Due to Wednesday's weather forecast, students with 100% attendance in summer school in grades 4-12 will be issued a one-day swimming voucher to Licking Aquatic Center in lieu of a group field trip. We are monitoring Thursday's weather and will post an update tomorrow for grades K-3.
Our upcoming 7th graders are working on their “Sketchbook of Impossible Things” while listening to the book “Fish in a Tree.”
Junior high students are painting plaster gauze sculptures during a summer school class.
High school students are cooking up some fantastic goodies & eSports is building their teamwork skills…while playing video games. Also, credits are on the way to being recovered. Great job Wildcats!
Mrs. Haneline says, “Edible Science summer school students enjoyed learning about soil and then made safe to eat (and yummy) models. Thanks for making learning fun, Mrs Frazier!” 😊 #wechooselearning
Congratulations to Rusty, Keyton, Malachi, and Cole for being named all-district for Class 3 District 9!
Licking R-VIII School District is currently seeking a Postsecondary Advisor for the 2022-2023 school year. The Postsecondary Advisor is embedded in school districts to proactively help high school students through each step of career exploration and postsecondary attainment. Partnering with high school counselors, this position works with students in developing and expanding Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP), supporting students to enroll in college (college fit discussion, applications, and orientation), to earn a workplace credential, to enlist in the
armed services, to complete the FAFSA, and more. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, exceptional relational skills with a variety of diverse people, experience in education, social work, counseling, case-management, advising, or related experience, and strong organizational and time management skills. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Congratulations to our six baseball players who were named to the Frisco League All-Conference team. The full list is below:
1st Team
1. Kaden Lawson
2. *Keyton Cook*
3. *Cole Wallace*
4. Noah Johnson
5. Elijah Mayfield
6. Drake Young
7. *Malachi Antle*
8. Tanner Alexander
9. Jayden Pendergrass
10. Jaydin Rowdin
11. Nathan Routh
12. Gauge Fleschute
13. *Rusty Buckner*
14. Mason Skidmore
15. Ryan Gross
16. Ryan Steinbrink
17. Adam Newton
18. Case Sinden
19. Oliver Eilenstine
20. Eli Birdsong
Honorable Mention
1. Haiden Martin
2. JD Bowling
3. *Keyton Rinne*
4. *Silas Antel*
5. Levi Johnson
6. Lane Johnson
Parents of Summer School Students: Please send water bottles to summer school each day. Also, please ask your children for permission slips for upcoming field trips. Thank you!
Mrs.Hagler's Nature Unleashed class is out looking for critters!
Congratulations to Mrs. Hagler for earning two $500 grants from Missouri Department of Conservation again this year! These grants allow students to learn about nature by interacting with the outdoors through field trips and exploration equipment!
Summer School starts tomorrow, May 23. Each school day runs the same length as the regular school year. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily! (No classes Monday, May 30, Memorial Day.)
Congratulations to freshman Allie Hock for earning all-state honors in the high jump!
Day 2 of state track competition is today. Oscar Phillips and Finley Sullins competed well yesterday and Allie Hock will go today. The future is bright for these two sophomores and freshman.
Thank you to those who have contributed financially for meals during state sectionals and the state championships. Several individuals contributed for sectionals and the Booster Club sponsored meals for the state championships.
We very much appreciate the support of our community. Go Wildcats!
Coach Leah Sullins says,
“We had a small but mighty crowd sending us off to STATE! Thanks everyone!!”
Good luck to Finley, Oscar, and Allie!!!
A few more pictures of yesterday’s hall of fame induction. Additional pictures can be found on the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Facebook page.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductees!
Congratulations Wildcats!
Our baseball program from 1983-1989 will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame today in a ceremony that will begin at 11:00.
It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!
STATE TRACK SENDOFF INFO:
Our athletes who qualified for state track will be leaving school tomorrow at 2:30. They will drive down Main Street and 32 as they leave for Jeff City. They will be riding in the district’s Expedition.
We encourage all who are able to help give them a proper Licking sendoff as we wish them the best!
Go Wildcats!!!
Baseball District Championship Update:
Final
Hartville - 10
Licking - 4