LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT - Home of the Wildcats

📷🌟FBLA Productions will be taking class pictures for print for Elementary students and individual pictures for email only (standing, upper body crop) for Elementary, Junior High, and High School students on Friday, April 4, 2025. Order forms will go home with your children on Friday, March 21, 2025. Payment MUST be received in full at the portrait session. Checks must be made payable to FBLA Productions. #wildcatpride #strivingforexcellence #wechooselearning

The fifth and sixth graders visited Fantastic Caverns today and learned about caves, karst, hydrology, and the history of Fantastic Caverns. The transportation for this trip was funded by the Karst in the Ozarks grant through the South Central Ozark Council of Governments (SCOCOG).

🚗Attention parents/guardians of new teen drivers and soon-to-be teen drivers! Licking R-8 School District SRO, Bobby Duncan, will host a free information session regarding Missouri's graduated drivers license law and offer tips on how to support your new teen driver on April 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Junior High Gym. See the event flyer below for more informtation. Hope to see you there! #wechooselearning

Thank you to 3rd Grade Licking Elementary Student, Sawyer Nelson, for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the March Licking R-8 Board of Education Meeting. #strivingforexcellence⭐ #WildcatPride🧡🖤

🧡🖤We celebrated our Stellar Staff Members of the Month at the March Board of Education Meeting. Congratulations to: ⭐Mr. John Suthoff, Support Staff ⭐Mr. Wesley Holmes, Certified Staff 🤩Thank you for exemplifying the district mission of "Excellence and Integrity Every Day." We are very proud of you both! #wechooselearning #strivingforexcellence #wildcatpride

🔶️Our 7th graders experienced a great day today first by visiting the St. Louis Arch Museum and learned untold stories of the founding of St. Louis, multiple perspectives of westward expansion and accessible artifacts and tactiles commemorating America’s pioneering spirit.  💰💰Then, they visited the Federal Reserve Bank Economy Museum, where they learned about financial literacy and completed a scavenger hunt for a one-of-a-kind experience that explores the economy and money in a fun and interactive way. Exposing children to financial literacy early is essential because it helps them develop the skills and mindset necessary to make informed financial decisions as they grow older. #wechooselearning #strivingforexcellence

🧡🖤Today Ms. Edna Grover-Bisker came to talk to the fourth grade about the Ronald McDonald House and how collecting soda tabs plays a vital role in helping others in need. This year, we were able to donate a HUGE amount of tabs! 🤩Mrs. Keller would like to thank you to each student who brought them in. 🙌

The Week of March 17th events at Licking High School and Junior High 🍀🎾⚾️🥎🏃🏽‍♀️👟 #StrivingForExcellence #WildcatPride

Members of the LHS Science Club endeavored to complete a 12-mile hike on Saturday, March 15th. These brave students along with their sponsors not only completed the hike, but also made sure to enjoy the beauty around them. #wildcatpride

The Frisco League Art Contest was held Thursday, March 14 at Plato High School. Licking High School Placed 3rd overall. We are really proud of our artists! Individual winners are listed below. Best of Division: Shown with our 3rd Place Overall Trophy Hannah Beasley, 10th grade- Live Model Hadlee Davis, 9th grade- Small Scale Sculpture Ralee Clayton, 12th grade- Pottery Ceramics Cameron Frost, 12th grade- Design First Place: Harlie Buchanan, 12th grade-Illustration Linzie Wallace, 12th grade- Sculpture Ceramics Paxten Keeney, 9th grade- Small Scale Sculpture Hannah Beasley, 10th grade- Colored Drawing Seyrena Carter, 10th grade- Non-Traditional Art Madison Mitchell, 12th grade- Fiber Arts Jada Lay, 10th grade- Black & White Portrait and Colored Portrait Jordan Lewis, 11th grade- Colored Drawing and Black & White Drawing Second Place: Jett Sullins, 9th grade- Design Asia Parrish, 9th grade- Colored Photography Kadyn Hall, 12th grade- Sculpture Ceramics Linzie Wallace, 12th grade- Pottery Ceramics Heidi Powell, 10th grade- Printmaking Hannah Beasley, 10th grade- Black & White Drawing Jada Lay, 10th grade- Black & White Drawing and Painting Halee Clayton, 12th grade- Pottery Ceramics Aubrey Gorman, 12th grade- Sculpture Ceramics Harlie Buchanan, 12th grade- Non-Traditional Art Zoey Buckner, 11th grade- Mixed Media Third Place: Abbey Crossgrove, 9th grade- Still Life Concept Asia Parrish, 9th grade- Black & White Photography and Still Life Paxten Keeney, 9th grade- Black & White Drawing Kannon Buckner, 12th grade- Graphic Design Non-Pictured: Dayllyn Cooper, 11th grade- Fiber Arts On-Site Drawing Contest Participants: Mariah Merdian Alivia Petersen Asia Parrish Heidi Powell Paxten Keeney Hannah Beasley Jada Lay Zoey Burns Ella Bonine Abbey Crossgrove Not Pictured: Sadie Hutsell

Thursday, at the Frisco League Art Show hosted by Plato, Licking 5th-8th grade students did incredibly well! Licking Middle School/Junior High won 2nd place overall!! This is a huge accomplishment! Please help me in celebrating our artists. Best of Division: Madison Lewis, 8th grade - Live Model Concept Madison Lewis, 8th grade - Graphic Design Claire Bonine, 7th grade - Still-life Malaina Lonning, 7th grade - Ceramic Sculpture Ashtin Buckner, 5th grade - Ceramic Pottery 1st Place: Sofie Hutsell, 6th grade - Graphic Design Lindsay Young, 6th grade - Fibers Ashley Rodabaugh, 7th grade - Mixed Media Hunter Powell, 7th grade - Non-traditional Art Madison Lewis, 8th grade - Computer Design Rain Skouby, 8th grade - Black and White Drawing Malaina Lonning, 7th grade - Live Model Concept Malaina Lonning, 7th grade - Color Photography 2nd Place: Makayla Lewis, 6th grade - Sculpture Kamryn Goforth, 6th grade - Sculpture Kinlee Little, 6th grade - Illustration Ashley Rodabaugh, 7th grade - Color Drawing Jeremiah Alkire, 7th grade - Ceramic Sculpture Madison Lewis, 8th grade - Computer Design Rain Skouby, 8th grade - Live Model Concept Claire Bonine, 7th grade - Fibers Abbie Morris, 7th grade - Painting Dolce Buehler, 7th grade - Black and White Drawing 3rd Place: Dolce Buehler, 7th grade - Painting

Announcement regarding RTI/RTC: Due to the devastation from this weekend in Rolla, there will be no classes in Rolla this week. RTI/RTC students will need to report to LHS for their normal afternoon classes.

So much fun was had at the 24-25 8th grade dance! 🕺 💃 Our 8th grade royalty court: 🧡Madison Lewis👑 8th grade Queen 🧡Bailee Medlock 🧡Peyton Holland 🧡Kaylynn Rinne 🖤Gunner Parrish 🖤Lucas Ingram 🖤Benton Frederich👑 8th grade King #wildcatpride

🟠Mrs. Hale says, “Today wrapped up our Iditarod unit. A truly special moment happened in class when we got to watch two mushers cross the finish line live in Nome, Alaska! It was an amazing opportunity to see everything they have been learning come to life! 📹(See video in comments.) ⚫️In the past two weeks they have learned so much about Alaska’s rich history and of course our canine companions! Knox was the most well-behaved visitor and rested while the kids finished their math and spelling. The afternoon was filled with lots of cuddles while we enjoyed watching Balto!”

🗓️MARK YOUR CALENDARS ‼️ Athletic Physicals will be held on Tuesday April 15th! Cost $5 🏀⚾️🥎 🏐🎾🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️📣 #StrivingForExcellence #WildcatPride

The Annual National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony honored 20 new members this year. These students display the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Thank you to Mr. Holmes for his address to the members, and all family for attending the ceremony. #strivingforexcellence #WeAreLHS #wildcatpride

The Week of March 10th Activities/Athletics at Licking Junior High and High School. #StrivingForExcellence #WildcatPride

📚 K-6th Grade Family Reading Night is tomorrow!

🎶🎼Congratulations to our LHS choir and band students for their outstanding performances at Friday's District Music Contest! #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #strivingforexcellence⭐️

📣 Shoutout to Mr. Krewson’s class for their hard work during today’s community service project at Deer Lick Park! These students spent the day cleaning up trails, picking up litter, and helping to keep our park beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for your efforts in keeping our community clean and green! #wildcatsLEADtheway #strivingforexcellence #wildcatpride