PIERCETON — 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 instructional coach for teachers. In this position, …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 family,” said Pierceton Elementary School Principal Michele …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. “My favorite part of my job is …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, Cale Bennett returned as champion after earning …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 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 — 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.

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.

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 schools this school year while students in …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 expect that over the coming weeks, some …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 just that. Each student signed up to …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The challenge was presented to students in November to participate in a fundraiser for South Whitley Elementary to sell an overwhelming amount of Rise’ n Roll pastries, and if successful, Principal Bryan Emmert and Guidance Counselor Nate Wessels vowed they would dye their hair and kiss a pig. Wednesday afternoon they made good …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 grand champion market lamb, which means he …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 with her classmates and presents herself with …read more.

While the U.S. Postal Service’s woes might indicate handwritten correspondence is a dying art, fast replaced by electronic messaging, the tradition is still alive and kicking locally.

Third Graders from Pierceton Elementary and South Whitley Elementary Schools met on Friday, May 15th, for their annual Pen Pal Picnic at the Pierceton Park. These students have been writing to each other as pen pals all year and this was their first chance to meet.

The third grade students from Pierceton Elementary and South Whitley Elementary held their annual Pen Pal Picnic at the Pierceton Park on Friday, May 23. They have been writing to each other all year. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed getting to know each other and playing together. This is the first time …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, Mrs. Garber’s Class, and Mrs. Underhill’s Class at …read more.