Southwest R-V School District

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic in the technology world over the past couple of years. To help parents (and teachers and others) to understand this new technology, I'm providing a couple links that came through my email. Here are the two links: Parents' Ultimate Guide to Generative AI (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-generative-ai) and A Report Showing How Students Are Embracing AI (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/press-releases/new-report-shows-students-are-embracing-artificial-intelligence-despite-lack-of-parent-awareness-and). Southwest School District is aware of concerns with AI especially regarding academic dishonesty and student data privacy. We attempt to block access to tools that are unsafe for students to use while they are using their district issued Chromebook. If you ever have any questions regarding online student safety, please reach out to our Technology Director, Dan Shelton, by email at: dshelton @ swr5.net (be sure to remove the spaces).

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Staff, I want to inform you that due to a fire along Highway 90, Bus 9 will experience a delay of up to an hour. This will primarily affect students living past Woodard Lane. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this situation. Our priority is the safety of all students, and we will keep you updated as we receive more information. Thank you for your cooperation. Dr. Tilford

The Book Fair is arriving next week at the Elementary Library! To allow your child to buy books at school, please follow the link to set up an e-wallet. Note: The e-wallet is at the bottom of the page. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/southwestelementaryschool20

BASEBALL UPDATE: The boys wrapped up the Varsity season last night with a win over Blue Eye to finish third in our conference tournament. They finished the season 11-12. Some highlights on the season were winning the Crane tournament, Tyler Meek throwing a no hitter against Verona and bringing home two more plaques for a second and third place finish. Here are some highlights from last nights game: SW vs Blue Eye (15-7 SW): Tyler Meek 1-3 with 3 Runs Batted In; Logan Gregory 2-4 with a run batted in, 4 innings pitched 3 hits 1 earned run and 7 strikeouts earning a save; Tristan Morgan 2-4 with 4 runs batted in; Wyatt Taft 1-3 with a home run, 3 innings pitched 6 strikeouts and the winning pitcher; Jason Foster 2-3 with 3 runs batted in and a triple; Jacob Pierce 1-5; RJ Cutberth reached base on two walks and a hit by pitch; Aydin Flippo and Dom Sierra also reached base on a hit by pitch. We are back in action Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our JV tournament which is all at home.

VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Hurley defeated Southwest in a tense 4-setter winning the Set 4 25-23 in a non-conference volleyball game Monday night. The Tigers also won the JV game. Southwest returns to the court Thursday night for Pink Out 15 and Breast Cancer Awareness Night against Galena. The JV game begins at 5:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Purdy defeated Southwest in 4 sets last night in a SWCL Conference game. Southwest won the JV match. The Lady Trojans play at Hurley Monday night at 5:30 p.m.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, I want to inform you about a recent incident involving a threat that was made on social media. This threat was detected by the FBI, who promptly contacted the Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) which is part of the Missouri Highway Patrol. MIAC reached out to me directly through both text message and verbal phone call at 9:34 pm on Thursday evening. In addition to contacting the district, MIAC contacted the Barry County Sheriff's Department who dispatched Deputies to investigate the situation. By 10:23 pm, I had spoken to the Barry County Deputies who had made personal contact with the individual and deemed the threat to be unsubstantiated. Due to confidentiality, I cannot provide any other details regarding this specific situation. There were three things I gleamed from this situation. First and most importantly, since the safety of our students and staff is the district's top priority, I was tremendously impressed to find out that even the most minor threats, made over social media, are being reviewed by the FBI and reported by the MIAC. Secondly, I was particularly pleased that the MIAC was persistent in contacting the school district and local sheriff's department so that the investigative process could be started. Finally, I was extremely satisfied with the quick response time of the Barry Sheriff's Department to make contact, investigate, and report their findings to me. Once again, I am pleased to report that the threat has been deemed unsubstantiated. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and the district appreciates each agency’s attention to this matter. Thank you. Dr. Tilford

VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Exeter defeated Southwest in straight sets Tuesday on Senior Night for volleyball players. The girls return to action Thursday against Purdy in a SWCL Conference game on the road.

VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Crane defeated Southwest in 4 sets Monday night in non-conference volleyball. The Lady Trojans mounted a significant comeback after losing the first two sets before falling to the Pirates. Crane also won the JV match. Tonight is Senior Night. Please help me in congratulating our four 12th-graders - RILEY FLIPPO, LAURA HENRY, MONTANA SKELTON and KALEIGH TULL. There is no JV game tonight because Exeter is short players. Senior Night ceremony begins at 5:20 p.m.

SOUTHWEST PLACES 4th AT 41st ANNUAL VOLLEYFEST: The Southwest Lady Trojans finished 4th in the 10-team Volleyfest Saturday. It was the 41st year for our local tournament. Southwest defeated Wheaton, Verona, and Bronaugh before losing to tourney champs and 20+-win Pierce City in the semifinals and Thomas Jefferson in the 3rd-place match. Southwest plasy Crane in a non-conference game Monday night at home before hosting Senior Night Tuesday vs. Exeter. The Lady Trojans will honor Riley Flippo, Laura Henry, Montana Skelton, and Kaleigh Tull in a special ceremony prior to the game.

SOUTHWEST DOWNS BLUE EYE IN SWCL OPENER: Southwest defeated Blue Eye in straight sets Monday night in the SWCL Conference opener for both volleyball teams. The Bulldogs won the JV game. Southwest returns to action Thursday (here vs. Thomas Jefferson at 5:30 p.m.), Friday (here vs. Billings at 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday (at the Galena Tournament vs. Monett, Galena, Wheaton and Verona).

BASEBALL UPDATE (CHAMPIONS): The high school boys traveled to Crane on Saturday for the Championship of the Crane Wood Bat Tournament against Billings. The boys played very well and came out on top! We scored a run in every inning except the second to take a 6-2 victory becoming the Champions of the 2024 Crane Fall Wood Bat Tournament. Here are some highlights from the game: Tyler Meek was on base 3 times with 2 hit by pitches and a walk; Logan Gregory 1-3; Tristan Morgan 1-3 with an 2 Runs batted in; Wyatt Taft 1-4, 5.1 innings pitched 2 runs allowed, 6 strikeouts and was the winning pitcher; RJ Cutberth 1-4 with a double, 1.2 innings pitched 0 runs allowed, 2 strikeouts and earned the save; Ayden Flippo 1-3 with a double and 2 runs scored; Jason Foster 1-2; Austin Tull 1-2 with a run batted in; Aiden Barnett also had a run batted in. Also here is a video of the highlights of our game! https://youtu.be/avpgRPX0_2U Also a big congratulations to the boys that made all tournament team:Tristan Morgan; RJ Cutberth. Wyatt Taft who was also named MVP of the tournament!

BASEBALL UPDATE: The HS baseball team traveled to Crane yesterday to take on Conway in the semifinal of the Crane Wood Bat Tournament. The boys came out where they left off and we scored 3 runs in the first inning. We didn't score again until the fifth but that was all we needed as we hung on to win 4-3 to advance to the Championship on Saturday. It was a well played game with a lot of good defensive plays Here are some highlights from the game: Tyler Meek 2-4; Logan Gregory 1-2; Tristan Morgan 2-3 with a run batted in, 4 innings pitched 2 earned runs and 4 strikeouts. Was also the winning pitcher; Wyatt Taft came in relief with 3 innings pitched 5 strikeouts and 1 earned run allowed. Wyatt earned the save; Ayden Flippo had a run batted in; RJ Cutberth 1-3 with a double and 2 runs batted in; Christian Shaffer, Hayden Wilson and Jacob Pierce each had a stolen base as well; Aiden Barnett 1-3. We play Saturday at 2:30 in Crane for the Championship!

VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Southwest defeated Eureka Springs, Ark., in volleyball Thursday night. Senior Laura Jean Henry led the team in serving and assists, while Junior Missy Freeman was tops in kills. Southwest also won the JV game as Freshman Abi Hnem was 14 of 15 serving with 3 aces. Eureka won the C match. The Trojans play home games with Blue Eye, Thomas Jefferson and Billings next week.

BASEBALL UPDATE: Baseball traveled to Purdy last night for the first round of the Crane Wood Bat Tournament. We played Verona and came out on top 10-0. The boys played very well and took care of business last night as we scored 10 runs on 11 hits. Here are the highlights from our players: Tyler Meek 1-3 with a double and a run batted in; Logan Gregory 1-3 with a run batted in, 3 stolen bases and 3 runs scored; Tristan Morgan 1-3 with a double and 4 runs batted in, with 2 stolen bases; Wyatt Taft 3-4 with a triple and 2 runs batted in; RJ Cutberth and Colten Phillips each added a hit a piece; Austin Tull 1-3 with a double, 2 innings pitched 1 hit allowed, walked 2 and struck out 2; Aiden Barnett 2-3 with a run batted in, 4 innings pitched 0 hits allowed 2 walks and struck out 6 also he was the winning pitcher; Jacob Pierce added 2 stolen bases

VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Monett defeated Southwest in straight sets Monday night in non-conference volleyball. The Cubs also won the JV and C matches. The Lady Trojans are back in action Thursday at Eureka Springs, Ark. C match begins at 4:30 p.m. Southwest has a three-game homestand next week with matches against Blue Eye, Thomas Jefferson, and Billings.

HS VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Pierce City defeated Southwest in straight sets Thursday night in non-conference volleyball. The Eagles also won the JV game. Southwest returns to action Monday night at home against Monett. The C game starts at 5:00.

BASEBALL UPDATE: Baseball went to Verona last night and got the first win of the season. Winning 17-0 in 3 innings. Aiden Barnett pitched the whole game allowing 2 hits, walking 2 and striking out 7. Here are some other highlights from the game: Logan Gregory 3-4 with a triple and a run batted in; RJ Cutberth 2-3 with a double and 5 runs batted in; Colten Phillips 2-3 with 2 doubles and 3 runs batted in; Jason Foster 1-2 with 2 runs batted in; Tristan Morgan 1-2 with a double and 2 runs batted in; Austin Tull had 2 runs batted in; Tyler Meek and Hunter Patterson also had a run batted in each; Ayden Flippo went 1-1; Lincoln Keates caught one of the few balls in play for an out and Tyler Meek threw out a base runner trying to steal second. Also Tyler Meek had a remarkable/unfortunate event that rarely ever happens in baseball as he made all 3 outs in the second inning while we were batting!

VERONA DEFEATS SOUTHWEST IN VOLLEYBALL: Verona defeated Southwest in four sets Tuesday in non-conference volleyball Tuesday night. The JV picked up their first win of the season in straight sets. The Lady Trojans play at Pierce City Thursday.

MARIONVILLE DEFEATS SOUTHWEST IN VOLLEYBALL: Marionville defeated Southwest in straight sets Thursday in high school volleyball action. After a sluggish first set, the Lady Trojans played a solid Comets team tough but could get no closer than 25-22 in the third set. Marionville also won the JV and C matches but the Lady Trojans JV team took the Comets to 3 sets and played two strong sets before running out of gas in set 3. Southwest plays host East Newton Friday night. C game at 5:00 p.m.