April 30, 2021

Upcoming Events

Theatre Fest
May 6-8
FAC Lawn

We are excited about all of the upcoming Academy Theatre events in May, including our Theatre Fest weekend.  We want to share some important logistical details about the theatre shows on May 6-8.

Over the course of the weekend, we will be putting on six different performances across three days!  Tickets will cost $5 per show and will be available for purchase at the entrance to the show.  Tickets will be available for cash-only purchase.

For the Musical Theatre Studies show, Frozen Jr, the show will be performed outdoors, under a tent on the FAC lawn.  Please plan to bring your own chairs – when you arrive, you will be seated by an usher according to proper distancing guidelines.  Please wear a face-covering upon arrival.

For the Advanced Drama shows, Mousetrap and Much Ado About Nothing, the FAC auditorium will perform the shows.  You will be seated with your party upon arrival according to proper distancing guidelines.  Please wear a face covering for this indoor performance.

Please see the times and dates of the shows below, including the times seating will open:

Thursday, May 6

Frozen Jr. at 5pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 4:30pm

Mousetrap at 7pm, FAC Auditorium
Seating opens at 6:30pm

Friday, May 7

Frozen Jr. at 5pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 4:30pm

Much Ado About Nothing at 7pm, FAC Auditorium
Seating opens at 6:30pm

Saturday, May 8

Much Ado About Nothing at 3pm, FAC Auditorium
Seating opens at 2:30pm

Mousetrap at 7pm, FAC Auditorium
Seating opens at 6:30pm

Choral and Instrumental Concerts
May 10-12
FAC Lawn

We are excited about the upcoming Choral and Instrumental Concerts in May and are so excited for the opportunity to showcase students’ gifts and talents.  We wanted to share some important logistical details about the upcoming concerts.

There will be no charge to attend the Choral and Instrumental performances.  We will be hosting the concerts in an outdoor venue, under a large tent on the FAC lawn.  Accordingly, we are asking that you bring your own chairs.  Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Wheaton Academy usher and seated according to proper distancing guidelines.  We ask that you wear a face-covering while being seated, and after being seated, you will have the option to remove the face covering.

Please see the times and dates of the shows below, including the times seating will open:

Monday, May 10

Choral Concert at 7pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 12

Instrumental: Jazz & Percussion at 4pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 3:30pm

Instrumental: Band & Orchestra at 6:30pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 6pm

If you will be attending the Instrumental concerts on May 12, please enter and exit using the Hawthorne Street entrance. Willow Care Center will be in the Science Parking lot, and the Prince Crossing entrance will be used for the Care Center.

Junior & Senior Formals
Friday, May 14 – Junior Class Formal
Saturday, May 15 – Senior Class Formal
7:00 p.m.
Wheaton Academy will be hosting the Junior Formal and the Senior Formal, “Evening Under the Stars.”  The Junior class formal is May 14, and the Senior class formal is May 15. The evenings will be held on the Fine Arts Center lawn at Wheaton Academy from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The night will be a formal sit-down dinner with a few fun activities. Tickets for both events will be on sale May 3-7 only. Tickets can be purchased in the Atrium before school and during lunch for $60.00 per person.  There will no tickets sold after May 7. This event is for WA students only. We look forward to celebrating the classes during this new event.

General News

Summer Academy
If your student is planning on taking a summer class and has not registered yet, please register by Monday, May 3. After Monday, availability may be limited. Click here to register.

COVID-19 Case Update
Over the last week, we had four positive cases for COVID-19, and 11 are currently in quarantine.

Worship Team Auditions
Please click here for information on Worship Team Auditions for the 2021-2022 school year. You may contact Mr. Jasper with any questions.

College Corner

AP Exams
The AP exams are just around the corner, and we want to remind you of some important details.  For most students, exams hosted at Wheaton Academy will be inside the fieldhouse, gym, or Warrior Room.  

For at-home exams, students will need to be prepared to set up a quiet testing location and ensure a strong internet connection.  Teachers will walk students through getting all steps set up to ensure the successful administration of the at-home exam.  If you are interested in providing support from home, refer to this resource from College Board. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-2021/updates

Athletics

National Signing Day
The Wheaton Academy Athletic Department is excited to announce that we will be holding a 2021 National Signing Day for our student-athletes who will be continuing their playing careers at the next level. We wanted to wait until the weather warmed up so that the event can be held outside at Performance Trust Field to allow for as many spectators as possible while following COVID-19 guidelines. Below is information on the event:

  • When: Friday, May 14 after school (3:30 p.m. start)
  • Where: Performance Trust Field
  • Who: Any Wheaton Academy graduating senior that will be competing in their respective sport in college, surrounded by their family, friends, coaches, etc.
  • What: 2021 National Signing Day will be a day to celebrate the high school accomplishments of these student-athletes and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors

To participate in Signing Day, student-athletes must complete this form: https://forms.gle/WgVnUAnzpJGC5moy6

High School Athletic Camps
We are finalizing dates and times for summer camps. They will be on our website soon to register.

Fall Sports
We are excited to have sports being played again and look forward to the upcoming fall sports season!  As we look ahead, we want to give you information about the upcoming Fall Sports seasons:

  • First Day Of Tryouts–  All Fall sports will begin on Monday, August 9, 2021.

As in the past, all athletes must have a new physical and the athletic packet completed and uploaded onto Magnus in order to participate on the first day of tryouts.  Attached is the link to upload this information onto Magnus.  You will also find a printable Athletic Packet form on this site to print, complete and upload.  https://magnushealth.com

If you have any questions feel free to contact Dawn Hamm in the Athletic Department at 630-562-7565.