☀️School Closed for Spring Break: March 23-27
🌷 Enjoy your break, Wildcats!
23 days ago, Licking R-8 School District
⚾️⚾️The Wildcats began a very difficult spring schedule by traveling to Rogersville. The Licking Wildcats came away with a 1-0 victory by scoring in the 7th. The JV competed but fell 3-4. The next action is Saturday as we travel to Buffalo.
#wildcatpride
23 days ago, Jarad Rinne
Our 7th graders had an incredible opportunity today as they attended the Junior Achievement Finance Park simulation! 💼💰
Students stepped into the real world and experienced “life” from a financial perspective—managing budgets, learning about credit scores, applying for loans, jobs, salaries, paying taxes, making decisions about housing, transportation, savings, and more. They quickly learned how choices impact their financial future and the importance of planning ahead. FBLA officers attended as well and lead the students through the simulations.
It was amazing to see them problem-solve, think critically, and take ownership of their decisions. Experiences like this truly prepare our students for success beyond the classroom! 👏
#wechooselearning
23 days ago, Angela Loughridge
Wildcat Events for the Week of March 23rd
24 days ago, Tammy Miller
Yesterday, our three FFA contest teams competed at the Area 13 CDE contest; this contest is just schools in our area. Our teams and individuals had a great contest with many improvements to individuals' scores and even with teams placing well.
Dairy Foods: 5th Place Team
Josie Gifford: 9th Place
Lena Parrish: 18th Place
Angel McGuire: 23rd Place
Livestock: 2nd Place Team
Hannah Payne: 4th Place
Wayne Robbins: 5th Place
Avery Buckner: 8th Place
Jerry Hofstetter: 24th Place
Poultry: 7th Place Team
Sophie Breeden: 16th Place
Tynlee Hey: 29th Place
Lillian Wilson: 34th Place
The Livestock team will be recognized at the Area 13 Banquet in April for their 2nd Place accomplishment. All teams will have the chance to compete at the South-Central District contest the week after Spring Break in hopes to qualify to compete at the State contest in April.
24 days ago, Emily Hance
⚾️🥎WILDCAT ATHLETICS
SPRING Sports start today!!
24 days ago, Tammy Miller
🔸Career Day at LHS 🔸 Here are some photos from today’s exciting event on campus, where over 30 presenters shared their insights into a wide range of careers. We’re so grateful to our community and presenters for being there! The students had a blast chatting with you, and we really appreciate your time and the chance to learn from you all!!
24 days ago, Brandi Huff
📚 PreK-6th Grade Families: We can't wait to see you tomorrow for Family Reading Night! 🧡🖤
25 days ago, Kendra Goforth
Ag Science 1 students are currently in their Exploring Food Science Unit, where they are learning about Processing and Preservation. They have currently learned about customer preferences and how that relates to supply and demand.
Students recently had their second lab of this unit, Food Sensory Testing, where they got to use their five senses to decide which food item, they prefer the most. Students got the chance to put their senses to the test trying cookies, licorice, and soda, so see f they can tell which one is name brand and which is off brand.
26 days ago, Emily Hance
This weekend was another busy weekend for FFA contests teams! Friday, Livestock and Dairy Foods traveled to Union High School for their CDE. Saturday teams traveled to Springfield to participate in Hillcrest High School's CDEs. Livestock placed in the top 15th as a team, in this tough contest. Over these two contests, individuals have seen improvement in their scores since the first contest of the season. We finished the day off with a trip to Buc-ee's, the students loved getting to experience the chaos of the store.
Next contests are Area 13 CDEs in Houston on Wednesday, Willow Springs CDEs on Friday, Marshfield CDEs on Saturday, and the Crowder College CDEs over Spring Break.
26 days ago, Emily Hance
PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR BIDS The Licking R-VIII School District is accepting sealed bids for the cutting and removal of hay on school district-owned property for the 2026 hay season. The successful bidder will be responsible for fertilizing and bushhogging the area in addition to cutting and removing the hay. Fertilization must be 300lb/acre. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Licking R-VIII School District Superintendent's Office, 135 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542, no later than 12:00 p.m.-noon- on March 31, 2026 The Licking R-VIII Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in accordance with Missouri law. For additional information, contact the superintendent's office at (573) 674-2911.
26 days ago, Telena Haneline
🏆 WILDCAT BASKETBALL CELEBRATIONS 🏀
Congratulations to Karson Walker, Hadlee Davis, and Penelope Huff on being selected to the Class 3 District 9 All-District Team!
We are proud of the effort you put in all season and this well-deserved recognition!
🐾 Way to go, Wildcats!
27 days ago, Tammy Miller
Licking R-VIII Students Excel at Frisco League Math Competition
On Monday, March 2, 2026, 30 students from Licking R-VIII Schools competed against 9 schools in the Frisco League Math Competition held in Laquey, Missouri. Licking High School earned first place among high schools, and the entire Licking squad finished third overall in the competition.
Several Licking students earned individual honors in their respective divisions.
Participants included:
5th Grade: Primli Smith, Brandon Bode-Briggs, Scott Smith
6th Grade: Logan Wade – 3rd Place, Prayli Smith, Jaxon York
7th Grade: Natasha Ogden – 7th Place, Schyler Sullins, Raylin St. Onge
8th Grade: Eli Stout, Autumn Wiebe, Malia Souto
8th Grade Algebra: Jocie Floyd – 6th Place, Luci Todaro – 8th Place, Aubrie Peterson
Consumer/Technical Math: Mya Gale – 2nd Place, Braylinn Ramsey – 5th Place
Algebra 1: Aiden Lewis – 1st Place, Alexis Buchanan – 7th Place, Brooke Stout
Geometry: Alex Beasley – 3rd Place, Avery Buckner – 10th Place, Olivia Clayton
Algebra 2: J’sai Leahy – 4th Place, Hannah Beasley – 8th Place, Nolee Miller – 9th Place
Trigonometry/Logs: Ronald Rife – 1st Place
Free for All: Josh Wade – 3rd Place, Emily Williams – 4th Place, Jasmine Smith – 6th Place
The Frisco League Math Competition brings together students from across the region to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge and problem-solving abilities. Licking R-VIII Schools are proud of the students’ hard work and strong performance representing their school and community.
27 days ago, Tammy Miller
Our 8th grade students had a fantastic evening celebrating together with music, laughter, and plenty of fun at the annual 8th grade dance! 🕺 💃 It was great to see everyone dressed up, enjoying time with friends, and making memories.
The 8th Grade King and Queen Court included Alyvia Turrubiates, Jocie Floyd, Luci Todaro, Jake Dawson, Trapper Adey, and Wade Bisker. 👑
Congratulations to our 8th Grade King and Queen, Wade Bisker and Jocie Floyd! 🎊
Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a special and memorable night for our students! 💃🕺
28 days ago, Angela Loughridge
🏆🐐 Today our 7th and 8th graders battled it out for the bragging rights to the 3rd Quarter Traveling GOAT Trophy! Both grades came ready, bringing their competitive faces and a lot of school spirit as they went head-to-head.
After an intense competition, the 8th grade once again claimed victory and will continue to hold the rights to the traveling GOAT Trophy! 🏆🐐
Great job to all of our students for showing enthusiasm, teamwork, and friendly competition. A special shoutout to our class officers for organizing a great assembly! We can’t wait to see what happens next quarter! 🎉
#wildcatpride
29 days ago, Angela Loughridge
🚍 Our 8th graders had the opportunity this week to travel to RTI/RTC and tour the campus while learning about the many technical programs available to them. This visit helped students begin thinking about their four-year plans for high school and the different career pathways they can pursue.
Students were introduced to a wide variety of hands-on programs, including:
• Design Academy
• Pre-Engineering
• Architecture & Mechanical Drafting
• Marketing
• Wood Manufacturing
• Masonry
• Collision Repair
• Automotive Technology
• Culinary Arts
• HVAC
• Electrical & Plumbing
• Construction
•Early Childhood Education
•Criminal Justice
•Fire & Rescue
•Information Technology
•Health Science
Experiences like this help students see the many possibilities available to them and start planning for their future careers. Thank you to RTI/RTC for providing such a great opportunity for our students to explore their interests and learn about these incredible programs! 🔧🍳🚗🏗️📐
#wechooselearning
29 days ago, Angela Loughridge
Licking Elementary and Junior Beta Club students traveled to Branson this week to compete in the Beta Club State Convention. Students competed with schools from across the state in a wide variety of categories for a chance to attend the National Convention in Nashville Tennessee in June. The Performing Arts Trio Dance group of Harper Cummings, Natalie Stuart, and Kali Dooley earned 5th place in their category to earn their bid to Nationals, along side Rachel Hagler who also earned 5th place in Quilling, securing a spot at Nationals as well.
Other students participating in the State Competition include:
Harley Chambers - Creative Writing
Darius Green - Hand Drawn Anime
Gave Lewis - Pottery
Scott Smith - Recyclable Art
Violet Smith - Painting
Natalie Manion - Photography
Rylynn Ramsey & Reece Richards - Performing Arts Duo Dance
Aubrey Larimore - Scrapbook
We are proud of all our contestants and cannot wait to see how Beta Club grows!
#WildcatPride🧡🖤
29 days ago, Brian Barry
📚 PreK-6: Our next Family Reading Night will be on Thursday, March 19th! 🧡🖤
30 days ago, Kendra Goforth
Last night, was the Area 13 Leadership Development Events (LDEs) were FFA members from all Area 13 schools competed in a wide variety of public speaking events.
We had two participants Layney Gifford and Lena Parrish. Layney competed in Creed Speaking where first year FFA members recite the FFA Creed by E.M. Tiffany followed by questions from the judges, she placed in the top 6! Lena as the chapter reporter, completed a Digital Scrapbook which was judged at the area level, she has been working hard on it all year long, scrapbooks include FFA events from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
about 1 month ago, Emily Hance
Congratulations to our 2026 inductees to the National Honor Society! We are so proud of the accomplishments of these students. Thank you Suzie Blackburn for your wonderful address and all parents for supporting your children.
