LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Kiley Ingram says her favorite high school memory is Mrs. Homeyer's class freshman year and playing in state basketball competition.

Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Aaron Ingram says his favorite high school memory is meeting new people at RTI. In the future, Aaron plans to join the military and work in mechanics or welding.

Licking (10-2) comes from behind to defeat Mansfield tonight 9-8.

Due to wet field conditions, tomorrow’s varsity baseball doubleheader has been moved to Stoutland. The schedule is below: 4:30 - Licking vs Laquey 6:30 - Licking vs Stoutland

Reminder: Add to your calendar this week's Community Meeting on Thursday, April 21 at 7 PM in the FEMA Gym to discuss the district's use of ARP/ESSER III Funds!

Softball at Summersville and baseball at Newburg have been cancelled for tonight due to rain. Doubleheader Tuesday.... The baseball game versus Stoutland that was to be played last night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 19. It will be played immediately following the home game versus Laquey. First pitch is 5:00.

Our junior high track team participated in a meet at West Plains on Tuesday. Results are below: 7th Grade Girls 100 hurdles 4th Hannah Beasley 5th Kylee Rinne 100m dash 2nd Keely Gorman 200m dash 4th Keely Gorman 6th Hannah Beasley 800m Run 10th Ella Bonine 1600m Run 7th Ella Bonine 4X100m relay 2nd place - Licking High Jump 10th Jada Lay 10th Destiny Warren Long Jump 2nd Keely Gorman 4th Kylee Rinne Discus 1st Morgan Stone 2nd Ava Walker Shot Put 2nd Morgan Stone 7th Avery Stephens 8th Grade Girls Results 100m hurdles 6th Lily Godi 4X200m Relay 4th Place - Licking 4X400m Relay 6th Place - Licking Pole Vault 7th Sadie Hutsell Triple Jump 10th Sadie Hutsell Shot Put 7th Mya Rinne Discus 3rd Evy Phillips 5th Mya Rinne Boys 7th Grade Results High Jump 7th Ethan Stout 10th David Wogoman Pole Vault 4th Ethan Stout 5th River Vestal Long Jump 4th David Wogoman 8th Grade Boys Results 4X400m Relay 6th Place - Licking High Jump 5th Isaac Rinne 5th Benton Corley

TCMH will be offering $5 physicals for our athletes on Tuesday, May 3. This is a great opportunity for our students, and the school will provide bus transportation throughout the morning for students to receive their physicals. Physicals are needed for all students in grades 7-12 participating in school-sponsored athletics. There are two documents that are required each year for students. Please read the notes below for more information. * Physicals are good for two years with the appropriate MSHSAA form. There is a list of students who do NOT need a physical for 2022-23 outside of both the high school and athletic offices. Students are strongly encouraged to look at these lists to determine if a physical is necessary. * All students MUST complete a Pre-Participation form even if they do not have to have a physical for next school year. Those can be found in the athletic office or at the following link: https://www.licking.k12.mo.us/browse/196178. * You may also use your own medical provider for physicals. However, physicals must be completed on the official MSHSAA document. That can also be found at https://www.licking.k12.mo.us/browse/196178. * Students will need to have their physical form signed by a parent or guardian as well as their $5 in order to have their physicals that day. * This opportunity is for all current 6-11 graders who will be in 7-12 grades next year. * A valid physical AND a new Pre-Participation Form are required in order to participate in any sport next school year.

Tomorrow’s baseball game versus Newburg has been moved to Newburg due to field conditions. Game begins at 5:00.

Mrs. Haneline says, “Mrs. McGuire spent time with 2nd grade today teaching about healthy habits. Students were learning about being a pretzel and not double dipping and sharing germs.”

Thank you, Rinne Pharmacy, for donating 10% of coffee sales from February and March to two of our school programs…Game Club sponsored by Mr. Ellis and Mr. Buckland’s classes! These donations help clubs/activities purchase snacks & supplies and offset travel expenses. 🌟

Today is the day to see Mrs. Hawn to purchase tickets for Prom! ($25 for prom tickets; $20 for after prom) The prom bus will leave school at 5 PM on April 30 traveling to Bear River Ranch for the special event!

Baseball & Softball Update: Today's baseball and softball games have been rained out. We do not have makeup game information at this time.

Reminder: Friday is a Professional Development Day. School will be closed.

Licking R-VIII School District invites all local taxpayers to a Community Meeting on April 21 at 7 PM in the FEMA Gym to discuss the district's use of ARP/ESSER III Funds.

Licking R-VIII School District is seeking two student maintenance assistants to hire for summer cleaning. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by May 19, 2022, and be able to work 40 hours per week from May 23-June 17. (Memorial Day Holiday, Monday, May 30 will be observed.) Individuals with light maintenance experience will be given hiring priority, and applicants must be able to lift at least 30 pounds. Starting pay is $11.15/hour. Applications may be found online at www.licking.k12.mo.us by clicking on the "District" tab and "Employment Opportunities". Please contact Superintendent Cristina Wright by calling (573) 674-2911 if you have additional questions.

Licking R-VIII School District is now accepting applications for an elementary library assistant & elementary administrative assistant for the 2022-2023 school year. Salary is based on experience. These positions are full time and offer benefits. Applications may be found at www.licking.k12.mo.us under the “District” tab by clicking “Employment Opportunities”. Questions? Please call Mrs Thrasher, Elementary Principal, at (573) 674-2911.

We have results from last week's junior high track meet in Mtn. Grove. Our team did very well! Girls: 100 hurdles - 7th Grade 2nd - Kylee Rinne 20.82 4th - Hannah Beasley 21.38 8th - Lili Godi 24.53 100m Dash - 7th Grade 1st - Keely Gorman 14.6 3rd - Jayde Thompson 15.5 4th - Kylee Rinne 15.52 100m Dash - 8th Grade 6th - Sadie Hutsell 16.16 4X200 meter Relay - 8th Grade 1st - Licking 2:24.28 1600m run - 7th grade 2nd - Ella Bonine 9:05 4X100 meter Relay 7th Grade 2nd - Licking 1:01.84 400m Dash - 7th Grade 5th - Baylee Gettemeyer 1:35 7th - Josie Gifford 1:51 800 meter run - 7th Grade 2nd - Ella Bonine - 4:28 200m Dash - 7th Grade 1st - Keely Gorman 31.13 2nd - Hannah Beasley 33.18 200m Dash - 8th Grade 7th - Sadie Hutsell 35.81 4X400 meter Relay - 8th Grade 2nd - Licking 6:30 Discus - 7th Grade Girls 1st - Ava Walker 17.53 2nd - Morgan Stone 16.96 3rd - Avery Stephens 14.07 Discus - 8th Grade Girls 1st - Evy Phillips 19.05 2nd Mya Rinne 17.45 Shot Put - 7th Grade Girls 1st - Morgan Stone 24'4" 2nd - Avery Stephens 21'10 3rd - Ava Walker 16'11 Shot Put - 8th Grade Girls 1st - Mya Rinne 27'4 4th - Evy Phillips 23'8 Long Jump - 7th Grade Girls 1st - Keely Gorman 3.92 4th - Hannah Beasley 3.45 Triple Jump - 8th Grade Girls 6th - Sadie Hutsell 7.03 High Jump - 7th Grade Jada Lay 3'6" Destiny Warren 3'6" Pole Vault - 8th Grade Girls 3rd - Sadie Hutsell 4'6" Boys: 100m Dash - 7th Grade 5th - Ethan Stout 14.44 8th - David Wogoman 16.78 100m Dash - 8th Grade 5th - Michael Lyons 14.41 7th - Benton Corley 14.59 1600m Run - 8th Grade 4th - Isaac Rinne 6:59 4X100 meter Relay - 8th Grade 2nd - Licking 1:01.53 200m Dash - 7th grade 7th - Kane Corkell 39.63 200m Dash - 8th Grade 6th - Michael Lyons 31.44 4X400 meter Relay - 8th Grade 2nd - Licking 6:24.50 Discus - 7th Grade 5th - River Vestal 15.45 Discus - 8th Grade 5th - 23.95 Long Jump - 7th Grade 2nd - David Wogoman 4.33 9th - River Vestal 3.13 Long Jump - 8th Grade 3rd - Michael Lyons 3.55 4th - Benton Corley 3.5 6th - Colton Frazier 3.3 7th - Caleb Owen - 2.42 High Jump - 7th Grade 5th - Ethan Stout High Jump - 8th Grade 3rd - Benton Corley 4'8" 5th - Isaac Rinne 4'4" Pole Vault - 7th Grade 3rd - Ethan Stout 5'6" 4th - River Vestal 4'6"

From Coach Sullins after last night’s high school track meet in Salem: Last night’s Salem meet results (4/12). This was our first medal meet of the year! Medal winners: Kasey Richards 2nd 800M & 1600M Finley Sullins 2nd 200M Kaida Cook 3rd Discus Throw Oscar Phillips 2nd Pole Vault JB Huff 3rd 1600 M Other good showings, just missing a medal: Chris Bartling 4th High Jump Cade Richards 4th 200M Levi Venker 4th Discus Throw Levi Stout 4th 3200M Finley Sullins 4th 100M & Long Jump Great job, Wildcats!

SOFTBALL UPDATES: Today’s softball game at Salem has been rained out. No makeup date at this time. Yesterday’s cancelled game at Steelville has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 19. First pitch at 4:30.