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.
Softball at Steelville tonight has been rained out. No makeup date at this time.
MONDAY, APRIL 11
SB at Steelville (4:30)
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
HS Track at Salem
JH Track at West Plains
BB at Mtn. Grove (4:30)
SB at Salem (4:30)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Frisco League Golf Tournament
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
Tennis at Salem (4:00)
HS Track at Owensville
BB vs. Stoutland (5:00)
SB vs. Ellington (5:00)
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Tennis vs. Mtn. View
SB at Summersville (4:30)
BB vs. Newburg (5:00)
Wildcat Baseball picks up wins over Cuba and Hermann today to improve to 9-1 on the season. Their next game is at Mtn. Grove on Tuesday.
The Wildcat Quiz Bowl team had their district competition today in Portageville.
Mrs. Beckett says, “Scholar bowl team competed today and played three very close games. Nissa Buchanan scored well enough individually to make the ‘all district’ team.”
The Wildcats defeat Norwood tonight 1-0. They bounce back from their first loss of the season at state-ranked Iberia earlier this week. They are now 7-1 on the season and ranked #6 in Class 3.
Baseball drops a tough game to Iberia tonight 0-7. Next game will be Thursday at Norwood.
Our softball team will be playing in the Cabool Tournament this weekend. Schedule information is below.
Pool A:
Cabool
Willow Springs
East Carter
Pool B:
Mansfield
Steelville
Licking
Tournament Schedule :
Friday April 8:
3:00 Cabool vs. Willow Springs
4:30 Mansfield vs. Steelville
6:00 East Carter vs. Willow Springs
7:30 Licking vs. Steelville
Saturday April 9:
10:00 Cabool vs. East Carter
11:30 Licking vs. Mansfield
1:00 3rd Place Finishers play
2:30 2nd Place Finishers play
4:00 Championship Game
All games will be 7 innings or a 1.5 hour time limit, extra innings will begin using the international tie breaker rules.
Games will run ahead of schedule when possible.
Our track team had some strong individual performances at the Marshfield meet last night. Kaida Cook finished first in the discuss and Finley Sullins was 2nd in the long jump. In the mile, JB Huff finished 4th and Kasey Richards finished 8th.
Great job Wildcats!
Licking baseball improves to 6-0 after defeating Richland tonight 16-6.