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VCSC prepares for upcoming Indiana high school diploma changes

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Indiana State Board of Education has approved of a re-designed high school diploma. Here in the Wabash Valley, Vigo County School Corporation is already preparing its students for the upcoming change. Back in December, the State Board of Education approved of the new high school diploma changes. Instead of multiple diplomas, Indiana will only have one. Plus, students can earn a 'seal' based on their path choice of enrollment, employment, or enlistment. Readiness seals are designed to be permeable, allowing students to update their plans and pivot if goals or interests change with time. Indiana-DiplomaDownload The Vigo County School Corporation say they are committed to preparing students for college and careers, from the earliest grades to prepare them for making choices about the new diploma. With that, communication is key. 'Our schools been working in the last three months to really start rolling out some information to get it ready,' said the Deputy Superintendent of Vigo County School Corporation, Dr. John. Newport. 'The Indiana Department of Education is calling it a 'high school redesign.' It's really intended to offer more flexibility and opportunities for students in the long haul.' Indiana leaders have spent the last year seeking out feedback through the state and learning from schools that have tried to blend the experiences of K-12, higher education, and the workforce. This built the foundation of a new diploma that they believe will remove barriers to students' futures. 'We want every student as a K-12 entity to graduate from high school with the tools they need to succeed. We've also been working for many years of enhancing our curriculum,' said Newport. Indiana schools have until 2028 to implement the changes but can opt-in starting next school year. 'It's not just our ultimate goal for (students) to walk the stage, it's a 13-year event to get there,' said Newport. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.