2026-27 School Year is underway!

Photo by Shari Harris
Elementary Assistant Principal Dustin Bell greets students with a fist bump, hand slap or high five while manning the crosswalk at the Elementary School dropoff line on the first day of school.

Another school year has begun! The Class of 2027 has started its senior year, and the Class of 2039 is making its way through kindergarten this year.

Licking R-8 Schools began classes on Wednesday, August 26. Superintendent Telena Haneline reported district admission numbers were up by around 50 this school year, with some new students moving to the district and some home school students returning.