SWR5 Elementary Weekly Update 1.05.26
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank our families for the support throughout the year. Your dedication and partnership make all the difference in our students' success!
Important Dates:
Early Dismissal: Friday, December 19, 2025 AT 12:43 pm
Winter Break: Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2
Students Return to School: Monday, January 5, 2026
We hope your break is filled with joy, rest, and meaningful time with the people you love. Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!
Important Dates:
Early Dismissal: Friday, December 19, 2025 AT 12:43 pm
Winter Break: Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2
Students Return to School: Monday, January 5, 2026
We hope your break is filled with joy, rest, and meaningful time with the people you love. Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!
December 15-19, 2025 Weekly Update
SOUTHWEST SPEECH AND DEBATE
This weekend Speech and Debate went to Cassville with the following results:
Ashlynn Burgess:
6th Place in Humorous Interpretation
5th Place in Informative Speaking
Tatum Burgess:
3rd Place in Prose
2nd Place in Original Oration
Christian Renfrow:
4th Place Radio Speaking
Ashlyn Taylor:
2nd Place Radio Speaking
As a team of 4 students our Southwest Trojans took 5th place overall out of 13 schools.
This weekend Speech and Debate went to Cassville with the following results:
Ashlynn Burgess:
6th Place in Humorous Interpretation
5th Place in Informative Speaking
Tatum Burgess:
3rd Place in Prose
2nd Place in Original Oration
Christian Renfrow:
4th Place Radio Speaking
Ashlyn Taylor:
2nd Place Radio Speaking
As a team of 4 students our Southwest Trojans took 5th place overall out of 13 schools.
GALENA DEFEATS SOUTHWEST IN MS SCHOLAR BOWL
Galena swept two matches from Southwest in SWCL Conference middle school Scholar Bowl action Tuesday night. Special thanks to Mr. Payne and Mrs. Lumpkins for providing the pizza and soft drinks and to Mrs. Outhouse for being the scorekeeper. The Trojans and now off until after the holiday break. They next face Verona at home on Jan. 7.
Galena swept two matches from Southwest in SWCL Conference middle school Scholar Bowl action Tuesday night. Special thanks to Mr. Payne and Mrs. Lumpkins for providing the pizza and soft drinks and to Mrs. Outhouse for being the scorekeeper. The Trojans and now off until after the holiday break. They next face Verona at home on Jan. 7.
SOUTHWEST SPEECH AND DEBATE
Southwest traveled to Monett over the weekend and had the following results.
Ashlynn Burgess- 6th Place in Informative Speaking and 4th Place in Humorous Interpretation
Tatum Burgess- 4th Place in Storytelling
Tesla Eubanks-3rd Place in Radio Speaking
Elementary Weekly Update 12.08.25
SOUTHWEST SETS HIGH SCORING MARK IN MS SCHOLAR BOWL
The Southwest Trojans MS Scholar Bowl team answered its most questions over two matches (59) but still split its matches with Shell Knob Thursday in a non-conference match. The older group won 410-90 and earned their third victory of the season and the younger group rallied but lost 180-140, doubling their highest score of the season. The team ends the SWCL Conference season Tuesday by hosting Galena.
The Southwest Trojans MS Scholar Bowl team answered its most questions over two matches (59) but still split its matches with Shell Knob Thursday in a non-conference match. The older group won 410-90 and earned their third victory of the season and the younger group rallied but lost 180-140, doubling their highest score of the season. The team ends the SWCL Conference season Tuesday by hosting Galena.
CASSVILLE DOWNS SOUTHWEST IN MS SCHOLAR BOWL
Cassville defeated Southwest in four scholar bowl matches Tuesday. The Trojans rallied in two of the matches to make the final scores close but were not able to come away with victories. Given they do not have an 8th-grader on the squad, their progress so far has been remarkable. Southwest plays host Shell Knob Thursday for a non-conference match.
Cassville defeated Southwest in four scholar bowl matches Tuesday. The Trojans rallied in two of the matches to make the final scores close but were not able to come away with victories. Given they do not have an 8th-grader on the squad, their progress so far has been remarkable. Southwest plays host Shell Knob Thursday for a non-conference match.
Pancakes with Santa!
All are invited!
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Southwest High School
8:00–9:30 AM
$5.00 Entry at the Door
Photos with Santa
Available courtesy of RM Photography
✨ All proceeds benefit Project Graduation 2026 ✨
All are invited!
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Southwest High School
8:00–9:30 AM
$5.00 Entry at the Door
Photos with Santa
Available courtesy of RM Photography
✨ All proceeds benefit Project Graduation 2026 ✨
Weekly Update for Week of December 1-5
KIRBYVILLE DOWNS SOUTHWEST IN SCHOLAR BOWL
Undefeated Kirbyville soundly defeated Southwest in both middle school Scholar Bowl matches Tuesday night. The Trojans are now off until Dec. 2 when they travel to Cassville.
Undefeated Kirbyville soundly defeated Southwest in both middle school Scholar Bowl matches Tuesday night. The Trojans are now off until Dec. 2 when they travel to Cassville.
SPEECH AND DEBATE RESULTS
Southwest Speech and Debate travelled to Marion C. Early over the weekend.
Emma Outhouse: 11th Place in Radio Speaking out of 52
Ashlynn Burgess: 2nd Place Humorous Interp and 6th Place Informative
Tatum Burgess: 4th Place Storytelling
Our students represented Southwest well over the weekend and did a great job at a very big tournament.
SWR5 Elementary Week of 11.17-11.21 Newsletter
SOUTHWEST SPLITS WITH SHELL KNOB IN SCHOLAR BOWL
The middle school scholar bowl team split its non-conference matches Thursday at Shell Knob. The Black Team won 170-150 and the Red Team lost 100-60. Both matches went to the final question. The team travels to Kirbyville Tuesday for an SWCL competition.
The middle school scholar bowl team split its non-conference matches Thursday at Shell Knob. The Black Team won 170-150 and the Red Team lost 100-60. Both matches went to the final question. The team travels to Kirbyville Tuesday for an SWCL competition.
SOUTHWEST MS SCHOLAR BOWL EARNS SPLIT
After being soundly defeated by Blue Eye in Game 1, the Southwest Scholar Bowl team rallied for a 120-100 victory over the previously undefeated Bulldogs Tuesday night in SWCL Conference action. Led by Scarlett Jones, Tucker Jones, Kason Brinman and Hannah Brooks, the Trojans earned the victory with answers like tsunami, Pinocchio, erosion, Colorado RIver, tin and the Milky Way. The Trojans play at Shell Knob on Thursday.
After being soundly defeated by Blue Eye in Game 1, the Southwest Scholar Bowl team rallied for a 120-100 victory over the previously undefeated Bulldogs Tuesday night in SWCL Conference action. Led by Scarlett Jones, Tucker Jones, Kason Brinman and Hannah Brooks, the Trojans earned the victory with answers like tsunami, Pinocchio, erosion, Colorado RIver, tin and the Milky Way. The Trojans play at Shell Knob on Thursday.
2 SOUTHWEST VOLLEYBALLERS EARN POST-SEASON AWARDS
Southwest volleyball players Olivia Hnem and Marissa Freeman both earned post-season honors. Freeman, a senior outside hitter, was named first-team All-SWCL Conference and 2nd team Class 2 All-District. She led the team in kills (315), aces (46) and blocks (15), and was second in receptions (570) and digs (354). Hnem, a junior libero, was named SWCL honorable mention. She led the team in receptions (597) and digs (549), and was second in aces (42) and serve percentage (94.5%) converting 348 of 368 serves.
Southwest volleyball players Olivia Hnem and Marissa Freeman both earned post-season honors. Freeman, a senior outside hitter, was named first-team All-SWCL Conference and 2nd team Class 2 All-District. She led the team in kills (315), aces (46) and blocks (15), and was second in receptions (570) and digs (354). Hnem, a junior libero, was named SWCL honorable mention. She led the team in receptions (597) and digs (549), and was second in aces (42) and serve percentage (94.5%) converting 348 of 368 serves.
2 PRs and an ALL STATE ATHLETE
The Southwest Cross Country team wrapped up their season this weekend in Columbia at the State - Class 2 meet.
Tobias Smith was the first to run and he was ready and confident which was so awesome to see! When that gun went off, Toby took off and got out in front quickly. Toby stayed in the top 40 for the first two miles and pushed all the way until the end. Toby got 59th (out of 170) with a time, and a new PR of 17:49.
Lucia who, don't forget, is a sophomore, a foreign exchange student and has never ran cross country before this season - ran the race of her life. She stayed with a group that was pushing her until the end. Lucia got her new PR of 22:52.
Sidney Roe started off hot as well and kept an amazing pace for the entirety of the race. Sidney was sitting in the top 15 for most of the race and continued to push until the end. Sidney proved that she's one of the best female runners in the state of Missouri by earning all state honors for the 2nd year in a row. Sidney placed 18th with a time of 20:16.
The Southwest Cross Country team wrapped up their season this weekend in Columbia at the State - Class 2 meet.
Tobias Smith was the first to run and he was ready and confident which was so awesome to see! When that gun went off, Toby took off and got out in front quickly. Toby stayed in the top 40 for the first two miles and pushed all the way until the end. Toby got 59th (out of 170) with a time, and a new PR of 17:49.
Lucia who, don't forget, is a sophomore, a foreign exchange student and has never ran cross country before this season - ran the race of her life. She stayed with a group that was pushing her until the end. Lucia got her new PR of 22:52.
Sidney Roe started off hot as well and kept an amazing pace for the entirety of the race. Sidney was sitting in the top 15 for most of the race and continued to push until the end. Sidney proved that she's one of the best female runners in the state of Missouri by earning all state honors for the 2nd year in a row. Sidney placed 18th with a time of 20:16.
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Elementary Update Week of November 10-14
