Whitko Lands Benedict Among Major Coaching Hires
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko made three big hires to its athletic department coaching roster in Chris Benedict, Justin Jordan and Mike Howard.
Read MoreEducators’ Message To Community
Dear Editor, The following is a letter to families and community members: We’ve just finished an unprecedented year of K-12 education and want to take a moment to recognize all of our educators and school staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve … Read More
Henson Works His Way West To Manchester
NORTH MANCHESTER – Former Whitko boys basketball coach Eli Henson has landed with rival Manchester.
Read MoreMays Ready For Next Big Step With Wildcats
SOUTH WHITLEY – Julius Mays is ready to make a name for himself for a new set of Wildcats, taking over the reigns as athletic director at Whitko.
Read MoreTRC Announces Its Spring All-Academic Picks
DENVER – The Three Rivers Conference announced its picks for the 2020 spring sports season.
Read MoreWhitko Releases Plans for In-Person Graduation Ceremony
With the release of Governor Holcomb’s “Back on Track Indiana” plan and the guidance outlined by the Governer’s office, we are moving forward with a plan for an in-person graduation ceremony.
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Whitko Approves Statement Defining Participation For Grad Requirements
By Kory Betts InkFreeNews LARWILL — The Whitko Community Schools Board of Trustees approved a statement defining participation for graduation requirements at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School, April 20. The school board of trustees along with school administrators conducted business via Zoom. The statement was brought before the board … Read More
Whitko Meal Deliveries Finds Its Stride
PIERCETON — The Whitko School Corporation has hit a groove with its free meal delivery service for students. Last month, Whitko, like other school corporations across the state, closed its doors to students shortly after the COVID-19 crisis was declared a pandemic. Also like other schools, Whitko sought … Read More
Trippiedi, Leasure Named All-TRC
ROCHESTER – Valley landed two on the 2019-20 Three Rivers Conference boys basketball awards list.
Read MoreWhitko Encourages Viewing Board Meeting Via Facebook Live
LARWILL — Whitko Community Schools will host its board meeting Monday night, March 16, but is encouraging people interested to instead watch online. Superintendent Dr. Brandon Penrod and Board President Carrie Hoffman issued a statement regarding the meeting of the Board of School Trustees scheduled for Monday, March … Read More
Tippecanoe Valley, Whitko Classes Canceled, Alternative Plans Outlined
WARSAW – Two more school districts – Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko – are ceasing classes out of concern for the coronavirus. Warsaw, Wawasee, Triton and Manchester school districts announced closure plans earlier Friday, March 13. Tippecanoe Valley outlined a details schedule for the next few weeks. The school … Read More
Whitko Sheds Light On Future Career Academy
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community Schools announced details on its Whitko Career Academy ahead of its inaugural academic year in the fall of 2020. In September 2019, Whitko began a partnership with The 80/20 Foundation Trust and The Community Foundation of Whitley County to announce Whitko Career … Read More
Whitko Receives Career Ladders Grant
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community Schools announced its award of the largest Career Ladders Grant in Indiana. The school corporation accepted $468,250 in new funding approved by the Indiana State Board of Education, Feb 5, said a news release from Whitko Community Schools Effective July 2019, the … Read More
Whitko Teachers Present At STEM Conference
SOUTH WHITLEY — Two teachers from Whitko Community Schools joined the Indiana STEM Education Conference hosted at Purdue University’s School of Education, Wednesday, Jan.15. Teachers Brittany Hamm and Ashley Roberts were chosen specifically to present, said a news release from Whitko Community Schools. For those new to STEM, … Read More