Due to strategic priorities shifts, the decision has been made to cease the operations of the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy. The Indiana National Guard is consolidating resources to focus on its primary mission: ensuring the warfighting readiness of our Soldiers and Airmen for both federal and state response. We’ll work diligently and deliberately with all partners to ensure a proper closure process.
Class 38
Started Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For information, contact 765-345-1001 or 877-860-0003.
Post-Residential Resources
National Guard Youth ChalleNGEWebsite: https://ngchallenge.org/ https://ngchallenge.org/find-a-program/
New Castle Community School Contact Information (Classes: Spring 2022 – Spring 2026)
- Principal Craig Belt: 765-521-7201; cbelt@ncweb.me
- Academic Coordinator Teresa Lao: tlao@ncweb.me
- HiSET Information Melissa Gregory: 765-521-7226 mgregory@ncweb.me
- ServSAFE Contact: Robin Rinehart 765-593-6680. Ext. 5198 rrnehart@ncweb.me
Information Regarding Cadet Records
Ron Beam AGO: 317-247-3130; rbeam@ago.in.gov
TASC/HiSET/GED DiplomaWebsite: www.diplomasender.com
Transcripts/GED Records / HSE Recordshttps://www.in.gov/doe/common-questions/#GED HSE scores
HYCA Graduates, Credit Recovery Track, Spring of 2019-Fall of 2021
Options Charter School: 317-773-8659; https://optionsschools.org/
Email: Abarr@optinsined.org
Ivy Tech Scholarships
Suzanne Schmidt: sschmidt@ivytech.edu
Phone: 317-921-4800, Ext. 084767
