special Education Teacher to start immediately. Click below to apply!
https://vilonia.schoolspring.com/
Reminder that our fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for next week. They will be held Tuesday, October 14th, and Thursday, October 16th. There will be no school on Friday, October 17, 2025. We hope to see you at conferences!
Congratulations to Belinda Nichols! Belinda won our Meal Application Drawing sponsored by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Sophia Hogan, VSD Director of Food Services, presented her the $100 gift card!
This month-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize and thank our principals for their unwaverying dedication, exceptional leadership, and remarkable impact on student success. We apppreciate all you do!
Thanks for making our schools SPARKLE! We'd be a mess without you!
This past Friday, VHS held their 2025 Homecoming. The court looked fabulous and the team scored a victory! Then on Saturday, the students danced the night away!
Mrs. Langley's classes participate in Spirit Week. Students celebrated homecoming week by dressing a different decade!
2025 VHS HOMECOMING INFORMATION
🗓️ September 26, 2025
👑 The coronation will occur at the VHS Gym at 2:50 pm.
📣Evening Queen and Court Presentation will begin at 6:30 pm at Phillip D. Weaver Stadium.
🏈 7:00 pm Kick Off -Vilonia Eagles vs. the Clarksville Panthers.
Do you love working with kids? Want to help out in our classrooms? Have the same schedule as your kids? Click below and apply for one of our Paraprofessional positions or find out about other positions available!
https://vilonia.schoolspring.com
Congratulations to these show kids! Vilonia students won in various categories for their Gilts and Hogs. Way to Go!
