LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

Reminder to Junior High/High School parents that PICTURE DAY is tomorrow (9/7). We are looking forward to seeing everyone in their best dress for school pictures. RTI students need to arrive 7:30-7:50 to take pictures before leaving for Rolla. All other students will be called from class. The following address provides information from the picture company regarding details & how to order your child's picture (https://view.e.jostens.com/?qs=ea25101cd3e4ca1edc1ae5af668595faea668f9a7d16cffd7480d5b4e5bb330e9cd5c7b85ebe0de0007409e40a3ecccf9a08ae857861fe70fc963a8b0ed22246b0d0159ac8f822e4fee2d74e5e085ec09d3c74e747cc9606dfb84e2a98de45a9).

It's volleyball aplenty on Saturday! The varsity team will travel to West Plains. Our 7th and 8th grade teams will play in the Texas County Tournament in Houston. Schedules are shared below.

Baseball plays in the Frisco League Tournament this week, junior high volleyball and HS/JH cross country begin, and high school volleyball will face some tough competition versus Mtn. Grove and at the West Plains Tournament. Monday BB at Frisco Tournament at Crocker (see bracket for remainder of the week) Tuesday VB vs Mtn. Grove (5:30) Thursday JH/HS CC at Willow Springs Friday JH VB at Summersville (5:30) Saturday HS VB at West Plains Tournament JH VB at Texas County Tournament (at Houston)

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 7 for High School Students. Senior males should wear a collar and tie. Senior females should wear a nice top.

JV Wildcats win their opening game of the season.

Wildcats win their home opener against Winona 15-0.

School is IN session Friday, September 2. School is closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.

Reminder: The Frisco League Baseball Tournament is next week in Crocker. The Wildcats will play Newburg in the first round Monday at 12:00.

The Lady Wildcats (1-1) defeat Houston tonight 25-10, 25-15, 25-23. They travel to Winona Thursday for a 5:30 varsity-only contest.

The JV moves to 1-1 on the season after defeating Houston tonight 25-20, 25-9.

Our C team opened its season tonight at home versus Houston. The Lady Wildcats lost to the Lady Tigers 21-25, 12-25.

Tonight’s baseball game at Hartville has been rained out. No decision yet on a possible make-up date. Volleyball plays at home tonight against Houston. First serve is at 5:00. C/freshman team will be first followed by JV and varsity.

The Lady Wildcats lose a 5-set thriller to Mtn. View tonight 21-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-21, 11-15. JV also falls tonight 16-25, 24-26. We’ll play Houston tomorrow at 5:00. The freshman team will play first followed by JV and varsity.

The JV Volley Cats fall in the season opener to Mtn. View 16-24, 24-26.

Our volleyball and baseball teams have a busy week ahead. Volleyball begins with two nights at home Monday and Tuesday. The baseball home opener is Thursday. Monday VB vs Mtn. View (5:30) Tuesday VB vs Houston (5:00) BB at Hartville (5:00) Thursday VB at Winona (5:30) BB vs Winona (5:00) Friday Baseball was originally scheduled to play Vienna at home on Friday. Vienna had to cancel. We hope to find another opponent, so Friday is currently TBD.

Wildcats baseball opened their season yesterday at US Ballpark in Ozark. They fell to Silo (OK) 8-5 and defeated Southwest 11-1. They’ll play Purdy and Crane today at 1:00 and 3:00.

Tonight is “Meet the Lady Cats” night! The regular season begins Monday at home versus Mtn. View at 5:30. On Tuesday, Houston comes to town for a 5:00 start. Nights in which there are three matches (varsity, JV, & freshmen) will begin at 5:00. Nights with only JV and varsity will begin at 5:30. Schedules and start times will be kept up-to-date on our app and website. Go Lady Cats!!!

7th graders are learning about and building cantilevers in STEM class today.

🐾🧡We had a great day at Licking Elementary, today! 🧡🐾 Mrs. Lopez’s students enjoyed listening to her read, “First Day Jitters.” Looking forward to seeing everyone back tomorrow….and maybe with a bit less of those “first day jitters.” Thanks to families, teachers, staff and especially our students for making today a wonderful first day of the 2022-2023 school year! ⭐️

We would like to thank all of those who participated in or sponsored our golf tournament last Saturday that benefited our baseball and basketball programs. Your support is greatly appreciated! Winners and sponsors are listed below. 1st Flight Winners 1st place - Roger and Deena Tune 2nd place - Jake and Amanda Floyd 2nd flight Winners 1st place - Rawly Gorman and Jesse Sullins 2nd place - Tristan Morelan and Jared Crews Long Drive - Deena Tune Closest to the pin - Roger Tune Sponsors: Town & Country Bank BSN Sports - Andrew Almany Town & Country Supermarket Friend Lumber TJ's Flower And Gifts High Country Timber & Stone and Cabin's Log Home Contractor Agri-Enterprises Rinne Tire Pro's Kinder Feed and Farm Heroes Coffee/Rx Boutique Rinne Pharmacy Hammond Feed S&R Insurance Progressive Ozark Bank Friend Fitness Fed Ex - Pat Gambill Kristy Cook - Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance El Carnival Mexican Restaurant Ed Morse Triumph Sports Phoenix Pawn Rees Logistics Co LLC Thank you!!!