LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

🏆 WILDCAT BOYS VARSITY WIN 🐾 The Licking Wildcat Varsity came up big on Cancer Awareness Night, defeating Plato to keep the Eden Bisker Traveling Trophy right here — in Licking! This special night honors members of our community battling cancer and those who have went on for us, and our Wildcats played with heart, energy, and purpose from start to finish. It was a powerful team effort and a meaningful win for our community. Final Score: 🐾 Licking 73 🟦 Plato 44 Thank you to everyone who came out to support, remember, and stand together — because no one fights alone. 💗

🐾 Wildcat Cheerleading & Boys Basketball Senior Night 🐾 What an incredible night celebrating our Wildcat Cheerleaders and Boys Basketball seniors! 💚 🏀📣 We proudly honored our senior cheerleaders Alexsey Cook, Hannah Payne, and our Mascot Winston worn by Isaac Rinne, along with our senior boys basketball players Kohen Blankenship, Benton Corley, Caleb Owen, and Karson Walker. These seniors have led with heart, worked tirelessly, and set the standard for what it means to be a Wildcat. Their leadership, dedication, and passion have inspired the younger Wildcats who will follow in their footsteps. Thank you for your leadership and devotion to being the best you can be! Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! 🐾🖤🧡

🐾 WILDCAT JV WIN! 🐾 The Licking Wildcat JV team came out strong and never let up, rolling past Plato with a dominant 79–32 victory! 💪🏀 Way to go, Wildcats!

🐾 WILDCAT JV WIN! 🐾 The Licking Wildcat JV team came out strong and never let up, rolling past Plato with a dominant 79–32 victory! 💪🏀 Way to go, Wildcats!

🇺🇸 We are proud to recognize our 1st place winner, Jasper Rodgers and 2nd place winner, Sofie Hutsell for their outstanding achievement in the VFW's Patriot's Pen annual youth contest! This year's theme, "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our County?", challenged students to reflect on the meaning of patriotism and how they demonstrate it in their daily lives. Through thoughtful writing and strong personal reflection, our winners represented our school with pride. Congratulations to both Jasper and Sofie on this well-deserved recognition by sharing your voices and perspectives in honoring our country and community. 🇺🇸 #wildcatpride

🏀🏀 Wildcat District Tournament Bracket(dates and times posted on brackets).

🏀Wildcat Basketball JV Boys LiveStream 📅 Today Tuesday, February 17 ⏰5:50PM https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/licking/organization/125383/licking-high-school/team/827836/boys-junior-varsity-basketball/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzcxNDQ5MA%3D%3D

🏀Wildcat Basketball Varsity Live Stream 📅 Today Tuesday, February 17 ⏰7:20PM https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/licking/organization/125383/licking-high-school/team/475204/boys-varsity-basketball/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzcxNDcyOA%3D%3D

🏀🐾 GAMEDAY ON THE ROAD! 🐾🏀 Your Lady Wildcats are headed to Dixon as they take on the Dixon Lady Bulldogs in an exciting varsity matchup! 📍 Location: Dixon 🕔 Tip-Off: 5:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Only Good luck, ladies!! #LadyWildcats #WildcatPride 🐾 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/dixon/organization/91810/dixon-r1-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzIzODU4Nw%3D%3D

💗🏀 IT’S GAME NIGHT — AND MORE🏀 Tonight our Licking Wildcats take on Plato, but this evening is about more than basketball — it’s Cancer Awareness Night and compete for the Eden Bisker Cancer Awareness Traveling Trophy. 📍 Schedule for the Night 🕕 6:00 PM — JV Game 🎓 Boys Basketball and Cheerleaders Senior Night (between games) 🕢 Approximately 7:30 PM — Varsity Tip-Off Pack the stands, and join us as we celebrate our seniors and support families in our community who are fighting cancer through GMA Pam's Rack Pack. 💗 No one fights alone. #WildcatStrong #CancerAwarenessNight

📣 Save the Date — 8th Grade Dance! 💃🕺

Attention 8th Graders: Get ready for a night of music, games, and fun! 8th Grade students are invited to the 8th Grade Dance on March 14, 2026. The evening will feature plenty of food, games, dancing, and activities that are age-appropriate and school approved, along with time to celebrate and make great memories with friends.

We can’t wait to celebrate our 8th graders!

🧡Next week, February 17–20, we are excited to celebrate Kindness Week! 🖤

It’s a great opportunity for our students and staff to intentionally spread positivity, encourage one another, and make our school an even better place to learn and grow. A small act of kindness can make a big difference!

Let’s make it a week full of smiles, encouragement, and support for one another. 💫 #ChooseKindness

🏀 Lady Wildcat Basketball Class 3 District 9 🏀 The Licking Lady Wildcat Basketball team starts District play on Monday, February 23 as they take on the Cabool Lady Bulldogs! 📍 Location: Houston High School ⏰ Tip-off: 7:00 PM 📅 Date: Monday, February 23 Come out and pack the stands. Let’s get loud and show our Wildcat pride! 💙🏀 #WildcatNation #Districts #WildcatPride

❤️ CANCER AWARENESS, T-SHIRTS If you ordered a T-shirt, you can pick them up on Tuesday, February 17 during the day or at the game, cost is $15 each. All proceeds go to help GMA Pam's rack pack. Thank you for helping us support our community!

💗 NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE 💗 Join us for our Annual Cancer Awareness Night, started in honor of Eden Bisker and her memory, as we come together to support the people we love and the families who are fighting. All proceeds will benefit G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack, helping local families impacted by cancer. We are also proud to stand with a Frisco League family at Dixon during “Paint It Pink” in support of Coach Ray and his family — #RayOfStrength Let’s pack the house and show what true community looks like. 💕 Come out and support those who mean so much to us — because no one fights alone.

🏀 Wildcat Boys Basketball Class 3 District 9 🏀 The Licking Wildcat Boys Basketball team starts District play on Tuesday, February 24 as they take on the Houston Tigers! 📍 Location: Cabool High School ⏰ Tip-off: 5:30 PM 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 24 Come out and pack the stands. Let’s get loud and show our Wildcat pride! 💙🏀 #WildcatNation #Districts #WildcatPride

🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball Final 🏀 The Licking Wildcats battled hard but came up short against Mountain View tonight. Final Score: Licking 59 Mountain View 82 #WildcatNation #HardWork

JV Boys Basketball Update: Tough battle on the court tonight! 🐾 The Wildcat JV boys went head-to-head with Mountain View Liberty, coming up just short in a 60-48 loss. #WildcatPride #strivingforexcellence

🏀🏀The Ladycats traveled to Thayer for a varsity contest against the Bobcats, but fall by a score of 50-57. The Cats will finish their season next week with two more contests. Come support your Ladycats! #wildcatpride

📚Our preschoolers enjoyed storytime this week with two of their favorite people, School Resource Officer Bobby Duncan and Elementary Principal Brian Barry. Thank you for taking the time to read to our youngest Wildcats, Officer Bobby and Mr. Barry!