LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

Elementary Spring Picture Day is Thursday, March 23, 2023. Order forms with more information were sent home today. Orders and full payment are due March 23.

Licking R-VIII School District is currently seeking an elementary cafeteria cook. This is a full time position, from 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM Monday-Friday. Benefits including paid time off and medical insurance are offered with the position. Applications may be found at www.licking.k12.mo.us under Employment. For additional information, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 573-674-2911. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Congratulations to both Hanna Medlock and Abby Sullins for being selected to the KJEL Area All Star Team. Go Lady Wildcats!

Congratulations to both Keyton Cook and Austin James for being selected to the KJEL Area All Star Team. Go Wildcats!

There is no school tomorrow (Friday). It is a Professional Development Day for teachers.

Ms. Kirkwood says, "Congratulations to Evan Gifford and Trinnity Davis on receiving their State Degrees!"

🦷🪥😁Thank you to Miss Marlena and Mr. Brandon from Land of Smiles who educated our k-2 students about how important it is to protect their smiles by taking good care of their teeth. #wechooselearning

🧡🖤Mrs. Sanchez says, "Our character trait of the month is Honesty. Students in grades K-4 were selected by their teachers for exemplifying honesty. Students in grades 5 and 6 wrote essays about what honesty means to them!" Thank you for teaching our elementary students about the importance of honesty, Mrs. Sanchez!

Reminder: Surplus property from the green house on Maple Street will be on display Wednesday, March 8, from 5-7 PM, in the FEMA lobby. Bids will be accepted until noon Thursday.

Special thanks to South Central Correctional Center and Mrs. Buckner, Warden, for a $500 donation to Licking High School!

School buses do not cross moving water. Please make arrangements to pick up your children today if you live behind water.

Students entering kindergarten, 8th grade, or 12th grade in the 2023-24 school year are required to have the following immunizations. The Texas County Health Department invites you to schedule an appointment.

Congratulations to our Wildcat and Lady Wildcat Basketball players who made the Frisco League All Conference Teams. Both Coach Rissler and Coach Phillips received Coach of the Year honors. Boys Frisco League All Conference: Keyton Cook-MVP Austin James Cole Wallace-HM Girls Frisco League All Conference: Hannah Medlock-MVP Abbie Sullins Kaida Cook

😊📚📖PreK has been enjoying celebrating reading during Read Across America Week! The Cat in the Hat (a.k.a. Mrs. Clonts) stopped by for a visit, too! #readacrossamericaweek #wechooselearning

Licking R-VIII School District is now accepting applications for Elementary Librarian, Elementary Nurse, and Anticipated Elementary Teacher. Applications may be found at www.licking.k12.mo.us under the “Employment Information” tab. Completed application, letter of interest, resume, copy of appropriate certification, transcripts, and a minimum of three letters of reference may be mailed to the Office of the Superintendent at 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542 or by email to Principal Telena Haneline at thaneline@licking.k12.mo.us. Questions? Please call (573) 674-2911. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer. (Positions will be open until filled.)

Today is Wacky Wednesday! Here are a couple of highlights by Mrs. Haneline and Ms. Flo!

Archery Team results from the Mtn Grove Tournament on Saturday. Go Wildcats! John Gyory 233: 5th Albert Gyory 271: 2nd Dawson Havens 248: 4th Adam Hagler 223: 13th Malachi Smith 220: 15th

Spring Sports practices begin tomorrow, Monday February 27, 2023. All student athletes must have a current MSHSAA physical on file to participate. Please stop by the athletic office or if you have any questions.

Congratulations Lady Wildcats on another great season. Lady Wildcats finished 22-6 on the season and 8-0 in the Frisco League Conference. Frisco League Conference Champions, Frisco League Tournament Champions, and a 2nd Place finish in Class 3 District 10. Great Job Lady Wildcats! Go Lady Wildcats!

Student section is pumped. Go Lady Wildcats!.