Upcoming Events
Moms in Prayer
Tuesday, January 13
1:30-2:30 pm
Atrium
Once a month on Tuesdays, the women of Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Tuesday, January 13 for our next prayer time. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.
Spiritual Life Week
February 2-6
We are looking forward to our annual Spiritual Life Week and are excited to see what new things the Lord is going to do in the hearts of the Wheaton Academy student body. We welcome Zach Cunningham, Tyson Hogan, and Ellie Gross from King’s Church in Denton, Texas, as they help us unpack our theme of Salt and Light from Matthew 5:13–16.
Find more information about our guests and special events here
Sock Hop
February 7
7-9:30 pm
The Student Activities Team would like to invite the entire student body to the Sock Hop on February 7. The event will be from 7-9:30 pm in the main academic building. Students will be roller skating through the hallways and swing dancing in the student union. There will be instructors giving swing dance lessons, along with root beer floats and snacks. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Tickets are now available.
Sock Hop Help Needed
February 7
Student Activities will be hosting the annual Sock Hop from 7-9:30 pm. Parents are needed to help with roller skate distribution, root beer floats, and clean up. We would love to have you help out the entire time or part of the night. This is such a fun night for our students, but we cannot do it without the amazing help of our parents! Please contact Jim Holtrop if you would like to be part of this fun event. Thanks for making it possible.
Student Showcase
Thursday, February 12
6:30 pm
All middle school families are invited to Student Showcase on Thursday, February 12. Whether your student is already enrolled, or your family is still considering Wheaton Academy for high school—this night is for you!
During Student Showcase, Wheaton Academy’s Leadership team will outline their vision for your student’s freshman year, providing valuable insights to help you feel informed and ready for this exciting new chapter. You’ll explore a typical freshman schedule, receive guidance on class placement and registration, and gain a clear understanding of the steps needed for a smooth transition into high school.
Join us at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 12 and discover what it is like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior!
Questions? Contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, aburdett@wheatonacademy.org
WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, February 14
8:00 am
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us on Saturday, February 14. This month, we will hear from Kermit Ellison. Light refreshments will be served.
General News
Preparing for the 2026-2027 School Year: Returning Student Class Registration and Re-Enrollment Deposit
All parents of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors need to complete two important steps to prepare for the next school year:
1. Pay a $350 re-enrollment deposit through OnCampus by February 27. You can find step-by-step instructions for submitting your deposit here: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/re-enrollment/
2. Mark your calendar and attend this year’s Registration Meetings for your student! Meetings begin February 26 through March 9.
Please contact members of the Business Office (studentaccounts@wheatonacademy.org) if you have any questions about completing the re-enrollment deposit. If you choose to opt-out for the 2026-2027 academic year and wish to no longer attend Wheaton Academy, please contact Brittany Klenke (bklenke@wheatonacademy.org) in writing no later than February 28, 2026 to avoid being billed the re-enrollment deposit.
New Attendance Procedure
We are pleased to announce a new online attendance procedure to simplify reporting your student’s attendance.
If your student will be arriving late, leaving early, or missing an entire school day, you can now use your Parent Blackbaud OnCampus login to report this attendance. This process is quick and easy! Click here to learn more about this new feature.
Note: If you still prefer to call and leave a message about your student’s absence, you may call our attendance line (630-562-7500 x1), choose the attendance prompt, and leave a message.
AP Test Information
Please click here for all information regarding AP tests and registration deadlines.
Yearbook Orders
Order your 2025-2026 yearbook today! Yearbooks will be available for purchase until May 31, 2026. Please follow this link to order. Please reach out to Ms. Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. Thanks!
Interested in Wheaton Academy—apply today!
Good news! Our Wheaton Academy Admissions office has received a record number of applicants this fall, and we anticipate a full school again this year. If you have any friends who are considering WA or on the fence, please urge them to finish the application process as soon as possible.
Encourage your friends to submit an application as a first step. Knowing a family’s interest now helps us tremendously and helps them avoid a potential wait pool situation this spring.
Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions, with any questions or helpful insights!
REAL ID Needed for Senior Trip Flights
If your child is attending the Senior Trip and will be 18 years old at the time of travel, please be sure to have a real ID or a passport for boarding. This is now required to travel domestically.
From the travel website:
Illinois residents 18 and older who plan to fly domestically, or access certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID by May 7, 2025. If you do not get a REAL ID, you will need another federally accepted form of identification, such as a passport, to board a domestic flight or enter these facilities.
Please make an appointment to get a real ID ASAP. We will not be able to get your child on the airline flights without the Real ID or Passport.
Senior Ads for the Yearbook
Senior yearbook ads will be available for purchase again this year! Please follow this link if you would like to purchase an ad for your student. Size options include a quarter-page, half-page, or full-page ad. You will design your ad on the website, which will be directly imported into the yearbook – nothing needs to be sent to Wheaton Academy. Yearbook ads can be purchased until May 1, 2026. In past years, a free yearbook was included with the purchase of an ad. Please note that Jostens has changed its policy and no longer includes a free yearbook with ad purchase, so yearbooks will need to be purchased separately. You can purchase a yearbook using the same link as the link to the ads. Please contact Ms. Rusthoven with any questions (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org). Thanks!
The Center for Lifelong Learning
The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year.
As we begin a new semester, the Center for Lifelong Learning is excited to help every student build the organization, focus, and confidence they need to succeed. Many high school students are bright, capable, and motivated—yet still struggle with organization, time management, follow-through, and stress.
The Center for Lifelong Learning is grateful to have certified executive functioning and life coach Holly Taritas on our team. Holly holds an M.S. in Education, with 60 hours in Supervision and Curriculum, and a B.S. in Child Development, and can help provide meaningful growth for your student — not just academically, but in organization, confidence, and resilience. For more information on coaching, https://thecenterforlifelonglearning.org/student-success-coaching/
The Center for Lifelong learning has created a 6-session package for individual SAT/ACT tutoring. If you weren’t able to take the spring group courses but would still like to get some training before the spring exam dates, this could be the opportunity for you. We recommend scheduling three sessions with a math tutor and three sessions with an English tutor. Click here to schedule your student sessions now.
We offer various events and workshops throughout the year for both parents and students. To see a list of upcoming opportunities, visit our “Upcoming Events” page on our website.
Year-Round Services Include:
- One-on-One Subject Specific Tutoring
- Executive Functioning & Student Success Coaching
- ACT/SAT Test Prep
- College Essay Coaching
- Accommodations Support
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for an event, or learn more.