From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Aug. 21, 1971 — Flames engulfed the old Winona Inn Hotel after firemen set fire to the building at 7:15 this morning. A … Read More
From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Nov. 18, 1986 — Jomac Products Inc. is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. The company has 14 locations in the United States … Read More
Due to icy road conditions, Monday night’s Whitko School Board meeting has been postponed.
Read MoreDear Editor, The Whitko School Board, Whitko Classroom Teachers’ Association, Indiana School Boards Association and the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents oppose expansion of school voucher programs, including the creation of education savings accounts (ESAs). The ESA programs in House Bill 1005 and Senate Bill 412 provide … Read More
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 School Board Voted on new hires and changes in position.
Read MoreLARWILL — 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
LARWILL — The Whitko School Board discussed the hiring and interviewing processes for each school’s vacant job positions during its meeting on Monday, June 17. Whitko Jr./Sr. High School Principal John Snyder said the school is currently in the process of hiring teachers. In total, WJSH had 11 … Read More
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko School Board recognized the corporation’s transportation department and discussed student projects during its meeting Monday, April 15. Jim Bumbaugh, a bus driver for Whitko School Corporation, attended the meeting with approximately 12 bus drivers and discussed recent changes the transportation department has made with … Read More
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
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
LARWILL — The Whitko School Corporation School Board met briefly Friday, April 20, with the purpose of beginning its search for a new superintendent to replace Steve Clason, who is retiring effective June 30. The board, convening in a room at Whitko Middle School, decided to begin looking … Read More
SOUTH WHITLEY — The Whitko Community Schools School Board held the first of four informational meetings Monday, Jan. 30, at Whitko High School. The meetings come after much talk in the Whitko community regarding possible school closures to solve financial needs. The rumors have instigated many to speak … Read More
LARWILL — The deadline to file for candidacy on the Whitko Community Schools Board of Trustees is rapidly approaching. Districts up for election in November include districts one and two, both in Kosciusko County. Those interested in seeking a seat on the Whitko school board have until Friday, Aug. 26, to file … Read More
PIERCETON — The Whitko School Board of Trustees will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 in the superintendent’s office, located in the Whitko administration office. The purpose of this meeting will be changes in personnel. The next regular meeting of the Whitko School Board … Read More
The October meeting of the Whitko School Board got underway Monday evening with Student of the Month presentations. Receiving awards were Saira Macias of Pierceton Elementary School, Mackenzie Day of South Whitley Elementary School, Trae Arnold of Whiko Middle School and Jocelyn Krull of Whitko High School. Whitko … Read More
