LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT

🟠We are glad to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, students in the Licking R-8 Students will be able to each breakfast and lunch meals for NO COST to families. Thanks to our Food Service Director, Mrs. Samie Lewis, for her work to ensure this benefit is available to our students and their families. ⚫Additionally, our Fantastic Head Cooks, Mrs. Cristina Booth, and Ms. Jeanette Butherus are eager to start preparing school meals for students when they return on August 21. They are pictured here with Ms. Knoxlee Lewis. These ladies are looking for your input to prepare for the year. 🟠Please fill out the survey link here https://forms.office.com/r/wGhbAY77KL to share with them your favorite breakfast and lunch meals. Thank you! You can read more about the CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) that makes our no cost breakfast and lunch student meals possible below. PUBLIC RELEASE SY 2024-2025 Community Eligibility Provision The Licking R-8 School District is participating in a Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year, 2024-2025. This alternative is referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge. Studies have shown that children who are not hungry perform better in school. By providing school meals to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students. The school breakfast and lunch that we serve follows U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. The Free Breakfast and Lunch Program cannot succeed without your support. Please encourage your children to participate in the school meal programs. If your children attend Licking Schools, breakfast and lunch will be available to them at no charge.

9 months ago, Licking R-8 School District

Miss Courtney Kelley will be joining our amazing High School Social Studies Team for the 24-25 School Year. Please welcome Miss Kelley to the Wildcat Family! **🎓Education & Experience: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Teaching CTU in Secondary Education, Minor in History, Secondary Education Certification from Missouri University of Science & Technology- Years in Education: 0 ** 🌳Hobbies: ** - Gaming -Spending time with family/friends - Building Lego sets! **🎬 Favorite Movie:** Top Gun ** 🍰Favorite Food: **Spaghetti #WildcatPride #WeChooseLearning #StrivingForExcellence

9 months ago, Angela Loughridge

Attention parents of 6th grade students. If your child is interested in participating in band during the 24/25 school year please reach out to Mrs. Sanchez at ksanchez@licking.k12.Mo.us so we can get an accurate count. Also, we are working on completing class lists and should have those available to parents soon!

9 months ago, Brian Barry

Fall Sports practices begin August 12. Please check back to see what time each Fall Sport will begin practices. Athletes will need a current physical, Pre-Participation Form, signed Athletic Handbook Agreement, and Signed Drug Screening form on file in Athletic Office before participating. If you have any questions, please contact Phillip Gambill at 573-674-2711 ext 111.

9 months ago, Phillip Gambill

Licking Wildcat Golf Tournament August 10, 2024 Check in 7:30 am 1st Flight 8:00 am/2nd Flight 1:00 pm Houston Municipal Course 7453 Country Club Ln Houston, MO 65483 $100 Two Man Scramble Free Lunch for participants between Flights Free Golf Carts for participants Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt $10 Mulligans (Max 2 per player) Door Prizes given away at lunch (Great Prizes) Register by calling 417-217-2736 or completing the google form at Licking Wildcats Golf Tournament 2024 - Google Forms Questions? You can call 573-674-2711 ext 111 or by emailing Phillip Gambill at pgambill@licking.k12.mo.us Thank you, we appreciate your support. *Flights will be determined by the number of teams signed up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTRpJ7BS0lc-lmjhCeQT4U6Q15hxGWG1eCrqRiWDjBdJIdOQ/viewform

9 months ago, Phillip Gambill

Miss Knarr completed her student teaching with Mrs. Hale this Spring and will continue right on in fully joining the LES Family in 1st Grade for the 24-25 School Year. Please Welcome Miss Knarr to the Wildcat Family! **🎓 Education & Experience:** - BS Elementary Education - Years in Education: 0 **🌳 Hobbies:** - Traveling - Photography - Being outdoors **🎬 Favorite Movies:** -The Sound of Music -Pride & Prejudice -Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban **🍲 Favorite Foods:** -chocolate chip cookies -Italian pizza -tikka masala #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #WeChooseLearning #StrivingForExcellence

9 months ago, Brian Barry

9 months ago, Phillip Gambill

Mrs. Sarah Williams will round out a Rockstar team and will be teaching Kindergarten for the 24-25 School Year, and also joins us from the Houston School District. Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Williams to Wildcat Nation! **🎓 Education & Experience:** - Early Childhood Special Education (4 years) - K-5 special Education (1 year) - First Grade (2 years) **🌳 Hobbies:** - Reading -Spending time with family -watching live streams of the Eras Tour on TikTok **🎬 Favorite Movies:** -Selena -Grease -The Eras Tour Movie - Disney Movies #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #WeChooseLearning #StrivingForExcellence

9 months ago, Brian Barry

📅Back to School Dates to Remember: 🟠JH/HS Registration : August 8 from 5pm-8pm in the High School Gym ⚫7th Grade Orientation: August 8 at 6pm in JH Gym (see attached graphic) 🟠Elementary Open House: August 19 from 5pm-7pm ⚫LEAD Alternative School Open House: August 19 from 5pm-7pm #wechooselearning #strivingforexcellence #WildcatPride🖤🧡

9 months ago, Licking R-8 School District

🟠We are so excited to introduce an advisory hour for the 24-25 school year every Wednesday beginning September 4, 2024! Last year, after valuable feedback from Mrs. Green and Mrs. Norris during their student visits, we identified an opportunity to enhance community connections. Over the summer, our administration collaborated with counselors to integrate this advisory time into our schedule. ⚫On Wednesdays, our class periods will be slightly shorter at 48 minutes to accommodate a 44-minute advisory session which will be held after 3rd hour. At the beginning of the school year, we will survey students to ensure they are placed with teachers they resonate with the most. Throughout the year, we will implement Habitudes, The Art of Connecting With Others curriculum, alongside planning a student-led community service project. Students will take the driver's seat and as collaborative teams, will plan and implement their chosen service projects to give back to our extremely generous community in the Spring of 2025. We look forward to fostering stronger community bonds through these initiatives! #wechooselearning #strivingforexcellence #WildcatPride

9 months ago, Telena Haneline

Miss. Rebekah Wann joins the Licking Elementary Family from the Houston School District. She will be serving as a Kindergarten Teacher for the 24-25 School Year. Miss Wann will bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the team and we are pumped to have her as a Wildcat! Please join me in giving her a Wildcat Welcome! 📚Education & Experience -Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary & Special Education from North Texas. -Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from WGU. -(Currently pursuing) Master’s degree in Literacy and Special Reading. Licensed Elementary Math Specialist K-6. *Special Education Teacher for 2 years. *First Grade Teacher for 7 years. *Years in Education – 9 and going on my 10th year as a Licking Wildcat! Favorite Hobbies and Activities I LOVE animals, so I spend lots of time with my three dogs, two cats, and 30-40ish chickens give or take the day;) 🐓 I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Reading, skating, swimming, going to the movies, and thrift shopping!🛍️ Creating materials, lessons, and activities for my students. My love for lamination and cardstock is strong! Favorite Foods: Cheese pizza.🍕 Chips, Salsa, Guacamole, and Queso.🥑 #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #WeChooseLearning #StrivingForExcellence

10 months ago, Brian Barry

Please help me welcome Mrs. Marisa Bunton to the LES family for the 24-25 School Year as well! She comes to us from the Waynesville School District and will be teaching 5th/6th Grade Math! Please extend a warm Wildcat Welcome to Mrs. Bunton! 🎓Education/experience: 3 years as a SPED paraprofessional, graduating with a bachelors in elementary education from Drury University in December 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: I have been married for 5 years in August to my husband RJ. We have a 14 year old (austin), 5 year old (Declan), and a 3 year old (Jensyn). Hobbies: Shooting pool 🎱, Completing escape rooms & spending time with my kids. Favorite food: Tacos 🌮 & BBQ Favorite drinks: Dr. pepper & Iced coffee ☕️ from 7Brew #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #WeChooseLearning #StrivingForExcellence

10 months ago, Brian Barry

Mrs. Stephanie Grace joins the LES family from the Salem School District, where she has served as a paraprofessional. She will be teaching 4/5/6 Special Education. We are all very excited to have Mrs. Grace on board. Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Grace! "I'm thrilled to start my teaching journey at Licking Elementary! A bit about me: My family and I moved to Salem, Missouri from Southwest Idaho three years ago, and we love this part of the country. My wonderful husband and I have five children between us: three grown-up kids and delightful six-year-old twin girls. The twins will be joining me at Licking, and we're all eagerly anticipating this new adventure together. In my free time, I enjoy writing, going to the movies, and singing. And like any parent, I cherish a good nap!🎶📽️😴 I can't wait to connect more with the Licking community" #WeChooseLearning #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #StrivingForExcellence

10 months ago, Brian Barry

Licking Elementary Parents!!! Here is the 24/25 School Year Supply List. The PTO will be unable to provide school supplies this year unfortunately, so we are sharing this list out. We look forward to seeing you all soon! Don't forget the the Tax Free Weekend in Missouri is August 2nd-4th this year!

10 months ago, Brian Barry

🌟 New Staff Spotlight: Anna Cox 🌟 **🎓 Education & Experience:** - Special Education Teacher - Drama Teacher - JH Volleyball Coach - Years in Education: 2 **🌳 Hobbies:** - Spending time outdoors - Growing my faith - Reading - Spending time with friends and family **🎬 Favorite Movies:** -The Greatest Showman -Nacho Libre -The Count of Monte Cristo **🍲 Favorite Foods:** -Cheeseburger -Any Chinese cuisine -Chicken Cheese and Rice Miss Cox joins the LES team from the Summersville School district. She will serve as Elementary PE coach & JH Volleyball Coach for the 24-25 School Year. Please join me in welcoming Miss. Cox! #WeChooseLearning #WildcatPride🧡🖤 #StrivingForExcellence

10 months ago, Brian Barry

Attention current and aspiring Cross Country runners! We will be starting practice Monday, July 8 at 7PM for High School runners. If you are grades 9-12 and wish to run Cross Country for the '24-25 season please meet in front of the High School gym at that time.

10 months ago, Lewis Kayla

🟠⚫️2024-2025 ANNUAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION🟠⚫️ FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN THE LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: Beginning July 1, if you know that your child will be returning to Licking R-VIII School District for the 2024-2025 school year, please take a moment to log in to your Parent Portal Account and complete the following steps: From the Licking R-VIII Website, (www.licking.k12.mo.us) Click on "Campus Portal" Select "Campus Parent" Log in with your Username and Password. Click on "More" in the menu Select "Online Registration" Select "Start" next to the year 2025 and update any needed information for your child(ren). Attached is a graphic to assist you visually. You may complete this process on your mobile device or computer. You will need to have your Parent Portal login information to complete this Annual Update for your child(ren). FOR FAMILIES NEW TO THE LICKING R-VIII SCHOOL DISTRICT WHO WERE NOT ENROLLED DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: If your child(ren) will be NEW to the Licking R-VIII School District, please go online at www.licking.k12.mo.us and select "Register A New Student" and follow the prompts and questions.

10 months ago, Angela Loughridge

Coaches, Athletes, and Parents. With the recent heat, please be advised to stay properly hydrated during off season workouts. Reminder to stay properly hydrated during any activity inside or outside. Even on days athletes are not having a workout, it is extremely important to stay properly hydrated during these times.

10 months ago, Phillip Gambill

Congratulations to our HS Softball players who were selected to the Academic All State Softball Team. Licking High School Wildcats Class 2 Chrissy Medlock Team GPA: 3.750 Allie Decker Makenna Skidmore Emalee Breeden Allie Medlock Halee Clayton Kadyn Hall Janelle Bates Taylor Hicks

10 months ago, Phillip Gambill