Western Wayne Virtual Academy
Virtual Academy
A fully online public school — taught the Lincoln way. Your student works at their own pace through engaging, video-driven courses, supported by real Lincoln teachers. Same diploma, same Golden Eagle community, learned from wherever life happens.
Learn at your pace.
Never on your own.
The Virtual Academy is built for students and families who thrive with flexibility — homeschool families, students who need a fresh start, and families who want to come home to Lincoln from a statewide online school. You control the schedule. We provide the structure, the teachers, and the support.
Engaging video courses
Powered by an online curriculum built for engagement, Subject.com, every course uses interactive video lessons that keep students engaged — focusing on one class at a time so they can master it and move on.
Real teachers, real feedback
A Lincoln mentor teacher is assigned to every student — checking progress each week, giving specific feedback, and reaching out the moment a student falls behind.
24/7 access — device included
Coursework is accessible around the clock — learn early, late, or on weekends. Every Western Wayne student receives a Chromebook, and whenever students need help from a real person, teacher and mentor support is available during school hours.
Focus instead of frustration.
Instead of juggling seven classes at once, Virtual Academy students concentrate on one course at a time, earning the credits they need to stay on track for graduation. It’s a strong fit for homeschool families, for students who’ve struggled in a traditional seven-period day, and for self-starters who want to learn at their own pace.
Online for academics.
Here for everything else.
Choosing online doesn’t mean leaving the Golden Eagle community behind. Virtual Academy students keep access to the activities, teams, and in-person opportunities that make Lincoln home.
Sports
Virtual Academy students can participate in Lincoln athletics, subject to IHSAA eligibility guidelines — a real difference from most statewide online schools.
Co-curriculars & extra-curriculars
Join clubs and activities like robotics, theatre, and more — open to Virtual Academy students subject to each program’s guidelines.
Dual credit & Indiana College Core
Lincoln’s dual-credit and Indiana College Core coursework is available to Virtual Academy students based on individual and program requirements.
Four steps to enroll
Register
Complete enrollment online. Open to in-district, out-of-district, and homeschool families.
Plan your courses
We review your student’s strengths and needs and build a course schedule that fits their goals.
Meet your mentor
A Lincoln mentor teacher is assigned to guide and support your student through to graduation.
Start learning
Log in from anywhere and start earning credits at a pace that works for your family.
Want some campus time too?
Eagle Flex — our Hybrid Academy — puts students on campus most days on the regular schedule, with an online curriculum that builds in flexibility. Band, art, weights, and the full Golden Eagle experience included.
Come home to Lincoln
Online registration opens 9/1/2026 for the fall 2027 school year. Register your 7th–12th grader online.
Register grades 7–12Questions parents ask
Is this a free public school?
Yes. The Virtual Academy is a tuition-free public school program of Western Wayne Schools, open to Indiana students. Out-of-district students enroll tuition-free during open-enrollment windows set by Western Wayne and the Indiana Department of Education, and reapply each school year. Every student receives a Chromebook at no cost.
Can my child play sports or join activities?
Yes. Virtual Academy students can participate in Lincoln sports (per IHSAA eligibility) and in co-curriculars and extra-curriculars like robotics and theatre (per each program’s guidelines) — the same Golden Eagle activities as any Western Wayne student.
How is this different from a statewide online school?
Your student is taught virtually, but supported by Lincoln staff — earning a Lincoln High School diploma and keeping access to our sports, clubs, and Golden Eagle community, something statewide providers can’t offer.
We’re out of district or homeschooling — can we join?
Yes. The Virtual Academy is open to out-of-district and homeschool families across Indiana.