SOUTH WHITLEY —  Each week, in the early hours of the morning, you’ll find the Whitko Marching Pride rehearsing its winning piece, “Time Machine” under the direction of John VanPatten.  “V.P.” as the band members affectionately call him, is making his first year debut on staff at Whitko one to remember as the band travels …read more.

SOUTH WHiTLEY — Sept. 11 through Sept. 15, is not only homecoming week for Whitko Community Schools, it is also a celebration designed to launch an ongoing effort to teach students how to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world. In other words, how to safely navigate through apps, websites and more …read more.

Just before 1 p.m. in the afternoon on Monday, Aug. 21, the moon began to slowly cover the sun. Inside the schools, the anticipation was building, as students eagerly awaited the chance to witness the spectacle known as a solar eclipse. At the elementary schools in Pierceton and South Whitley, students were guided through the …read more.

PIERCETON — He keeps his newly built shed warm, he says, because it helps keep the honey flowing. Travis Trump is a father, a husband, a land owner, an employee, a college graduate who has obtained his master’s degree and today he reflects upon his memories as a Whitko High School graduate from the class …read more.

WHITKO — The following is back to school registration information for schools within the Whitko Community School district. Pierceton Elementary School: Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug. 2 from 1 -7 p.m. South Whitley Elementary: Aug. 1 from noon – 6 p.m. Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Whitko Middle School: …read more.

LARWILL —  This week 64 elementary students from Pierceton and South Whitley joined together to attend Camp Invention. Students have been building and creating using recyclable materials. This is known as “Upcycling” at Camp Invention. Wednesday morning, one group of boys even constructed an entire hockey game using some of their upcycling materials. “Our enrollment increased this year by …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2016 Advanced Placement Award Recipients. To be selected, schools must have at least 25 percent of their 2016 graduating class receiving a 3, 4, or 4 on an AP exam. Whitko High School was honored for having 27 percent receiving the desired grade. “Research …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Samuel Rickerd, a resident of South Whitley,  recently attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar held at University of Indianapolis. Rickerd joined more than 150 other young high school leaders from the region. Representing Whitko High School, Samuel is the son of Mark and Sarah Rickerd. Each spring, select area sophomores from …read more.

WHITKO — “Did your teacher ever ask you what you wanted to learn about?” That was the question posed to the parents in attendance at the first ever Genius Hour Expo at Pierceton Elementary School last week. Fourth grade students from Michelle Ball’s and Dana Clutter’s classes presented their displays at the expo in a …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Wednesday evening was full of energy as Whitko Band Instructor Joey Shepherd and his students filled the auditorium with the sound of what Shepherd called “a life-long passion,” music. Both students from Whitko Middle School and the High School performed. In some songs, the groups performed together, ushering in the new students to the …read more.

PIERCETON — The following students were chosen as students of the month at their schools in the Whitko School Corporation: Audrey Bradford – Whitko High School She voluntarily helps others upon completing her responsibilities. She has steadily been successful in class and makes no excuses for her grades or behavior. Audrey was nominated by teacher …read more.

WARSAW — The Magical Meadows is more than just horseback riding, it’s a therapeutic technique to help students. Once on site, students learn to quickly overcome their initial fears or anxieties about a horse, and within minutes and are soon riding. Learning to balance, taking initiative, caring for an animal and self-discipline all combine to …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Whitko Community Schools as their recipient for May’s Business of the Month! “Big enough to deliver, small enough to care” has long been the motto of the school spanning two counties, but the message is becoming increasingly more relevant in an area where schools …read more.

PIERCETON — “New York Times” best-selling author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka spoke to students at Pierceton Elementary School on Tuesday. Krosoczka spent the day sharing with students the importance of perseverance through his own real-life examples, and was quick to point out that success is a process that doesn’t happen overnight. Through his life’s …read more.

This week, numerous school corporation superintendents have spoken out over an age-old test utilized to not only measure elementary, middle school and early high school student’s growth and achievement, but to determine the effectiveness of a corporation’s teaching staff. The past few years have been incredibly rocky ones for CTB-McGraw Hill, the company responsible for …read more.

Pre-registration is available online for all students currently enrolled in any Whitko Community School. Parents are encouraged to pre-register their children for the 2014-2015 school year. To pre-register, go to the following link: Whitko Registration. The link is also available on the Whitko Web Page and on Facebook. The computer lab at all buildings will …read more.

On June 5, Whitko Schools held their annual end-of-year staff breakfast and appreciation program at Whitko High School. Staff members were recognized for their years of service to Whitko students. Included were: Ten Years: Cate Smith, Mistie Potts, Parrish Kruger, Karen Overmyer, Lynn Plummer-Studebaker and Mala Day Fifteen Years: Bill Rhodes, Jane Trump, Don Dyck, Larry …read more.

Whitko Community Schools In Session Feb. 17. This is a make-up day due to school being cancelled on Jan. 20 because of inclement weather.

Whitko Schools recently recognized six staff members who are retiring this year. Those individuals are: George Hainje who served as Whitko Middle School principal and 16 years with the corporation; Vonda Lehman, a Whitko bus driver with 38 years; Rita Mohr, South Whitley Elementary Teacher for 39 years; Bruce Hansen, South Whitley Elementary principal for …read more.

Whitko Community Schools announces a Title I Parent Feedback Night on Monday, April 29. From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the event will take place at the Whitko Administration Building, 432 S. First St., Pierceton. Parents of students at Pierceton Elementary School and Title 1 students at South Whitley Elementary School, are welcome to come …read more.

With last Friday’s deadline for school board filings, the ballot has been set for the Nov. 6 General Election in Kosciusko County. Five individuals have thrown their hats into the ring for the two Wawasee Community School Corp. at-large seats up for election. Warsaw candidates are: District 3 – M. Curt Hermann, 3230 N. Ashford Ct., …read more.