LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

In their home opener, the 7th grade Lady Wildcats defeat Summersville in straight sets. 25-11 and 25-9. The 8th graders are up next!

To honor 9/11, 4th grade visited the police station. We got to take a tour, visit with police officers, and got our picture taken. Thank you for all you do for our community.

🏐🐾 Big win for our JV Lady Cats! 🐾🏐 They came out strong and took down the Houston Lady Tigers in 2 straight sets! 💪🔥 Way to go, Lady Cats! 🧡🖤 Keep it rolling, JV! 👏 #wildcatpride #strivingforexcellence

Licking FFA Fruit & Meat Sales is LIVE!

It’s that time of year again! Our FFA chapter is kicking off our annual Fruit and Meat Sales Fundraiser, and we’d love your support!

📅 Orders Due: September 25th
📦 Delivery: Orders are expected to arrive the first week of December.

To place an order, contact any FFA member, reach out via:
Ms. Hance at ehance@licking.k12.mo.us or online using the link below.

https://shop.freshcountry.com/?sourceId=5

⚾️⚾️The Wildcats are back on the winning way with a 4-1 win over Dixon to advance to the championship of the Frisco League Tournament. The game will be Friday night @ 6:30. Come cheer on our boys!! #wildcatpride

The Varsity Lady Cats battled through 5 exciting sets against the Mountain Grove Lady Panthers tonight! 🏐🐾 Though they didn’t get the win, their energy, teamwork, and heart were unstoppable—keep fighting, girls! 🧡🖤 #wildcatpride #strivingforexcellence

❗👟Watch out for our runners! Please be careful and watch for our cross country athletes who are training after school as they put in miles around town preparing for upcoming races.
#strivingforexcellence⭐
#WildcatPride🧡🖤

The JV Lady Cats came up short against the Mountain Grove Lady Panthers tonight. 🏐🐾 Keep fighting, girls—this season is full of opportunity! 🧡🖤 #wildcatpride #strivingforexcellence

FCCLA will be hosting the first blood drive of the year on October 7th. You can contact Whitley Hart at whart@licking.k12.mo.us or click the link below to sign up. Don't forget, when you donate blood, you're not only saving lives but also helping a senior win a scholarship at the end of the year!
https://donor.cbco.org/index.php/drive-list?view=servicesearch&id_service=311

🎓📣and the Finale of Senior Banner Day.

🎉📸 Senior Banner Photo Day! 📸🎉 Our amazing Class of 2026 had their banner photos taken today — and the best part? The talented photographers behind the lens were none other than our own student photographers from the News & Productions class! 👏🎓

⚾️⚾️The Wildcats traveled to Purdy where the Varsity Eagles avenged a 7-6 loss to the Wildcats earlier in the season. The JV came out on top with a big 5th inning to win 6-2. The Wildcats will compete in the Frisco League tournament on Wednesday at 4 pm in Dixon after receiving a 1st round bye. #wildcatpride

This week in Wildcat Athletics/Activities.

🟠Licking R-VIII is proud to announce that we are offering Beta Club for students in 4-8th grade this year! ⚫️Your student may already be discussing Beta Club and asking questions about this national organization. If your student was invited, but you’d like more information, please attend a student and parent informational meeting on September 8th from 6-7 P.M. in the elementary cafeteria. 🟠We’ll be discussing Beta basics, member requirements, competitions, conventions, and more. We look forward to taking this first step in the Beta journey together with you! #wechooselearning⚡️ #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #Wildcat Pride🧡🖤

Learning Labs will start at Licking High Tuesday, September 16. Scheduling is open to anyone who needs a little extra help and/or a quiet place to study. Contact any teacher or staff member for details.

🏐 Our Lady Cats JV and Varsity wrapped up a full day of competition at the Dutchgirls Volleyball Quad Tournament in Owensville! 🧡🖤🐾 The teams faced Owensville, North County, and Cuba—battling hard, gaining great experience on the court, and continuing to grow stronger together each match. Proud of their effort and teamwork today! 👏 #wildcatpride #strivingforexcellence

⚾️⚾️The Wildcats fight through a rain soaked game to defeat Conway 5-3. #wildcatpride

🏐🐾🐾 The Varsity Lady Cats came up short against Winona tonight. Proud of their heart and teamwork. 🧡🖤 #wildcatpride #strivingforexcellence

🐾🏐 The JV Lady Cats battled Winona tonight and won in 2 straight sets! Way to go, ladies!!🎉🎉 #wildcatpride #strivingforexcellence