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NEO Education

Built on the mission of providing quality educational opportunities to those in need

NEO - Neighbors' Educational Opportunities - a Portage, Indiana nonprofit dedicated to transforming futures through education. We offer high school and adult education for anyone who needs a different path to achieve their educational goals.

06/02/2026

The NEO Center, Options New Vistas High School & NEO Adult Education & Training, has transitioned to our summer hours. The office will be open Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Feel free to stop in our call during our office hours to learn more about the programs we offer.

05/09/2026

🏆✨Cue the applause, ONVHS family…✨🏆

Our very own Angie Kochan has officially been named Options New Vistas High School Teacher of the Year! 🔥🧡

Chosen by her peers. Loved by students. Absolutely earned. 👏

Ms. Kochan brings science to life, leads hands-on service learning experiences, supports students through challenges, and somehow still finds a way to show up every single day with high expectations and an even bigger heart. 🧪📚

At ONVHS, we believe relationships matter. Belonging matters. Second chances matter. Teachers like Ms. Kochan are a huge part of what makes our Phoenix family special. 🔥

She shows up.
She never gives up.
And this award says what we already knew. 💯

🎉 Help us celebrate! Drop your congratulations for Ms. Kochan in the comments below!

05/08/2026

🚨Breaking news: ONVHS students refuse to do “boring school.” 😎🔥

Instead, they’re out here growing food for families, planning fundraisers, helping children in hospitals, supporting local shelters, and somehow making it all look fun at the same time. 👏

At Options New Vistas High School, learning doesn’t stay inside four walls. Our students lead real projects, solve real problems, and make real impact in the community. Because around here… we do high school differently. 🧡

🎥 In this student-made video, you’ll catch a glimpse of the incredible service projects happening RIGHT NOW:
🌱 Community Garden
Fresh food grown by students and donated to the Portage Food Pantry

🕵️ Murder Mystery Dinner
Student-planned event supporting the Crisis Center

🏥 Hospital Hope Kits
Comfort items for children during hospital stays

🚗 Donation Drive & Car Wash
Helping support Daybreak Men’s Shelter

This is what happens when students feel connected, supported, and empowered to lead.

Small class sizes. Strong relationships. Meaningful learning. Phoenix pride. 🔥
Want a school experience that actually feels relevant?
Yeah… our students do too. 😉

💬 Support our projects!
Donate, attend the Murder Mystery Dinner, stop by the car wash, and cheer on these amazing student leaders in the comments!

05/06/2026

They say one teacher can change a life.
At Options New Vistas High School, we’re lucky enough to have a whole team doing it every single day. ❤️

From early mornings to late afternoons, our staff shows up with patience, encouragement, support, and the belief that every student deserves a place to belong, believe, and achieve. 🧡

At New Vistas, we do high school differently.
Small class sizes. Strong relationships. Real support.
Because students thrive when they’re truly seen. ✨

This reel is just a glimpse of the incredible people behind the classrooms, conversations, second chances, big wins, and daily encouragement that make our school feel like home. 🔥

To our teachers and staff: thank you for being the heart of the Phoenix family.

💬 Help us celebrate! Drop a comment and thank a teacher or staff member who made a difference in your life.

05/02/2026

🚨Hot take: Adult Education teachers are the kind of people you celebrate every chance you get. 😎🏆

So… we made it happen.

From “Happy to Help” to “Many Hats” to “I’ll Be There For You,” our NEO Adult Education team celebrated the people behind the life-changing work happening across Northwest Indiana every single day. ❤️

These are the teachers, advisors, encouragers, problem-solvers, cheerleaders, tech support specialists, coffee-powered miracle workers, and career-launching humans helping adults:
✨ earn diplomas
✨ build confidence
✨ learn English
✨ train for careers
✨ create better futures for their families

Adult Education changes lives because PEOPLE change lives. Our staff shows up for students again and again — and this week, we showed up for them. 🙌

Thinking about your next step? 👀
Keep an eye out for summer & fall opportunities… because your comeback story might start sooner than you think.

💬 Help us celebrate! Drop a shoutout to a teacher, mentor, or staff member who made a difference in your life.

05/01/2026

📣 We’re Cheering for Charters all May long! 🎉

Options New Vistas High School is proud to be part of a community of charter schools across Indiana that are doing education differently—and making it matter 💙

At ONVHS, it looks like small class sizes, caring teachers, and students who are truly seen, supported, and encouraged to grow.

All month, we’ll be celebrating what makes charter schools special and why families continue to choose a different path for high school.

Follow along. Celebrate with us. See the difference ✨

04/24/2026

The ONVHS Community Service Class is turning compassion into action—and they need your help 💙

🧸 Hospital Hope Kits
Bring comfort to pediatric patients with donations like blankets, stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons, and markers

🛏️ Daybreak Men’s Shelter Drive
Help meet essential needs with white fitted and flat sheets, wash cloths, kitchen towels, toilet paper, sugar, and mesh bags

🚗 Car Wash for a Cause
May 15 from 3 to 5:30 pm
$10 per car
All proceeds support Daybreak

📍 Drop off donations at The NEO Center
Look for collection boxes in the front hallway
Donations accepted through May 22

This is what real world learning looks like. Students leading. Community giving. Impact happening.

Show up. Donate. Get your car washed. Be part of something bigger 🙌

04/01/2026

🧱 Lay the foundation for a career in the trades.

Looking for a hands-on career path? Our FREE Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program at the NEO Center in Portage is your chance to learn real skills and earn a credential that employers recognize.

🔨 What you’ll gain
• NCCER Core Certification
• Hands-on carpentry training
• Experience in a registered pre-apprenticeship program
• Preparation for opportunities in the construction trades

📅 New Student Orientation
Monday, April 13
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 Location: NEO Center | Portage

🗓 Class Schedule
Monday – Thursday
April 13 through May 27
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

💰 Cost: FREE

✅ Who can apply
Adults 18+
High school diploma required
Indiana residents

⚠️ Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12

Ready to start building your future?
👉 Register today: portal.neoadulted.org/careers

Know someone who would thrive in the trades? Share this post and help them get started.

03/23/2026

🌸☀️ Adult Ed—It’s Your Turn to Recharge ☀️🌸

NEO Adult Education & Training is officially on Spring Break 🎉
Time to hit pause, reset, and come back ready to finish strong 💪

📚 NEO Adult Education & Training
Break: March 23 – April 2
Classes resume: April 6

🏢 NEO Center Office
Closed: March 30 – April 2

You’ve been putting in the work—now take a moment to breathe, relax, and enjoy it 🌷

🎓 ONVHS students… your break is coming soon 👀

We’ll see our Adult Ed students back, refreshed and ready, on April 6. Let’s finish what we started ✨

03/21/2026

🌸☀️ Spring Break Mode: Activated ☀️🌸

Time to pause, recharge, and soak up a little sunshine before the final stretch 💪

Here’s what to know 👇

📚 NEO Adult Education & Training
Break: March 23 – April 2
Classes resume: April 6

🎓 ONVHS
Break: March 30 – April 10
Classes resume: April 13

🏢 NEO Center Office
Closed: March 30 – April 2

No classes. No alarms. Just a well deserved break 🌷

Enjoy the time off. Come back refreshed. Ready to finish strong. We’ll be here cheering you on every step of the way.

✨ See you after break!

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5201 U.S. 6
Portage, IN
46368

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+12198504448

Website

http://neoadulted.org/

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