Upcoming Events
Moms in Prayer
Tuesday, March 24
1:30-2:30 pm
Atrium
The women of Wheaton Academy regularly meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Tuesday, March 24 for our next prayer time. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.
Junior/Senior Formal
Friday, April 24
7-9:30 pm
The student activities team is excited to announce this year’s Jr/Sr Formal, “A Night Under the Stars.” All of the details of this event are available at the following link. 2026 WA Jr/Sr Formal
Today is the last day to order tickets! 2026 WA Jr/Sr Tickets
Grandparents Day
Wednesday, April 29
8:00 am-12:00 pm
We are excited to share that Wheaton Academy’s annual Grandparents Day will be held on Wednesday, April 29. All grandparents and “grand-friends” are invited to participate on campus from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Share this link with your grandparents to RSVP: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/grandparent/
Spring Concerts
The Fine Arts Department is pleased to present three upcoming concerts featuring students in Wheaton Academy’s music groups:
Monday, 4/27: Percussion & Jazz Show
Wednesday, 4/29: Spring Choral Concert
Saturday, 5/2 Spring Instrumental Concert
All concerts start at 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium and are free of charge. All are welcome!
WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, April 11
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, April 11. This month, we will hear from Daniel Smith. Light refreshments will be served.
General News
Healthcare Panel:
Healthcare Career Panel Recording.mp4
Parent Survey
Because Wheaton Academy places a high value on parent feedback, we will conduct our annual parent survey in the upcoming weeks. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we’re excited to once again partner with SchoolRIGHT to conduct our Confidential Parent Survey.
The survey will launch on Tuesday, April 28, from the email address: surveys@schoolright.net. Please keep an eye out for it in your inbox and be sure to check your spam or junk folder just in case.
The survey will only be open until Monday, May 11 , and takes 10 minutes to complete. Your input helps us grow and better serve our school community. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts! Please note: The survey link is unique to your email and cannot be forwarded. Thank you for partnering with us!
Senior Graduation Details
Cap & Gown Delivery and Senior Class Photo
Jostens will be at Wheaton Academy on the morning of Monday, April 20, to deliver caps & gowns, announcements, etc. Orders will be available for pick-up in the Senior Lounge from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. ALL balances with Jostens must be paid in full at that time.
The senior class group photo will also take place during Advisory on April 20. If you already have graduation regalia and did not order from Jostens, please make certain that it is in good condition and bring it to school on April 20 for the photo. If you are a member of the National Honor Society, you will receive a gold tassel and cord at the senior class group photo session.
- Seniors are asked to dress professionally and neatly for the photo, including shoes – specifically:
Women: skirt & top or dress, pants, & dress shoes - Men: dress shirt and tie, dress pants & dress shoes
This is the only time a senior class photo will be taken. We cannot guarantee that students who are not attending school at this time will be photoshopped into the picture. Therefore, please make sure your student is at school.
Complimentary Class of 2026 Yard Sign
We would love to celebrate your student’s upcoming graduation with a complimentary yard sign. Yard signs are available for pick up at the front office! Feel free to stop by or ask your student to pick one up on the way home.
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 26, 11:30-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 26, Seniors will meet in the Student Union for lunch and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.
Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 29, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
Photographer Molly Grace Bornfriend will be set up in front of the White Chapel on May 29 from 5:00 – 6:50 p.m. for individual senior portraits. You’re welcome to step into the frame with your graduate for a family photo as well!
After the event, you’ll receive a link to download your student’s images at no cost.
Use this form to let us know if you’re coming: https://wheaton.typeform.com/to/ALDop3xV
Registration is not required, but your RSVP helps us to anticipate you!
Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, May 31, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit on seating for families and no tickets will be needed to attend.
Bell Schedule Changes for 4/24, 4/29 and 4/30
Friday, April 24 is an early dismissal day for the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
8:00 – 8:30 Period 1
8:35 – 9:05 Period 2
9:10 – 9:40 Period 3
9:45 – 10:15 Period 4
10:20 – 10:50 Period 5
10:55 – 11:25 Period 6
11:30 – 12:00 Period 7
Wednesday, April 29 is Grandparents Day with an early Dismissal.
8:00 – 9:00 Check-In and Program in FAC
9:00 – 9:45 Grandparents in Student Union
9:45 -10:45 Period 1
11:00-12:00 Period 2
Thursday, April 30: Periods 3-7
8:00 – 9:13 Period 3
9:19 – 10:32 Period 4
10:38 – 11:51 Period 5
11:51 – 12:23 Lunch
12:28 – 1:41 Period 6
1:47 – 3:00 Period 7
Grandparent’s Day Help Needed
April 29 is our annual Grandparent’s Day, and we can use your help serving coffee and treats. The time would be 8:00 – 9:30 am. Please contact Jim Holtrop if you would like to be part of this special day.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon Donations
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Wheaton Academy Appreciation Team fund for our upcoming Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon on April 24! If you haven’t had a chance to donate and would still like to, we would greatly appreciate it. Click here for more information.
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 April 30, 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).
Please note a change regarding the due date for senior ads! The last day to submit senior ads to the yearbook is THURSDAY, APRIL 30. The previous announcement said May 1, but ads must be submitted by April 30. This is a hard deadline from the company and cannot be altered. Thank you!
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.
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.