Special thanks to South Central Correctional Center and Mrs. Buckner, Warden, for a $500 donation to Licking High School!
School buses do not cross moving water. Please make arrangements to pick up your children today if you live behind water.
Students entering kindergarten, 8th grade, or 12th grade in the 2023-24 school year are required to have the following immunizations. The Texas County Health Department invites you to schedule an appointment.
Congratulations to our Wildcat and Lady Wildcat Basketball players who made the Frisco League All Conference Teams. Both Coach Rissler and Coach Phillips received Coach of the Year honors.
Boys Frisco League All Conference:
Keyton Cook-MVP
Austin James
Cole Wallace-HM
Girls Frisco League All Conference:
Hannah Medlock-MVP
Abbie Sullins
Kaida Cook
😊📚📖PreK has been enjoying celebrating reading during Read Across America Week! The Cat in the Hat (a.k.a. Mrs. Clonts) stopped by for a visit, too!
#readacrossamericaweek
#wechooselearning
Licking R-VIII School District is now accepting applications for Elementary Librarian, Elementary Nurse, and Anticipated Elementary Teacher. Applications may be found at www.licking.k12.mo.us under the “Employment Information” tab. Completed application, letter of interest, resume, copy of appropriate certification, transcripts, and a minimum of three letters of reference may be mailed to the Office of the Superintendent at 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542 or by email to Principal Telena Haneline at thaneline@licking.k12.mo.us. Questions? Please call (573) 674-2911. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer. (Positions will be open until filled.)
Today is Wacky Wednesday! Here are a couple of highlights by Mrs. Haneline and Ms. Flo!
Archery Team results from the Mtn Grove Tournament on Saturday. Go Wildcats!
John Gyory 233: 5th
Albert Gyory 271: 2nd
Dawson Havens 248: 4th
Adam Hagler 223: 13th
Malachi Smith 220: 15th
Spring Sports practices begin tomorrow, Monday February 27, 2023. All student athletes must have a current MSHSAA physical on file to participate. Please stop by the athletic office or if you have any questions.
Congratulations Lady Wildcats on another great season. Lady Wildcats finished 22-6 on the season and 8-0 in the Frisco League Conference. Frisco League Conference Champions, Frisco League Tournament Champions, and a 2nd Place finish in Class 3 District 10. Great Job Lady Wildcats! Go Lady Wildcats!
Student section is pumped. Go Lady Wildcats!.
Wildcat send-off
Hey, Hey all you Licking Wildcat fans! We are going to have a send-off for our Lady Wildcats who are going for another District Championship tonight in Mansfield. Let’s send our hometown girls off with some enthusiastic Licking support. Try to be on Main Street around 3:30 ish. Bus will come through around 3:50.~Licking Booster Club.
Mr. Buckland shared Mountain Grove Archery Tournament photos.
Left to right in shooting photo:
J'sei Leahy
Dawson Havens
Adam Hagler
John Gyory
Albert Gyory
Lady Wildcats take on Mansfield tonight for the Class 3 District 10 Championship. Tip off is at 6:00 pm at Mansfield High School. Go Lady Wildcats!
Ms. Kirkwood says, “Today, we ended FFA Week by having a petting zoo for elementary students to enjoy. We had lots of smiling students stop by to see the animals.
Thank you to all the hard-working students who set up for the petting zoo, brought animals and cared for them, and cleaned up after all the fun!”
📚Mrs. Derrickson invites elementary students and staff to participate in Read Across America Week starting Monday, February 27th! 😊
Today was flannel day to finish out FFA Week!
Ladycats mount an amazing comeback to defeat Thayer in district competition! Ladycats will play Mansfield for the district championship in Mansfield on Saturday. Go Ladycats!!
Lilli Godi represented Licking Jr. High in the Patriot's Pen Essay competition finishing first at the local level. As Licking VFW Post 6337 winner, she advanced to District competition and placed first there. She then advanced to the Department (State) level where she received Runner-up. Congratulations on a job well done! This year's theme was "My Pledge to Our Veterans". (Submitted by Mr. Billie Krewson)
Ladycats open District play tonight against Thayer. Tip off is at 7:30 pm at Mansfield High School. Go Ladycats!