
November Newsletter: A Word from our Superintendent
An update from Whitko Community School’s superintendent Dr. Amy Korus. Click on the link below to learn about the exciting things happening throughout our school district! November 2026 Newsletter
South Whitley Elementary School is the proud home of the Bulldogs! The entire staff welcomes you to our school and community. SWES was completely renovated in 2015 to best fit kindergarten through fifth grade students and offers an array of amenities including: low student to instructor ratios, state-of-the-art technology, Title 1 sponsored programs, and STEM programs such as Project Lead The Way (PLTW).
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An update from Whitko Community School’s superintendent Dr. Amy Korus. Click on the link below to learn about the exciting things happening throughout our school district! November 2026 Newsletter
Whitko Community Schools is one of 55 Indiana school districts to receive a 2026–2027 STEM Integration Grant through the Indiana Department of Education. This $25,000 grant provides educators the opportunity to develop and implement STEM learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving,

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Welcome to South Whitley Elementary School. We believe that all students can grow and learn. Students and staff will develop their thinking and problem solving skills through careful reflection of student work and learning. We aim to nurture thoughtful and caring citizens, ready to learn from their mistakes and make a positive contribution in our school, community, and world.
Joel Holsopple
South Whitley Elementary School Principal
South Whitley Elementary School
406 W Wayne St
South Whitley, IN 46787
Ph: (260) 723-6342
Fx: (260) 723-5165
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
Whitko Community Schools is on a two-hour delay to the start of classes Thursday, August 13, 2026, due to foggy conditions.
