LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

⚾️⚾️Wildcat baseball is back on the winning track with a 12-2 defeat of the Willow Springs Bears in their 1st game of districts. They are scheduled to play the winner of Houston/Thayer for the district title tomorrow (Tuesday) @ 4 pm.

🏅What a day for our Wildcat Track & Field team at Sectionals! So many incredible performances, PR’s, and athletes leaving it all on the track and in the field. ❤️State Bound Wildcats❤️ • Penelope qualifies for STATE in the 100m, 200m, and 300 hurdles!  🥈2nd in the 100m  🥈2nd in the 300H  4th in the 200m • Ty is STATE BOUND in the 1600m! • Jadyn is your SECTIONAL CHAMPION in Javelin and headed to STATE! 🥇 • Morgan punched her ticket to STATE with a 2nd place finish in Shot Put and 4th place in Javelin! We are so proud of all of our athletes today. Ethan gave everything he had in the 400 and 200, and our boys relay teams competed with heart. The boys 4x200 was running a fantastic race until an unfortunate fall during the 2nd handoff. The boys 4x100 team broke their own school record and narrowly missed qualifying for state with a 5th place finish by just .02 seconds. A day full of grit, determination, heartbreak, celebration, and unforgettable moments. Wildcat Nation is proud of every one of you! 🐾

Beta Club members will be set up for a car wash tomorrow raising funds! Swing by and let them shine up your ride!

⭐️Join us in congratulating Wildcat Family members celebrating years of service milestones! #WildcatPride🧡🖤

🎉We gathered together to celebrate and honor the outstanding careers of the retiring members of our Wildcat Family this morning: 🟠Mr. Billie Krewson, LHS Teacher ⚫️Mrs. Judy Beckett, LHS Teacher 🟠Ms. Flo Crisp, LES Paraprofessional ⚫️Mrs. Betty Hudson, LES Paraprofessional 🟠Mrs. Christina Boothe, LHS Head Cook ⚫️Mrs. Karen Miller, LHS Custodian 🟠Mrs. Carla Walker, LES Teacher ⚫️Mrs. Michelle Meizler, LES Teacher Thank you for your dedication to the students and families of our community. We wish you all the best! #WildcatPride🧡🖤

🎓🎉 Congratulations to our preschool graduates! Special thanks to Mrs. Teresa Clonts and Mrs. Sarah Williams and the entire preschool staff for a wonderful evening celebrating our youngest Wildcats! #wechooselearning📝 #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #wildcatpride🧡🖤

🖤🧡What a fantastic way to wrap up another amazing school year! Today we celebrated our students at the annual JH Awards Ceremony and ended the day with the always exciting Junior Battle of the Classes. A huge congratulations to all of our award winners and students who worked hard all year long. We are so proud of everything our students accomplished academically, athletically, and personally this year. And after intense and fun competitions, the 8th grade once again proved themselves and will keep the traveling GOAT Trophy! 🐐🏆 Thank you to our teachers, staff, students, and families for making this school year such a success. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break!

Wildcat Early Childhood Learning Center celebrated half day students being promoted to full day students, and full day students being promoted to kindergartners! We are so proud of all of their hard work and growth this year! #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #WeChooseLearning

‼️Dates to Remember‼️ For all you planners, please make your calendars. 🧡🖤

📝HANDWRITING CONTEST WINNERS 🏆Congratulations to our elementary students with the best handwriting in their grade level! Prek: Asher Vestal Kindergarten: Cora Beers 1st Grade: McKinley Morgan 2nd Grade: Knoxlee Lewis 3rd Grade: Sophie Saiz 4th Grade: Malia Smith 5th Grade: Hinley Floyd 6th Grade: Addie McCall-Carver #wechooselearning✏️ #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #wildcatpride🧡🖤

Yesterday, the sophomores participated in a Career Showcase in Rolla. Thank you to MO S&T & Phelps Health for hosting them and showcasing the career opportunities available with both organizations. #wechooselearning

🏃‍♂️🐾 Licking Wildcats Cross Country Running Camp 🐾🏃‍♀️ Looking for a fun way to get your athlete active this summer? Join us for our Wildcats Cross Country Running Camp! 📅 June 8–12, 2026 ⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM 📍 New Gym (sign up on the first day when you arrive!) Open to 3rd grade and up, this camp is perfect for runners of all experience levels. Athletes will work on: ✔️ Fundamentals & running technique ✔️ Speed, agility, and endurance ✔️ Strength & confidence ✔️ Teamwork and discipline ✔️ Plus fun games and trail runs! 💲 Cost: $25 per athlete 🔥 No pre-registration needed — just show up on Day 1 at the new gym to sign up!

🎉Thank you to Grady Rae's for treating the high school staff today! 🎉

Lillian Godi, FCCLA president, was selected as one of the very few students from Missouri to take part in the Legislative Shadowing experience in Jefferson City. She shadowed Senator Brad Hudson for the day, where she got to sit in on a few very important educational meetings. Lily also got to go to the top of the capitol and meet lots of new people.

🏆Congratulations to the winners of the Licking Chamber of Commerce coloring contest!

⭐Kindergarten and 1st grade students :
1. Ember Tourjee
2. Emryn Walker
3. Lennox Diedrich
4. Audie Stephens
5. Luke Burks
6. Dalis Cooper

⭐2nd grade and 3rd grade students:
1. Preslea Freeman
2. Genesis Terry
3. Jordee Wiseman
4. Nora Sellers
5. Silas Wells
6. Elenore Dougal

⭐4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students:
1. Harper Wells
2. Sarah Kuhn
3. Makinlee Sullins
4. Braylee Sentman
5. Michael Mendenhall
6. James Vestal

🍿 We Pop With Appreciation for Our Staff! 🍿

🙌THANK YOU to Progressive Ozark Bank for providing a popcorn and soda pop last Thursday to help celebrate our staff appreciation week. We are grateful for your support! 🎉
#WildcatPride🧡🖤

🥳Chip, Chip Hooray, We Have the Best Staff Around!

🙌THANK YOU to El Carnaval Mexican Restaurant for providing Chips and Salsa to help celebrate staff appreciation week. We are thankful for your support! 🎉

#WildcatPride🧡🖤

🏃‍♀️THANK YOU to Town and Country Bank for your generous support of our HS Girls Track & Field Team! We truly appreciate your kindness in purchasing our District Championship T-Shirts. Your support means so much to our athletes, coaches, and community.