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.

SOUTH WHITLEY — For nearly 15 years, a program called Peace Keepers has been providing support to students through the group mostly likely to relate — fellow students. Students at Whitko Jr.-Sr. High School in grades seven through 12 provide a positive force inside the walls of the school. Peace Keepers are first responders to …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 — After a complete investigation of this morning’s situation, it was deemed that there was no threat to the students or staff at Whitko Jr/Sr High School. Whitko Community Schools takes very seriously any issues dealing with safety, and will continue to be proactive in every situation to ensure the safety of their …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Due to threatening remarks directed toward Whitko Jr/Sr High School, the decision was made to lock down the school for the safety of all students and staff. The issue was resolved swiftly, in a matter of minutes, and at this time everyone is safe and accounted for. More details will be released …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.