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Attention 2022-2023 Sixth Grade Families!
Mark your calendars! The golf tournament fundraiser supporting our baseball, basketball, and golf programs will be Saturday, August 20. We are in the early stages of the planning process, but want to put the date out there for those who may be interested.
We'll share more information as it becomes available - including contact and registration details.
Special thanks to Rinne Pharmacy for a check for $302 for National Honor Society! Rinne's Pharmacy donates 10% of monthly coffee sales to student groups. This is called the Heroes Program, and it is a great benefit to our clubs and organizations!
Special thanks to Rinne Pharmacy for a check for $315 to LHS Drama Club from the Heroes' Program, donating 10% of monthly coffee sales to school programs!
The Wildcats put “student” in “student athlete!”
Congratulations to our softball team for finishing in the Top 10 in Class 2 for team GPA!!! Also, congratulations to the following athletes for earning individual academic all-state:
Allie Medlock
Janelle Bates
Kadyn Hall
Halee Clayton
Allie Decker
Makenna Skidmore
Leighia Johnson
Earning academic all-state has become a regular occurrence for our athletes across multiple sports throughout the year. We are so proud of their efforts both on the court/field and in the classroom! Go Wildcats!
Licking R-VIII School District has a current opening for full time custodian with health insurance benefits. Applications may be found at www.licking.k12.mo.us or by stopping by the Office of the Superintendent at 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Licking R-VIII School District has two weed trimmers (Shindaiwa T230x; Maruyama BC3021H-CA 30.1 cc) as surplus property. Bids may be submitted in person or by mail at 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542. Bids will be accepted until noon July 20, 2022. Bids will be opened at the Board meeting July 21 at 6 PM in the Office of the Superintendent.
Licking R-VIII School District has a teaching position open at Licking Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. Qualified applicants should have excellent classroom management skills, communication skills, and organizational skills. Qualifications: valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
Applications may be picked up at the Office of the Superintendent. The on-line application is located at the district website, www.licking.k12.mo.us. Please return the application with a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and a copy of your certification to: Licking R-VIII School District, 125 College Ave. Licking, MO 65542, Attn: Superintendent Cristina Wright or by email to cwright@licking.k12.mo.us. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Congratulations to sophomore Rusty Buckner for being named to the Class 3 All-State Baseball 2nd Team as DH/Utility.
High schoolers enjoyed competing in a “Top Chef” competition this week during summer school. Their creations were fantastic!!
Summer days off are a great time to schedule immunizations. Here’s a reminder of what’s required by grade level…
REMINDER: With the expiration of the federal waiver, Licking R-VIII School District will no longer be able to provide free meals for all students. We strongly encourage all families who may be eligible to apply for the free and reduced meals program at registration in August!
Tomorrow is the last day of summer school, but there’s plenty of fun left!
To accommodate cool morning temps tomorrow, the K-3 pool party will be moved back one hour to 10 AM - 1 PM.
Due to Wednesday's weather forecast, students with 100% attendance in summer school in grades 4-12 will be issued a one-day swimming voucher to Licking Aquatic Center in lieu of a group field trip. We are monitoring Thursday's weather and will post an update tomorrow for grades K-3.
Our upcoming 7th graders are working on their “Sketchbook of Impossible Things” while listening to the book “Fish in a Tree.”
Junior high students are painting plaster gauze sculptures during a summer school class.
High school students are cooking up some fantastic goodies & eSports is building their teamwork skills…while playing video games. Also, credits are on the way to being recovered. Great job Wildcats!
Mrs. Haneline says, “Edible Science summer school students enjoyed learning about soil and then made safe to eat (and yummy) models. Thanks for making learning fun, Mrs Frazier!” 😊 #wechooselearning
Congratulations to Rusty, Keyton, Malachi, and Cole for being named all-district for Class 3 District 9!