Big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

People often ask me why Whitko? What makes you special as a school system? I must respond that our caring atmosphere of high expectations separates us from the crowd. While we can’t offer the exact experiences you may receive at a larger school system, through the use of technology, we can offer about any course a student would want. AP, yes we have that. Dual Credit courses, we have those, too! Ag or career preparation, you bet. We have the highest graduation rate in the area, yes that’s Whitko. Up to date secondary facilities, you bet! Our middle school is just 17 years young and has state of the art technology infrastructure, large classrooms for problem-based learning and the best outdoor facilities in the conference. Our high school was renovated only 5 years ago and, likewise, has state of the art technology infrastructure and almost a one-to-one student computer ratio.


One of the greatest strengths is students get known here and grown here. We know our kids and love them all, even those that for some reason are unsuccessful. This atmosphere of caring allows us to design instruction tailored to meet the needs of each student. We do this by differentiating the instruction within and between classes. We believe you take students from where they are to where they need to be and for some that may mean more time or a variation in assignment. For others, it may mean grouping them with peers to master materials. Whatever the strategy, we strive to meet the needs of the individual. Beyond the striving academically, we also strive to make our students great people.

Whitko High School always has students in various clubs excel in community service. Last year, the SADD organization held huge drives and events to benefit the community. The National Honor Society has students active in community projects. Our middle school Clean World Association does more than monitor the environment, they also do food drives and community outreach. The Peacekeepers group trains students to intercede with their peers that may be having some type of problem. Our elementary schools have Bulldog and Cubs awards to encourage students caught doing good to continue that behavior in and out of school.

I could and will later go on and on about things like these. Truly, Whitko is big enough to deliver and small enough to care. Keep checking back to hear more examples of our schools’ success.