LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

🚌Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We are very thankful for each one of our dedicated bus drivers. They faithfully drive our students to and from school each day, on field trips, and to many activities and events.

❓Fun fact: Did you know that our buses travel approximately 1,700 miles each day? Over half of those miles are over gravel roads.

#wildcatpride
#thankyoubusdrivers

The Wildcats are at the Calvary Lutheran Invitational tournament today. A beautiful day for golf.

‼️Make up Dates for Wildcat Athletics‼️

‼️Tuesday April 28th Cancellations due to impending weather. Have a safe and wonderful day!

🎉 Attention Wildcat Families! 🎉
The Wildcat Travel Club will be hosting an exciting Parent Meeting on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:00 PM in Mrs. F. Sullins’ classroom!
Come learn about upcoming adventures, important trip details, and all the fun opportunities ahead. We can’t wait to see you there! ✈️🐾

The FCCLA/STUCO trip to the St. Louis Zoo has been moved to Monday, May 11th.

The last blood drive of the school year will be held Friday, May 1st in the Jr. High gym from 11:00-4:00. Not only does donating blood save lives, but it also helps fund the FCCLA scholarship to one senior. You can sign up online or by emailing Mrs. Hart at whart@licking.k12.mo.us.

‼️ATTENTION ALL KND through 3rd grader Volleyball Attendees‼️ We have changed the date of camp to next Monday and Tuesday May 5th and 6th. ⏰ 3;30 to 5:30 📍FEMA HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

The week of APRIL 27th Activities and Events at Licking JH and HS

Science Club had a great adventure this past Saturday. We visited Greer Spring, then made an unexpected (but worthwhile!) stop at Twin Pines Conservation Center, and finished the day at Alley Spring. In all, we had 17 current LHS students along with 3 adult sponsors—some new faces and several returning members. Our unplanned stop at Twin Pines turned into a highlight of the day, complete with an impromptu botany lesson! 🌿 All in all, a fun, memorable trip with a great group of students.

⚠️Due to the forecasted threat of severe weather, including large hail, high winds in excess of 80 mph, and high risk of tornadoes in our area, Licking R-8 School District will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. today, April 27, 2026. Please contact your student's building office by 11:00 a.m. if you need to change transportation arrangements.

🥎 Ladycat softball played in the Salem tournament Saturday. Our ladies dropped one to Salem, played well to earn the W over Potosi 9-4, but came up short vs. Bourbon. Keep battling, Ladies!💪 🏆Congrats to Mya Rinne for being named to the all tournament team! #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #WildcatPride🧡🖤

WILDCAT TENNIS Sends a HUGE and BIG thank you TO THE Licking Wildcat Booster Club for the new equipment. We love the Lobster🦞🎾 🧡🖤

⚾️⚾️The Wildcat JH Baseball boys came out strong in their second game of the Conway Tournament, earning a big 16–0 win over Billings! Great teamwork, focus, and effort all around—proud of this group! #WildcatPride

Wildcat Junior High softball had a strong showing at the Conway tournament! They battled hard in a close game against Conway, then came back to secure a win over Billings to take 3rd place. Great job, Wildcats—proud of the effort and teamwork! 🥎

⚾️⚾️The varsity Cats traveled north to play Columbia Hickman. The Cats battled well but fell 0-3. #wildcatpride

Wildcat JH Baseball boys battled hard in their first game of the Conway Tournament, coming up just short 3–5 against Mansfield. Their grit and fight were on full display! They’ll be back in action at 12:30 taking on Billings. #WildcatPride