LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

We are looking forward to the 2024-2025 School Year!

Ethan Domenech, Trevor Richards, Sadie Hutsell, and FBLA Sponsor, Mrs. Stacie Hutsell from Licking R-8 High School tested and participated in events at Future Business Leaders of ...

Congratulations to Mrs. Chrissy Medlock, Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Briana Link, Secondary Teacher of the Year! #wechooselearning📚 #StrivingforExcellence⭐ #Wildc...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Licking R-8 School District Awarded $400,000 Stronger Connections Grant Licking, Missouri, March 28, 2024 - Licking R-8 School District is thrilled to an...

Mrs. Knight's Fifth Grade Art Class spent time in the sunshine today doing figure studies. Our students sure do make enthusiastic models!

Mrs. Hale's 1st grade class enjoyed the petting zoo during Future Farmers of America Week!

Mr. Anthony Melton was recognized as March Support Staff Member of the Month. Thank you for your efforts to maintain our facilities and for your eagerness to be of help when stude...

Mrs. Kendra Goforth was recognized at our March Board of Education meeting as our March Certified Staff Member of the Month. Thank you for your efforts to instill in our students ...

Pictured above are the 2023-2024 Art Club Members, thank you Mrs. Sullins for sharing some pictures of your students' work this year! Pictured above are Inspirational Quotes cre...

Our Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents: Our dance is quickly approaching. The excitement is building, but there are things we still need to do! Students: Don't forget...

Mr. Coffey teaches High School Social Studies at Licking R-VIII, and students in his class have spent the past semester connecting with history through projects and site visits. A...

Congratulations to Mrs. Jordan Pounds, our November Stellar Support Staff Member of the Month!

Congratulations to Mrs. Brittany Keaton, our November Stellar Certified Staff Member of the Month!

As reported in The Licking News by Christy Porter Kinder Feed and Farm and Rinne Pharmacy showed their support and were the first participants in the newly organized Community Te...

“Mrs. Knight has done a wonderful job of encouraging creativity in students! The hallways are always beautifully decorated with student artwork. Students are always excited about ...

“I would like to nominate Mrs. Amy Antle. She is a wealth of knowledge and so generously shares this with those around her. The impact that she is having on our school is astronom...

“As a reading teacher, I am always needing a book or other resources for something in class. I know that Mrs. Derrickson’s library door is always open, and I can call down any tim...

“I would like to nominate Mr. Tony Huff as Spotlight Staff Member this month. Mr. Huff goes above and beyond to coordinate and communicate with staff and families to ensure that t...

“Mrs. Cooper has helped me with all areas of my new position. She has been a lifesaver this school year. However, what I really notice is her willingness to help students. Mrs. Co...

Licking R-VIII School District is excited to announce the appointment of Mrs. Angela Loughridge as Junior High Principal/Curriculum Director for the 2023-2024 school year followin...