LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Tomorrow, Saturday, May 9th, our Licking Wildcat Track-Stars are ready to shine at the Missouri High School Class 2 District 5 Track & Field Meet in Cuba, MO! 🎟 Admission: $6 at the gate 📍The track is located near Cuba High School 🚗 Parking may be a little adventurous, so plan ahead and arrive early! Good luck to all of our Wildcats as they compete and represent Licking with pride! Let’s go Wildcats!!

🎓Watch the 2026 Graduation Live at 6:30PM tonight. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/licking/organization/125383/licking-high-school/watch?s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeTMzMjkzODMx

Some more Photos of Our Ceramics Students and their amazing teachers!! 🧡🖤

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, LHS Ceramics students presented handmade gifts to teachers and staff. We thank you BIG for making a difference! Shawna Chambers- Mrs. Sandra Robertson Dayllyn Cooper-Ms. Jaime Tripp Benton Corley-Mrs. Carla Walker Branson Evans-Mr. Cole Roark Jordan Lewis-Mrs. Whitley Hart Tyrone Merdian-Ms. Kayla Kinder Katelyn Mitchell-Ms. Crystal Frailey Hannah Payne- Miss Courtney Kelley Morgan Sherrill-Mrs. Kim Sherrill-Sims Jasmine Smith-Mrs. Teresa Skidmore Karson Walker-Mr. Jimmie Stephens Emilie Williams-Mrs. Judy Beckett Zoey Buckner-Mrs. Kim Buckner Aleksey Cook Gilmour-Mrs. Sandra Robertson Adam Morgan-Mrs. Brandi Huff and Mrs. Heather Lyons Abigail Penn-Mrs. Whitley Hart Mylie Peterson-Mrs. Michelle Meizler Elan Sullins-Mrs. Faith Sullins Kolton Sullins-Mr. Mark Taylor

🥎🥎The 2026 softball season comes to an end with a tough loss to Potosi in district play. Our Ladycats battled hard, but couldn't move on. We are proud of the players and coaches for a great season. Well done ladies!! #wildcatpride

⚾️Wildcat JV Baseball gets the win over Ava 6-1. #WildcatPride

⚾️Wildcat Baseball has a tough night, coming up short 0-4 against the Ava Bears. Up next, the Wildcats are back at home on Tuesday, May 12th vs. St. Elizabeth with first pitch set for 5 PM. Come out and support these guys as they continue preparing for postseason play.⚾️

⚾️DISTRICT BASEBALL Bracket 1st game-Saturday May16th @ Houston 12PM. Cost is $6.00

❤️‍🩹Happy Nurse Appreciation Day to our School Nurses!

We are blessed with the best school nurses who take excellent care of our students. Thank you to High School Nurse Haley Godi and Elementary Nurse Taylor Smith for your devotion to caring for the health and well-being of our students. We are so thankful for you!
#wildcatpride 🧡🖤

The Wildcats fall in 6 to the Rolla Bulldogs on a cold and damp evening here in Licking. They battled hard but couldn't come up with the win.

🎉Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
Thank you, Teachers! 🧡🖤

🎉 It’s time for some school-wide FUN! 🎉 Starting May 5th, we’re kicking off TWO exciting fundraisers at the elementary school: 🪙 Penny War Students can bring in spare change to help their class earn points…and maybe sabotage the competition with silver coins and dollar bills 😄 🎨 “Tat the Staff” Students can purchase temporary tattoos to vote on which staff members will wear them at our assembly on May 12th! From tiny tattoos to extra large designs, it’s all for a great cause and guaranteed laughs! Start digging through those couch cushions and saving up your coins — we can’t wait to see which class comes out on top and which staff members end up covered in tattoos! 😂

⚾️ Wildcat Baseball Varsity falls in a tough, low-scoring battle against Fatima, 0-1. A hard-fought game from start to finish. The JV wins in a comeback 6-5. Up next, the Wildcats are back in action tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5th, as they take on the Rolla Bulldogs. First pitch is set for 3 PM.

🥎 Wildcat Softball JV and Varsity takes on Plato tonight and come up short in the final home game of the regular season. This group has put in the work all season long, and we’re proud of the effort and heart they continue to show every time they step on the field. Up next ➡️ District play! Your Lady Wildcats will face Potosi at Potosi on Thursday, May 7th with a 3:00 PM first pitch. Let’s go Wildcats!

‼️WEEK OF MAY 4th Athletics, Activities and Events

🎉This week, we celebrate our wonderful staff here at the Licking R-8 School District! We are so thankful for every one of our staff members. Our teachers, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, maintenance and custodial staff, food service staff, bus drivers, and nurses live out our mission of "Excellence and Integrity Every Day," as they do the work that needs to be done to educate the students of our community. Please join us as we say, "THANK YOU!" to our Wildcat Staff this week!

#wechooselearning📚
#strivingforexcellence⭐
#WildcatPride🧡🖤
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🥎🏆Conway Tournament Champions! Our ladies take the victory over Stoutland 6-3 to win the championship game tonight in Conway. 🥳Congratulations, Ladycats!

🥎 After two great games, including starting the day with a 15-0 victory over Conway, our Ladycats will play for the Conway Tournament championship at 6:00 pm. Go, Ladycats! 💪🥎 #wildcatpride🧡🖤 #strivingforexcellence⭐️

⭐️This evening, attendees enjoyed an evening of celebration at the 2026 LHS FFA Banquet. Thank you to Ms. Emily Hance, FFA Advisor, FFA Officers and Chapter Members for your hard work to make this evening memorable. #wechooselearning🟡🔵 #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #wildcatpride🧡🖤