Whitley BOE approves formation of elementary school swim team – The News Journal

The way to the next indoor pool is far – and many children in primary school are not yet able to swim. An Upper Franconian place has found a creative solution to this dilemma.

Whitley BOE approves formation of elementary school swim team – The News Journal

The Whitley County School District is adding elementary-level swimming to its repertoire of sports teams. During their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, the Whitley County Board of Education voted in favor of formation of the new team. Superintendent John Siler said that there has been “quite a bit of interest” from students and the community for a swim team at the elementary level, especially following some of the recent success from swimm…