WELCOME TO SOUTH WHITLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Home of the Bulldogs!
WELCOME TO SOUTH WHITLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Home of the Bulldogs!
WELCOME TO SOUTH WHITLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Home of the Bulldogs!
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South Whitley Elementary School is the proud home of the Bulldogs! Principal Joel Holsopple and the entire staff welcome you to our school and community.  SWES was completely renovated in 2015 to best fit kindergarten through sixth 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).

VIDEO CREDIT: WCA BUSINESS STUDENTS

K-6th Grade

A time to grow, learn, and explore!

LATEST NEWS

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Whitko Students of the Month September 2024

September Students of the Month Announced

The following Whitko Community School students are Students of the Month for September 2024. Gwen Howard – Whitko senior student of the monthNominated by teacher Mike Hanback, who said: Gwen is a superior student in that she works very hard,

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K-9 Officer Bia Sworn In

Whitko School Resource Officer Nathan Thomas takes the oath of office for K-9 Officer Bia at the Tuesday, August 27 South Whitley Town Council meeting. South Whitley Town Marshal Mikel VanDevender (not shown) led the swearing-in ceremony. Bia, 2, is

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Registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year!

Returning student registration: Returning student registration is now available online via your PowerSchool Parent Portal https://whitko.powerschool.com. In order to register online, parents may be asked to enter the district code, 4455. Registration can only be completed on a web browser, online

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Joel Holsopple principal South Whitley Elementary School

Principal Welcome

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

Testimonials

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South Whitley Elementary School
406 W Wayne St

South Whitley, IN 46787

Ph: (260) 723-6342

Joel Holsopple, Principal 
E: joel.holsopple@whitko.org

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

Mondays operate under a one hour delay from the times listed. In the event of a weather school delay on a Monday, the one hour delay will be disregarded.

It's time for your child to experience the Whitko advantage