SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko made three big hires to its athletic department coaching roster in Chris Benedict, Justin Jordan and Mike Howard.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Former Whitko boys basketball coach Eli Henson has landed with rival Manchester.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Julius Mays is ready to make a name for himself for a new set of Wildcats, taking over the reigns as athletic director at Whitko.

DENVER – The Three Rivers Conference announced its picks for the 2020 spring sports season.

ROCHESTER – Valley landed two on the 2019-20 Three Rivers Conference boys basketball awards list.

Basketball results for Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Girls basketball results for Wednesday, Jan. 15.

LARWILL — The Whitko board of school trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, Jan. 6 at the administration offices at the Whitko Larwill campus.  The purpose of the meeting is to hold the annual board of finance and reorganizational meetings. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. said a news release from Whitko schools. …read more.

Basketball results from Friday, Dec. 20.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The girls basketball game between Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko has been moved from Saturday to Friday, to be played as part of a tripleheader at Whiko.

Boys basketball results for Saturday, Dec. 14.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with more accurate information. SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community School Corporation Board of Trustees approved a staff appreciation grant at its monthly meeting, Nov. 18. The board previously settled its collective bargaining agreement with teachers in a special session on the afternoon of Nov. 15. The agreement raised …read more.

WABASH – Tippecanoe Valley peppered the All-Three Rivers Conference football honors.

Basketball results for Saturday, Nov. 9.

DENVER – Tippecanoe Valley had four volleyball players named to the All-Three Rivers Conference list.

DENVER – Manchester’s boys and girls soccer teams headline the All-TRC lists.

WARSAW — About 2,200 middle and high school students from Kosciusko County got a close-up look at careers in the advanced manufacturing industry recently during National Manufacturing Week events organized by OrthoWorx. During the week of Sept. 30, eighth-grade students participated in the DiscoverME (Manufacturing Experiences) program. Students from Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw, Wawasee and Whitko …read more.

Triton closed the year with a loss to the host Lions at the Bremen Sectional, while Columbia City advanced to play Wawasee at the Warsaw Sectional-opener Wednesday.

Football results for Saturday, Sept. 28.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley boys tennis earned a 3-2 Three Rivers Conference win over visiting Whitko Tuesday evening.

WARSAW — NorthWood bested last week’s NLC-record score by a stroke with a new sectional-record round of 316, Wawasee claimed runner-up honors with a 357, and the host Tigers earned the last team berth to next weekend’s East Noble Regional with a 372 at Saturday’s Warsaw Sectional.

Golf results from Tuesday, Sept. 17.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Wawasee girls golf earned a win in its last tune-up before Saturday’s Warsaw Sectional on Monday night.

WARSAW — NorthWood girls golf outdid even itself Saturday with a meet-record 317 at the NLC Championships at Stonehenge.

Soccer results for Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Girls golf results from Thursday, Aug. 29.

Volleyball results for Thursday, Aug. 29.

WARSAW — Lady Tiger cross country earned three of the top five and six of the top 11 places en route to a dominant, 31-point tally and the team title at the Warsaw Invitational Tuesday.

Soccer results for Monday, Aug. 26.

WINONA LAKE – The 18th annual Justin Hostetler Memorial Golf Scramble is coming up.

Volleyball results for Thursday, Aug. 22.

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 building at 7:45 a.m. and go either …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee claimed three dual golf wins Wednesday in a quad at South Shore.

SOUTH WHITLEY — During a special board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8, the Whitko School Board approved the hiring of Jake Everett as the new Whitko Jr./Sr. High School principal. Everett previously worked at Manchester Community Schools for seven years in a variety of positions, including social studies teacher, basketball coach and digital learning coach. …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 teacher openings at the end of the …read more.

WABASH – The Three Rivers Conference issued its baseball and softball All-TRC lists.

PIERCETON — Michele Smith, chief academic officer for Marion Community Schools, was announced as Pierceton Elementary School’s new principal during the Whitko School Board meeting held Monday, May 20. Smith has worked as a chief academic officer for four years and also worked as a principal for four years. “I’m really excited to work for …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Tippecanoe Valley freshman Dawson Perkins cleared a PR 6 feet for second in the long jump as the rest of the Vikings and Triton bowed out at the Plymouth Boys Track and Field Sectional.

Baseball results from May 15.

WARSAW — There was no letdown and no letup for Wawasee in a 5-0 win over Whitko at Wednesday’s Warsaw Sectional-opener.

Softball results for Wednesday, May 15.

Girls tennis results for Monday, May 13.

Weather delays and cancellations for Thursday, May 9.

Tennis results for Wednesday, May 8.

Golf results for Monday, May 6.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School senior Chase Castillo signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his soccer career at Manchester University.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The 2019 Fort Wayne Newspapers Design an Ad contest recently announced the contest’s winners. Over 2,000 students from 30 schools created ads designed to sell today’s top products and services. Thirty-six Whitko Jr./Sr. High School art students received the honor of “Advertisers Choice” finalist in the high school category out of 40 …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee shot its lowest nine-hole total of the season, a 161, to topple three teams Thursday afternoon.

Weather delays and cancellations for Thursday, April 25.

GOSHEN — NorthWood four-peated as the Class B champions at the 77th annual Goshen Relays Saturday, while Whitko tied for fifth and Wawasee tied for seventh in the small school standings.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Jr./Sr. High School National Honor Society students Charlie French, Lizz Foutz and Sam Rickerd, along with their NHS sponsor Brandy Smith, traveled west for a Planned Random Acts of Kindness Road Trip. The trip’s itinerary, planned entirely by the students, meant more responsibility. Each student researched and provided a PRAK, as …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Wawasee swung past Whitko, 10-3, Tuesday in the Parkview Series contest at Parkview Field.

Girls tennis results for Tuesday, April 16.

Softball results for Tuesday, April 9.

Baseball results for Monday, March 25.

INDIANAPOLIS – Whitko’s Brett Sickafoose was named an Underclass Honorable Mention All-State among the IBCA’s All-State honors.

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 as a special treat, the secret family …read more.

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. “I would like to thank the Whitko …read more.

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 as well as members participating in the …read more.

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 activities include serving as National Honor Society …read more.

DENVER – Tippecanoe Valley had three named All-Three Rivers Conference for the 2018-19 boys basketball season.

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 safety app. The app allows teachers and …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School senior Emalee Duggins signed with IUPUI to continue her softball career.

FORT WAYNE – Wawasee baseball will be included as part of the sixth annual Parkview Sports Medicine High School Baseball Series at Parkview Field.

BOURBON — Triton was knocked from atop the HNAC standings, while Tippecanoe Valley placed sixth at the TRC meet Friday.

Basketball results for Tuesday, Jan. 15.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley celebrated its final home wrestling match of the season with a 69-12 win over Whitko Monday night.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s Jordan Courter and Spencer Sroufe highlighted a big week of Whitko athletics.

MONTPELIER, OH – A trio from Whitko schools earned top honors at the Montpelier Archery Invitational this past weekend.

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 the unknown that is waiting to be …read more.

Basketball results for Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Girls basketball results for Saturday, Dec. 15.

Boys basketball results from Friday, Dec. 14.

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, Cale Bennett returned as champion after earning …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Art students from Whitko Jr.-Sr. High School showed their world-class talent in a recent art competition that featured the work of school-aged artists from around the globe. The local artists participated in the 49th World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taipei, China, Taipei. The competition included artwork from students in 41 countries. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee shot its way to its first win, 59-41, over Whitko Saturday night.

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 morning, Nov. 12. Trump, a senior at …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 the significance of the American flag, what …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko issued a press release mourning the loss of baseball coach Mark Fisher.

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 and his writing process with the hope …read more.

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 his gift for writing. Barton also read …read more.

Volleyball results for Wednesday, Oct. 3.

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 by the renowned Kid President on Youtube. …read more.

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.

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 part of a live recording and that …read more.

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

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.

WARSAW — Whitko downed Tippecanoe Valley 4-1 to advance out of the Warsaw Tennis Sectional-opener Wednesday.

Soccer results for Wednesday, Sept. 19.

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 six sons. He is a 1995 graduate …read more.

Tennis results from Tuesday, Sept. 18.

Volleyball results for Monday, Sept. 17.

WARSAW — NorthWood golf easily claimed a sectional championship, while Wawasee earned runner-up honors as both earned regional berths at the Warsaw tourney Saturday.

AKRON – Cam Parker had a big night and so did his Valley teammates in a 48-14 win over Whitko Friday night.

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 with 21 backpacks they had collected for …read more.

HUNTINGTON — Manchester’s girls golf team claimed both the individual and team titles at the Three Rivers Conference Tournament Saturday at Norwood Golf Club.

Cross country results for Saturday, Sept. 8.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko scored two goal in the second half to rally past Wawasee, 2-1.

PIERCETON — Parents picking up or dropping off their students at Pierceton Elementary School last week, Aug. 30, were surprised by Pierceton police and paramedics who held pre-planned safety inspections of each vehicle. The inspections were requested by the school. Officer Ryan Piper and Paramedic Alicia Elder visited each vehicle as families exited the pickup …read more.

Cross country results for Saturday, Sept. 1