Upcoming Events

Get to Know Wheaton Academy
October 10 or November 7
6:45 pm
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get To Know Wheaton Academy, October 10 or November 7 at 6:45 pm. This evening will provide an opportunity for families to learn about our school’s commitment to academics, spiritual life, co-curricular activities, and college readiness, as well as experience the community, connection, and culture that Wheaton Academy offers our students and families. 

Our time together will include: 

• Opening Welcome from Mrs. Hockett, Principal 
• Individual Family Tours 
• Meet and Greet with Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders  

Register online at www.wheatonacademy.org/visit and discover what it’s like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior. Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

Mother/Daughter Evening Together
Monday, October 7
On Monday, October 7, Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton will partner with Visionary Family Ministries to host a Mother/Daughter Evening Together for mothers and daughters, 6th grade and older.  The evening will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the chapel at Crossway-Good News Publishers (1300 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL).  A light dinner is included.  Guests can register here.  

WA Women’s Prayer Gathering
Tuesday, October 8
1:30-2:30 pm
Student Union
Please join us as we prayer for our school. All women are welcome.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, October 12
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, October 12. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Justin Swider. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Fall Conferences Sign-ups
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15 and 16 are Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. Sign-ups will begin on Monday, October 7 at 6 pm and run through Sunday, October 13 (Closing at midnight). For more information on how to sign-up click here. This is the link you will use to sign up, however, you will not be able to sign up until Monday at 6 pm.

Tuesday, October 15 will be an Off-Campus Learning Day, and Wednesday, October 16 will be a no-school day to allow students to attend conferences with their parents.

Conference Dinners
Each year parents supply our teachers with dinner during the conference days. If you would like to supply dinner items for our teachers on Oct. 15, please sign-up for items by clicking here.

Food may be dropped off during the day on October 15.  If you would like to give a monetary gift to help supplement our catered dinner on October 16, you may drop a check off in the front office. Checks can be made payable to WA and sent to the attention of Jim Holtrop. If you have any questions, please reach out to him. Thank you so much for making the conference time special for our faculty!

Tips from Parent Ambassadors About Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
Please click here to find some useful information prepared by our Parent Ambassadors on Conferences! If you would like to watch a video: Learn about Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences.
 
Host an International Student in your Home!
We are currently looking for host families for next semester and next year. Hosting an international student is a wonderful ministry opportunity for your family. Wheaton Academy provides a monthly stipend for host families. Please reach out to Julie Grant, International Student and Host Family Coordinator, at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org for more information.

2025-2026 Admissions Season Now Open! 
We are excited to announce that the Application for the 2025-2026 School Year opened on Monday, Sept 16!  We invite you to APPLY NOW by visiting wheatonacademy.org/apply. Applicants who apply this fall will be considered for early decision (before Christmas time). Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

Picture Retakes
Picture retakes are on Monday, October 21! If your student would like to retake their picture, they need to stop by the atrium before school or at lunch to retake their picture. Also, if your student was absent or did not take their picture on Picture Day, they may take this picture on October 21 as well.

WA Teacher/Staff Appreciation Team
If you are interested in showing appreciation to our faculty and staff, please click here for how to do so.

School-wide Testing Day, Wednesday, October 23
On Tuesday of this week, an email was sent to all school families regarding our school-wide testing day on October 23. If your student is in 9th-11th grade, please click here to read the letter. Grades 9-11 will take the suite of PSAT. If your student is a 12th grader, you may click here. 12th-graders will take the ACT. Please contact Gina Churchill if you have any questions. For details on what students should bring to school that day and test times, please click here.

AP Exams Timeline
For full details on AP Exam Registration, timeline, and deadlines, please click here.

A Reminder from the Health Office
If you have a current 9^th grader, they must have a physical that includes vaccinations on an Illinois Certificate of Health Examination form  https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/child-health-exam-form-revised-01-31-2024.pdf.  A sports physical does not meet this requirement.  If this is not uploaded into August Schools (our health information platform), or turned in by October 15, your child will be excluded from school until it is completed.

If you have a current 12^th grader, they must show proof of 2 Meningococcal vaccines by the October 15 deadline as well or be excluded.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sezonov, School Nurse at jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7504.

Senior Picture Submission
It’s time to submit senior pictures for the yearbook! If your student booked an appointment with Prestige Photography to have their picture taken on campus over the summer, and that is the picture your student wants to include in the yearbook, you are good to go! Prestige will automatically send us that photo and no further action is needed.  

If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s senior portraits, that is no problem, but we will need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 20 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Please note that if you send in a full-body image, it will be cropped from the shoulders up as the yearbook file is not large enough to accommodate a full-body photo. Please submit your student’s chosen picture via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org along with your student’s first and last name. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Homecoming Family Picnic
Friday, September 27
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Family Picnic tonight. This is part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30 -8:00 pm. There will be FREE bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302 and Billy Bricks Pizza will have dinner for sale from their food trucks! And the football game will start at 7:30 as well.  We have it all! Come out for dinner, fun, and football!!

Homecoming Fall Informal
Saturday, September 28
7:00-9:30 pm
The student council would like to invite the entire student body to the fall informal on September 28. Our annual event will be held in the Student Union and parking lot from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The night will include multiple food trucks, carnival games, the Pirate Ship Swing, and our homecoming dance. Tickets will be on sale September 24-27 at lunch. The cost is $35.00 during the week and $40.00 at the door. Push coin is available to pay. Students may bring a guest from another school, after filling out the permission form available at the front office. This event is informal and casual attire is the norm. Although students may attend with a date, friend groups are encouraged.  We are looking forward to an amazing, fun, and safe night! Parents – Below are examples of what to wear to the informal on Saturday night!

Mother/Daughter Evening Together
Monday, October 7
On Monday, October 7, Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton will partner with Visionary Family Ministries to host a Mother/Daughter Evening Together for mothers and daughters, 6th grade and older.  The evening will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the chapel at Crossway-Good News Publishers (1300 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL).  A light dinner is included.  Guests can register here.  

Get to Know Wheaton Academy
October 10 or November 7
6:45 pm
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get To Know Wheaton Academy, October 10 or November 7 at 6:45 pm. This evening will provide an opportunity for families to learn about our school’s commitment to academics, spiritual life, co-curricular activities, and college readiness, as well as experience the community, connection, and culture that Wheaton Academy offers our students and families. 

Our time together will include: 

• Opening Welcome from Mrs. Hockett, Principal 
• Individual Family Tours 
• Meet and Greet with Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders  

Register online at www.wheatonacademy.org/visit and discover what it’s like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior. Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

General News

Off-Campus Learning Day, Monday, September 30
This Monday will be our second off-campus learning day of the school year. All assignments should be posted by 9 am with instructions from their teachers.

Fall Conferences Sign-ups
October 15 and 16 are Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. Sign-ups will begin on
Monday, October 7 at 6 pm and run through Sunday, October 13 (Closing at midnight). On Monday, October 7 at 6 pm the link to sign up will be posted on the families website. Look for the Conferences Button. You will not see this button until Monday at 6 pm.
 
2025-2026 Admissions Season Now Open! 
We are excited to announce that the Application for the 2025-2026 School Year opened on Monday, Sept 16!  We invite you to APPLY NOW by visiting wheatonacademy.org/apply. Applicants who apply this fall will be considered for early decision (before Christmas time). Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

School-wide Testing Day, Wednesday, October 23
On Tuesday of this week, an email was sent to all school families regarding our school-wide testing day on October 23. If your student is in 9th-11th grade, please click here to read the letter. Grades 9-11 will take the suite of PSAT. If your student is a 12th grader, you may click here. 12th-graders will take the ACT. Please contact Gina Churchill if you have any questions. For details on what students should bring to school that day and test times, please click here.

AP Exams Timeline
For full details on AP Exam Registration, timeline, and deadlines, please click here.

A Reminder from the Health Office
If you have a current 9^th grader, they must have a physical that includes vaccinations on an Illinois Certificate of Health Examination form  https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/child-health-exam-form-revised-01-31-2024.pdf.  A sports physical does not meet this requirement.  If this is not uploaded into August Schools (our health information platform), or turned in by October 15, your child will be excluded from school until it is completed.

If you have a current 12^th grader, they must show proof of 2 Meningococcal vaccines by the October 15 deadline as well or be excluded.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sezonov, School Nurse at jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7504.

Senior Picture Submission
It’s time to submit senior pictures for the yearbook! If your student booked an appointment with Prestige Photography to have their picture taken on campus over the summer, and that is the picture your student wants to include in the yearbook, you are good to go! Prestige will automatically send us that photo and no further action is needed.  

If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s senior portraits, that is no problem, but we will need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 20 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Please note that if you send in a full-body image, it will be cropped from the shoulders up as the yearbook file is not large enough to accommodate a full-body photo. Please submit your student’s chosen picture via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org along with your student’s first and last name. Thank you!

Volunteer Corner

Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Alumni Events!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with alumni events during Homecoming. Opportunities include:

• Friday, 9/27: Help with set-up (decorating and food prep) during the day.
• Friday Evening: Assist with serving and clean-up at the Alumni Dinner and Dessert Reception.

Your service is a wonderful way to bless our WA alumni and contribute to the success of these special events. Click here to review and sign up for volunteer slots.

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Prayer
Tomorrow, September 21
9:00 am
Wheaton Academy Board Room
Every third Saturday, women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us on tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room (enter the new front office doors and the Board Room is on your right) for our next prayer time. We will hear from WA employee Angie Roberts. Light refreshments are served.

FALL SOCIAL for Freshman and Transfer Parents
Wedensday, September 25
7:00-8:30 pm
Parents of Freshman or Transfer students, please join us for a time of fellowship, light refreshments and we have a special gift just for you! Drop your student off at Sonny Acres for the service project during Homecoming week then head over to the Wheaton Academy Student Union to spend some time with new and old friends here at school. If you have younger children, they are welcome to attend. FALL SOCIAL for Freshman and Transfer Parents RSVP HERE

Parent Ambassador Program: Quick Tips about Homecoming for New Families
Parents – as your students plan for Homecoming Week festivities, below are a few tips that may answer some commonly asked questions. All students and faculty participate in the dress-up days! Also provided are examples of what to wear to the informal on Saturday night!

Homecoming Family Picnic
Friday, September 27
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Family Picnic on Friday, September 27. This is part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30 -8:00 pm. There will be FREE bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302 and Billy Bricks Pizza will have dinner for sale from their food trucks! And the football game will start at 7:30 as well.  We have it all! Come out for dinner, fun, and football!!

Homecoming Fall Informal
Saturday, September 28
7:00-9:30 pm
The student council would like to invite the entire student body to the fall informal on September 28. Our annual event will be held in the Student Union and parking lot from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The night will include multiple food trucks, carnival games, the Pirate Ship Swing, and our homecoming dance. Tickets will be on sale September 24-27 at lunch. The cost is $35.00 during the week and $40.00 at the door. Push coin is available to pay. Students may bring a guest from another school, after filling out the permission form available at the front office. This event is informal and casual attire is the norm. Although students may attend with a date, friend groups are encouraged.  We are looking forward to an amazing, fun, and safe night!

Mother/Daughter Evening Together
Monday, October 7
On Monday, October 7, Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton will partner with Visionary Family Ministries to host a Mother/Daughter Evening Together for mothers and daughters, 6th grade and older.  The evening will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the chapel at Crossway-Good News Publishers (1300 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL).  A light dinner is included.  Guests can register here.  

General News

Homecoming Week, September 23-29
Please click here for a comprehensive list of details about Homecoming 2024! We hope to see you are the events.

Homecoming Week Bell Schedules
Homecoming is two weeks away. We will run modified schedules each day which are listed below.
Monday, September 23 – Field Day Schedule
8:00-8:20     Advisory
8:20-8:30     Class meeting
8:40-9:20     Opening Ceremony
9:20-9:30     Meet in advisory
9:30-12:00   Field Day
12:00-1:15   Lunch
1:15-2:30     Lip Sync Contest
2:30             Dismiss

Tuesday, September 24 – Chapel Schedule
Homecoming Assembly during chapel time

Wednesday, September 25 – Modified Block with Assembly
9:00-10:30      1st period
10:35-11:20    Assembly
11:25-12:55    2nd period
12:55-1:25      Lunch
1:30-3:00        3rd period

Thursday, September 26 – Modified Block with Assembly
8:00-9:25.      4^th period
9:30-10:55.    5^th period
11:00-11:25    Assembly
11:25-12:05.  Lunch
12:05-1:30.    6^th period
1:35-3:00.      7^th period

Friday, September 27 – Modified Chapel Schedule
8:00-8:33        1st period
8:39-9:12         2nd period
9:18-9:51          3rd period
10:00-10:30    Chapel
10:35-10:55     Cross Dedication
11:00-11:35       LUNCH
11:38-12:11     4^th period
12:17-12:50       5th period
12:56-1:29        6th period
1:35-2:08         7th period
2:14-2:24        Meet as class
2:30-3:00         Pep Rally

Help Needed for Fall Informal
If you would like to help with the carnival games for our Homecoming Informal on September 28, please contact Jim Holtrop or click here to sign up.  We could use you to make our night a huge success! Thank you.

A Reminder from the Health Office
If you have a current 9^th grader, they must have a physical that includes vaccinations on an Illinois Certificate of Health Examination form  https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/child-health-exam-form-revised-01-31-2024.pdf.  A sports physical does not meet this requirement.  If this is not uploaded into August Schools (our health information platform), or turned in by October 15, your child will be excluded from school until it is completed.

If you have a current 12^th grader, they must show proof of 2 Meningococcal vaccines by the October 15 deadline as well or be excluded.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sezonov, School Nurse at jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7504.

Senior Picture Submission
It’s time to submit senior pictures for the yearbook! If your student booked an appointment with Prestige Photography to have their picture taken on campus over the summer, and that is the picture your student wants to include in the yearbook, you are good to go! Prestige will automatically send us that photo and no further action is needed.  

If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s senior portraits, that is no problem, but we will need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 20 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Please note that if you send in a full-body image, it will be cropped from the shoulders up as the yearbook file is not large enough to accommodate a full-body photo. Please submit your student’s chosen picture via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org along with your student’s first and last name. Thank you!

Volunteer Corner

Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Alumni Events!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with alumni events during Homecoming. Opportunities include:

• Friday, 9/27: Help with set-up (decorating and food prep) during the day.
• Friday Evening: Assist with serving and clean-up at the Alumni Dinner and Dessert Reception.

Your service is a wonderful way to bless our WA alumni and contribute to the success of these special events. Click here to review and sign up for volunteer slots.

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, September 14
8:00 am
Student Union
Tomorrow, September 14, we will kick off this year’s Men’s Prayer in our new Student Union. Please join us for a full breakfast beginning at 7:45 a.m., followed by a time of prayer. We are thrilled to welcome Mike Swider, Assistant WA Football Coach, and former Wheaton College Head Football Coach, as our guest this month.

Fall Spiritual Life Week
September 16-20
Created: In the Beginning
Next week’s Fall Spiritual Life week will culminate our September chapel sub-theme “Created: In the Beginning.” Mr. Thornton and Mr. Hogan will unpack the final days of creation during our Tuesday and Friday chapels. In addition to chapels, there are a few other events to put on the calendar as we worship and pray together throughout the week.
Monday-Friday: Prayer Circles – Our Project LEAD Spiritual Life team will be hosting prayer circles every day during lunch. This will be a great opportunity to seek the Lord and express community in smaller groups. Students will meet in the following classrooms.
Seniors – Studio 22 Classroom
Juniors – Room 202
Sophomores – Room 105
Freshmen – Room 232
Wednesday – We will gather in the White Chapel from 7:00-8:00 pm for a night of worship. Worship leaders Hayden Bradley, Janson Roberts, and Katie Gordiyenko will lead us.
Friday – See You at the Pole – At 7:15 am we will gather at the flagpole on the south end of Performance Trust field to pray for our country, our community, and our school.

FALL SOCIAL for Freshman and Transfer Parents
Wedensday, September 25
7:00-8:30 pm
Parents of Freshman or Transfer students, please join us for a time of fellowship, light refreshments and we have a special gift just for you! Drop your student off at Sonny Acres for the service project during Homecoming week then head over to the Wheaton Academy Student Union to spend some time with new and old friends here at school. If you have younger children, they are welcome to attend. FALL SOCIAL for Freshman and Transfer Parents RSVP HERE

Homecoming Family Picnic
Friday, September 27
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Family Picnic on Friday, September 27. This is part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30 -8:00 pm. There will be FREE bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302 and Billy Bricks Pizza will have dinner for sale from their food trucks! And the football game will start at 7:30 as well.  We have it all! Come out for dinner, fun, and football!!

Homecoming Fall Informal
Saturday, September 28
7:00-9:30 pm
The student council would like to invite the entire student body to the fall informal on September 28. Our annual event will be held in the Student Union and parking lot from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The night will include multiple food trucks, carnival games, the Pirate Ship Swing, and our homecoming dance. Tickets will be on sale September 24-27 at lunch. The cost is $35.00 during the week and $40.00 at the door. Push coin is available to pay. Students may bring a guest from another school, after filling out the permission form available at the front office. This event is informal and casual attire is the norm. Although students may attend with a date, friend groups are encouraged.  We are looking forward to an amazing, fun, and safe night!

Mother/Daughter Evening Together
Monday, October 7
On Monday, October 7, Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton will partner with Visionary Family Ministries to host a Mother/Daughter Evening Together for mothers and daughters, 6th grade and older.  The evening will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the chapel at Crossway-Good News Publishers (1300 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL).  A light dinner is included.  Guests can register here.  

General News

Homecoming Week, September 23-29
Please click here for a comprehensive list of details about Homecoming 2024! We hope to see you are the events.

Homecoming Week Bell Schedules
Homecoming is two weeks away. We will run modified schedules each day which are listed below.
Monday, September 23 – Field Day Schedule
8:00-8:20     Advisory
8:20-8:30     Class meeting
8:40-9:20     Opening Ceremony
9:20-9:30     Meet in advisory
9:30-12:00   Field Day
12:00-1:15   Lunch
1:15-2:30     Lip Sync Contest
2:30             Dismiss

Tuesday, September 24 – Chapel Schedule
Homecoming Assembly during chapel time

Wednesday, September 25 – Modified Block with Assembly
9:00-10:30      1st period
10:35-11:20    Assembly
11:25-12:55    2nd period
12:55-1:25      Lunch
1:30-3:00        3rd period

Thursday, September 26 – Modified Block with Assembly
8:00-9:25.      4^th period
9:30-10:55.    5^th period
11:00-11:25    Assembly
11:25-12:05.  Lunch
12:05-1:30.    6^th period
1:35-3:00.      7^th period

Friday, September 27 – Modified Chapel Schedule
8:00-8:33        1st period
8:39-9:12         2nd period
9:18-9:51          3rd period
10:00-10:30    Chapel
10:35-10:55     Cross Dedication
11:00-11:35       LUNCH
11:38-12:11     4^th period
12:17-12:50       5th period
12:56-1:29        6th period
1:35-2:08         7th period
2:14-2:24        Meet as class
2:30-3:00         Pep Rally

Help Needed for Fall Informal
If you would like to help with the carnival games for our Homecoming Informal on September 28, please contact Jim Holtrop or click here to sign up.  We could use you to make our night a huge success! Thank you.

A Reminder from the Health Office
If you have a current 9^th grader, they must have a physical that includes vaccinations on an Illinois Certificate of Health Examination form  https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/child-health-exam-form-revised-01-31-2024.pdf.  A sports physical does not meet this requirement.  If this is not uploaded into August Schools (our health information platform), or turned in by October 15, your child will be excluded from school until it is completed.

If you have a current 12^th grader, they must show proof of 2 Meningococcal vaccines by the October 15 deadline as well or be excluded.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sezonov, School Nurse at jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7504.

Senior Picture Submission
It’s time to submit senior pictures for the yearbook! If your student booked an appointment with Prestige Photography to have their picture taken on campus over the summer, and that is the picture your student wants to include in the yearbook, you are good to go! Prestige will automatically send us that photo and no further action is needed.  

If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s senior portraits, that is no problem, but we will need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 20 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Please note that if you send in a full-body image, it will be cropped from the shoulders up as the yearbook file is not large enough to accommodate a full-body photo. Please submit your student’s chosen picture via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org along with your student’s first and last name. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Glow Dance Tonight!
Student Council invites the entire student body to the annual Glow Dance tonight, Friday, September 6, following the home football game. All students are invited to our first dance in the Student Union! The dance ends at 11 pm. Tickets will be on sale next week Wednesday – Friday in the Student Union during lunch. Tickets will be $20 ($25 at the door). Push Coin will be available for ticket sales. For further questions email Kat Haase.

WA Women’s Prayer
Wheaton Academy Moms in Prayer Fall Brunch
All Ladies are welcome to attend whether you have come before or not! We’d love to have you!
Tuesday, September 10, 9:30-11:30 am
RSVP to Jodi Bauer for more information at jodisuebauer@gmail.com or 630-465-1596.

Parent Ambassador Program
Tuesday, September 10
7:00-8:00 pm VIRTUAL Informational Meeting
Please join us where we will discuss these: Navigating the next six weeks of school, helping your student adjust to high school, and details about what to expect during Homecoming week September 22-28.
VIRTUAL Informational Parent Meeting RSVP here

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, September 14
8:00 am
Student Union
Next Saturday, September 14, we will kick off this year’s Men’s Prayer in our new Student Union. Please join us for a full breakfast beginning at 7:45 a.m., followed by a time of prayer. We are thrilled to welcome Mike Swider, Assistant WA Football Coach, and former Wheaton College Head Football Coach, as our guest this month.

FALL SOCIAL for Freshman and Transfer Parents
Wedensday, September 25
7:00-8:30 pm
Parents of Freshman or Transfer students, please join us for a time of fellowship, light refreshments and we have a special gift just for you! Drop your student off at Sonny Acres for the service project during Homecoming week then head over to the Wheaton Academy Student Union to spend some time with new and old friends here at school. If you have younger children, they are welcome to attend. FALL SOCIAL for Freshman and Transfer Parents RSVP HERE

Mother/Daughter Evening Together
Monday, October 7
On Monday, October 7, Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton will partner with Visionary Family Ministries to host a Mother/Daughter Evening Together for mothers and daughters, 6th grade and older.  The evening will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the chapel at Crossway-Good News Publishers (1300 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL).  A light dinner is included.  Guests can register here.  

General News

Off-Campus Learning Day, Monday, September 9
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 9. 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. 

Modified Bell Schedule
Wednesday, September 11
We will run the following bell schedule next Wednesday:
Time                         Class
9:00 – 10:30              Period 1
10:40 – 11:13            Extended Community Time
11:20 – 12:50            Period 2
12:50 – 1:25              Lunch
1:30 – 3:00                Period 3

Winterim Trips 2025 Fall Registration
Parents: We have a few Winterim 2025 trips still open. The application is live on the families’ website.
Click here to see it. This application is due next Tuesday, September 10 by midnight with a $1000 deposit. See Amy Heavey with any questions.

A Reminder from the Health Office
If you have a current 9^th grader, they must have a physical that includes vaccinations on an Illinois Certificate of Health Examination form  https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/child-health-exam-form-revised-01-31-2024.pdf.  A sports physical does not meet this requirement.  If this is not uploaded into August Schools (our health information platform), or turned in by October 15th, your child will be excluded from school until it is completed.

If you have a current 12^th grader, they must show proof of 2 Meningococcal vaccines by the October 15^th deadline as well or be excluded.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sezonov, School Nurse at jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7504.

Senior Picture Submission
It’s time to submit senior pictures for the yearbook! If your student booked an appointment with Prestige Photography to have their picture taken on campus over the summer, and that is the picture your student wants to include in the yearbook, you are good to go! Prestige will automatically send us that photo and no further action is needed.  

If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s senior portraits, that is no problem, but we will need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 20 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Please note that if you send in a full-body image, it will be cropped from the shoulders up as the yearbook file is not large enough to accommodate a full-body photo. Please submit your student’s chosen picture via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org along with your student’s first and last name. Thank you!

Athletics

Athletic Passes
We are happy to announce again 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 2024-25 season. Please stop by the athletics office any time M-F from 9:00 am-5:00 pm to pick up your pass.

We are also offering a digital version of the card this year, click here to download the digital card on GoFan. Both digital and physical cards will be accepted at the gate for free entry into a game.

Upcoming Events

No School/Offices Closed Monday, September 2
There will be no school and offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 to observe Labor Day. We will resume with our regular bells schedule on Tuesday, September 3. Enjoy the long weekend!

Picture Day – September 3 & 4
Picture Day at Wheaton Academy is September 3 and September 4. Lifetouch will be set up in the Atrium for students to have their pictures taken. Please remind your student(s) that there will not be a designated time for them to have their picture taken on these days. They can stop by at a time that is convenient for them either before school, at lunch, after school, or between classes.

Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 5
We are excited to invite you to Back to School Night, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. 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 – 6:50 p.m. Period 1
6:56 – 7:06 p.m. Period 2
7:12 – 7:22 p.m. Period 3
7:28 – 7:38 p.m. Period 4
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. All Community Assembly, FAC
8:10 – 8:20 p.m. Period 5
8:26 – 8:36 p.m. Period 6
8:42– 8:52 p.m. Period 7
There will not be classes for study halls or TAs. You are welcome to head to the Student Union during a study hall period, where you can get information on Winterim, purchase some WA Wear, pick up a yard sign, QR code magnet, and Athletic Pass, get information on the Center for Lifelong Learning, and get information on being an international host parent. We look forward to seeing you there!

GLOW DANCE!
Friday, September 6
Student Council invites the entire student body to the annual Glow Dance on Friday, September 6, following the home football game. All students are invited to our first dance in the Student Union! The dance ends at 11 pm. Tickets will be on sale next week Wednesday – Friday in the Student Union during lunch. Tickets will be $20 ($25 at the door). Push Coin will be available for ticket sales. For further questions email Kat Haase

Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing
Stonebridge Country Club – September 9, 2024
Wheaton Academy’s 2024 Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing will return to Aurora’s beautiful and challenging Stonebridge Country Club. This event is held to remember the life of former WA student Todd Beamer ’87 and his heroic actions on 9/11.

New this year, we will offer morning and afternoon golf rounds, beginning at 7:30 am or 1:00 pm. In addition to golf, the day will include a grab-n-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner, followed by a brief awards presentation, and auction. Click here for additional information and to register!

General News

Welcome New Faculty and Staff
We are excited to welcome new faculty and staff to Wheaton Academy as we kick off the school year. Learn more about these new faces here and be sure to say hello!

Senior Picture Submission
It’s time to submit senior pictures for the yearbook! If your student booked an appointment with Prestige Photography to have their picture taken on campus over the summer, and that is the picture your student wants to include in the yearbook, you are good to go! Prestige will automatically send us that photo and no further action is needed.  

If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s senior portraits, that is no problem, but we will need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 20 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Please note that if you send in a full-body image, it will be cropped from the shoulders up as the yearbook file is not large enough to accommodate a full-body photo. Please submit your student’s chosen picture via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org along with your student’s first and last name. Thank you!

New Parent Night Digital Resources
On Thursday, August 22 we hosted New Parent Night which was orientation for all Freshman and Transfer parents. We enjoyed hearing from leadership, meeting Parent Ambassadors, and creating connections within the school community before the start of the new year. If you were unable to attend, please refer to this page which reflects all the information and PowerPoint presented that night.

Athletics

Athletic Passes
We are happy to announce again 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 2024-25 season. Please stop by the athletics office any time M-F from 9:00 am-5:00 pm to pick up your pass.

We are also offering a digital version of the card this year, click here to download the digital card on GoFan. Both digital and physical cards will be accepted at the gate for free entry into a game.

Upcoming Events

Connect Retreat Parent Permission Slip Needed
Parents of freshmen, sophomore, and senior students need to complete a permission form for some activities on Connect Retreat Day. Freshmen and sophomores click here to get your form. Seniors click here to get your form. Please sign and return to Jim Holtrop by Monday, August 26.

Connect Retreats, Tuesday, August 27, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
We are excited to introduce the beginning of the school year with our Connect Retreats.  On August 27, the second 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. For full details about the retreats, please click here.

Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing
Stonebridge Country Club – September 9, 2024
Wheaton Academy’s 2024 Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing will return to Aurora’s beautiful and challenging Stonebridge Country Club. This event is held to remember the life of former WA student Todd Beamer ’87 and his heroic actions on 9/11.

New this year, we will offer morning and afternoon golf rounds, beginning at 7:30 am or 1:00 pm. In addition to golf, the day will include a grab-n-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner, followed by a brief awards presentation, and auction. Click here for additional information and to register!

General News

2024-2025 Bell Schedule
We are excited for school to begin on Monday, August 26. The first week of school we will run a modified bell schedule of 7-period days, with Tuesday being the Connect Retreats. Please click here for the first week’s bell schedule. For the regular bell schedule for 2024-2025, please click here.

Welcome New Faculty and Staff
We are excited to welcome new faculty and staff to Wheaton Academy as we kick off the school year. Learn more about these new faces here and be sure to say hello!

New Parent Night Digital Resources
On Thursday, August 22 we hosted New Parent Night which was orientation for all Freshman and Transfer parents. We enjoyed hearing from leadership, meeting Parent Ambassadors, and creating connections within the school community before the start of the new year. If you were unable to attend, please refer to this page which reflects all the information and PowerPoint presented that night.

Schedules
Mrs. Roberts is not making any more schedule changes between now and the first day of school. After the first day of school, schedule changes will be on a case-by-case, limited basis.

Please make sure your student checks their schedules before the first day of school as the order of their classes may have changed due to the balancing of classes.

Student Parking Registration
Online parking registration began on August 12, 2024.  Starting on August 19 at 9:00 AM, students can pick up their parking decal and pick out their parking spot for the 2024-25 school year, provided their vehicle has been registered and the spot paid for.  Picking out a parking spot will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upperclassmen will be given priority in the North Lot. Please contact Kermit Elison with questions kellison@wheatonacademy.org. Click here to signup and pay for the pass.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2024-2025 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:

• New families – If you have not yet received your student’s Dell Latitude or student email address, you may visit Student Services Monday-Thursday from 8 AM – 4 PM to pick it up.
• All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
• Please order books by August 14 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 26.
• 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.

Athletics

Athletic Passes
We are happy to announce again 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 2024-25 season. Please stop by the athletics office any time M-F from 9:00 am-5:00 pm to pick up your pass.

We are also offering a digital version of the card this year, click here to download the digital card on GoFan. Both digital and physical cards will be accepted at the gate for free entry into a game.

Upcoming Events

Connect Retreats, Tuesday, August 27, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
We are excited to introduce the beginning of the school year with our Connect Retreats.  On August 27, the second 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. For full details about the retreats, please click here. Parents of freshmen, sophomore, and senior students need to complete a permission form for some activities on that day. Freshmen and sophomores click here to get your form. Seniors click here to get your form. Please sign and return to Jim Holtrop.

Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing
Stonebridge Country Club – September 9, 2024
Wheaton Academy’s 2024 Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing will return to Aurora’s beautiful and challenging Stonebridge Country Club. This event is held to remember the life of former WA student Todd Beamer ’87 and his heroic actions on 9/11.

New this year, we will offer morning and afternoon golf rounds, beginning at 7:30 am or 1:00 pm. In addition to golf, the day will include a grab-n-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner, followed by a brief awards presentation, and auction. Click here for additional information and to register!

WA Women’s Prayer
Women of WA please mark your calendars and join us to pray for our school and community. Here are the dates for the 2024-2025 school year:
Wheaton Academy Moms in Prayer Fall Brunch
All Ladies Welcome whether you have come before or not! We’d love to have you!
Tuesday, September 10, 9:30-11:30 am
RSVP to Jodi Bauer for more information at jodisuebauer@gmail.com or 630-465-1596.
The 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Student Union
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
Women’s Prayer Evening Prayer Dates (more info. will follow)
October 22 & February 18

General News

2024-2025 Bell Schedule
We are excited for school to begin on Monday, August 26. The first week of school we will run a modified bell schedule of 7-period days, with Tuesday being the Connect Retreats. Please click here for the first week’s bell schedule. For the regular bell schedule for 2024-2025, please click here.

Schedules
Mrs. Roberts is not making any more schedule changes between now and the first day of school. After the first day of school, schedule changes will be on a case-by-case, limited basis.

Please make sure your student checks their schedules before the first day of school as the order of their classes may have changed due to the balancing of classes.

Geneva Road Construction
We wanted to make families aware that there is a detour on Geneva Road if you travel westbound. The detour begins at Winfield Road. Please be sure to add time to your commute if this is the direction you take to come to Wheaton Academy.

Student Parking Registration
Online parking registration began on August 12, 2024.  Starting on August 19 at 9:00 AM, students can pick up their parking decal and pick out their parking spot for the 2024-25 school year, provided their vehicle has been registered and the spot paid for.  Picking out a parking spot will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upperclassmen will be given priority in the North Lot. Please contact Kermit Elison with questions kellison@wheatonacademy.org. Click here to signup and pay for the pass.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2024-2025 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:

• New families – If you have not yet received your student’s Dell Latitude or student email address, you may visit Student Services Monday-Thursday from 8 AM – 4 PM to pick it up.
• All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
• Please order books by August 14 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 26.
• 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.

Excel Driving School
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 August.

Athletics

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swimming practices, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girls swimming is in the fall (sectional meet is usually the first Saturday in November) and Boys swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet is usually the 3^rd Saturday in February.) If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

Upcoming Events

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Saturday, August 10
11:00 am
NEW Front Entrance
You’re invited to Wheaton Academy’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, on Saturday, August 10 at 11:00 am. Join us tomorrow at our NEW Front Entrance for a celebration, open house, and prayer of dedication over Wheaton Academy’s enhanced facilities, as we eagerly anticipate this upcoming school year and all of the ways that students will be impacted For Generations to Come!

Connect Retreats, Tuesday, August 27, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
We are excited to introduce the beginning of the school year with our Connect Retreats.  On August 27, the second 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. For full details about the retreats, please click here.

Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing
Stonebridge Country Club – September 9, 2024
Wheaton Academy’s 2024 Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing will return to Aurora’s beautiful and challenging Stonebridge Country Club. This event is held to remember the life of former WA student Todd Beamer ’87 and his heroic actions on 9/11.

New this year, we will offer morning and afternoon golf rounds, beginning at 7:30 am or 1:00 pm. In addition to golf, the day will include a grab-n-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner, followed by a brief awards presentation, and auction. Click here for additional information and to register!

General News

2024-2025 Bell Schedule
We are excited for school to begin on Monday, August 26. The first week of school we will run a modified bell schedule of 7-period days, with Tuesday being the Connect Retreats. Please click here for the first week’s bell schedule. For the regular bell schedule for 2024-2025, please click here.

Student Parking Registration
Online parking registration will begin on August 12, 2024.  Starting on August 19 at 9:00 AM, students can pick up their parking decal and pick out their parking spot for the 2024-25 school year, provided their vehicle has been registered and the spot paid for.  Picking out a parking spot will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upperclassmen will be given priority in the North Lot. Please contact Kermit Elison with questions kellison@wheatonacademy.org. Click here to signup and pay for the pass.

Textbook Acquisition for the 2024-2025 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:

• New families – If you have not yet received your student’s Dell Latitude or student email address, you may visit Student Services Monday-Thursday from 8 AM – 4 PM to pick it up.
• All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
• Please order books by August 14 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 26.
• 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.

Excel Driving School
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 August.

Athletics

Fall Athletic Season Begins August 12!
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 their tryouts:
Girls Tennis: 8-10:30 am at the tennis courts
Cross Country: 6:30-7:30 am at the West Soccer Field
Football: 7-11 am on the Performance Trust File
Cheer: 3-6 pm in the Fieldhouse
Girls Volleyball: 8:00 am in the Warrior Dome
Boys Soccer: 3:30-6 pm on the Performance Trust Field
Boys Golf: 7 am Meet at Klein Creek Golf Course
Girls Golf: 7:30 am at Villa Olivia Golf Course
Coaches will communicate the following days and times with the athletes at this first tryout.

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swimming practices, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girls swimming is in the fall (sectional meet is usually the first Saturday in November) and Boys swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet is usually the 3^rd Saturday in February.) If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

Upcoming Events

Summer Serve
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 that allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Since most of the academic building will continue to be under construction throughout the summer, we will need some help in early August to get spaces cleaned and ready for the school year to begin! Summer Serve is happening August 5-7. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more. Sign up using this form.

General News

Textbook Acquisition for the 2024-2025 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:

• New families – If you have not yet received your student’s Dell Latitude or student email address, you may visit Student Services Monday-Thursday from 8 AM – 4 PM to pick it up.
• All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
• Please order books by August 14 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 26.
• 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.

Important Back-to-School Information
To see an email that was sent in the end of June to all school families regarding important Back-to-School information and checklists. If you are a new family, you may click here to read the letter. If you are a returning family, you may click here to read the letter.

Excel Driving School
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 August.

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 Julie Grant (International Student and Host Family Coordinator) at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org.

Athletics

Fall Athletic Season Begins August 12!
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 their tryouts:
Girls Tennis: 8-10:30a m at the tennis courts
Cross Country: 6:30-7:30 am at the West Soccer Field
Football: 7-11 am on the Performance Trust File
Cheer: 3-6 pm in the Fieldhouse
Girls Volleyball: 8:00 am in the Warrior Dome
Boys Soccer: 3:30-6 pm on the Performance Trust Field
Boys Golf: 7 am Meet at Klein Creek Golf Course
Girls Golf: 7:30 am at Villa Olivia Golf Course
Coaches will communicate the following days and times with the athletes at this first tryout.

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swimming practices, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girls swimming is in the fall (sectional meet is usually the first Saturday in November) and Boys swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet is usually the 3^rd Saturday in February.) If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

Upcoming Events

Summer Serve
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 that allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Since most of the academic building will continue to be under construction throughout the summer, we will need some help in early August to get spaces cleaned and ready for the school year to begin! Summer Serve is happening August 5-7. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more. Sign up using this form.

General News

Textbook Acquisition for the 2024-2025 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:

• New families – If you have not yet received your student’s Dell Latitude or student email address, you may visit Student Services Monday-Thursday from 8 AM – 4 PM to pick it up.
• All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
• Please order books by August 14 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 26.
• 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.

Important Back-to-School Information
To see an email that was sent in the end of June to all school families regarding important Back-to-School information and checklists. If you are a new family, you may click here to read the letter. If you are a returning family, you may click here to read the letter.

Excel Driving School
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 August.

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 Julie Grant (International Student and Host Family Coordinator) at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org.

August Schools
All paperwork in August Schools must be completed by August 1. Students will not be able to try out for fall sports if their paperwork has not been completed. If you have any questions please contact Jenn Sezonov – jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org.

Athletics

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swimming practices, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girls swimming is in the fall (sectional meet is usually the first Saturday in November) and Boys swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet is usually the 3^rd Saturday in February.) If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

Upcoming Events

Summer Office Hours
Due to construction, Wheaton Academy’s office hours will be adjusted in the month of July.
July 1-12 the Academic Building will be closed. The summer receptionist is available Monday through Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm at Door 6 of the Heritage Field House.
July 15-31, the summer receptionist will can be accessed using Door 12 of the Academic Building.  
All offices will be closed July 4, 5, 12, 19, and 26. There will not be WA Weekly for most of July – it will resume on July 26.

Summer Serve
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 that allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Since most of the academic building will continue to be under construction throughout the summer, we will need some help in early August to get spaces cleaned and ready for the school year to begin! Summer Serve is happening August 5-7. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more. Sign up using this form to join us next week.

General News

Textbook Acquisition for the 2024-2025 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:

• New families – If you have not yet received your student’s Dell Latitude or student email address, you may visit Student Services starting July 16 from 8 AM – 4 PM to pick it up.
• Bookstore opens on July 17
• All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
• Shipping is free from July 17-24. After the first week, families will pay for their own shipping.
• Please order books by August 14 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 26.
• 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.

Schedules
Schedules were sent out to parents of all full-time students on Wednesday. If you did not receive a schedule, please check your junk mail. If there is a contact Student Services in your student’s schedule, please contact Angie Roberts, aroberts@wheatonacademy.org.

Important Back-to-School Information
Today an email was sent to all school families regarding important Back-to-School information and checklists. If you are a new family, you may click here to read the letter. If you are a returning family, you may click here to read the letter.

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-2024/ To purchase Graduation photos from Lifetouch, text code “19823GY24” to 90738.

August Schools
We wanted to notify you that we will be changing our Health Information System for the 2024-2025 school year to August Schools.  August Schools will be replacing Magnus.  We will give you much more information about creating an account and filling out necessary forms in our Back-to-School checklist which will be released in May for those enrolled in Summer Academy and in June for everyone else.  If you have any questions about the system change, please contact Jenn Sezonov – jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org.

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 Julie Grant (International Student and Host Family Coordinator) at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org.