School in Session, Monday, January 19
January 15, 2026
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.
WELCOME TO WHITKO CAREER ACADEMY
WCA offers an extraordinary educational environment and has created additional opportunities for students within Whitko Community Schools. Your child has the opportunity to explore a career and earn advanced technical skills, credentials and certifications, college credits, and prepare for a successful future whether they are career- or college-bound.
VIDEO CREDIT: WCA BUSINESS STUDENTS
7th-8th Grade
The Junior High Experience is for seventh and eighth grade students and offers class rotations including Agriculture and College & Careers.
9th Grade
Ninth grade students may choose one of the following Academies: Agriculture, Engineering, Public Service, or Skilled Trades.
10th-12th Grade
Career Focus classes offer sophomore through senior students the opportunity to choose a more concentrated area of study.
Career Focus Classes
E-Learning Day, Thursday, January 15
January 15, 2026
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!
Work-Based Learning Student Spotlight
January 9, 2026
Whitko Career Academy is proud to spotlight Ethan Yates and Catherine Deckena, who serve in a job-share role as Front Office Assistants. As the first point of contact for visitors, Ethan and Catherine play an important role in creating a
DIRECTOR WELCOME
Whitko Career Academy strives to provide authentic real world experiences through our Career and Technical Education courses to help students plan their future career goals. We are blessed to have a community and local business leaders that are committed assisting in the educational journey of our students.
Chris Benedict
Whitko Career Academy Director
Testimonials
WCA Services
Programming for continued adult education is currently under development at Whitko Career Academy. The Adult Education program seeks to develop trade skills and the opportunity to earn certifications for adults in our community.
Under the instruction of Mallory Pierce, Culinary Arts students prepare box lunches, offer catering services, and more.
Whitko Career Academy can be your link between business partners in our area and their current job openings! WCA is approached on a regular basis by businesses in our community searching for additional skilled labor. Although many of these job opportunities are filled by WCA students there are still openings available for adults in our community.
Partnerships
