Author: Jenn Trott

September 5, 2025

Upcoming Events

GLOW DANCE!
Friday, September 5
The Student Activities Team invites the entire student body to the annual Glow Dance tonight, following the home football game. All students are invited to our first dance of the year, in the Warrior Dome! The dance will end at 11 pm. This year, to welcome all students to the new school year, there will be no charge for the evening! Just show up! For further questions, email Brian Hogan.

WA Women’s Prayer Fall Luncheon
Tuesday, September 9
12:00-2:30 pm
All women are invited to attend the first Women’s Prayer event of the season, the Fall Luncheon. Please join us for a time of prayer, fellowship, and food. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, September 13
8:00 a.m.
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, September 13. This month, we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Justin Swider. Light refreshments are served.

Parenting Through Spiritual Struggle – Parent Seminar
Saturday, September 13
9:30-11:00 am
Student Union
Are you concerned about the spiritual health of your teenager? Do they seem apathetic about faith, prayer, church, and spiritual conversations?  I want to invite you to join me for an important Parent/Grandparent Seminar hosted by Wheaton Academy in West Chicago. 

You will be equipped with biblical principles and practical ways to build a stronger relationship with your teen and point them to Jesus. This event is completely free, refreshments will be provided, and pre-registration is required at www.visionaryfam.com/wa. Invite some friends to join you!

General News

Off-Campus Learning Day, Monday, September 8
Once again this year, we are excited to provide our students with the opportunity to participate in Off-Campus Learning Days. These days afford our students time for uninterrupted learning on days they typically would have off for in-service/teacher conferences. Additionally, our Off-Campus Learning Days will prepare our students to seamlessly continue in their classes during snow/inclement weather days.

Our first Off-Campus Learning Day this year will take place on Monday, September 8. Students should plan to allocate the same amount of time for schoolwork as they would for a traditional on-campus day (approximately 7 hours). Teachers will make expectations clear to our students, and they will be able to access all work via OnCampus. 

2025 Todd Beamer Golf Outing & Auction
Each year, this event honors the heroic sacrifice of Todd Beamer ’87 and supports the Warrior Fund—keeping Wheaton Academy excellent and accessible. Alongside this year’s golf outing, we’re launching our online auction with exciting new items! Anyone can bid—you do not need to golf in the outing to participate in the auction. Show your support of the Warrior Fund — Click here to VIEW items and BID NOW! Bidding is open until 6:00 pm on September 8!

Homecoming Volunteers Needed for Alumni and Wheaton Academy Events
We have many opportunities for our WA families to serve our WA community. Whether it’s helping with Alumni Events or with Student Activities, there is a place for you to serve! Please click here to see all the available days and times. Thank you in advance for your help!

Senior Picture Submission
Please begin thinking about the photo your student would like to submit to the yearbook. For their senior year, students are able to choose a photo that they would like to submit to the yearbook as their senior portrait. Your student may have chosen to take their senior picture with Prestige over the summer, or they may have had their photos taken through a different company. Either option is perfectly fine, but each requires different steps for submitting their photo. 

If your student chose to take their photos with Prestige, Prestige will ask you which photo you would like to select for the yearbook, and it will automatically be sent to us. If this is the option your student chose, please simply select the photo you want submitted to the yearbook, and no further action is needed. You are all set! 

If your student had their photo taken with a different company, that is perfectly fine as well. However, since Wheaton Academy does not work directly with other companies, you will need to submit your chosen photo to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Once you have sent in your student’s photo, you are good to go!

Please keep a few things in mind when selecting the photo you plan to submit to the yearbook: 

  1. Please do not send in a cropped or altered photo. Our system will not allow us to import a screenshot or cropped photo. Please make sure to send the original photo via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please send the photo as a file, not a link. Thank you! 
  2. Please submit a forward-facing, clear picture of your student’s face from the shoulders up, with a non-distracting background. Due to the dimensions of the yearbook photo frame, all photos will be cropped from the shoulders up. You are welcome to send in a full body photo, but please understand that, given the dimensions of the frame, it will need to be cropped. Please do not crop the photo before sending it, as the program will not allow us to upload it. We will crop it when we import it. 
  3. When emailing your student’s photo, please include their first and last name. 

All photos must be submitted by December 19, 2025. Please reach out to Miss 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. 

Coming Up This Month: 

  • CHADD Parent Talk – September 9 at 7:00 pm (in Wheaton) Holly Taritas, Wheaton Academy’s Student Success Coach, will speak at the local CHADD meeting on how families can work together to create supportive, growth-oriented home environments—especially for students with ADHD. This free event is open to the community. Click here for more details and to RSVP. 
  • Parent Workshop – Supporting Executive Functioning in High School 
    September 17, 7:00–8:00 pm | Academic Building Join us for a practical, parent-focused workshop led by Holly Taritas, designed to equip families with tools to support organization, time management, task initiation, and study skills at home. This event is free and open to all WA families, with a special invitation for parents of new students. Happening alongside the student worship night, it’s an easy way to make the most of your time on campus. RSVP here. 
  • College Essay Writing Workshop – Join us for a dynamic workshop helping seniors craft authentic, standout college essays. Grounded in narrative identity theory, sessions guide students to reflect on meaningful experiences and translate them into compelling stories. With two fall sessions available, participants will complete a polished, admissions-ready essay in time for Early Action and Early Decision deadlines. This workshop includes four 75-minute group sessions and one 90-minute small group coaching session. RSVP here.

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: 

Let’s start the year strong—together. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for an event, or learn more.

Athletics

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy
If your daughter or son practices and competes on a club swim team, they can participate in the sectional meet, which serves as the qualifying meet for the IHSA state meet. Wheaton Academy does not have swim practices, and we don’t have dual meets. Girls’ swimming is in the fall (sectional meet on Saturday, November 8), and Boys’ swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet on Saturday, February 21). If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

Athletic Passes
We are happy to announce again that this year we will be providing to all Wheaton Academy families, faculty, and staff one athletics pass per household that will provide you and your family free entry into any regular season home sports game(s) for the 2025-26 season. Please stop by the Athletic or Front Office any time M-F from 9 am-4 pm to pick up your pass.

August 29, 2025

Upcoming Events

No School, Office Closed on Monday, September 1
There is no school, and offices are closed on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day. Next week, we will run a modified bell schedule. Click here to see the bell schedule.

Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 4
We are excited to invite you to Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 4. Our goal is that you would have the opportunity to experience life at Wheaton Academy the way your student does each day. You will begin the evening in your student’s first-period class. The evening’s schedule will be as follows:
6:30 p.m. Arrive and find 1st-period class
6:40 – 6:49 p.m. Period 1
6:55 – 7:04 p.m. Period 2
7:10 – 7:19 p.m. Period 3
7:25 – 7:34 p.m. Period 4
7:40 – 8:05 p.m. All Community Assembly, FAC
8:15 – 8:24 p.m. Period 5
8:30 – 8:39 p.m. Period 6
8:45– 8:54 p.m. Period 7
There will not be classes for study halls or TAs. You are welcome to visit the Student Union during a study hall period, where you can purchase WA Wear, pick up your Athletic Pass, obtain information on the Center for Lifelong Learning, and learn about being an international host parent. We look forward to seeing you there!

GLOW DANCE!
Friday, September 5
The Student Activities Team invites the entire student body to the annual Glow Dance on Friday, September 5, following the home football game. All students are invited to our first dance of the year, in the Warrior Dome! The dance will end at 11 pm. This year, to welcome all students to the new school year, there will be no charge for the evening! Just show up! For further questions, email Brian Hogan.

Picture Day! 
Picture Day this year will be September 3 and September 4. A make-up/retake day will be October 8. Lifetouch will be set up in the Atrium from 8:00-1:30 on these days. It is very important that your student stop by to take his/her picture within the given time frame on one of those three days. There is no allotted time for students to take their pictures, so it is up to the student to ensure they get their picture taken. Before school, study hall, lunch, and passing periods are all great times to stop by! Please note, Lifetouch will be gone by the end of the day, so they will not be available after school. Please reach out to Miss Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. Thank you!

WA Women’s Prayer Fall Luncheon
Tuesday, September 9
12:00-2:30 pm
All women are invited to attend the first Women’s Prayer event of the season, the Fall Luncheon. Please join us for a time of prayer, fellowship, and food. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.

General News

Trap Team
Did you know that Wheaton Academy has a competitive precision team shooting club that meets on Tuesday evenings and Saturday middays in both the fall and spring seasons at the St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club in Elburn? Trap Shooting is a team sport with a strong individual and team component designed to emphasize safety and improve accuracy when using firearms. 

At least one parent must have an active FOID card for anyone interested in joining the Trap Team this season. A shooting membership and safety course is offered by St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday, September 20, at 9:45 am, and is required to participate.

Existing members’ first practice is Tuesday, September 2, at 5:45 pm, and new members begin Saturday, September 20, at 11:45 am. Hope to see you there! For more information, contact Mr. McCallum.

Driver’s Ed
In an effort to accommodate student schedules and extracurricular activities, Wheaton Academy offers after-school and summer driver’s education courses by hosting Excel Driving School. This year’s Driver’s Education Class Schedule can be found on the Families page and has a class starting in just a few weeks!

Senior Picture Submission
Please begin thinking about the photo your student would like to submit to the yearbook. For their senior year, students are able to choose a photo that they would like to submit to the yearbook as their senior portrait. Your student may have chosen to take their senior picture with Prestige over the summer, or they may have had their photos taken through a different company. Either option is perfectly fine, but each requires different steps for submitting their photo. 

If your student chose to take their photos with Prestige, Prestige will ask you which photo you would like to select for the yearbook, and it will automatically be sent to us. If this is the option your student chose, please simply select the photo you want submitted to the yearbook, and no further action is needed. You are all set! 

If your student had their photo taken with a different company, that is perfectly fine as well. However, since Wheaton Academy does not work directly with other companies, you will need to submit your chosen photo to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Once you have sent in your student’s photo, you are good to go!

Please keep a few things in mind when selecting the photo you plan to submit to the yearbook: 

  1. Please do not send in a cropped or altered photo. Our system will not allow us to import a screenshot or cropped photo. Please make sure to send the original photo via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please send the photo as a file, not a link. Thank you! 
  2. Please submit a forward-facing, clear picture of your student’s face from the shoulders up, with a non-distracting background. Due to the dimensions of the yearbook photo frame, all photos will be cropped from the shoulders up. You are welcome to send in a full body photo, but please understand that, given the dimensions of the frame, it will need to be cropped. Please do not crop the photo before sending it, as the program will not allow us to upload it. We will crop it when we import it. 
  3. When emailing your student’s photo, please include their first and last name. 

All photos must be submitted by December 19, 2025. Please reach out to Miss 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. 

Coming Up This Month: 

  • CHADD Parent Talk – September 9 at 7:00 pm (in Wheaton) Holly Taritas, Wheaton Academy’s Student Success Coach, will speak at the local CHADD meeting on how families can work together to create supportive, growth-oriented home environments—especially for students with ADHD. This free event is open to the community. Click here for more details and to RSVP. 
  • Parent Workshop – Supporting Executive Functioning in High School 
    September 17, 7:00–8:00 pm | Academic Building Join us for a practical, parent-focused workshop led by Holly Taritas, designed to equip families with tools to support organization, time management, task initiation, and study skills at home. This event is free and open to all WA families, with a special invitation for parents of new students. Happening alongside the student worship night, it’s an easy way to make the most of your time on campus. RSVP here. 

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: 

Let’s start the year strong—together. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for an event, or learn more.

Athletics

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy
If your daughter or son practices and competes on a club swim team, they can participate in the sectional meet, which serves as the qualifying meet for the IHSA state meet. Wheaton Academy does not have swim practices, and we don’t have dual meets. Girls’ swimming is in the fall (sectional meet on Saturday, November 8), and Boys’ swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet on Saturday, February 21). If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

Athletic Passes
We are happy to announce again that this year we will be providing to all Wheaton Academy families, faculty, and staff one athletics pass per household that will provide you and your family free entry into any regular season home sports game(s) for the 2025-26 season. Please stop by the Athletic or Front Office any time M-F from 9 am-4 pm to pick up your pass.

August 22, 2025

Upcoming Events

Connect Retreat:  Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
On August 27, the third full day of school, all students will participate in a Connect Retreat, a day-long experience built around growing teacher and student relationships to promote moments of connection and belonging. To learn more information about your student’s Connect Retreat Day, click HERE. Please note: All Freshman and Sophomore parents must complete this Connect Retreat Permission Form, and all Senior parents must complete this Connect Retreat Permission Form by the first day of school, Monday, August 25.

2025-2026 School Year Bell Schedule
We are looking forward to the new school year! The 2025-26 school year bell schedule may be found here. The first day of school is Monday, August 25. We will run a modified bell schedule during the first two weeks of school. You may see the first week bell schedule by clicking here. You may see the second week bell schedule by clicking here.

Picture Day! 
Picture Day this year will be September 3 and September 4. A make-up/retake day will be October 8. Lifetouch will be set up in the Atrium from 8:00-1:30 on these days. It is very important that your student stop by to take his/her picture within the given time frame on one of those three days. There is no allotted time for students to take their pictures, so it is up to the student to ensure they get their picture taken. Before school, study hall, lunch, and passing periods are all great times to stop by! Please note, Lifetouch will be gone by the end of the day, so they will not be available after school. Please reach out to Miss Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. Thank you!

2025 Todd Beamer Golf Outing
Monday, September 8
Join us for the Todd Beamer Golf Outing, a beloved Wheaton Academy tradition supporting our mission by equipping every student with a Christ-centered education made possible through the Warrior Fund. This year, you can look forward to exciting new auction items, meaningful community, and a full day of purpose-driven fun! Click here to register and learn more!

WA Women’s Prayer Fall Luncheon
Tuesday, September 9
12:00-2:30 pm
All women are invited to attend the first Women’s Prayer event of the season, the Fall Luncheon. Please join us for a time of prayer, fellowship, and food. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.

General News

New Parent Night Recap
It was a privilege to host parents of new freshmen and transfer students on Wednesday night at our New Parent Night. Our parent ambassadors and faculty enjoyed getting to know you and fostering our community together. If you were unable to make it or would like the resources we distributed, you can access them on our new families resources page. This page includes information that will help you and your students have a great first week of school.  We look forward to seeing your students on Monday for the first day of school!

Back-to-School-Checklists
Please make sure your students check their schedules before Monday, as the order of their classes may have changed. Also, if you are a new family to Wheaton Academy, please click here to ensure you have completed all you need to before school begins. If you are a returning family, please click here to see and complete your checklist.

Meet Wheaton Academy’s New Employees!
Please click here to learn about our new employees at Wheaton Academy this year. We praise God for the team He has brought together.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2025-2026 School Year
Families are responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family a convenient option to purchase or rent books.

Families can shop for each student’s books using eCampus’ “Shop by Schedule” option on their website. Then, eCampus will ship the purchased or rented books directly to each family’s home. Here are some important things to note:

  • All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
  • You must use your student’s Wheaton Academy email (lastname@walearner.org) to order books.
  • If you have more than one student at Wheaton Academy, you will need each student’s email and must log in separately for each student, as their schedule information automatically populates the customized booklist through their email.
  • For details steps on how to order books, click here.

Trap Team
Did you know that Wheaton Academy has a competitive precision team shooting club that meets on Tuesday evenings and Saturday middays in both the fall and spring seasons at the St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club in Elburn? Trap Shooting is a team sport with a strong individual and team component designed to emphasize safety and improve accuracy when using firearms. 

At least one parent must have an active FOID card for anyone interested in joining the Trap Team this season. A shooting membership and safety course is offered by St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday, September 20, at 9:45 am, and is required to participate.

Existing members’ first practice is Tuesday, September 2, at 5:45 pm, and new members begin Saturday, September 20, at 11:45 am. Hope to see you there! For more information, contact Mr. McCallum.

Resource Guide: Sexual Abuse and Prevention
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) maintains a resource guide on sexual abuse response and prevention, and requires non-public schools to share this information with their communities. The guide contains information on and the location of children’s advocacy centers, organizations that provide medical evaluations and treatment to victims of child sexual abuse, organizations that provide mental health evaluations and services to victims and families of victims of child sexual abuse, and organizations that offer legal assistance to and provide advocacy on behalf of victims of child sexual abuse. This guide can be accessed through the ISBE website at www.isbe.net.

Driver’s Ed
In an effort to accommodate student schedules and extracurricular activities, Wheaton Academy offers after-school and summer driver’s education courses by hosting Excel Driving School. This year’s Driver’s Education Class Schedule can be found on the Families page and has a class starting in just a few weeks!

Senior Picture Submission
Please begin thinking about the photo your student would like to submit to the yearbook. For their senior year, students are able to choose a photo that they would like to submit to the yearbook as their senior portrait. Your student may have chosen to take their senior picture with Prestige over the summer, or they may have had their photos taken through a different company. Either option is perfectly fine, but each requires different steps for submitting their photo. 

If your student chose to take their photos with Prestige, Prestige will ask you which photo you would like to select for the yearbook, and it will automatically be sent to us. If this is the option your student chose, please simply select the photo you want submitted to the yearbook, and no further action is needed. You are all set! 

If your student had their photo taken with a different company, that is perfectly fine as well. However, since Wheaton Academy does not work directly with other companies, you will need to submit your chosen photo to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Once you have sent in your student’s photo, you are good to go!

Please keep a few things in mind when selecting the photo you plan to submit to the yearbook: 

  1. Please do not send in a cropped or altered photo. Our system will not allow us to import a screenshot or cropped photo. Please make sure to send the original photo via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please send the photo as a file, not a link. Thank you! 
  2. Please submit a forward-facing, clear picture of your student’s face from the shoulders up, with a non-distracting background. Due to the dimensions of the yearbook photo frame, all photos will be cropped from the shoulders up. You are welcome to send in a full body photo, but please understand that, given the dimensions of the frame, it will need to be cropped. Please do not crop the photo before sending it, as the program will not allow us to upload it. We will crop it when we import it. 
  3. When emailing your student’s photo, please include their first and last name. 

All photos must be submitted by December 19, 2025. Please reach out to Miss 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. 

Coming Up This Month: 

  • CHADD Parent Talk – September 9 at 7:00 pm (in Wheaton) Holly Taritas, Wheaton Academy’s Student Success Coach, will speak at the local CHADD meeting on how families can work together to create supportive, growth-oriented home environments—especially for students with ADHD. This free event is open to the community. Click here for more details and to RSVP. 
  • Parent Workshop – Supporting Executive Functioning in High School 
    September 17, 7:00–8:00 pm | Academic Building Join us for a practical, parent-focused workshop led by Holly Taritas, designed to equip families with tools to support organization, time management, task initiation, and study skills at home. This event is free and open to all WA families, with a special invitation for parents of new students. Happening alongside the student worship night, it’s an easy way to make the most of your time on campus. RSVP here. 

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: 

Let’s start the year strong—together. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for an event, or learn more.

Athletics

All required August Schools forms MUST be completed by the first day of school, August 25. A student will not be allowed to participate in athletics (including tryouts), retreats, or any school-sponsored events without these forms. If you are a new family to Wheaton Academy, please click here to ensure you have completed all you need to before school begins. If you are a returning family, please click here to see and complete your checklist.

Athletic Passes
We are happy to announce again that this year we will be providing to all Wheaton Academy families, faculty, and staff one athletics pass per household that will provide you and your family free entry into any regular season home sports game(s) for the 2025-26 season. Please stop by the Athletic or Front Office any time M-F from 9 am-4 pm to pick up your pass. Or you can pick one up at the boys’ home soccer opener on Monday, August 25, at the gate table. 

August 15, 2025

Upcoming Events

Important Back-to-School Things to Know
We are so excited to welcome you and your student to campus in the coming days as we prepare for the new school year to begin!  We want to draw your attention to four specific events: New Parent Night, Freshman Orientation, Transfer Orientation, and Connect Retreats.

New Parent Night: Wednesday, August 20, 6:30-8:45 pm – for Parents
All parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students are welcome to attend, even if you have previously enrolled a student at Wheaton Academy. Our evening will include an opportunity to meet with Parent Ambassadors, meet with teachers, and hear from the Leadership Team. You will also learn first day of school logistics and have time to ask questions. Please RSVP today using this form.

Freshman Orientation: Friday, August 22, 9:00 am-12:30 pm – for Students 
We’re excited to welcome your freshman student to campus for Orientation Day on Friday, August 22! This special day is designed to help students feel confident and prepared by giving them a preview of the first day of school. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to:
• Connect with their Project IX Senior Leaders
• Walk through their class schedules
• Locate their lockers and practice their combinations
• Receive technology training – please make sure your student brings their laptop and charger
• Enjoy lunch in the Servery and Student Union – lunch is provided!
• Start building friendships with fellow classmates

Transfer Orientation: Friday, August 22, 1:00-3:00 pm – for Students 
All Sophomore, Junior, and Senior transfer students are welcome to attend our Transfer Orientation on August 22, from 1:00-3:00 pm.  We will review important school culture information, tips for the first days of school, receive a custom tour of campus based on class schedule, and meet other Wheaton Academy students. RSVP HERE 

Connect Retreat:  Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
On August 27, the third full day of school, all students will participate in a Connect Retreat, a day-long experience built around growing teacher and student relationships to promote moments of connection and belonging. To learn more information about your student’s Connect Retreat Day, click HERE. Please note: All Freshman and Sophomore parents must complete this Connect Retreat Permission Form, and all Senior parents must complete this Connect Retreat Permission Form by the first day of school, Monday, August 25.

2025-2026 School Year Bell Schedule
We are looking forward to the new school year! The 2025-26 school year bell schedule may be found here. The first day of school is Monday, August 25. We will run a modified bell schedule during the first two weeks of school. You may see the first week bell schedule by clicking here. You may see the second week bell schedule by clicking here.

Picture Day! 
Picture Day this year will be September 3 and September 4. A make-up/retake day will be October 8. Lifetouch will be set up in the Atrium from 8:00-1:30 on these days. It is very important that your student stop by to take his/her picture within the given time frame on one of those three days. There is no allotted time for students to take their pictures, so it is up to the student to ensure they get their picture taken. Before school, study hall, lunch, and passing periods are all great times to stop by! Please note, Lifetouch will be gone by the end of the day, so they will not be available after school. Please reach out to Miss Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. Thank you!

General News

Back-to-School-Checklists
An email was sent earlier this summer with Back-to-School checklists. If you are a new family to Wheaton Academy, please click here to ensure you have completed all you need to before school begins. If you are a returning family, please click here to see and complete your checklist.

Meet Wheaton Academy’s New Employees!
Please click here to learn about our new employees at Wheaton Academy this year. We praise God for the team He has brought together.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2025-2026 School Year
Families are responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family a convenient option to purchase or rent books.

Families can shop for each student’s books using eCampus’ “Shop by Schedule” option on their website. Then, eCampus will ship the purchased or rented books directly to each family’s home. Here are some important things to note:

  • All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
  • Please order books by August 15 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 25.
  • You must use your student’s Wheaton Academy email (lastname@walearner.org) to order books.
  • If you have more than one student at Wheaton Academy, you will need each student’s email and must log in separately for each student, as their schedule information automatically populates the customized booklist through their email.
  • For details steps on how to order books, click here.

Driver’s Ed
In an effort to accommodate student schedules and extracurricular activities, Wheaton Academy offers after-school and summer driver’s education courses by hosting Excel Driving School. This year’s Driver’s Education Class Schedule can be found on the Families page and has a class starting in just a few weeks! 

Senior Picture Submission
Please begin thinking about the photo your student would like to submit to the yearbook. For their senior year, students are able to choose a photo that they would like to submit to the yearbook as their senior portrait. Your student may have chosen to take their senior picture with Prestige over the summer, or they may have had their photos taken through a different company. Either option is perfectly fine, but each requires different steps for submitting their photo. 

If your student chose to take their photos with Prestige, Prestige will ask you which photo you would like to select for the yearbook, and it will automatically be sent to us. If this is the option your student chose, please simply select the photo you want submitted to the yearbook, and no further action is needed. You are all set! 

If your student had their photo taken with a different company, that is perfectly fine as well. However, since Wheaton Academy does not work directly with other companies, you will need to submit your chosen photo to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Once you have sent in your student’s photo, you are good to go!

Please keep a few things in mind when selecting the photo you plan to submit to the yearbook: 

  1. Please do not send in a cropped or altered photo. Our system will not allow us to import a screenshot or cropped photo. Please make sure to send the original photo via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please send the photo as a file, not a link. Thank you! 
  2. Please submit a forward-facing, clear picture of your student’s face from the shoulders up, with a non-distracting background. Due to the dimensions of the yearbook photo frame, all photos will be cropped from the shoulders up. You are welcome to send in a full body photo, but please understand that, given the dimensions of the frame, it will need to be cropped. Please do not crop the photo before sending it, as the program will not allow us to upload it. We will crop it when we import it. 
  3. When emailing your student’s photo, please include their first and last name. 

All photos must be submitted by December 19, 2025. Please reach out to Miss Rusthoven with any questions (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org). Thanks!

Laptop Pickup
Laptops must be set up by the student before orientation on Friday, August 22. If your student did not take Summer Academy, stop by the WA front desk to pick up your student’s computer and school ID. Laptops and school IDs will be available for pick up during office hours beginning Monday, August 4. Once you pick up your laptop, follow the instructions here to set it up before August 22

The Center for Lifelong Learning

Wheaton Academy Student Success Coach, Holly Taritas, is speaking at a local CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD) meeting in Wheaton on September 9. Click here for more details.

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more.

Athletics

All required August Schools forms MUST be completed by the first day of school, August 25. A student will not be allowed to participate in athletics (including tryouts), retreats, or any school-sponsored events without these forms. If you are a new family to Wheaton Academy, please click here to ensure you have completed all you need to before school begins. If you are a returning family, please click here to see and complete your checklist.

August 8, 2025

Upcoming Events

2025-2026 School Year
We are looking forward to the new school year! The 2025-26 school year bell schedule may be found here. The first day of school is Monday, August 25. We will run a modified bell schedule during the first week. You may see the first week bell schedule by clicking here. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Picture Day! 
Picture Day this year will be September 3 and September 4. A make-up/retake day will be October 8. Lifetouch will be set up in the Atrium from 8:00-1:30 on these days. It is very important that your student stop by to take his/her picture within the given time frame on one of those three days. There is no allotted time for students to take their pictures, so it is up to the student to ensure they get their picture taken. Before school, study hall, lunch, and passing periods are all great times to stop by! Please note, Lifetouch will be gone by the end of the day, so they will not be available after school. Please reach out to Miss Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. Thank you!

General News

Back-to-School-Checklists
An email was sent earlier this summer with Back-to-School checklists. If you are a new family to Wheaton Academy, please click here to ensure you have completed all you need to before school begins. If you are a returning family, please click here to see and complete your checklist.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2025-2026 School Year
Families are responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family a convenient option to purchase or rent books.

Families can shop for each student’s books using eCampus’ “Shop by Schedule” option on their website. Then, eCampus will ship the purchased or rented books directly to each family’s home. Here are some important things to note:

  • All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
  • Please order books by August 15 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 25.
  • You must use your student’s Wheaton Academy email (lastname@walearner.org) to order books.
  • If you have more than one student at Wheaton Academy, you will need each student’s email and must log in separately for each student, as their schedule information automatically populates the customized booklist through their email.

For details steps on how to order books, click here.

Driver’s Ed
In an effort to accommodate student schedules and extracurricular activities, Wheaton Academy offers after-school and summer driver’s education courses by hosting Excel Driving School. This year’s Driver’s Education Class Schedule can be found on the Families page and has a class starting in just a few weeks! 

Senior Picture Submission
Please begin thinking about the photo your student would like to submit to the yearbook. For their senior year, students are able to choose a photo that they would like to submit to the yearbook as their senior portrait. Your student may have chosen to take their senior picture with Prestige over the summer, or they may have had their photos taken through a different company. Either option is perfectly fine, but each requires different steps for submitting their photo. 

If your student chose to take their photos with Prestige, Prestige will ask you which photo you would like to select for the yearbook, and it will automatically be sent to us. If this is the option your student chose, please simply select the photo you want submitted to the yearbook, and no further action is needed. You are all set! 

If your student had their photo taken with a different company, that is perfectly fine as well. However, since Wheaton Academy does not work directly with other companies, you will need to submit your chosen photo to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Once you have sent in your student’s photo, you are good to go!

Please keep a few things in mind when selecting the photo you plan to submit to the yearbook: 

  1. Please do not send in a cropped or altered photo. Our system will not allow us to import a screenshot or cropped photo. Please make sure to send the original photo via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please send the photo as a file, not a link. Thank you! 
  2. Please submit a forward-facing, clear picture of your student’s face from the shoulders up, with a non-distracting background. Due to the dimensions of the yearbook photo frame, all photos will be cropped from the shoulders up. You are welcome to send in a full body photo, but please understand that, given the dimensions of the frame, it will need to be cropped. Please do not crop the photo before sending it, as the program will not allow us to upload it. We will crop it when we import it. 
  3. When emailing your student’s photo, please include their first and last name. 

All photos must be submitted by December 19, 2025. Please reach out to Miss Rusthoven with any questions (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org). Thanks!

Laptop Pickup
Laptops must be set up by the student before orientation on Friday, August 22. If your student did not take Summer Academy, stop by the WA front desk to pick up your student’s computer and school ID. Laptops and school IDs will be available for pick up during office hours beginning Monday, August 4. Once you pick up your laptop, follow the instructions here to set it up before August 22

Host an International Student
The International Department is looking for families to host international students this fall. Hosting can be a wonderful experience to learn about other cultures and have a ministry as a family. Host families receive a monthly stipend and lots of support from our school. If you are interested or have questions, contact Marlina Visker at mvisker@wheatonacademy.org.

The Center for Lifelong Learning

All juniors and seniors are encouraged to register for one of these classes!
ACT Class (Saturday Mornings) – 8 Weeks/2-hour sessions, except for the first and last date, which will be 3 hours for practice tests. Dates: August 9, 16, 23 & September 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 11  (No class October 4 as it’s Homecoming week). All classes are 10 am – 12 pm except on August 9 and October 11, where the class will start at 9 am. To register and pay for the ACT Class, please click here.

SAT Class (Monday Nights) – 8 Weeks/2-hour sessions, except for the first and last classes, which will be about 3 hours for practice tests. Dates: August 11, 18, 25 & September 8, 15, 22, 29,  & October 6. All classes are from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  August 11 and October 6  will end at 9:30 pm for the practice tests.To register and pay for the SAT class, please click here.

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

Athletics

Fall Athletic Season Begins August 11!
Students will not be able to try out for fall sports if their paperwork has not been completed in August Schools. Here are the times and places each sport will begin tryouts:
Girls Tennis: 8:00-10:30 am at the tennis courts
Boys Cross Country: 7:00 am at the West Soccer Field
Girls Cross Country: 7:30 am at the West Soccer Field
Football: 3:30-6:30 pm on the Performance Trust Field
Cheer: 5:00-8:00 pm in the Fieldhouse Court 3
Girls Volleyball: 3:00-5:00 pm in the Warrior Dome
Boys Soccer: 6:00-8:30 pm on the Performance Trust Field
Boys Golf: 6:30 am Meet at Klein Creek Golf Course
Girls Golf: 4:30 pm at Villa Olivia Golf Course
Coaches will communicate the following days and times with the athletes at this first tryout.

August 1, 2025

Upcoming Events

2025-2026 School Year
We are looking forward to the new school year! The 2025-26 school year bell schedule may be found here. The first day of school is Monday, August 25. We will run a modified bell schedule during the first week. You may see the first week bell schedule by clicking here. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

General News

Textbook Acquisition for the 2025-2026 School Year
Families are responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family a convenient option to purchase or rent books.

Families can shop for each student’s books using eCampus’ “Shop by Schedule” option on their website. Then, eCampus will ship the purchased or rented books directly to each family’s home. Here are some important things to note:

  • The last day of free shipping is August 3.
  • All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
  • Please order books by August 15 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 25.
  • You must use your student’s Wheaton Academy email (lastname@walearner.org) to order books.
  • If you have more than one student at Wheaton Academy, you will need each student’s email and must log in separately for each student, as their schedule information automatically populates the customized booklist through their email.

For details steps on how to order books, click here.

Laptop Pickup
Laptops must be set up by the student before orientation on Friday, August 22. If your student did not take Summer Academy, stop by the WA front desk to pick up your student’s computer and school ID. Laptops and school IDs will be available for pick up during office hours beginning Monday, August 4. Once you pick up your laptop, follow the instructions here to set it up before August 22

Host an International Student
The International Department is looking for families to host international students this fall. Hosting can be a wonderful experience to learn about other cultures and have a ministry as a family. Host families receive a monthly stipend and lots of support from our school. If you are interested or have questions, contact Marlina Visker at mvisker@wheatonacademy.org.

The Center for Lifelong Learning

All juniors and seniors are encouraged to register for one of these classes!
ACT Class (Saturday Mornings) – 8 Weeks/2-hour sessions, except for the first and last date, which will be 3 hours for practice tests. Dates: August 9, 16, 23 & September 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 11  (No class October 4 as it’s Homecoming week). All classes are 10 am – 12 pm except on August 9 and October 11, where the class will start at 9 am. To register and pay for the ACT Class, please click here.

SAT Class (Monday Nights) – 8 Weeks/2-hour sessions, except for the first and last classes, which will be about 3 hours for practice tests. Dates: August 11, 18, 25 & September 8, 15, 22, 29,  & October 6. All classes are from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  August 11 and October 6  will end at 9:30 pm for the practice tests.To register and pay for the SAT class, please click here.

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

Athletics

Fall Athletic Season Begins August 11!
Students will not be able to try out for fall sports if their paperwork has not been completed in August Schools. Here are the times and places each sport will begin tryouts:
Girls Tennis: 8:00-10:30 am at the tennis courts
Boys Cross Country: 7:00 am at the West Soccer Field
Girls Cross Country: 7:30 am at the West Soccer Field
Football: 3:30-6:30 pm on the Performance Trust Field
Cheer: 5:00-8:00 pm in the Fieldhouse Court 3
Girls Volleyball: 3:00-5:00 pm in the Warrior Dome
Boys Soccer: 6:00-8:30 pm on the Performance Trust Field
Boys Golf: 6:30 am Meet at Klein Creek Golf Course
Girls Golf: 4:30 pm at Villa Olivia Golf Course
Coaches will communicate the following days and times with the athletes at this first tryout.

July 17, 2025

Upcoming Events

Summer Office Hours
During July, the offices will be closed on Friday the 18th and 25th.

General News

Textbook Sales Begin Monday, July 28
Wheaton Academy has partnered with our bookstore company, eCampus, to offer each family a convenient option for purchasing or renting books. The bookstore will open on Monday, July 28, with free shipping the first week. Students need their walearner email to order books. New families who were not enrolled in Summer Academy should have received an email yesterday with login credentials and password setup instructions. Please set up the email as soon as you receive this information, as you cannot order books without the Wheaton Academy email. For step-by-step instructions on how to purchase books, please click here.

Back-to-School Information
Last month, an email was sent to all school families regarding important Back-to-School information and checklists. You may click here to see the email and find links to the checklist pages. If you didn’t receive the email. Please check your junk/spam.

Host an International Student
The International Department is looking for families to host international students this fall. Hosting can be a wonderful experience to learn about other cultures and have a ministry as a family. Host families receive a monthly stipend and lots of support from our school. If you are interested or have questions, contact Marlina Visker at mvisker@wheatonacademy.org.

The Center for Lifelong Learning

ACT/SAT Prep Courses – All juniors and seniors are encouraged to register for one of these classes!
ACT Class (Saturday Mornings) – 8 Weeks/2-hour sessions, except for the first and last date, which will be 3 hours for practice tests.

Dates: August 9, 16, 23 & September 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 11  (No class October 4 as it’s Homecoming week). All classes are 10 am – 12 pm except on August 9 and October 11, where the class will start at 9 am.

To register and pay for the ACT Class, please click here.

SAT Class (Monday Nights) – 8 Weeks/2-hour sessions, except for the first and last classes, which will be about 3 hours for practice tests.  

Dates: August 11, 18, 25 & September 8, 15, 22, 29,  & October 6. All classes are from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  August 11 and October 6  will end at 9:30 pm for the practice tests.

To register and pay for the SAT class, please click here.

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

June 27, 2025

Upcoming Events

Summer Office Hours
During July, the offices will be closed on Fridays, the 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. The next WA Weekly will be published on July 18.

General News

Back-to-School Information
Today, an email was sent to all school families regarding important Back-to-School information and checklists. You may click here to see the email and find links to the checklist pages. If you didn’t receive the email. Please check your junk/spam.

2025-2026 Schedules
Schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now available in OnCampus. If there were conflicts in your student’s schedule, we fixed them to make sure graduation requirements were met. You may see a difference in what your student requested and what is in your student’s schedule. If we could not fix the schedule or if a class was missing, you will see a “Contact Student Services” prompt. If you have questions or have a “Contact Student Services” notice, please reach out to our Registrar, Angie Roberts, at aroberts@wheatonacademy.org.

If you have a schedule request change, please contact Mrs. Roberts by Tuesday, July 1. After that, no schedule changes will be made. Schedule changes may be limited due to the capacity of the classes.

Please note, the period and teacher of a class could change in your student’s schedule as we balance and finalize classes.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2025-2026 School Year
Wheaton Academy has partnered with our bookstore company, eCampus, to offer each family a convenient option for purchasing or renting books. The bookstore will open on Monday, July 28. Students need their walearner email to order books. New students who were not enrolled in Summer Academy will receive an email the week of July 14 with their login credentials and password setup instructions. Please set up the email as soon as you receive this information, as you cannot order books without the Wheaton Academy email. More details on ordering books will follow!

Rising Seniors (Class of 2026!)
As a senior, you are able to choose a photo of yourself to be added to the yearbook for your senior year. Wheaton Academy works with Prestige to help you take your senior photo on campus, if you choose. Prestige has sent you an email to sign up. The next and final available day to take photos with Prestige (on campus) is July 14. Some students opt to take their senior photos with a company other than Prestige. This option is perfectly fine as well; however, please make sure to email your chosen photo to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org by Friday, December 19. Photos taken with Prestige will be sent automatically, so no further action is needed. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org). Thanks!

Host an International Student
The International Department is looking for families to host international students this fall. Hosting can be a wonderful experience to learn about other cultures and have a ministry as a family. Host families receive a monthly stipend and lots of support from our school. If you are interested or have questions, contact Marlina Visker at mvisker@wheatonacademy.org.

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Help Your Student Get Ahead This Summer 
The school year may be winding down, but learning doesn’t stop in June. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers academic coaching, executive functioning support, test prep, and college planning services throughout the summer to help students stay sharp, reduce stress, and build momentum for the year ahead. 

Whether your student is catching up, preparing for what’s next, or making the most of a slower pace to grow their skills, our expert coaches are here to help. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit into your summer plans. 

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 

Let’s finish the year well and plan for what’s next. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

June 20, 2025

Upcoming Events

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 23-25. You can sign for just a day, or come for more, as we prepare the school for the next school year! Sign up using this form to join us this summer.

General News

2025-2026 Schedules
Schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be available in OnCampus by 3:00 p.m. today. If there were conflicts in your student’s schedule, we fixed them to make sure graduation requirements were met. You may see a difference in what your student requested and what is in your student’s schedule. If we could not fix the schedule or if a class was missing, you will see a “Contact Student Services” prompt. If you have questions or have a “Contact Student Services” notice, please reach out to our Registrar, Angie Roberts, at aroberts@wheatonacademy.org.

If you have a schedule request change, please contact Mrs. Roberts by Tuesday, July 1. After that, no schedule changes will be made. Schedule changes may be limited due to the capacity of the classes.

Please note, the period and teacher of a class could change in your student’s schedule as we balance and finalize classes.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2025-2026 School Year
Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family a convenient option to purchase or rent books. The bookstore will open on Monday, July 28. Students need their walearner email to order books. New students who were not enrolled in Summer Academy will receive an email the week of July 14 with their login credentials and password setup instructions. Please set up the email as soon as you receive this information, as you cannot order books without the Wheaton Academy email. More details on ordering books will follow!

Graduation Photos
Families of graduating seniors, you can download cap-and-gown photos as well as graduation photos from Molly Grace Photography for free on this page: https://wheatonacademy.org/celebrating-the-class-of-2025/.

Host an International Student
The International Department is looking for families to host international students this fall. Hosting can be a wonderful experience to learn about other cultures and have a ministry as a family. Host families receive a monthly stipend and lots of support from our school. If you are interested or have questions, contact Marlina Visker at mvisker@wheatonacademy.org.

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Help Your Student Get Ahead This Summer 
The school year may be winding down, but learning doesn’t stop in June. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers academic coaching, executive functioning support, test prep, and college planning services throughout the summer to help students stay sharp, reduce stress, and build momentum for the year ahead. 

Whether your student is catching up, preparing for what’s next, or making the most of a slower pace to grow their skills, our expert coaches are here to help. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit into your summer plans. 

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 

Let’s finish the year well and plan for what’s next. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

Athletics

High School Summer Camps
High school summer camps are now open. Please click here to register.

June 13, 2025

Upcoming Events

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 June 23-25. You can sign for just a day, or come for more, as we prepare the school for the next school year! Sign up using this form to join us this summer.

General News

Graduation Photos
Families of graduating seniors, you can download cap-and-gown photos as well as graduation photos from Molly Grace Photography for free on this page: https://wheatonacademy.org/celebrating-the-class-of-2025/.

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Help Your Student Get Ahead This Summer 
The school year may be winding down, but learning doesn’t stop in June. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers academic coaching, executive functioning support, test prep, and college planning services throughout the summer to help students stay sharp, reduce stress, and build momentum for the year ahead. 

Whether your student is catching up, preparing for what’s next, or making the most of a slower pace to grow their skills, our expert coaches are here to help. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit into your summer plans. 

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 

Let’s finish the year well and plan for what’s next. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

Athletics

High School Summer Camps
High school summer camps are now open. Please click here to register.

June 6, 2025

Upcoming Events

Summer Academy
Morning classes: 
8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
All-day classes: 
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Summer Academy starts Monday, June 9. Teachers and room numbers will be posted in the Atrium and in Student Services on the first day. If you have not received any information regarding Summer Academy and had planned on your student taking summer classes, please contact Angie Roberts, aroberts@wheatonacademy.org, as soon as possible. No lunch will be served during Summer Academy. For full details on Summer Academy, please click here.

General News

Book Return for 24-25 School Year
If you rented books from eCampus, it is your responsibility to return your books.

  • Go to https://wheatonacademy.ecampus.com/. Select the Login/Sign Up button in the top right corner. Enter your login information (student’s walearner email) and click Sign In & Continue to access your account.
  • Once you have logged in to your account, select Manage My Rentals/Returns from the menu bar.
  • Select Return My Rental for Free.
  • Rental textbooks that are eligible for return will be displayed. Select the textbooks you would like to return, and click Print Label & Complete Return.
  • Print the prepaid UPS shipping label and packing slip. Once printed, place the packing slip in a box, making sure that the books are packed securely, and affix the UPS shipping label to the outside of the box. Take the package to your local UPS shipping location, and you’re done.

Host Families Needed for the 2025–2026 School Year
The WA International Program is currently looking for families to host international students for the 2025–2026 school year. Hosting provides a unique opportunity to know, love, support, and disciple a student from another country, offering them a Christ-centered home away from home.

We are praying that each student will be placed in a family that is a great fit, and we trust that God is preparing hearts for this calling. We invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us in this meaningful ministry! Your house size, family size, or age is not the deciding factor. What matters most is a willing heart to invest in the life of a student. If you or someone in your church or community may be interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Marlina Visker (mvisker@wheatonacademy.org or (630) 562-7573) to learn more about the program and what it means to be a host family.

Thank you for praying with us and for considering how you might be a part of what God is doing through the International Program at Wheaton Academy.

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 June 23-25. You can sign for just a day, or come for more, as we prepare the school for the next school year! Sign up using this form to join us this summer.

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Join Our Summer Executive Functioning Workshop—Register HERE 
June 10 & 12 • 12:15–12:45 PM • $100 
During the Summer Academy lunch break, students will work with a Certified Executive Functioning Coach to build essential skills for high school success, such as time management, organization, and stress reduction. Registration includes both sessions and all materials. This is a great opportunity for incoming students and underclassmen to set them up for success in high school! 

Help Your Student Get Ahead This Summer 
The school year may be winding down, but learning doesn’t stop in June. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers academic coaching, executive functioning support, test prep, and college planning services throughout the summer to help students stay sharp, reduce stress, and build momentum for the year ahead. 

Whether your student is catching up, preparing for what’s next, or making the most of a slower pace to grow their skills, our expert coaches are here to help. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit into your summer plans. 

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 

Let’s finish the year well and plan for what’s next. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

Athletics

High School Summer Camps
High school summer camps are now open. Please click here to register.

May 30, 2025

Upcoming Events

Baccalaureate Service
Friday, May 30
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center
Dessert Reception to follow in the Atrium
Please join us tonight for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors. Cap and gowns will not be worn during Baccalaureate; however, if you want to bring them for photo opportunities, you are welcome to do so. A friend of Wheaton Academy, Molly Grace, is an amazing photographer and is offering FREE cap and gown pictures in front of the white Alumni Chapel before Baccalaureate from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Just walk over to the white chapel before the ceremony for photos. Each student will receive an emailed download gallery of their photos. You can see how amazing she is here: https://www.mollygracephotography.com/. 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!

2025 Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, June 1
3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2:15 p.m)
Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be in Edman Chapel at Wheaton College. Seniors must arrive at 2:15 pm to line up outside in the Courtyard. There is no limit to seating for families, and no tickets are needed to attend. (This is not a production of Wheaton College.)

Summer Academy
Morning classes: 
8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
All-day classes: 
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Summer Academy starts Monday, June 9. Teachers and room numbers will be posted in the Atrium and in Student Services on the first day. If you have not received any information regarding Summer Academy and had planned on your student taking summer classes, please contact Angie Roberts, aroberts@wheatonacademy.org, as soon as possible. No lunch will be served during Summer Academy. For full details on Summer Academy, please click here.

General News

Book Return for 24-25 School Year
If you rented books from eCampus, it is your responsibility to return your books.

  • Go to https://wheatonacademy.ecampus.com/. Select the Login/Sign Up button in the top right corner. Enter your login information (student’s walearner email) and click Sign In & Continue to access your account.
  • Once you have logged in to your account, select Manage My Rentals/Returns from the menu bar.
  • Select Return My Rental for Free.
  • Rental textbooks that are eligible for return will be displayed. Select the textbooks you would like to return, and click Print Label & Complete Return.
  • Print the prepaid UPS shipping label and packing slip. Once printed, place the packing slip in a box, making sure that the books are packed securely, and affix the UPS shipping label to the outside of the box. Take the package to your local UPS shipping location, and you’re done.

Locker Cleanout
All lockers need to be cleared out of any books, clothes, personal items, etc. by Tuesday, June 3. After this date, all items found in lockers will be donated.

Host Families Needed for the 2025–2026 School Year
The WA International Program is currently looking for families to host international students for the 2025–2026 school year. Hosting provides a unique opportunity to know, love, support, and disciple a student from another country, offering them a Christ-centered home away from home.

We are praying that each student will be placed in a family that is a great fit, and we trust that God is preparing hearts for this calling. We invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us in this meaningful ministry! Your house size, family size, or age is not the deciding factor. What matters most is a willing heart to invest in the life of a student. If you or someone in your church or community may be interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Marlina Visker (mvisker@wheatonacademy.org or (630) 562-7573) to learn more about the program and what it means to be a host family.

Thank you for praying with us and for considering how you might be a part of what God is doing through the International Program at Wheaton Academy.

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 June 23-25. You can sign for just a day, or come for more, as we prepare the school for the next school year! Sign up using this form to join us this summer.

Senior Graduation Details
Address Updated?
Parents, if you plan to move after graduation, please let Jenn Trott know your new address. We mail home diplomas after graduation and don’t want any to get lost in the mail. Thanks!

Dell Laptop Return
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 30. 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, please have it repaired before turning it in! There is a $150 fee for accidental damage, payable via PushCoin. Pens are available in the I.T. office for $30 via PushCoin, and chargers for $20.

Jostens Pictures Available
Jostens will have graduation photos available for purchase after the ceremony. Please click here for a QR code to access the photos, and click here for step-by-step instructions on how to access them. Jostens also has an advanced pay option.

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 19823GY25 to 90738* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g and enter your phone number followed by your access code to get started.

Order Yearbooks
Don’t forget to order your yearbook! Yearbooks are on sale now! Please follow this link for details. 

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Join Our Summer Executive Functioning Workshop—Register HERE 
June 10 & 12 • 12:15–12:45 PM • $100 
During the Summer Academy lunch break, students will work with a Certified Executive Functioning Coach to build essential skills for high school success, such as time management, organization, and stress reduction. Registration includes both sessions and all materials. This is a great opportunity for incoming students and underclassmen to set them up for success in high school! 

Help Your Student Get Ahead This Summer 
The school year may be winding down, but learning doesn’t stop in June. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers academic coaching, executive functioning support, test prep, and college planning services throughout the summer to help students stay sharp, reduce stress, and build momentum for the year ahead. 

Whether your student is catching up, preparing for what’s next, or making the most of a slower pace to grow their skills, our expert coaches are here to help. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit into your summer plans. 

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 

Let’s finish the year well and plan for what’s next. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

Athletics

High School Summer Camps
High school summer camps are now open. Please click here to register.