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.
WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, May 9
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, May 9. This month, we will hear from Ben Thorson. Light refreshments will be served.
Moms in Prayer Spring Brunch
Tuesday, May 12
12:00 pm
Join us for the Moms in Prayer Spring Brunch on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather in fellowship and pray for our students, teachers, and school community. Click here more information and to RSVP.
Academy Awards Assembly
Monday, May 18
FAC
On Monday, May 18, in place of Advisory Time, we will hold our annual awards assembly, where students will be recognized for achievements in front of their peers. The Honor Society inductions will be at this time, as well as many other large-group awards. Parents are welcome to attend – please sign in at the front desk first. The bell schedule for the day is listed below.
8:00 – 8:44 Period 1
8:50 – 9:34 Period 2
9:40 – 10:24 Period 3
10:30 – 11:10 Awards Assembly
11:15 – 11:58 Period 4
11:58– 12:31 Lunch
12:36 – 1:20 Period 5
1:26 – 2:10 Period 6
2:16 – 3:00 Period 7
Academy Awards & Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 20
Art Show Reception at 6:00 pm in the Atrium
Academy Awards at 7:00 pm in the FAC
This year’s Art Show will be available for viewing the entire week of May 18 in the Atrium. There will be a special reception at 6:00 in the Atrium before the Academy Awards begin, where we will celebrate the gifts and accomplishments of our students during the 2025-2026 school year. All are welcome to attend. If your student will receive an award, you will receive a paper invitation in the mail.
General News
Summer School Registration
If your student planned on taking Summer Academy and has not yet registered online, registration will close on Sunday, May 10. Please register at the link below. https://summer-academy-2026-copy.cheddarup.com
Celebrate Steve Bult
Please join us as we celebrate Steve Bult’s faithful service to Wheaton Academy and the legacy he has built over two decades of leadership. If you’d like to encourage Steve, please share a memory or submit a photo here. Additionally, join us on Saturday, May, 30 from 3-5pm for a program and dessert reception. RSVP here.
2027 Winterim Trip Rosters
The rosters for the 2027 Winterim Trips are now available. Please click here to view.
Please contact Amy Heavey with any further questions. aheavey@wheatonacademy.org
Exciting News – Field Renovations This Summer!
We’re thrilled to share that both our Main Field and Practice Field are getting brand new turf this summer! Work kicks off in mid-May, and we expect everything to be finished by early August, just in time for fall sports.
Starting in mid-May, you’ll notice increased truck and construction activity on campus as crews do the heavy groundwork. The heaviest truck traffic is scheduled to occur before and after daily drop-off times, so disruption during those windows should be minimal. The Main Field will have its new turf down by the July 4th holiday weekend, and the Practice Field will follow, wrapping up by the end of July.
We can’t wait for our students and athletes to experience the upgrades this fall. We’ll keep you posted as things progress. Thank you in advance for your patience with any extra activity on campus this spring and summer!
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 launched on Tuesday, April 28, from the email address: surveys@schoolright.net. Please check 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 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
Laptop Returns
All seniors must return the Dell Latitude laptop, charger, and pen clean and in good condition at the latest by 11 am on Friday, May 29. Laptops can be returned at the I.T. office, 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Promptly returning the devices helps us get them ready for the incoming freshmen who will be starting summer school. Unfortunately, there is no option to purchase the device this year. Please remove any stickers that you have put on the device (leave the serial number and Windows stickers). If the laptop has been damaged there is a $150 fee for accidental damage, payable via PushCoin. If necessary, please also fund PushCoin $34 for a missing pen, $18 for a missing charger.
Address Updated?
Parents, please make sure your address in OnCampus is correct. We mail home diplomas after graduation and don’t want any to get lost in the mail if you have moved or will be moving.
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 4:30 – 6:45 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.
Click here to visit our Seniors 2026 webpage. It includes all important information and dates for seniors.
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.
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.
Preparing for Finals Class
May 12 or May 19
3:00 pm
Center for Lifelong Learning
Does your student keep meaning to start studying but never quite gets around to it? What if they had a concrete plan in place before the chaos of finals season even begins? Getting ahead starts with a single session. Sign up to jumpstart your student’s preparation for the final exam season! In this group session, Holly Taritas, a certified executive functioning skills coach, will lead students through a self-assessment of executive functioning skills and the creation of a personalized study schedule. Finals season is a stressful time, and your student will leave this session not only with a written study plan but with increased confidence to finish strong. Course Registration is $100 per student.
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.