Whitko Hosts Ag Day For Students
Pierceton Elementary School and South Whitley Elementary School sent two groups of students from their schools in third and fifth grades on Friday to the Whitko Career Academy.
Read MorePierceton Elementary School and South Whitley Elementary School sent two groups of students from their schools in third and fifth grades on Friday to the Whitko Career Academy.
Read MorePIERCETON — After graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, Hilary Stouder began the search for a teaching position. She applied at Whitko and began her career as a second grade teacher. She has been with the Whitko school system for 18 years. She later transitioned to a full-time … Read More
PIERCETON — Ricky Jefferson has been the music instructor for the past year at South Whitley Elementary School, but thanks to a new opportunity, he is now the elementary music instructor for both of Whitko’s elementary schools. “We are so excited to have Mr. Jefferson join the Pierceton … Read More
SOUTH WHITLEY — On Tuesday, March 5, children’s author Troy Cummings visited the Maker’s Space at South Whitley Elementary School to deliver a private reading to students in grades kindergarten through second. Cummings is the author of “Can I Be Your Dog?”, a book about the lovable Arfy. … Read More
SOUTH WHITLEY — Each year, students from both Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary schools participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. At South Whitley Elementary School, Cliff Hawkins earned the top honors, followed by Ciera Leughmyer in second place. The third-place spot went to Keeli Dennis. At Pierceton, … Read More
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
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
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
SOUTH WHITLEY — South Whitley Elementary School recently received a welcome gift from several Whitko Community School alums who set out to help students in need. Dan Cochran and Scott Rupert, along with their local motorcycle group, Jingoes Motorcycle Club, visited the school and presented Principal Bryan Emmert … Read More
SOUTH WHITLEY — Back to school for Whitko Community Schools began Thursday, Aug 9. School administrators spent the evenings before hosting back-to-school events and orientation meetings, as well as connecting students with their new teachers. Students in grades kindergarten through six will attend Pierceton and South Whitley elementary … Read More
LARWILL — Right now, Whitko staff members are working behind the scenes to update internal processes: the school website, social media, and messaging systems, to reflect the new changes for Pierceton Elementary School, South Whitley Elementary School and the new Whitko Jr./Sr. High School. Parents and students can … Read More
SOUTH WHITLEY — It’s not every day that a student gets to see their teacher read a favorite book to them while dressed as one of the characters. But, to celebrate Read Across America, South Whitley Elementary School students were in for a real treat as teachers did … Read More
By NATHAN HAYWOOD Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Whitko Community Schools INDIANAPOLIS — Perseverance and discipline merit their own rewards and, for Austin Bernicky and Jordyn Leininger, the rewards at the Indiana State Fair have been abundant. On Aug. 7, Bernicky, a ninth-grader at Whitko High School, won the … Read More
WHITLEY COUNTY — The following Whitko students have been announced as students of the month: Anna Ousley – Whitko High School Anna Ousley was nominated as the student of the month for her important role as a peer helper in the functional skills classroom. She models respect and patience … Read More
The Whitko High School Class of 2022 met for the first time all together on May 17 at the Pierceton Park in Pierceton for the annual Pen Pal Picnic. These third graders from Mrs. Gawthrop’s Class, Mrs. Kinney’s Class, and Mrs. Mohr’s Class at South Whitley Elementary School and Mr. Fitzsimmons’ Class, … Read More