SWR5 Elementary Newsletter
MAC COUNTY DEFEATS SOUTHWEST IN VOLLEYBALL
McDonald County defeated Southwest in straight sets in non-conference volleyball Tuesday night in Anderson. Mac County also won the JV match. Southwest travels to Galena Thursday night with a share of the SWCL Conference championship on the line. The girls return home Monday to face McAuley Catholic on Senior Night. The Trojans will honor Missy Freeman, Emma Outhouse and Addie Parker of the Class of 2026. The girls open district play Tuesday against Sarcoxie at Miller High School in Class 2 play.
McDonald County defeated Southwest in straight sets in non-conference volleyball Tuesday night in Anderson. Mac County also won the JV match. Southwest travels to Galena Thursday night with a share of the SWCL Conference championship on the line. The girls return home Monday to face McAuley Catholic on Senior Night. The Trojans will honor Missy Freeman, Emma Outhouse and Addie Parker of the Class of 2026. The girls open district play Tuesday against Sarcoxie at Miller High School in Class 2 play.
SOUTHWEST VOLLEYBALL DEFEATS HURLEY:
Southwest defeated Hurley Monday in straight sets on Volleyball Family Night. Senior Emma Outhouse extended her consecutive serve streak to 40 in a row. The girls travel to Anderson Tuesday to face McDonald County.
Southwest defeated Hurley Monday in straight sets on Volleyball Family Night. Senior Emma Outhouse extended her consecutive serve streak to 40 in a row. The girls travel to Anderson Tuesday to face McDonald County.
SOUTHWEST SPEECH AND DEBATE RESULTS:
Southwest Speech and Debate travelled to Carthage last weekend and the results are as follows:
6th Place Humorous Interp Chloe Ketcher
5th Place DUO Interp Kylie Ruiz and Molly Hendrix
4th Place Lincoln Douglas Debate Ashlynn Burgess
1st Place Original Oration Ashlynn Burgess
1st Place Radio Speaking Tesla Eubanks
Southwest Speech and Debate travelled to Carthage last weekend and the results are as follows:
6th Place Humorous Interp Chloe Ketcher
5th Place DUO Interp Kylie Ruiz and Molly Hendrix
4th Place Lincoln Douglas Debate Ashlynn Burgess
1st Place Original Oration Ashlynn Burgess
1st Place Radio Speaking Tesla Eubanks
Week of October 13 Elementary Update
SOUTHWEST VOLLEYBALL WINS ON PINK OUT!
The Lady Trojans earned their 10th win of the season Thursday over Purdy in its 16th annual Pink Out game. The team is raising money for two Southwest students - Payton Neukam and Haven Holmes - who are battling life-threatening ailments. Purdy won the JV game. Southwest hosts Family Night Monday against Hurley with only a varsity match starting at 5:30 p.m.
SOUTHWEST DEFEATS EXETER IN VOLLEYBALL
Southwest volleyball defeated Exeter in straight sets for their 9th win of the season on cancer awareness night for the Tigers. The LadyTrojans return home for Pink Out 16 Thursday against Purdy.
Southwest volleyball defeated Exeter in straight sets for their 9th win of the season on cancer awareness night for the Tigers. The LadyTrojans return home for Pink Out 16 Thursday against Purdy.
CRANE DOWNS SOUTWEST IN VOLLEYBALL
Crane defeated Southwest in straight sets Monday in a non-conference volleyball game. The Crane JV also won. The Lady Trojans travel to Exeter Tuesday for a road match before returning home Thursday for Pink out 2025. It is our 16th such celebration.
Crane defeated Southwest in straight sets Monday in a non-conference volleyball game. The Crane JV also won. The Lady Trojans travel to Exeter Tuesday for a road match before returning home Thursday for Pink out 2025. It is our 16th such celebration.
LADY TROJANS 7th @ VOLLEYFEST Despite losing just 1 of 5 games, the LadyTrojans volleyballers finished 7th in the 42nd annual Volleyfest Saturday in Washburn. Southwest defeated Golden City and Purdy, tied Verona and Crane, and lost to Thomas Jefferson. Senior Marissa Freeman was named to the All-Tournament team. The girls travel to Crane on Monday and Exeter on Tuesday before hosting Purdy on Thursday for Pink Out.
SWR5 Elementary Newsletter 10.06.2025
SOUTHWEST DEFEATS WHEATON IN VOLLEYBALL
The Lady Trojans rallied from 1 set down to beat Wheaton in 4 sets Thursday in non-conference volleyball. Southwest was paced by Senior Missy Freeman who led the team in kills, while Junior Libero Olivia Hnem led in digs. Wheaton won the JV match. The Lady Trojans return to action Saturday in the 42nd annual Volleyfest here in Washburn.
The Lady Trojans rallied from 1 set down to beat Wheaton in 4 sets Thursday in non-conference volleyball. Southwest was paced by Senior Missy Freeman who led the team in kills, while Junior Libero Olivia Hnem led in digs. Wheaton won the JV match. The Lady Trojans return to action Saturday in the 42nd annual Volleyfest here in Washburn.
Elementary Bookfair
CASSVILEE DEFEATS SOUTHWEST IN 4 SETS
Cassville downed Southwest in non-conference volleyball Monday night. Coming off a heartbreaking 28-26 3rd set loss to Conway Saturday, the Lady Trojans rallied to win the 3rd set against the Wildcats but Cassville pulled away in set 4. Cassville also won the JV game. Southwest continues its home stand Thursday with a match against Wheaton before hosting the 42nd annual Volleyfest Tournament Saturday.
Cassville downed Southwest in non-conference volleyball Monday night. Coming off a heartbreaking 28-26 3rd set loss to Conway Saturday, the Lady Trojans rallied to win the 3rd set against the Wildcats but Cassville pulled away in set 4. Cassville also won the JV game. Southwest continues its home stand Thursday with a match against Wheaton before hosting the 42nd annual Volleyfest Tournament Saturday.
Coins for Cancer
TJ DEFEATS SOUTHWEST IN VOLLEYBALL:
Thomas Jefferson downed Southwest in a non-conference volleyball game in Jolin Thursday night. TJ also won the JV match. The Lady Trojans travel to Galena Saturday for a tournament. They play Marionville, Monett and Blue Eye in bracket play before returning home to play Cassville Monday night.
Thomas Jefferson downed Southwest in a non-conference volleyball game in Jolin Thursday night. TJ also won the JV match. The Lady Trojans travel to Galena Saturday for a tournament. They play Marionville, Monett and Blue Eye in bracket play before returning home to play Cassville Monday night.
Good afternoon,
Due to flooding, some of our bus routes may be limited. If your road is flooded, please call the school to make alternative arrangements. Our Bus Director, Keith Hendrix, is currently out driving the roads to assess conditions. Please note that portions of Greasy Creek are flooded.
High School: 417-826-5413
Middle School: 417-826-5050
Elementary School: 417-826-5411
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.
Due to flooding, some of our bus routes may be limited. If your road is flooded, please call the school to make alternative arrangements. Our Bus Director, Keith Hendrix, is currently out driving the roads to assess conditions. Please note that portions of Greasy Creek are flooded.
High School: 417-826-5413
Middle School: 417-826-5050
Elementary School: 417-826-5411
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.
BLUE EYE DOWNS SOUTHWEST IN SWCL VOLLEYBALL:
Blue Eye defeated Southwest in a SWCL Conference volleyball match Monday night. The Bulldogs also won the JV game. The Lady Trojans travel to Joplin Thursday to play Thomas Jefferson before playing in the Galena Tournament Saturday. Southwest faces Monett, Marionville and Blue Eye in pool play.
Blue Eye defeated Southwest in a SWCL Conference volleyball match Monday night. The Bulldogs also won the JV game. The Lady Trojans travel to Joplin Thursday to play Thomas Jefferson before playing in the Galena Tournament Saturday. Southwest faces Monett, Marionville and Blue Eye in pool play.
September 22, 2025 Weekly Update
EVERTON DEFEATS SOUTHWEST VOLLEYBALL IN 3 SETS:
Everton downed Southwest in a non-conference volleyball game Thursday night. Everton also won the JV contest. Southwest takes the weekend off before playing at Blue Eye Monday night in its first SWCL Conference game.
Everton downed Southwest in a non-conference volleyball game Thursday night. Everton also won the JV contest. Southwest takes the weekend off before playing at Blue Eye Monday night in its first SWCL Conference game.
SOUTHWEST DEFEATS EUREKA IN 4 SETS IN VOLLEYBALL:
Southwest earned its 5th win of the season with a 4-set win over Eureka Springs (Ark.) High School on Tuesday night. Led by the serving of Senior Emma Outhouse and Junior Olivia Hnem, the Lady Trojans improved to 5-6-1 for the season. The JV made 16 of 17 serves and rallied for a split with the Highlanders. Southwest plays host to Everton on Thursday night.
Southwest earned its 5th win of the season with a 4-set win over Eureka Springs (Ark.) High School on Tuesday night. Led by the serving of Senior Emma Outhouse and Junior Olivia Hnem, the Lady Trojans improved to 5-6-1 for the season. The JV made 16 of 17 serves and rallied for a split with the Highlanders. Southwest plays host to Everton on Thursday night.