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.
about 1 month ago, Jarad Rinne
☀️Mrs. Williams’ preschool class got their hands dirty today planting grass! 🌱 The students had so much fun learning about how plants grow while carefully planting their own grass seeds.We can’t wait to watch their grass sprout over the next few days!
#wechooselearning🌱☀️
about 1 month ago, Sarah Williams
Prospective PRE-K and Kindergarten families! 📣📣
We will be opening up TWO additional days for screening in May. We will do screening on MAY 21st and 22nd for those who were unable to get signed up. This will take place at the Elementary Cafeteria since it will be after school lets out. Sign-Ups are NOT yet open, as we will be unable to open it until after the first screening dates are completed. Please keep an eye out for a notification that these days are open for sign-up soon!
about 1 month ago, Brian Barry
On Thursday, March 5, LHS visual arts students participated in the 2026 Frisco League Art Contest held in Richland, MO and came away with Third Place Overall. The event is a two-part contest with a juried art contest and an on-site drawing contest. I'm super proud of our artists and the talent and creativity they bring every day. Congrats artists!
Best Of Division Winners:
Sadie Hutsell: Computer Graphics & Black & White Photography
Hadlee Davis: Watercolor
Zoey Buckner: Design
Not Pictured- Emilie Williams: Pottery Ceramics
1st Place Winners:
Zoey Buckner: Painting & Illustration
Jordan Lewis: Non-Traditional Art
Hadlee Davis: Colored Drawing
Ella Bonine: Fibers
Jada Lay: Painting & Black & White Drawing
Rain Skouby: Small Scale Sculpture
Not Pictured-
Jaxon Kuhn: Pottery Ceramics
Mya Gale: Small Scale Ceramics
Ashlyn Creech: Mixed Media
2nd Place Winners:
Gracie Rector: Graphic Design
Paxten Keeney: Printmaking & Painting
Sadie Hutsell: Colored Photography
Zoey Burns: On-Site Drawing Still Life Concept & Printmaking
Jasmine Smith: Sculpture Ceramics
Ella Bonine: Fibers
Zoey Buckner: Pottery Ceramics
Dayllyn Cooper: Sculpture Ceramics
Not Pictured- Hannah Payne: Sculpture Ceramics
3rd Place Winners:
Not Pictured- Aleksey Cook-Gilmour: Mixed Media
On-Site Drawing Contest Participants:
Gracie Rector
Jada Lay
Paxten Keeney
Abigail Robbins
Sadie Hutsell
Trinity Mohrman
Jasmine Smith
Abbey Crossgrove
Braylinn Ramsey
Rain Skouby
Not Pictured-
Zoey Burns
Trinity Buell-Prugh
about 1 month ago, Tammy Miller
Friday, FFA members traveled to Stoutland for the first of many Career Development Events (CDEs) of the contest season! We had teams competing in Dairy Foods, Poultry, and Livestock. Each team gained valuable experience and learned more about their contest areas through this competition.
On Saturday, the Livestock team had the opportunity to visit College of the Ozarks for an FFA livestock judging workshop. This was a great experience for students to explore the campus while also developing their livestock evaluation skills and learning more about the contest.
We are proud of our members for stepping out, gaining experience, and continuing to grow as they prepare for the upcoming contest season! 🐄🐓
about 1 month ago, Emily Hance
The halls smelled amazing this week thanks to Mrs. Hart's Foods class! 🍳👩🍳👨🍳 Students were busy in the kitchen cooking, learning new skills, and trying out new recipes. From measuring and mixing to taste-testing their creations, it was a great week of hands-on learning. We love seeing students build confidence in the kitchen while filling the school with some delicious smells! 😋
#wechooselearning
about 1 month ago, Angela Loughridge
🎶Seventeen talented high school choir and band students participated in the District Solo/Ensemble Music Festival at MSU-West Plains on Friday, March 6, in a total of thirteen entries.
🎉Congratulations to all for a job well done! Awards are as follows:
🎤Vocal Solos:
Gwen Campbell - Exemplary
Josie Gifford - Outstanding
Reece Lozoya - Exemplary
Kaylynn Rinne - Exemplary
🎤Vocal Ensembles:
Ladies Trio: Josie Gifford, Lillian Godi and Ava Walker - Exemplary
Ladies Sextet: Gwen Campbell, Josie Gifford, Lillian Godi, Reece Lozoya, Kylee Rinne and Ava Walker - Exemplary
Mixed Double Quartet: Gwen Campbell, Reese Crossgrove, Sadie Hutsell, Reece Lozoya, Araya Manson, Kate Mitchell, Isaac Rinne and River Vestal - Outstanding
🎺Instrumental Solos:
Gwen Campbell (Trumpet) - Exemplary
Taylor Hicks (Soprano Saxophone) - Outstanding
Taylor Hicks (Tenor Saxophone) - Outstanding
Maddy Lewis (Clarinet) - Outstanding
🎺Instrumental Ensembles:
Mixed Brass Trio: Gwen Campbell (Trumpet), Ronald Rife (Euphonium) and Zoey Sellars (Trumpet) - Exemplary
Mixed Woodwind Trio: Josie Gifford (Flute), Taylor Hicks (Alto Saxophone) and Reece Lozoya (Clarinet) - Outstanding
🗓️Exemplary performances will advance to State Music Festival on May 2.
#strivingforexcellence⭐️
#WildcatPride🧡🖤
about 1 month ago, Licking R-8 School District
📚 Read Across America Week was filled with guest readers for each class during their library time! Many thanks to all who took time out of their week to share a read-aloud story with our students! 🧡🖤
about 1 month ago, Kendra Goforth
📚🧡🖤 This morning, Licking Elementary was honored to host soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood as part of our Read Across America celebration! Soldiers visited our PreK through 3rd grade classrooms to read a story and interact with students. Joining us today was Captain Loghan Davis, Captain Nivea Reaves-Moss, and Staff Sargeant Jorge Gollaz. We thank these individuals for their service to our country and for spending time with our students today! ❤️🤍💙
🐾 Wildcats — Getting Better Every Day! 🐾
The Licking Wildcats are putting in the work and focusing on the little things. It’s the small details, the extra effort, and the commitment to improvement that make the biggest difference.
Because when you take care of the little things… the big things start to happen.
Proud of the effort, attitude, and growth from this group!
#WildcatPride
about 1 month ago, Tammy Miller
Licking FFA Greenhands had an awesome time at the Greenhand Motivational Conference in January!
Members connected with State FFA Officers and other members from across the area and took part in leadership workshops and learned how to make the most of their FFA experience. GMC is designed to inspire new members to discover their potential and “suit up for success!”
We’re excited to see how these Greenhands will grow and lead our chapter in the years to come! 💚
Before diving into The River by Gary Paulsen, our Lead students kicked things off with a Gallery Walk, making predictions about our next adventure. Just finishing Hatchet, they explored images and questions to activate prior knowledge and spark curiosity about what’s next for Brian.
about 1 month ago, Tania Wood
Last week Licking FFA celebrated National FFA Week with a week filled with dress-up days and activities.
Saturday was our Community Breakfast where members served a nice hot breakfast to our supporters and community members.
Sunday, members attended church together at Boone Creek Baptist Church and some even attended their churches wearing official dress.
Monday, during class members celebrated FFA Week by adding their handprint to the FFA Week bander. Green represents first year students known as Greenhands, blue represents members and yellow represents the chapter officers.
Tuesday students were able to drive their tractor to school for the day.
Wednesday, high school staff was able to enjoy a nice lunch served by the FFA Officers to show our appreciation to teachers and staff.
Thursday, the elementary students got the chance to participate in FFA Week with our annual Petting Zoo. We had a wide range of animals from farm animals to exotic pets such as a snake, peacocks, and quail.
Friday night members wrapped up the week with our chapter Barnwarming with a night filled with dancing and games. Our sophomore candidate Taylor Royal was crowned Barnwarming Queen.
This week members really got the chance to experience what Living to Serve really means through many opportunities!
🏀📣Wildcat Athletics Winter Sports Banquet
Wildcat Athletics will host the Winter Sports Banquet on Thursday, March 12 at 6:00 PM at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium.
Join us as we celebrate our Basketball and Cheerleading student-athletes and recognize their hard work and accomplishments from the winter season.
✨ Refreshments will be served.
Come out and enjoy a great evening of awards, recognition, and celebrating our Wildcats!
about 1 month ago, Tammy Miller
🎉 CELEBRATING A WILDCAT GREAT-Janell Hackman Duncan!
Congratulations to Janell Hackman Duncan, who will be recognized by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame with a Wynn Award at the Women’s Sports Luncheon on April 16 at the Wilson’s Logistics Arena at the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Janell is being honored for her outstanding accomplishments while competing for Licking High School. She captured the Missouri State Cross Country Championship in 1984 and followed that by winning the 3200 meter run at the State Track Meet in 1985.
What an incredible honor and well-deserved recognition for a remarkable Wildcat athlete! Congratulations, Janell — Licking is proud of you! 🐾
about 1 month ago, Tammy Miller
Mr. Snellings’ 7th Grade STEM class recently had the opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovation! Students presented their product designs and creations to a panel of judges including Ms. Brandi, Ms. Heather, Officer Bobby, and Coach Gorman.
Each group explained their product, shared information about its purpose, and demonstrated how their design works. Students were evaluated on their presentation and delivery, design, functionality, target market/use, teamwork, and overall preparedness.
Great job to these students for their hard work, creativity, and confidence while presenting their ideas!
