Steven Newman announces Future Ready celebration at East Chicago Central High School

Steven Newman, a staff member with the School City of East Chicago, announced that the district will hold a Future Ready celebration on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the East Chicago Central High School Auditorium to recognize student achievements and credentials.

"I am excited to share that we will be celebrating our first virtual ready event Thursday, 05/21/2026 in the East Chicago Central High School Auditorium," Newman said. He described the event as a district effort to acknowledge "achievements, growth, and innovation taking place throughout our schools."

Newman said the Future Ready initiative aligns with the district's strategic plan and its career-pathways focus area, urging that the program prepares students "for success in college, career, civic engagement, and life." He added that the program emphasizes academic achievement and develops skills such as "confidence, creativity, and resilience" that students need to thrive.

Newman also noted that students involved are earning credentials and college credit through participating internships and programs. "At Future Ready, we celebrate not only the accomplishments of our students, but also the dedication of our educators, staff, university, and community partners who make this work possible every day," he said.

He closed the message by thanking supporters and encouraging continued focus on opportunities that "inspire curiosity, leadership, and lifelong learning." The announcement did not specify a start time, registration details or whether the celebration would include virtual attendance instructions beyond calling it a "virtual ready" event.

For further details the district has not provided additional scheduling or guest information in this announcement.