
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.



Our JV and Varsity Wildcats boys basketball teams wrapped up their summer with a good showing last week in Branson.
The 2021-22 edition of Wildcat athletics is right around the corner!





The start of fall sports’ season is right around the corner. High school practices will begin Monday, August 9. Volleyball will begin at 8:00 AM in the high school gym. Baseball will begin at 7:00 AM in the weight room. Cross country will start at 8:00 AM in the gym lobby.
Junior high cross country and volleyball will begin August 16. Times will be announced later.
Athletes must have current physicals and pre-participation forms on file.
Dead Week is July 31 thru August 8.

Class lists for grades K-6 are now posted on the front elementary doors!


Licking School District's gym floors will be stripped and coated starting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 28. All of the district's gyms will be closed until further notice.


Interested in getting the Pfizer vaccine for adults and/or children ages 12-16? Phelps Health is offering a free vaccination clinic Monday, July 26 and Tuesday, July 27 from 5-7 PM at Delbert Day Cancer Center at 1060 W 10th Street, Rolla, MO 65401. (Follow the sidewalk to the right and enter the first glass door.)


Interested in getting the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12-16? Phelps Health is offering a free vaccination clinic tonight from 5-7 PM at Delbert Day Cancer Center at 1060 W 10th Street, Rolla, MO 65401. Follow the sidewalk to the right and enter the first glass door.


Licking R-VIII School District has two surplus buses available for sealed bid. Bus 10 is a 2006 Blue Bird with 167,995 miles. Bus 13 is a 2001 Blue Bird with 224,113 miles. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Office of the Superintendent at 125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542 between 8 AM - 3 PM Monday - Friday through 12:00 PM August 6. Bids will be opened at the Board of Education meeting Monday, August 9 at 6 PM. Individuals with questions may call (573) 674-2911.


Students taking Biology this year, here is a friendly reminder that you will have an insect collection this year. Right now is a great time to start collecting!

PTO is purchasing elementary school supplies again this year for all elementary students. Parents will only need to supply backpacks and water bottles. Thank you, PTO!
