
School in Session, Monday, January 19
Quick Reminder! School will be in session this Monday, January 19 due to a calendar adjustment. School calendars are available online by visiting the calendar page.
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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A time to grow, learn, and explore!

Quick Reminder! School will be in session this Monday, January 19 due to a calendar adjustment. School calendars are available online by visiting the calendar page.
Whitko Community Schools are closed Thursday, January 15, 2026, because of road and weather conditions. Students will have an e-Learning Day. Be careful out there!

The following Whitko Community School students are Students of the Month for January 2026. Addisyn Hersha – Whitko Junior Senior High School’s student of the month Nominated by teacher Mike Handback, who said of the junior, Addi is a young
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
