
Reminder: The 3rd/4th STEM Club starts when we return from Labor Day. STEM is held in Ms. Case's room until 5:00pm. Girls will start on Tuesday, September 7. Boys will start on Thursday, September 9. Students are allowed to pack an after-school snack! Please pick up in front of Elementary office at 5:00pm. If your child is signed up but cannot attend, please notify the Elementary Office. (Please do not message me — Ms. Case — as I am often away from my phone during school hours.) This will ensure children receive proper bus notes and transportation after school. Thank you!


The Lady Wildcats defeat Winona 14-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18. They are now 2-1 on the season.

The Lady Wildcats take the third set 25-19. Varsity volleyball is now the best 3 out of 5. They lead the match 2-1.

We’ve got a great student section for tonight’s volleyball match. Licking and Winona have split the first two sets 14-25, 25-21.





The JV Volly Cats move to 2-1 on the season after defeating Winona 25-22, 25-16.

JV volleyball takes on Winona in their home opener. Varsity match to follow.





JV volleyball takes on Winona in their home opener. Varsity match to follow.





That’s a winner! Wildcats move to 3-1 after defeating Hartville 7-3.


Update from Deer Lick Park:
The Wildcats lead Hartville 5-3 going into the 6th inning.

The bracket for the Frisco League Baseball Tournament is out. Games will be played at Stoutland.


Congratulations to our volleyball team for their season opening win at Mtn. View last night. The Lady Cats won the match 25-17, 25-23, 26-28, 25-21. They return to action tonight at Houston at 5:30.
Baseball opens at home tonight against Hartville. First pitch is at 5:00.

Congratulations to our baseball team for picking up wins against Ellington and Crane yesterday at U.S. Ballpark in Ozark. They return to action Tuesday as Hartville comes to town. First pitch will be at 5:00.

Our baseball team returns to action in Ozark today at 2:00 and 4:00 against Ellington and Crane.
Next week is a busy week for our high school athletic teams:
Monday
VB at Mtn. View (5:30)
Tuesday
BB HOME vs Hartville (5:00)
VB at Houston (5:30)
Wednesday
CC at Winona
Thursday
VB HOME vs Winona (5:30)
Friday
Baseball HOME vs. Alton (5:00)
You can find all of our schedules on our website or by downloading our app. Search your App Store for “Licking R-8.”

Wildcats were tied at 4 at the top of the 4th. A double by Stephens and triple by Wallace put the Wildcats ahead 6-4. The boys fought hard but fell, 10-6, in Ozark tonight.


We are proud of our Wildcats for completing the first week of the 2021-2022 school year! Getting back into routine is exhausting, especially for young children. We hope your family can take time to rest and relax this weekend. 😴


These three lucky winners are having a great start to the school year thanks to Town & Country Bank!




Wednesday, August 25, is our FIRST DAY of school and we can't wait to see each of our Wildcats!


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.
