Pierceton Elementary Principal Announces Resignation
SOUTH WHITLEY — The resignation of Pierceton Elementary School Principal Mike McClain was announced during the Whitko School Board meeting Monday, March 18. Dr. Brandon Penrod, Whitko School Corporation superintendent, read McClain’s letter of resignation to the board. His resignation will be effective June 30 of this year. … Read More
Whitko FFA Holds Annual Work Experience Auction
WHITLEY COUNTY — The Whitko FFA held its annual work experience auction Friday, March 8. Through this event, 25 students donated eight hours of their time to be sold to the highest bidder. The organization also provided a meal for the 57 community members that attended the event … Read More
Whitko High School Announces 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitko High School has announced Samuel Rickerd and Livia Rose as the school’s Class of 2019 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Rickerd is the son of Mark and Sarah Rickerd, South Whitley. He plans to attend Purdue University to major in computer engineering. Rickerd’s high school … Read More
Valley Hoops Trio Among All-TRC
DENVER – Tippecanoe Valley had three named All-Three Rivers Conference for the 2018-19 boys basketball season.
Read MoreWhitko Community Schools Hold Lunch And Learn Event
SOUTH WHITLEY — Recent changes in Whitko Community Schools’ central office have paved the way for new staff including a new superintendent, new director of curriculum and special services, and new treasurer. Naturally, with that come new opportunities to build relationships within the community. As a result, Superintendent … Read More
Whitko School Board Discusses Safety, Student Liability
LARWILL — School safety, student accountability, and emergency weather days were the main topics of discussion during the Whitko School Board meeting Monday, Feb. 18. Whitko Jr./Sr. High School Principal John Snyder informed the board that all Whitko schools have received permission to set up a School Guard … Read More
Whitko Slugger Signs With IUPUI
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School senior Emalee Duggins signed with IUPUI to continue her softball career.
Read MoreWarriors Part Of Parkview Series
FORT WAYNE – Wawasee baseball will be included as part of the sixth annual Parkview Sports Medicine High School Baseball Series at Parkview Field.
Read MoreAll Area Schools Announce Weather-Related Closings
The prospect of sub-freezing temperatures and debilitating winds have area schools taking action. The following are schedules for area schools over the next several days. Warsaw, Wawasee and Triton Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community School Corporation and Triton School Corporation all announced on Tuesday, Jan. 29, that they … Read More
Short-Handed Trojans Fall Short Of HNAC Four-peat
BOURBON — Triton was knocked from atop the HNAC standings, while Tippecanoe Valley placed sixth at the TRC meet Friday.
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Vikings Post Big Win Over Whitko
AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley celebrated its final home wrestling match of the season with a 69-12 win over Whitko Monday night.
Read MoreCourter, Sroufe Highlight Big Whitko Week
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s Jordan Courter and Spencer Sroufe highlighted a big week of Whitko athletics.
Read MoreWhitko Trio Shoots Way To Archery Title
MONTPELIER, OH – A trio from Whitko schools earned top honors at the Montpelier Archery Invitational this past weekend.
Read MoreArea Schools Surpass State Graduation Rate Norms
WARSAW — The graduation rates, or the percentage of high schools who end up in a cap and gown, were relegated to letter grads as seen on report cards, most area high schools would end up on the honor roll. On Wednesday, Jan. 2, the Indiana Department of … Read More
Student Essays Showcase Career Dreams
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Jr.-Sr. High School student Alayna Kreps earned a check for $100 for winning a recent essay contest. Kreps’ essay detailed her plan to become a Marine biologist. “Some of the things that interest me in this career are the curiosity of the creatures and … Read More