
JV defeats Iberia 74-13.





Congratulations to Mrs Leah Sullins who received a $1,500 grant for a new clay wheel for the art studio!


No school Monday, January 16, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


The Lady Wildcats leave Laquey with a 41-36 victory.





The JV Lady Wildcats defeat Laquey tonight 34-28.





Mr. Brian Barry-Licking Elementary Principal for 2023-2024
Upon completion of candidate interviews Wednesday night, the Licking R-VIII School Board selected Mr. Brian Barry to serve as Licking Elementary Principal for the 2023-2024 school year.
Mr. Barry has earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education from SBU and a master's degree in educational leadership from Arkansas State. He is currently seeking a specialist’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Serving as a teacher, Mr. Barry has experience teaching 4th and 5th grades in Cabool, Willow Springs, and Rolla. Mr. Barry's administrative experience includes serving as a K-12 assistant principal and curriculum director in Cabool as well as assistant junior high principal in Rolla.
Mr. Barry and his family make their home in Licking and his children attend school at Licking Elementary and Licking Junior High. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Brian Barry to our district and look forward to his service as Licking Elementary Principal.


Representatives from the Missouri National Guard are on campus this week presenting resiliency lessons to junior high and high school students.
Thank you, Sgt. Landers, Sgt. Jones, and Sgt. Lunsford.


Big thanks to both Jason Stone and Liz Revelle from Progressive Ozark Bank in Licking for donating T-Shirts for the “Blackout” game January 31 vs St James. Go Wildcats!


Licking R-VIII School District has a Powermatic Table Saw, Model 66, for surplus bid. (The rolling base is not included.) Sealed bids will be collected at the Superintendent’s Office at 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542 until noon February 5, 2023.





Ms. Kirkwood says, “We attended the Greenhand Motivational Conference yesterday in Waynesville. This is an opportunity for our first year FFA members to network with other members.”


Varsity pulls off a comeback win over Mtn Grove 59-56.




JV Boys win close game over Mtn Grove 47-44.





Licking R-VIII School District has the following positions open for the 2023-2024 school year: Varsity Volleyball Coach, Assistant JH Girls Basketball Coach, Assistant JH Boys Basketball, JH Volleyball, and JH Principal. Applications can be found at www.licking.k12.mo.us or by calling (573) 674-2911.


Licking R-VIII School District has an assistant track coaching position open immediately. For more details, please contact Mr. Phillip Gambill at pgambill@licking.k12.mo.us or by calling (573) 674-2711.


The Wildcats fell to Mtn. View last night 65-73.





The JV defeated Mtn. View last night 54-31.





Our next “Pack the Gym” night is Tuesday, January 10 as the boys take on Mtn. Grove. Licking students in junior high or high school will receive free admission.
Thank you to Kristy Cook and Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance!


The next “Pack the Gym” night will be Tuesday, January 10th as the boys take on Mtn. Grove.
Licking junior high and high school students will receive free admission thanks to Kristy Cook of Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance.


Mrs. Duncan says, "Licking High School needs your help! We are looking for guest speakers for a Career Day we will be hosting on our campus on Wednesday, March 22! Presentations will be in the morning only! Session sizes will be approximately 20 students. If you would like to present to our students about your current or previous occupation; please fill out the form below by January 31 so I can reach out to you!"
Please click on this link to fill out the sign-up form:
http://bit.ly/3Z8Dqb8
Thank you so much!!!


The Wildcats defeat Willow Springs tonight 71-68.



