Licking R-VIII School District is accepting applications for the position of Elementary Principal for the 2023-2024 school year. Licking Elementary serves 424 students in preschool through sixth grade. Approximately 35 certified and 28 non-certified personnel make up an incredible team dedicated to building a student-centered learning environment. Highly qualified applicants will possess the ability to provide outstanding instructional leadership, work collaboratively with teachers and support staff, maintain a positive school environment, partner with community liaisons in meeting the needs of students, recruit, evaluate, and support staff, and to maintain clear communication with all stakeholders. Applicants must hold or be eligible for appropriate certification. Those interested should submit a completed application found at www.licking.k12.mo.us. Resume, transcripts, and three or more letters of recommendation may be mailed to Licking R-VIII School District, c/o Superintendent Cristina Wright, 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542, or sent by email to cwright@licking.k12.mo.us. Please call (573) 674-2911 with additional questions. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Congratulations to the 7th grade boys on their 38-30 win over Salem in the first round of the St. James Tournament. They’ll play in the semifinals tomorrow at 5:00.
Next week is a busy week for Wildcat athletics. The junior high girls will host Houston Tuesday at 6:00.
The 7th grade boys will play in the St. James Tournament. **The attached bracket is the updated bracket after a team dropped from the tournament.** Their first game is Monday at 7:30.
Both varsity teams will spend their week in the Frisco League Tournament in Laquey.
Go Wildcats!
Congratulations to the Wildcats on their 68-57 win over Salem tonight. Big Cat Classic Champions!
Congratulations to Senior Abbie Sullins on scoring her 1000th career point on this free throw tonight.
The Big Cat Classic is tonight in Salem beginning at 4:00. The first games will be JV girls and then JV boys. Varsity girls and varsity boys will follow.
KSMO Radio in Salem plans to stream the games. You can find them on YouTube at:
https://youtube.com/channel/UC_P2Fvi6vtMgha310UpTAvA
The streaming can also be found on Facebook at “KSMO Stream”.
The 8th grade boys fell to Salem tonight. They’ll next play December 5th at Rolla.
There is an update to the 7th grade boys tournament in St. James next week. That updated bracket is posted below. We will now play Monday at 7:30. The tournament will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
The 7th grade boys defeated Salem tonight 29-18. Their next game will be next Tuesday in the St. James Tournament. They’ll play at 5:00 in a rematch with Salem.
Our junior high boys play at Salem Upper Elementary tomorrow (Monday) at 6:00. The Big Cat Classic is Tuesday at Salem High School beginning at 4:00.
The order is:
JV Girls
JV Boys
Varsity Girls
Varsity Boys
The week after Thanksgiving is a full of tournaments. The high school boys and girls varsity teams will compete in the Frisco League Tournament at Laquey, and the 7th grade boys will play in the St. James Tournament. Brackets are below.
The Lady Wildcats opened the season tonight with a 57-50 win over Class 5 Capital City. Their next game is Tuesday at the Big Cat Classic in Salem.
Mrs. Tillery’s first hour class enjoyed their reward of biscuits and gravy from FCCLA after winning the food drive competition.
Special thanks to Mr. Joseph Satterfield and South Central Correctional Center’s Men’s Restorative Justice Program for donating Wildcat ornaments for each of our teachers! 🎁 We will share these with teachers the week after Thanksgiving!
Special thanks to Progressive Ozark Bank for donating Wildcat t-shirts for ALL of our students and staff!! We will sort these by size and pass them out the week after Thanksgiving! 🧡🖤
A friend”chip” party was enjoyed by Mrs. Hebblethwaite’s kindergarten, and Mrs. Hart’s child development class today.
Congratulations to senior Malachi Antle! Malachi has committed to play baseball with State Fair Community College after graduation this spring.
Licking R-VIII School District has been notified that FFA fundraising items from Seitz will not arrive until approximately the 2nd week of December. (This includes some meats and jerseys.) We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Kirkwood by email at rkirkwood@licking.k12.mo.us.
Licking R-VIII School District has an opening for a HS Physical Science teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Current courses include Physical Science, Anatomy & Physiology, and STEM. Desired candidates should have appropriate certification or be eligible for certification within one year of accepting the position. The applicant should also have excellent classroom management skills, communication skills, and organizational skills. Extra-curricular assignments including coaching are available. Applications may be found online at the district website, www.licking.k12.mo.us. Please return the application with a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a copy of Missouri certification to: Licking R-VIII School District, 125 College Ave. Licking, MO 65542, Attn: Science Teacher or email Principal Jarad Rinne at jrinne@licking.k12.mo.us. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Due to the unexpected passing of a Cabool teacher/coach, tomorrow’s junior high boys’ basketball game versus Cabool has been rescheduled for Monday, December 19.
We send our condolences to the Cabool Bulldog community.
“Battle of the Classes” is in full swing with the Seniors winning the pie eating contest. Love the energy and excitement at the event.
