Whitko Schools Commemorate Veterans Day
PIERCETON — “On Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at around 1:46 in the afternoon, I signed my contract, which would be my first step to living out my dream of becoming a United States Marine,” said Brad Trump from the podium at the Pierceton Elementary School veterans program Monday … Read More
Whitko Schools Announces Veterans Day Program
SOUTH WHITLEY — All veterans are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day celebrations at Whitko Community Schools. Whitko will host programming at all three of its locations — Pierceton Elementary School, South Whitley Elementary School, and Whitko Jr.-Sr. High School. Students have been preparing for weeks, learning … Read More
Whitko School Board Race Attracts Six Contenders
LARWILL — Contentious issues in the southwestern Whitley County/southeastern Kosciusko County school corporation of Whitko Community Schools has fostered a larger than usual number of candidates for that school district’s school board. The field of six candidates, which includes one incumbent, are vying for two slots on a … Read More
Fisher’s Passing Leaves Whitko, Friends Reeling
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko issued a press release mourning the loss of baseball coach Mark Fisher.
Read MoreAuthor J.D. Anderson Wows Wildcats
SOUTH WHITLEY — Hoosier author John David Anderson entertained students at both Whitko Jr/Sr High School and South Whitley Elementary School in an event that was conducted in collaboration with the South Whitley Community Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 9. During the event, Anderson spoke about his books … Read More
Best Selling Children’s Author Visits Pierceton Elementary
PIERCETON — New York Times Best Selling Author Chris Barton, the author of 16 children’s illustrated books, visited Pierceton Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 1. Throughout the day, all six grades at PES had an opportunity to listen to Barton’s presentation, which included a brief introduction about finding … Read More
Pierceton Elementary Celebrates Socktober With Fundraiser
PIERCETON — The month of October represents a time of fun, games, and traditional Halloween celebrations, and at Pierceton Elementary School, students are adding one more element of excitement. They call it Socktober. Students from PES fourth-grade classrooms initially decided to participate in Socktober after watching a video … Read More
Whitko’s Sprunger Resigns, Effective Immediately
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko High School Head Football Coach Jeff Sprunger has resigned, effective immediately, and former head coach Josh Mohr is taking the reigns of the football team, the school announced Wednesday.
Read MoreMeet The Candidates For Whitko School Board Election
KOSCIUSKO — The Whitko Classroom Teachers Association presents an evening to meet the candidates. Hosted at the Whitko Central Offices in Larwill. This event will also be hosted as a Facebook Live Event. The school asks that all in attendance understand in advance that the event will be … Read More
Lady Tigers Win 7th Straight NLC Meet
GOSHEN — Warsaw’s girls won their seventh straight title, while the Tigers placed third in the boys meet at the NLC Cross Country Championships at OxBow Park Saturday
Read MoreTigers, Eagles Sweep Warsaw Sectional Semis
WARSAW — The host Tigers advanced via 5-0 sweep of Wawasee, while Columbia City did likewise opposite Whitko, setting up Saturday morning’s Warsaw Sectional finale.
Read MoreWildcats Claim Sectional Reprisal Over Vikings
WARSAW — Whitko downed Tippecanoe Valley 4-1 to advance out of the Warsaw Tennis Sectional-opener Wednesday.
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WCS Financial Officer Penrod Tabbed As New Whitko Superintendent
SOUTH WHITLEY — Warsaw Community Schools Chief Financial Officer Dr. Brandon Penrod will soon put away his calculator in order to head up the Whitko Community Schools as its new superintendent, beginning next month. Penrod, 41, currently lives north of Fort Wayne and is married to Michelle with … Read More
