LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

Licking R-VIII School District thanks each of our Veterans who attended our school wide assembly today! ❤️🤍💙

Mrs. Casidy Huff shares the winners of the Veterans Day Coloring Contest! Left to right Jasmine Smith (1st grade), Braleigh Stoner (2nd grade), Emma Gray (4th grade), Karter Hanson (5th grade), Penelope Huff (6th grade), Nattilee Manion (3rd grade), and Jaysee Dunlap (kindergarten)

Community members are invited to join us as we honor our local heroes Friday, November 11, at our Veterans Day celebration in the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse at 9 AM.

Mt. Grove Tourney CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations JH Ladycats!

JH Ladycats defeat Mt. View 25-22 for 1st place in the Mt. Grove Tournament. The two teams will face off again next week in Licking.

The 7th grade boys lost 23-24 tonight in a close battle with West Plains in the championship game of the Houston Tournament.

Ms. Kirkwood says, "Vet Science students learned how to worm puppies in class today. "

Congratulations to sophomore Levi Stout for being named to the Class 2 All-Region cross country 2nd team! https://www.ozarkssportszone.com/2022/11/10/2022-swccca-class-2-all-region-boys-xc-team/

The week after Thanksgiving is a busy week with three tournaments. Our high school boys and girls will both be in the Frisco League Tournament and the 7th grade boys will compete at St. James.

This is a TEST of the school cancellation system. This is only a TEST to ensure that families receive notification of school closure due to inclement weather.

Licking R-VIII School District is currently seeking an elementary cafeteria supervisor. This is a full time position with fringe benefits. Salary is based on experience. Applications may be found at www.licking.k12.mo.us or in person at 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542. Questions? Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 573-674-2911. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Mrs. Sullins’ Art II students worked outside with spray paint today. Looks like fun!!

The JH Ladycats are championship bound! Girls defeat Ava 27-14 in the second round. Championship will be Thursday @ 7:30.

JH Ladycats (#8 seed) upset the #1 seed Panthers at the Mt.Grove tournament 25-10. Great game ladies! Next action is Tuesday @ 4:30 in Mt. Grove.

The elementary had an assembly to close out our "Flexibility" month and kickoff our "Kindness" month! Mrs. Rinne and some of our highschoolers came to speak to our students about ways they can be kind everyday!

We're approaching the season for winter weather. To receive alerts about school cancellation, check the district's Facebook page, watch for notifications through the district's app, and/or check KY3 news.

We will host a boys basketball jamboree Tuesday, November 15 at 5:00 PM. Admission to this year's jamboree will be a donation to the local food pantry. They are in need of canned vegetables. The schedule for the evening will be... Licking vs Lesterville Vienna vs Lesterville Vienna vs Licking

Congratulations to sophomore Levi Stout for advancing to today’s state cross country meet for the 2nd year in a row. While he didn’t medal, we’re still very proud of his season and the effort he and the rest of the team put in to training this year. Go Wildcats!

The JH Ladycats have 2 big wins in Green Forest. The team will play next week in the Mt. Grove Tournament.

MSHSAA shared this graphic on their Facebook page yesterday. Look at 1975!