Southwest Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026, for AMI Day #5 due to extreme cold temperatures and the potential for hazardous morning travel conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Although there has been some melting today, it is not enough to clear our roads to the point that I feel comfortable with morning travel to school. Southwest Schools will be closed Thursday, January 29, 2026, for AMI Day #4.
Due to the extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions, Southwest Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for AMI Day #3.
Due to the extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions, Southwest Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, for AMI Day #2.
Due to the extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions, Southwest Schools will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, for AMI Day #1.
SHELL KNOB, PURDY DEFEAT TROJANS IN MS SCHOLAR BOWL
The middle school scholar bowl team lost four matches to Purdy and Shell Knob Tuesday in a triangular meet. The Trojans return to action at the 12-team Shell Knob Tournament at the end of February.
The middle school scholar bowl team lost four matches to Purdy and Shell Knob Tuesday in a triangular meet. The Trojans return to action at the 12-team Shell Knob Tournament at the end of February.
SWR5 Elementary Newsletter
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 20.
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 20.
January 12-16, 2026 Elementary Newsletter
TROJANS DEFEAT VERONA IN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLAR BOWL MATCHES:
Southwest swept two matches from Verona Wednesday in a non-conference scholar bowl match. Led by Kason Brinkman, the Trojans won 180-50 and 90-40. The team is off now until Jan. 20 when they compete in a quad meet with Cassville, Purdy and Shell Knob.
Southwest swept two matches from Verona Wednesday in a non-conference scholar bowl match. Led by Kason Brinkman, the Trojans won 180-50 and 90-40. The team is off now until Jan. 20 when they compete in a quad meet with Cassville, Purdy and Shell Knob.
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.