Licking R-VIII School District is currently seeking a full time school nurse with credentials of LPN or RN. Salary is commensurate with experience and licensing. Application may be found at www.licking.K12.mo.us or at the Office of the Superintendent. For more information, please call (573) 674-2911. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
In an effort to minimize close contacts, only parents of kindergarten and first grade students will be allowed to walk their children to class on the first day of school, August 25. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Reminder: On Thursday, August 19, a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held in the FEMA Gymnasium from 5:30-7:30 PM. This event is for anyone in the Licking or Raymondville community, age 12 and older. (Any child below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.) Pre-registration is not required, and there is no cost for vaccination. If you plan to attend this vaccination clinic, please bring your photo ID and insurance card. **CLINIC STAFF will also be available to conduct SPORTS PHYSICALS if any student athletes still need one.
This is a BIG week on campus! Teachers return to work Wednesday, August 18. Elementary Open House is Thursday, Aug. 19 from 5:30-7 PM. Vaccination Clinic (FEMA) with guest speaker Dr. Offutt begins at 5:30 PM. 7th Grade Orientation is also Aug. 19 with a presentation in the JH Gym at 6:30 PM. See you all soon!
Special thanks to Montauk Baptist Church for donating backpacks for students!!
Below is the schedule for our baseball team’s fall season opener at U.S. Ballpark in Ozark.
Licking R-VIII School District will be following the FEDERAL MANDATE requiring masks for passengers and drivers on school buses this year. Masks will be available on buses, but we ask families to wash them for reuse. *School districts do not have discretion regarding this federal order.
The Licking R-VIII School District is seeking applicants for the following positions:
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Custodian
Applications can be found on our website or at any of the school offices.
We have an opening for high school counselors’ secretary for the 2021-2022 school year. Interested applicants should call (573) 674-2711 for more information or stop by Central Office for an application. Applications are also available online at www.licking.k12.mo.us. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Check out our first celebration of #TeacherProudTuesday! Way to go, Mrs. Hart!
Junior high practices begin the week of August 16th. Below are the days/times for each junior high fall sport:
JH Volleyball: Thursday and Friday (8/19, 8/20) from 3:00-4:30 in the FEMA.
JH Cross Country: August 16-20 & 23-24 from 7:00-8:00 AM. Meet at the Sherman Hill Field House.
All students must have completed physical and pre-participation form on file. Those needing one or both can find them on our website or by stopping by the athletic office Wednesday-Friday of this week.
Today is the first day of high school fall sports practice! Volleyball and cross country began this morning and baseball will begin at 6:00 tonight at the field.
Cross country and volleyball will both continue tomorrow at 8:00 AM at the Sherman Hill Field House. Junior high cross country and volleyball begin next week. Practice location and times will be sent out soon.
Reminder: Phelps Health and Texas County Memorial Hospital are working together to protect our communities from COVID-19.
On Thursday, August 19, a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at Licking R-VIII School in the FEMA Gymnasium from 5:30-7:30 PM.
This event is for anyone in the Licking or Raymondville community, age 12 and older. Any child below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Pre-registration is not required, and there is no cost for vaccination.
If you plan to attend this vaccination clinic, please bring your photo ID and insurance card.
High school registration is this next Monday (8/9) and Tuesday (8/10). New student registration will occur on Wednesday (8/11) and Thursday (8/12). Parent/Guardians need to be present for students to receive schedules & chromebooks. Here are the times for each grade:
Monday: 12th grade @ 9-11 am
11th grade @ 1-3 pm
Tuesday: 10th grade @ 9-11 am
9th grade @ 1-3 pm
Wed & Thurs: New Students @ 9-11 am & 1-3 pm both days.
We are looking forward to seeing students & parents all through next week!!
Thanks to Boone Creek Baptist Church, high school students will be able to pick up basic supplies such as paper, pencils, pens, highlighter, and index cards when they get their schedules! Junior high students can pick up basic supplies at orientation or by stopping by the counselors’ office when school begins! Thank you, Boone Creek Baptist Church!
Our Leadership Team is learning innovative ideas for education today!
Special thanks to Cross County Heating & Cooling, LLC for donating water bottles for each of our elementary students! (Elementary parents are asked to supply backpacks for children this school year.)
We can’t wait to welcome back each of our
🧡WILDCATS🧡 Wednesday, August 25! Please stay connected with us on social media for more updates!
Teachers new to our district are on campus today for new teacher training. The morning started off with a panel of veteran teachers sharing some Wildcat Wowsers. This panel did a phenomenal job of sharing various strategies to help our new staff have a successful beginning to a new school year. Welcome new teachers and thank you to our panelists!
Also, thank you to our instructional coaches (Telena Haneline and Heather Hawn) for organizing and facilitating the training.
The school year is right around the corner. Below is a sneak peak of the updated high school library.
