LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

🏹 Wildcat Archery Update 🐾 Our Wildcat Junior High and High School Archery Teams traveled to Dent-Phelps to compete in their first tournament of the season, and they represented Licking with pride! High School Results: 🎯 J’sei Leahy – 263 🎯 Malachi Smith – 246 🎯 Jeffrey Alkire – 244 🎯 Drew Weibe – 240 Junior High Results: 🎯 Jeremiah Alkire – 222 🎯 Autumn Weibe – 205 🎯 Riley Hogat – 194 🎯 Eli Stout – 189 🎯 Aiden Lewis – 168 Great shooting by all of our Wildcats as they kick off the season! Keep working hard and aiming high — we’re proud of you! 🐾🏹

🧡🖤Our JH students took advantage of a little extra “kid time” today and had "snow" much fun during lunch in the gigantic snow mound! ❄️ It was great to see so many smiles, laughter, and students simply enjoying being outside together. Moments like these remind us how important it is to balance hard work in the classroom with time to relax, have fun, and make memories. #wildcatpride

FCCLA will be hosting their second blood drive of the school year on February 11th. Please follow the link or email Mrs. Hart at whart@licking.k12.mo.us to set up a time to donate. Don't forget, not only are you saving lives, but you are also supporting the FCCLA scholarship!

🏀🏀The Wildcats traveled to Bunker for a boys JV & girls varsity doubleheader. The Ladycats fell to the Eagles but the JV boys came out victorious. #wildcatpride

‼️Click the Link Below to View the T-Shirt 🎗️🏀 WILDCAT NATION UNITED-2026 Cancer Awareness Night T SHIRT ORDER FORM 🏀🎗️ Join us on Tuesday, February 17th as the Licking Wildcats take on Plato in a special night dedicated to supporting those in our community affected by cancer. All proceeds will benefit G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack, helping provide support to Licking families during their cancer journey. 👕 Wear your Cancer Awareness shirt and get FREE admission to the game! 💵 Payment is due when shirts are picked up. Let’s pack the gym, wear our shirts with pride, and show our community how strong Wildcat Nation is when we come together. 💗🐾 #WildcatStrong #CancerAwarenessNight #LickingWildcats https://form.jotform.com/260335500998158

🚌 All Regular Bus Routes will resume beginning tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Thank you for your patience and cooperation the past two days while we have been running snow routes.

🧡🖤Happy School Counselor's Week to Mrs. Green, Mrs. Norris, and Mrs. Sanchez, the BEST School Counselors ever! We don't know what we would do without you taking such good care of everyone. We are so thankful for all you do! 😊We decided to have a little fun honoring them with the caricature trend! #wechooselearning📚 #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #WildcatPride🧡🖤

🏀🏀The Ladycats are back on the winning track after defeating Alton at home by the score of 40-36. They will go back on the road on Thursday as the varsity will travel to Bunker for a make-up game. #wildcatpride

Licking R-8 School District will run Snow Routes again tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. We expect to be able to run regular routes on Thursday.

Click on the link to check your snow route: https://aptg.co/V3GsLm

📣‼️ATTENTION ELEMENTARY CHEER CAMPER‼️📣 🗓️ Tuesday 2/10 to Thursday 2/12 camp ⏱️3:30 to 5:00PM Location: TBA 📣Performance will be Thursday 2/19 (HS Girls vs Cuba) they will perform at the 1/2 time of the JV game.

🏀 Wildcat Boys Basketball traveled to St. James tonight and came up short in both games. Not the results we hoped for, but our Wildcats continue to compete and grow with every game. Keep working, keep battling, and keep believing. 🐾

🏀🏀The Ladycats competed against St. James as part of a 4-game night. Both JV & Varsity fell to the Lady Tigers in physical contests. They will play again tomorrow night at home. #wildcatpride

🟠Licking R-8 School District will be IN SESSION tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. ⚫Buses will be running snow routes only. Click on the link to check your snow route: https://lickingk12mous-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/netadmin_licking_k12_mo_us/IQCzQ5LEzQ8ZSZWWgF_VOdIRAY7L9mtLiWae7EoIvpKudFw?e=amIKXv

🏀🏀WILDCAT BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL 🗓️ Monday 2/2 📍@ St. James MS and HS

Due to continued poor conditions on backroads across the district, school will be closed Monday, February 2. We are hopeful for improved gravel road conditions after Monday's warmer temperatures so that we can get back to school on Tuesday.

🏀Our Wildcats played two tough games at home tonight versus the Dixon Bulldogs. JV: Dixon 49-Licking 38 Varsity: Dixon 54-Licking 51 #wildcatpride🧡🖤 #strivingforexcellence⭐️

⚫️Tonight, we recognized an extraordinary performance by Karson Walker, one that will stand in the history books. 🟠On January 10th against Alton at the Mountain View Liberty Shoot-Out, Karson broke the Licking all-time career game scoring record held by Mr. Dale Stanley, finishing with 54 points—a mark that represents not just one incredible night, but years of dedication, preparation, and relentless work. ⚫️That night was nothing short of historic. Karson set the Licking single-game record with 12 three-point shots made in one game, and added 31 points in a single half, showcasing his ability to take over a game in every way possible. 🟠His performance places him among the elite across the state: • Tied for 27th in total points in a game • Tied for 15th with 18 field goals made • Tied for 20th with 32 field goals attempted • 23rd in single-game three-point percentage, shooting an incredible 12 of 16 from three for 75% • Tied for 24th with 16 three-point attempts • 31st with 17 points in one quarter ⚫️Congratulations to Karson Walker on a truly historic night and an unforgettable achievement! #strivingforexcellence⭐️ #wildcatpride🧡🖤

🏀🩷The Licking Lady Cats hosted the Plato Lady Eagles tonight in a great night of basketball. Our JV Lady Cats battled hard and just barely fell in a tough two-quarter game. The Varsity team then took the floor and came out strong, securing a big win for the Lady Cats! Tonight was about more than basketball, though. After 10 years, the Eden Bisker Memorial Girls Traveling Trophy officially retired. Eden’s father and brother shared heartfelt gratitude for the continued love and support shown by the Licking and Plato communities in Eden’s memory, and for everyone who has been impacted by cancer.🩷 #wildcatpride

Licking R-8 School District will be closed Friday, January 30, 2026.

🏀 Lady Wildcat Basketball vs Plato ⏰. 6PM 📅 TONIGHT 1/2 JV followed by a full varsity Come out and support your Lady Wildcats! It's sure to be a great night!!