LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

🇺🇸Happy 250th Independence Day, United States of America! 🙌 #USA250 #Semiquincentennial #GodBlessAmerica #WildcatPride🧡🖤

Elementary Beta Club went to National Elementary Beta Week in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the week, our students demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and excellence while competing alongside talented students from across the nation.

🏆Our Beta members proudly participated in the Talent Trio Dance Competition ( Harper Cummins, Kali Dooley, and Natilee Stewart) and (Rachel Hagler) Quilling Competition, showcasing their hard work and dedication.

Beyond the competitions, students enjoyed making lasting memories by exploring some of Nashville's most popular attractions. Highlights included visiting the Grand Ole Opry for Beta Night, exploring fascinating marine life at the Aquarium Restaurant, and experiencing the excitement and culture that make Nashville such a special destination.

The week was filled with learning, friendship, and unforgettable experiences. We are incredibly proud of our Beta students for representing Licking Elementary (Sponsors : Candice Shepherd, Rebecca Ichord, and Serena Hagler)

#wechooselearning🏆
#strivingforexcellence ⭐
#wildcatpride🧡🖤

WILDCAT JH VOLLEYBALL These girls went 3-0 today, didn’t drop a single set all day!! Even after being down 15-5 during the first set of our last game, they played hard & they fought today. We are super proud of them. 🧡🖤🏐

The Wildcat Boys Basketball team is having a great time and getting better every day at the Licking Camp in Branson! 🏀 The effort, team work is what summer is about. Even more importantly, they're building team chemistry, creating memories, and growing together through a great team experience. Proud of the work they're putting in and excited for what's ahead! #WildcatBasketball

Good luck to our Beta club National Qualifiers as they compete in Nashville! #WildcatPride🧡🖤

🟠Licking R-8 School Board Members Debbie Cook and Heidi Moloney recently attended the Missouri School Boards Association Summer Summit. At the summit, board members received specialized training on school board responsibilities, including academic achievement monitoring and budget planning. ⚫️Thank you, Mrs. Moloney and Mrs. Cook for attending this event to learn and develop as servant leaders for our school community. #wechooselearning 📚 #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #wildcatpride🧡🖤

‼️🏃🏽‍♂️DISTRICT TRACK T-SHIRTS ‼️ If you ordered a district track T-shirt, please pick them up at the central office anytime next week, Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 2 PM

🏃🏃‍♀️☀️What a great week at Wildcats Running Camp! Our campers had a blast learning new skills, playing games, and challenging themselves through fun activities. This week, we focused on proper running form, speed and agility drills, teamwork, and building confidence as runners. The campers also learned the importance of warming up, staying hydrated, and encouraging their teammates. We are so proud of the effort, positive attitudes, and enthusiasm these young athletes have shown. Thank you to all of our campers and families for making camp such a success. We are excited for the future of Cross Country.🖤🧡

🐾🧘‍♀️ Wildcat Athletics enjoyed a day of relaxation, flexibility, and re-energizing our bodies today! Taking time to recover is just as important as training hard. Our athletes focused on stretching, mobility, and wellness to help improve performance, prevent injuries, and prepare for the challenges ahead. A strong athlete is not only physically prepared but mentally refreshed as well. Great job to all of our Wildcats for investing in their health and continuing to get better every day! #WildcatPride #RecoveryDay #StrongerEveryDay

💪 Summer conditioning is off to a great start! 💪 Every workout, every sprint, every rep, and every drop of sweat is another step toward our goals. Our athletes are putting in the work, challenging themselves, and striving to get better every single day. Success isn't built overnight—it's earned through consistency, effort, and dedication. We are proud of the commitment these girls are showing and excited to see their growth throughout the summer. Keep working. Keep improving. 🐾 #WildcatPride #WorkHardStayHumble

🏆 2026 MSHSAA CLASS 3 BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆 🥉 3RD PLACE AWARD CEREMONY 🥉 Congratulations to the Licking Wildcats on an outstanding season and a Class 3 State 3rd Place finish! What an unforgettable 2026 season! 🧡🖤 Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! 🖤🧡 #WildcatPride

⚾️ MSHSAA Baseball Class 3 3rd Place Game ⚾️ 🥉 Your Licking Wildcats bring home 3rd Place in the State Championships with a 6-1 victory over Scott City! 🥉 What a tremendous season for these young men! After a tough loss in the semifinals, they showed their resilience, determination, qand character by bouncing back and finishing the season with a big win. We couldn't be more proud of this team, their coaches, and everything they accomplished this spring. The memories made and the success achieved will be remembered for years to come. Now it's time for some well-earned summer break, relaxation, and much-needed rest! A huge THANK YOU to the patrons of Licking, our families, friends, businesses, the City of Licking, the Fire Department, and the Police Department for your incredible support throughout the 2026 season. Your encouragement, generosity, and pride in these athletes helped make this special run possible. We appreciate each and every one of you! 🧡🖤 Congratulations, Wildcats, on an outstanding season and a State 3rd Place #WildcatPride #StrivingForExcellence.

⚾️ STATE SEMIFINALS UPDATE ⚾️ The Licking Wildcats battled hard in the State Semifinals but came up short against Blair Oaks. While tonight's result wasn't what we hoped for, we couldn't be more proud of the heart, effort, and determination these young men showed on the field. The season isn't over yet! The Wildcats will be back in action tomorrow as they take on Scott City in the 3rd Place Game. 📅 Thursday, June 4 ⏰ 4:00 PM Let's fill the stands and show our Wildcats how proud we are of everything they've accomplished this season. One more game, one more opportunity to compete together! GO WILDCATS!

⚾️🧡 WILDCAT NATION, IT'S TIME TO RALLY! ⚾️ The Licking Wildcat Baseball team will be departing from the Licking High School parking lot at 3:15 PM today with a police escort as they begin their quest for a Class 3 State Championship! We invite everyone to line the streets, wave your orange and black, and help send these young men off in true Wildcat fashion. Your support means the world to our players, coaches, and community. Let's show Missouri what Wildcat Pride is all about and cheer our boys on as they chase a state title! ⚾️ GO WILDCATS! ⚾️ #WildcatPride

🧢 BASEBALL FINAL FOUR HATS🧢 Are on sale today at the elementary. Go by and see Miss Michelle, cost is $20 per hat. #wildcatpride

⚾️ STATE SEMI-FINAL BOUND!⚾️ Your Licking Wildcat Baseball team is headed to the MSHSAA Class 3 State Semi-Finals! 📅 Wednesday, June 3 ⏰ First Pitch: 7:00 PM 📍 Ozark Mountain Sports Complex 4400 N. 19th St. Ozark, MO 65721 Our Wildcats have battled all season long to earn their spot among the final four teams in Class 3, and now they need Wildcat Nation behind them as they chase a State Championship! 🎟️ Tickets may be purchased online at: https://www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx Let's pack the stands with orange and black and show these boys how proud we are of their incredible season! 🐾 GO WILDCATS! #WildcatPride

‼️FINAL FOUR T-SHIRTS‼️ May be picked up at the Elementary tomorrow Wednesday June 3rd after 8:30AM. Please see Miss Michelle in the office and she can help you!!

⚾️🧡 WILDCAT BASEBALL FINAL FOUR T-SHIRTS 🖤⚾️ For everyone who ordered a Wildcat Baseball Final Four T-Shirt, your shirts will be available today 4:30-6:30PM in the lobby of the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse.

⚾️🧡 WILDCAT BASEBALL FINAL FOUR T-SHIRTS 🖤⚾️ For everyone who ordered a Wildcat Baseball Final Four T-Shirt, your shirts will be available for pickup at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse tomorrow Tuesday, June 2. ⏰ Pickup time is still TBA. We will post an update and let everyone know as soon as the shirts arrive! Thank you for supporting Wildcat Baseball as they continue their Final Four run! ⚾️🧡🖤 #WildcatPride #FinalFour #WildcatBaseball #GoCats