at Lincoln High School
Earn a GED or High School Diploma
Lincoln High School houses the Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program (OD) under the supervision of Principal Marci Knauft, and lead teacher Riki Wauchek.
Students receive a flexible schedule and academic help needed to earn a GED certificate or a high school diploma.
Lincoln Open Doors is an official Pearson Vue GED testing center with official Pearson Vue certified proctors.
Open Doors registration is free. The cost of pre-GED tests, GED tests, and other certifications are covered for all registered students.
Who
The Open Doors Program is open to qualified students who are:
- Age 16-21 (11th grade or higher)
- Behind one year or more credits
- Live in Walla Walla or Choice Transfer
What
- Flexible schedule
- One-on-one assistance
- GED Prep classes
- Earn High School credit
- Onsite Pre-GED and GED tests
- Resume building and job skills
- Food handlers card
- CPR certification classes
- Cooking Classes
- Attend Graduation with peers
How to Register
Students can enroll anytime during the calendar year. We are also open during the summer.
Students must be in 11th grade - age 21. They must be credit deficient or have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from attending conventional school.
IN WASHINGTON, GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA EARNERS MAKE $7,000+ MORE ANNUALLY THAN SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A GED OR HS DIPLOMA
In 2025-26, 44 students finished: 27 with GEDs and 17 with high school diplomas in the Lincoln Open Door Program.
