Pierceton Elementary School is the proud home of the Cubs! The entire staff welcomes you to our school and community. With a new building project completed in 2015, PES offers an array of amenities for kindergarten through fifth grade students: low student to instructor ratios, state-of-the-art technology, Title 1 sponsored programs, and STEM programs including Project Lead The Way (PLTW).
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A time to grow, learn, and explore!
In August 1996, two young teachers started their Whitko careers at the middle school. Rochelle Leininger taught math there for many years and Laura Thong-Umphai taught science. Receiving word of their employment on the same day, they toured the Whitko
Today our fifth grade students had an exciting opportunity to visit the junior high school! Students were warmly welcomed by current junior high students and staff and entertained by the band before enjoying guided tours led by junior high Sunshine
The following Whitko Community School students are Students of the Month for May 2026. Luke Warner – Whitko Junior Senior High School’s student of the month Nominated by teacher Amber Mynhier, who said, “Luke Warner is truly deserving of recognition
The Pierceton Elementary School staff is committed to helping all students succeed, both academically and socially. We are committed to providing a safe, caring, nurturing, and enriching environment that meets all students’ needs. We strive to help all students develop into the best versions of themselves. We believe that all learners are unique, valuable, and important to our school.
At PES, we believe all students can and will learn. We work to support all of our students. From a warm greeting, to vital academic feedback on that writing assignment, we are committed to help your child learn and grow. We strive to spark our students creativity and passion for learning.
At PES we embody the CUBS way:
Caring and Showing Respect,
Using Teamwork,
Being Responsible, and being
Safe.
Welcome to our community. We are happy you are joining us. We look forward to helping you maximize your potential.
Pierceton Elementary School
434 S 1st St
Pierceton, Indiana 46562
Ph: (574) 594-2210
Fx: (574) 594-2034
School Hours
7:45 – Breakfast service begins
7:55 – Classrooms are open for students
8:05 – Classes start
2:55 – Preparation bell & walker/car pick up dismissal
3:00 – Student dismissal