Area Sports and Education
Wildcats & Lady Wildcats recognized at Winter Sports Banquet
The Licking R-8 Winter Sports Banquet was held on Thursday evening, March 12, at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium. High school principal Dr. Jarad Rinne welcomed guests to the banquet and celebrated the dedication and accomplishments of athletes and coaches this season. He thanked Mrs. Whitley Hart and her students who made treats for the…
Read MoreBell named Licking Elementary Assistant Principal for 2026-2027 School Year
Licking R-8 Schools The Licking R-8 School District administrative team recently conducted interviews with several qualified candidates for the position of elementary assistant principal for the upcoming school year. Following the interview process, the district administrative team selected Mr. Dustin Bell to fill the position. Regarding Mr. Bell’s hiring, Mr. Brian Barry, Licking Elementary Principal,…
Read MoreR-8 Board celebrated during School Board Recognition Month
Licking R-VIII students excel at Frisco League Math Competition
On Monday, March 2, 30 students from Licking R-VIII Schools competed against nine schools in the Frisco League Math Competition held in Laquey, Missouri. Licking High School earned first place among high schools, and the entire Licking squad finished third overall in the competition. Several Licking students earned individual honors in their respective divisions. Participants…
Read MoreLicking wins third in Frisco League Art Contest
By Leah Sullins On Thursday, March 5, LHS visual arts students participated in the 2026 Frisco League Art Contest held in Richland, Mo., and came away with Third Place Overall. The event is a two-part contest, with a juried art contest and an on-site drawing contest. “I’m super proud of our artists and the talent…
Read MoreWildcat Early Learning Center: Expanding to meet Licking’s preschool needs
Wildcat Early Learning Center expanded to two classes this school year, serving more than 40 students, and more growth is anticipated, says Instructor/Director Teresa Clonts. Their two-day preschool/kindergarten screenings on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, have already filled up. As a result, they will be scheduling more screenings at a later date. The…
Read MoreLocal high school student’s class project becomes real campaign for Progressive Ozark Bank
Progressive Ozark Bank is proud to announce that a marketing project created by a local high school senior will soon become part of a real advertising campaign promoting the bank’s Kids Grow Savings account. Amaya King, a senior at Licking High School, developed the campaign as part of her Applied Math class, where students were…
Read MoreElementary Cheerleaders perform at halftime
Licking Archery competes in Vienna
The Junior High and High School Wildcat Archery Team competed on Saturday, February 28, at Vienna High School. Seven of the ten archers on the team shot their personal bests. Jeffrey Alkire led the team with a score of 263. This was a personal best for him. He ranked 29th overall out of 105 male…
Read MoreWildcats end season with close contest
By Coach Chris Harris On Tuesday, February 24, in the opening round of the Class 3 District 9 tournament, the Wildcats traveled to Cabool and faced off against the Houston Tigers. The Cats welcomed the return of Benton Corley, who had missed the regular season recovering from knee surgery, and he started out hot, hitting…
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