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.
General News
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.
From the Nurse’s Office
Back-to-school forms will be available online by next week and must be completed for all returning and new students. These forms will be available in August Schools; our heath information portal located under the Families tab in OnCampus. Incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to provide a physical examination form and immunization record. All students in the Class of 2027 must submit proof of a second meningococcal vaccine. Any student planning to participate in a fall sport must have a current physical on file by August 11. If your child’s current physical is still valid, you may upload it now; however, a new physical must be submitted before the current one expires, which is 395 days after the date of the exam.
If you have any additional questions, please email Jenn Sezonov jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org.
Summer Serve
Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities to make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities and help with projects to control costs and allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 16-18 and July 7-9. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
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.
Jostens Pictures Available
Jostens will have graduation photos available for purchase after the ceremony. Jostens also has an advanced pay option.
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Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event. PRE-ORDER NOW. Once your event images are ready, please allow 2-3 business days for processing. You’ll receive a text when they are ready to view and order. If purchased, your AdvancePay credit will be applied to your order! Just sign in with your phone number at checkout. Text 19823GY26 to 90738* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g and enter your phone number followed by your access code to get started. |
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.
Help Your Student Finish Strong—and Get Ahead This Summer
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, the Center for Lifelong Learning is here to support your student with resources that can make a real difference—now and into the summer. Whether your student needs last-minute academic support or a jumpstart on next year’s success, our expert coaches are ready to help.
Preparing for Finals Class
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. Register here!
Summer ACT Classes – New This Summer!
Looking for a way for your student to prepare for the ACT this summer while still accommodating travel plans? Our new Summer ACT Class offers the perfect solution. Select sessions will be available online, providing flexibility for busy summer schedules.
This comprehensive 8-week course is designed to introduce students to the ACT while building confidence and test-taking skills. Students will learn proven strategies and tips for each section of the exam, along with effective techniques for independent practice at home.
To help measure growth and progress, students will take a full-length practice test during both the first and final sessions, allowing families to clearly see improvement over the course of the program
ACT Group Course Dates and Times:
- Saturdays:
- June 13, Online, Practice Test 9 am – 12 pm
- June 20, In-person, Academic Building room 100, 9-10 am
- June 27, in-person, Academic Building room 100, 9-10 am
- July 11, Online, 9-10 am
- July 18, Online, 9-10 am
- July 25, Online, 9-10 am
- August 1, In-person, Academic Building room 100, 9-11 am
- August 8, Online, Practice Test 9 am – 12 pm
- Price: $700, Sign-up before June 5 for an early-bird discount of $650.
- Click here to register.
Build Habits for High School Success
June 16, 18, or 23 • 12:15–12:45 PM • $100
Choose one date during the Summer Academy lunch break (bring your lunch!).
Help your student start high school strong! Certified Executive Functioning Coach Holly Taritas will guide students in building key habits for time management, organization, study strategies, and stress reduction. Perfect for incoming freshmen and underclassmen. All materials included. Space is limited! Register here.
Year-Round Services Include:
- One-on-One Subject Specific Tutoring
- Executive Functioning & Student Success Coaching
- ACT/SAT Test Prep
- College Essay Coaching
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for an event, or learn more.