Whitko Sets Aug. 13 As First School Day
At this time, Whitko Community Schools Corporation is excited to welcome back students on August 13 for the first day of in-person classes.
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Whitley County Superintendents Pen Letter About Reopening
Dr. Dan Hile, Dr. Brandon Penrod, and Dr. Patricia O’Connor of the Whitley County Community school corporations write a letter regarding the re-opening plan for the area schools.
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
Whitko School Board Reflects On E-learning, Moving Forward
Superintendent Dr. Brandon Penrod touted the speed in which the Whitko School Corporation was able to begin E-learning when the pandemic settled in and the last day of regular in-person classes ended in March.
Read MoreWhitko Board Hears Plan For Teacher Development Program
LARWILL — Whitko Superintendent Dr. Brandon Penrod gave a presentation on “Advancing Educator Effectiveness and Equity at Whitko” during the Whitko School Board meeting, Monday, Feb. 17. Penrod introduced a new teacher development initiative to the school board. The initiative was made possible through funds provided by the … 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 Votes To Approve Teacher Contract For Two Years
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community School Corporation held a special meeting of the Board of Education, Thursday, Nov. 14, to approve the Teachers’ Master Contract prior to the state deadline of Nov. 15, 2019. The board voted to approve the contract, which is a two-year contract, effective retroactively … Read More
Next Level Education: Whitko Announces Career Academy
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community Schools leaders hosted an informational meeting Oct. 15, at the Larwill Campus to announce a collaborative partnership resulting in the establishment of the Whitko Career Academy: Next Level Education, a learning center for local high school students and adults which promises to have a … Read More
Whitko School Board Focuses On Start Of School Discussion
LARWILL — Whitko School Corporation’s principals and department heads discussed the start of the school year and routines at the Whitko School Board meeting Monday, Aug. 19. During her report, Pierceton Elementary School Principal Michele Smith addressed board members about the school’s new arrival procedure. “Students enter the … Read More
Pierceton Elementary School Establishes Little Free Library
LARWILL — The Whitko School Board heard a presentation on Little Free Libraries during its meeting on Monday, July 15. Hilary Stouder, a librarian at both Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary Schools; and MaryHelen Gensch, Title I reading interventionist for Pierceton Elementary School, held the presentation. On July … Read More
Whitko Appreciates Local Pierceton Ag Community
PIERCETON — Rain on March 14 may have been cause for a few umbrellas, but it certainly wasn’t able to dampen the camaraderie of the much anticipated Lunch and Learn hosted by Whitko Community Schools. Students from Whitko Jr./Sr. High School’s FFA chapter served pulled pork meals, and … Read More
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 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
English Learners, New Tech Highlighted At WCS Work Session
WARSAW — Rita Perez, a teacher with the Warsaw Community School Corporation got reassigned, and she wasn’t immediately thrilled about the move. “She wasn’t crazy about the idea,” said Kelly Meeks, addressing the school corporation’s Board of School Trustees Tuesday, Feb. 13. Perez concurred. “I cried all the … Read More