In addition to our daily catered lunch, we offer a full salad bar most days, freshly made soups and sandwiches, and other items on our a la carte table.
August at a Glance We are excited about the new school year. There are many important events you won’t want to miss as we prepare to begin the year. Please click here to view these dates and events in August at Wheaton Academy.
Coaching, Conversations, Connections The Center for Lifelong Learning is offering coaching for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections before school starts.
45-minute sessions are available in August with certified executive functioning coach, Holly Taritas. She will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child. Great for middle school – high school. If you are interested in starting the school year off strong by understanding why executive functioning skills matter sign up at Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning.
General News
Back to School Checklists School begins Tuesday, August 22. Please be sure to visit the Back-to-School checklists to ensure you have completed all tasks before we start. New families click here. Returning families click here.
Last Chance for Senior Pictures Lifetouch will return one final time for senior pictures on September 12 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Click here for more information if you haven’t taken your photos yet.
Buy Your Books for 2023-2024 The bookstore is now live so if you haven’t done so already, please order your student’s books before the school year begins. Click here for a step-by-step process on how to order your books.Note to new students – you will want to make sure you pick up your Dell laptop from the Wheaton Academy IT office and set up your Wheaton Academy email – you will need this email to be able to purchase books.
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus All traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/.
Volunteer Corner
With construction underway, we have a new volunteer opportunity to help with our morning or afternoon drop-off and parking. Sign up to volunteer here.
Athletics
Parents who have children planning to try out for any Fall Sports must have their student’s Athletic Packet and a valid physical uploaded onto Magnus. On August 7, when tryouts begin, if they are missing either of these forms loaded onto Magnus they will not be allowed to try out. This is very important and must be completed…No exceptions.
Please make sure you have covered these two forms for your student. Thank you!
July 28, 2023
Upcoming Events
Coaching, Conversations, Connections The Center for Lifelong Learning is offering coaching for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections before school starts.
45-minute sessions are available in August with certified executive functioning coach, Holly Taritas. She will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child. Great for middle school – high school. If you are interested in starting the school year off strong by understanding why executive functioning skills matter sign up at Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning.
General News
Buy Your Books for 2023-2024 The bookstore is now live so if you haven’t done so already, please order your student’s books before the school year begins. Click here for a step-by-step process on how to order your books.Note to new students – you will want to make sure you pick up your Dell laptop from the Wheaton Academy IT office and set up your Wheaton Academy email – you will need this email to be able to purchase books.
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus All traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/.
Volunteer Corner
Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved
Athletics
Parents who have children planning to try out for any Fall Sports must have their student’s Athletic Packet and a valid physical uploaded onto Magnus. On August 7, when tryouts begin, if they are missing either of these forms loaded onto Magnus they will not be allowed to try out. This is very important and must be completed…No exceptions.
Please make sure you have covered these two forms for your student. Thank you!
June 30, 2023
Upcoming Events
Summer Office Hours Wheaton Academy’s offices will be open in July from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the following exceptions: Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4 offices are closed for Independence Day. July 7,14, 21, and 28 offices closed on Fridays in July. The next WA Weekly will be Friday, July 28.
Executive Functioning Workshops The Center for Lifelong Learning is hosting two executive functioning workshops this summer. These workshops will be over three days (in the Armour Building) and will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses for school readiness.
Choose from: Tuesdays – July 25, August 1 & 8 from 9-9:45 am. or Wednesdays – July 26, August 2 & 9 from 10-10:45 am.
Coaching, Conversations, Connections The Center for Lifelong Learning is offering coaching for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections.
45-minute sessions are available in late July and August with certified executive functioning coach, Holly Taritas. She will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child. If you are interested in this workshop or coaching sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning.
General News
How to Buy Your Books for 2023-2024 Our book process is different for next school year. Each family will be responsible for purchasing their own books and having them delivered to your home. The bookstore goes live on July 12. Click here for a step-by-step process on how to order your books.Note to new students – you will want to make sure you pick up your Dell laptop from the Wheaton Academy IT office and set up your Wheaton Academy email – you will need this email to be able to purchase books.
2023 Lifetouch Commencement Photos Graduates of 2023 – If you are interested in purchasing graduation photos from Lifetouch, you can text the 22/23 Wheaton Academy Commencement Access Code 19823GY23 to 90738 to receive a link that will direct you to the new website to view and purchase photos.
Summer Mission Trip Opportunity – Kids Alive Dominican Republic This summer, Phil Strzalka, Sally Strzalka, and Val Gregersen will be taking two teams of students to the Dominican Republic to serve with Kids Alive. The teams will be doing art, sports, devotionals, and life skills/job skills training with students from 6th grade to 12th grade in a summer camp setting. We will also plan some fun team activities. We recently had some spots open up. Students can choose to go either week or for both weeks: July 15th – 22nd in Jarabocoa or July 22nd – 29th in Caraballo. If you are interested, please contact Phil Strzalka at pstrzalka@wheatonacademy.org or 630-806-6785. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.
Registration for the JULY/AUGUST ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open This small group class, taught by Cheryl Koslosky, will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests. It will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays (July 24, 26, 31, August 2, 7, and 9)
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus All traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/.
Volunteer Corner
Summer Serve Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities, make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities, and help with projects to control costs to allow for a smooth transition into the fall. The next Summer Serve will be July 10-12. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! If those dates don’t work with your schedule you can also suggest dates you are available to serve. Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
Athletics
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
June 23, 2023
Upcoming Events
Senior Pictures for the Class of 2024 June 26: 10 am – 3:30 pm June 27: 9 am – 3:30 pm June 28: 9 am- 3:30 pm June 29: 9 am – 2:30 pm Alumni White Chapel Lifetouch will be here to take Senior Pictures for the Class of 2024! Seniors can make appointments directly through Lifetouch. They should have sent you an email regarding appointments. Senior Portrait Retakes Dates & Times: July 26 (10 am – 3:30 pm) & July 27 (9 am – 2:30 pm).
General News
2023 Lifetouch Commencement Photos Graduates of 2023 – If you are interested in purchasing graduation photos from Lifetouch, you can text the 22/23 Wheaton Academy Commencement Access Code 19823GY23 to 90738 to receive a link that will direct you to the new website to view and purchase photos.
Summer Mission Trip Opportunity – Kids Alive Dominican Republic This summer, Phil Strzalka, Sally Strzalka, and Val Gregersen will be taking two teams of students to the Dominican Republic to serve with Kids Alive. The teams will be doing art, sports, devotionals, and life skills/job skills training with students from 6th grade to 12th grade in a summer camp setting. We will also plan some fun team activities. We recently had some spots open up. Students can choose to go either week or for both weeks: July 15th – 22nd in Jarabocoa or July 22nd – 29th in Caraballo. If you are interested, please contact Phil Strzalka at pstrzalka@wheatonacademy.org or 630-806-6785. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.
How to Buy Your Books for 2023-2024 Our book process is different for next school year. Each family will be responsible for purchasing their own books and having them delivered to your home. The bookstore goes live on July 12. Click here for a step-by-step process on how to order your books.Note to new students – you will want to make sure you pick up your Dell laptop from the Wheaton Academy IT office and set up your Wheaton Academy email – you will need this email to be able to purchase books.
Registration for the JULY/AUGUST ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open This small group class, taught by Cheryl Koslosky, will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests. It will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays (July 24, 26, 31, August 2, 7, and 9)
Summer Office Hours Wheaton Academy’s offices will be open in June from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and in July from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the following exceptions: Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4 offices are closed for Independence Day. July 7,14, 21, and 28 offices closed on Fridays in July.
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus All traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/.
Volunteer Corner
Summer Serve Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities, make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities, and help with projects to control costs to allow for a smooth transition into the fall. The next Summer Serve will be July 10-12. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! If those dates don’t work with your schedule you can also suggest dates you are available to serve. Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
Athletics
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
June 16, 2023
Upcoming Events
Senior Pictures for the Class of 2024 June 26: 10 am – 3:30 pm June 27: 9 am – 3:30 pm June 28: 9 am- 3:30 pm June 29: 9 am – 2:30 pm Alumni White Chapel Lifetouch will be here to take Senior Pictures for the Class of 2024! Seniors can make appointments directly through Lifetouch. They will send you an email regarding appointments. Senior Portrait Retakes Dates & Times: July 26 (10 am – 3:30 pm) & July 27 (9 am – 2:30 pm).
General News
How to Buy Your Books for 2023-2024 Our book process is different for next school year. Each family will be responsible for purchasing their own books and having them delivered to your home. The bookstore goes live on July 12. Click here for a step-by-step process on how to order your books.Note to new students – you will want to make sure you pick up your Dell laptop for the Wheaton Academy IT office and set up your Wheaton Academy email – you will need this email to be able to purchase books.
Summer Office Hours Wheaton Academy’s offices will be open in June from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and in July from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the following exceptions: Monday, June 19 offices closed for Juneteenth. Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4 offices are closed for Independence Day. July 7,14, 21, and 28 offices closed on Fridays in July.
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus has Started Construction has begun and so has the new, one-way traffic pattern. All traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/.
Volunteer Corner
Summer Serve Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities, make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities, and help with projects to control costs to allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 19-21 and July 10-12. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! If those dates don’t work with your schedule you can also suggest dates you are available to serve. Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
Athletics
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
June 9, 2023
Upcoming Events
Senior Pictures for the Class of 2024 June 26: 10 am – 3:30 pm June 27: 9 am – 3:30 pm June 28: 9 am- 3:30 pm June 29: 9 am – 2:30 pm Alumni White Chapel Lifetouch will be here to take Senior Pictures for the Class of 2024! Seniors can make appointments directly through Lifetouch. They will send you an email regarding appointments. Senior Portrait Retakes Dates & Times: July 26 (10 am – 3:30 pm) & July 27 (9 am – 2:30 pm).
General News
Summer Office Hours Wheaton Academy’s offices will be open in June from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and in July from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the following exceptions: Monday, June 19 offices closed for Juneteenth. Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4 offices closed for Independence Day. July 7,14, 21, and 28 offices closed on Fridays in July.
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus has Started Construction has begun and so has the new, one-way traffic pattern. All traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/.
Workshop During Summer Academy The Center for Lifelong Learning is hosting a new workshop being offered to students at lunchtime on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 during summer school (June 14, 21, 28). The workshop will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses for lifelong learning. If you are interested in the workshop sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning
Summer Serve Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities, make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities, and help with projects to control costs to allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 19-21 and July 10-12. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! If those dates don’t work with your schedule you can also suggest dates you are available to serve. Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
College Corner
ACT/SAT Prep Class Registration for the JUNE ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays in June (June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28). Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.
Athletics
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
June 2, 2023
Upcoming Events
Baccalaureate Service Friday, June 2 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts Center Dessert Reception in Atrium after the Service Please join us this evening 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!
Commencement Ceremony Sunday, June 4 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel We are excited for the commencement ceremony at Edman Chapel, on the Wheaton College campus. Students are to arrive at 2:15 p.m. Doors will open at this time as well. There are no tickets necessary. (Wheaton Academy Commencement is not a production of Wheaton College).
Coffee with The Center for Lifelong Learning Thursday, June 8 (first day of Summer Academy) 8:00 am Wheaton Academy Library Enjoy some coffee and meet with Cheryl Koslosky, the director of The Center, and Holly Taritas, Executive Functioning Coach, to learn more about what The Center has to offer.
General News
Last Day to Return Book Bundle Today! Friday, June 2 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Commons For families that rented the book bundle, please make sure your student returns their books today in the Commons. Books returned after today will be charged a late fee. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
You may also return your books on your own. For directions on how to do this, please click here.
Technology Update – Last Day to Return Surfaces is Today! After every four years, we update our student technology, so Wheaton Academy will no longer use the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for student-assigned laptops. This year we are pleased to offer the option of keeping the Surface Pro for a fee of $75; simply keep the laptop, and the fee will be charged to your Tuition Management account. Students who do not return the laptop, keyboard, and charger in good condition by noon on Friday, June 2, will be charged the $75 fee. Please note that software licenses for Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud are not included. Those will stop working. Students are best served by factory resetting their Surface Pro (in Settings, Update & Security, Recovery) and using a personal Microsoft account. Questions? Please contact Bob Vishanoff at bobvishanoff@wheatonacademy.org or 630 562 7554.
ALL Families: 2023-2024 Tuition payments due June 5 The first tuition payment for the 2023-2024 school year is due June 5. On May 17, families should have received their invoice email notification from customerservice@blackbaud.school. Families on ACH payments will receive an email prior to debit 10 days before the due date.
Please email sdede@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions regarding the invoiced amount or would like to change your payment plan.
Three payment plan options are available: 1-payment, 2-payments, and 12-payments. Multiple payment plans have financing fees: $175 for a 2-payment plan, and $380 for a 12-payment plan.
If you would like to change your payment method or bank account, please contact BB customer service at 888-868-8828.
New One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus Starting June 5 We wanted to make you aware of some upcoming changes to our campus as construction begins to make way for exciting updates. Our campus will have a new, one-way traffic pattern during this season of construction: all traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/. This traffic pattern begins Monday, June 5.
Summer Office Hours Wheaton Academy’s offices will be open in June from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and in July from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with the following exceptions: Monday, June 19 offices closed for Juneteenth. Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4 offices closed for Independence Day. July 7,14, 21, and 28 offices closed on Fridays in July.
Summer Academy Summer Academy starts Thursday, June 8. 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.
The lunch hour will be from 12:00 to 1:00 pm each day for all classes. Students can purchase their lunch with their Pushcoin account. If you have not received your Pushcoin code to set up an account, please contact Angie Roberts. Instructions regarding Pushcoin setup may be found here: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/food-services/pushcoin/. Students may also bring their own lunch.
Workshop During Summer Academy The Center for Lifelong Learning is hosting a new workshop being offered to students at lunchtime on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 during summer school (June 14, 21, 28). The workshop will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses for lifelong learning. If you are interested in the workshop sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning
Summer Serve Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities, make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities, and help with projects to control costs to allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 19-21 and July 10-12. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! If those dates don’t work with your schedule you can also suggest dates you are available to serve. Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
Ivy Propagation Do you have a green thumb? We would like to propagate as much of the Academy Hall ivy as possible to save for future use. If you have any interest in helping with the propagation process, please contact Rachel Chaney.
Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Trip We are planning an adult trip to Israel in the Spring of 2024. If you are interested in attending, please see the letter from Steve Bult by clicking here.
College Corner
ACT/SAT Prep Class Registration for the JUNE ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays in June (June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28). Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.
Athletics
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
May 26, 2023
Upcoming Events
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice Tuesday, May 30 12:00-3:00 p.m. After finals on Tuesday, May 30, Seniors will meet in the Commons for lunch, then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory.
Baccalaureate Service Friday, June 2 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts Center Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
Commencement Ceremony Sunday, June 4 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel We are pleased that the commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. Doors open at 2:15 pm. There are no tickets necessary.
Coffee with The Center for Lifelong Learning Thursday, June 8 (first day of Summer Academy) 8:00 am Wheaton Academy Library Enjoy some coffee and meet with Cheryl Koslosky, the director of The Center, and Holly Taritas, Executive Functioning Coach, to learn more about what The Center has to offer.
General News
Finals Week Schedule Monday, May 29 – No School, Offices Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 30 8:00-9:30 a.m. 1st Period Final Exam 9:45-11:15 a.m. 2nd Period Final Exam
Wednesday, May 31 8:00-9:30 a.m. 3rd Period Final Exam 9:45-11:15 a.m. 4th Period Final Exam
Thursday, June 1 8:00-9:30 a.m. 5th Period Final Exam 9:45-11:15 a.m. 6th Period Final Exam
Friday, June 2 8:00-9:30 a.m. 7th Period Final Exam
ALL Families: 2023-2024 Tuition payments due June 5 The first tuition payment for the 2023-2024 school year is due June 5. On May 17, families should have received their invoice email notification from customerservice@blackbaud.school. Families on ACH payments will receive an email prior to debit 10 days before the due date.
Please email sdede@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions regarding the invoiced amount or would like to change your payment plan.
Three payment plan options are available: 1-payment, 2-payments, and 12-payments. Multiple payment plans have financing fees: $175 for a 2-payment plan, and $380 for a 12-payment plan.
If you would like to change your payment method or bank account, please contact BB customer service at 888-868-8828.
New One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus Starting June 5 We wanted to make you aware of some upcoming changes to our campus as construction begins to make way for exciting updates. Our campus will have a new, one-way traffic pattern during this season of construction: all traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/. This traffic pattern begins Monday, June 5.
Workshop During Summer Academy The Center for Lifelong Learning is hosting a new workshop being offered to students at lunchtime on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 during summer school (June 14, 21, 28). The workshop will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses for lifelong learning. If you are interested in the workshop sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning
Winterim 2024 Trip Rosters Please click here to see the 2024 Winterim Trip rosters. Look for an email coming from your trip leader with further directions. Please reach out to Amy Heavey with any other questions at aheavey@wheatonacademy.org
Summer Serve Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities, make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities, and help with projects to control costs to allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 19-21 and July 10-12. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! If those dates don’t work with your schedule you can also suggest dates you are available to serve. Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
Ivy Propagation Do you have a green thumb? We would like to propagate as much of the Academy Hall ivy as possible to save for future use. If you have any interest in helping with the propagation process, please contact Rachel Chaney.
Technology Update After every four years, we update our student technology, so Wheaton Academy will no longer use the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for student-assigned laptops. This year we are pleased to offer the option of keeping the Surface Pro for a fee of $75; simply keep the laptop, and the fee will be charged to your Tuition Management account. Students who do not return the laptop, keyboard, and charger in good condition by noon on Friday, June 2, will be charged the $75 fee. Please note that software licenses for Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud are not included. Those will stop working. Students are best served by factory resetting their Surface Pro (in Settings, Update & Security, Recovery) and using a personal Microsoft account. Questions? Please contact Bob Vishanoff at bobvishanoff@wheatonacademy.org or 630 562 7554.
Textbooks
REMINDER: Return Your Student’s Book Bundle Thursday & Friday, June 1 & 2 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Commons For families that rented the book bundle, please make sure your student returns their books to avoid a non-return fee. Books must be returned on either Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2 in the Commons. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
You may also return your books on your own. For directions on how to do this, please click here.
UPDATE: Book Acquisition Progress Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year The book acquisition for the 2023-2024 school year will be different than previous years.
There will no longer be a book bundle option for families. Families will now be responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family with 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’shome. For full details on this new process click here. The bookstore for next year opens July 12.
We believe this option will provide an economical and streamlined process for families. Thank you for navigating this change with us. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Trip We are planning an adult trip to Israel in the Spring of 2024. If you are interested in attending, please see the letter from Steve Bult by clicking here.
Senior Class News We have created a webpage for seniors and their families with all details you will need to know for the end of the year. You may click here for the Senior webpage.
College Corner
ACT/SAT Prep Class Registration for the JUNE ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays in June (June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28). Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.
Athletics
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
May 19, 2023
Upcoming Events
WA Women’s Prayer Upcoming Events:
WA Women’s Saturday Prayer May 20 9:00 am Alumni White Chapel Every third Saturday women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the white chapel for our next prayer time. This month we will hear from WA employee Joy Crowe. Light refreshments are served.
Saturday,May 20, 10 am- 12 pmReception Please drop by the WA Atrium to see Luz & other friends during this CasualReception for alumni & current mothers, grandmothers & aunts of prayer. Light refreshments will be served. This is a time of fellowship & brief prayer as we close another blessed year here!
Campus Prayer Walk – Wednesday, May 24, 10 – 11 am. Meet outside on the sidewalk of the Armor Building to walk the campus to pray with specific points in small groups.
We invite you to join us to cover our school in prayer!
Coffee with The Center for Lifelong Learning Thursday, June 8 (first day of Summer Academy) 8:00 am Wheaton Academy Library Enjoy some coffee and meet with Cheryl Koslosky, the director of The Center, and Holly Taritas, Executive Functioning Coach, to learn more about what The Center has to offer.
General News
Finals Week Schedule Monday, May 29 – No School, Offices Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 30 8:00-9:30 a.m. 1st Period Final Exam 9:45-11:15 a.m. 2nd Period Final Exam
Wednesday, May 31 8:00-9:30 a.m. 3rd Period Final Exam 9:45-11:15 a.m. 4th Period Final Exam
Thursday, June 1 8:00-9:30 a.m. 5th Period Final Exam 9:45-11:15 a.m. 6th Period Final Exam
Friday, June 2 8:00-9:30 a.m. 7th Period Final Exam
ALL Families: 2023-2024 Tuition payments due June 5 The first tuition payment for the 2023-2024 school year is due June 5. On May 17, families should have received their invoice email notification from customerservice@blackbaud.school. Families on ACH payments will receive an email prior to debit 10 days before the due date.
Please email sdede@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions regarding the invoiced amount or would like to change your payment plan.
Three payment plan options are available: 1-payment, 2-payments, and 12-payments. Multiple payment plans have financing fees: $175 for a 2-payment plan, and $380 for a 12-payment plan.
If you would like to change your payment method or bank account, please contact BB customer service at 888-868-8828.
New One-Way Traffic Pattern on Campus Starting June 5 We wanted to make you aware of some upcoming changes to our campus as construction begins to make way for exciting updates. Our campus will have a new, one-way traffic pattern during this season of construction: all traffic must enter campus only from Hawthorne and all traffic must exit only onto Prince Crossing. For more information about this traffic pattern, new drop-off/pick-up locations, and parking, please review the resources HERE: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/. This traffic pattern begins Monday, June 5.
Winterim 2024 Trip Rosters Please click here to see the 2024 Winterim Trip rosters. Look for an email coming from your trip leader with further directions. Please reach out to Amy Heavey with any other questions at aheavey@wheatonacademy.org
Summer Serve Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer! Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities, make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities, and help with projects to control costs to allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 19-21 and July 10-12. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more, as we get the school ready for the next school year! If those dates don’t work with your schedule you can also suggest dates you are available to serve. Sign up using this form to join us this summer.
Ivy Propagation Do you have a green thumb? We would like to propagate as much of the Academy Hall ivy as possible to save for future use. If you have any interest in helping with the propagation process, please contact Rachel Chaney.
Technology Update After every four years, we update our student technology, so Wheaton Academy will no longer use the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for student-assigned laptops. This year we are pleased to offer the option of keeping the Surface Pro for a fee of $75; simply keep the laptop, and the fee will be charged to your account. Students who do not return the laptop, keyboard, and charger in good condition by noon on Friday, June 2, will be charged the $75 fee. Please note that software licenses for Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud are not included. Those will stop working. Students are best served by factory resetting their Surface Pro (in Settings, Update & Security, Recovery) and using a personal Microsoft account. Questions? Please contact Bob Vishanoff at bobvishanoff@wheatonacademy.org or 630 562 7554.
Textbooks
REMINDER: Return Your Student’s Book Bundle Thursday & Friday, June 1 & 2 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Commons For families that rented the book bundle, please make sure your student returns their books to avoid a non-return fee. Books must be returned on either Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2 in the Commons. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
You may also return your books on your own. For directions on how to do this, please click here.
UPDATE: Book Acquisition Progress Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year The book acquisition for the 2023-2024 school year will be different than previous years.
There will no longer be a book bundle option for families. Families will now be responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family with 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’shome. For full details on this new process click here. The bookstore for next year opens July 12.
We believe this option will provide an economical and streamlined process for families. Thank you for navigating this change with us. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Trip We are planning an adult trip to Israel in the Spring of 2024. If you are interested in attending, please see the letter from Steve Bult by clicking here.
Senior Class News We have created a webpage for seniors and their families with all details you will need to know for the end of the year. You may click here for the Senior webpage.
Senior Yard Signs The yard signs have arrived and can be picked up in the front office.
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 30, 12:00-3:00 p.m. After finals on Tuesday, May 30, Seniors will meet in the Commons for lunch, then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.
Baccalaureate Service, Friday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 4, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel We are pleased that the commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.
College Corner
ACT/SAT Prep Class Registration for the JUNE ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays in June (June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28)
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
May 12, 2023
Upcoming Events
WA Men’s Prayer Saturday, May 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 Saturday, May 13. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Brian Kelly. Light refreshments are served.
Awards Assembly Monday, May 15 FAC On Monday, May 15 we will hold our annual end-of-the-year Awards Assembly where we celebrate the gifts of our students amongst their peers. Induction into the various honor societies, as well as various other achievements, will be acknowledged. Parents are welcome to attend, and it will be live-streamed as well. https://youtube.com/live/fuhc2ovuoYU?feature=share
Below is the modified schedule for the day: 8:00 – 8:44 Period 1 8:50 – 9:34 Period 2 9:40 – 10:24 Period 3 10:30 – 11:15 Awards Assembly 11:15 – 11:58 Period 4 11:58– 12:31 Lunch 12:36 – 1:20 Period 5 1:26 – 2:10 Period 6 2:16 – 3:00 Period 7
Academy Awards & Spring Art Show Wednesday, May 17 Art Show begins at 6:30 pm and Academy Awards begin at 7:00 pm Fine Arts Center Wednesday, May 17 we will celebrate the gifts and accomplishments of our students during the 2022-2023 school year at the Academy Awards ceremony. All are welcome to attend. Come early at 6:30 p.m. to view the Art Show. If your student will receive an award, you received a paper invitation in the mail.
WA Women’s Prayer Upcoming Events:
WA Women’s Saturday Prayer May 20 9:00 am Alumni White Chapel Every third Saturday women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the white chapel for our next prayer time. This month we will hear from WA employee Joy Crowe. Light refreshments are served.
Saturday,May 20, 10 am- 12 pmReception Please drop by the WA Atrium to see Luz & other friends during this CasualReception for alumni & current mothers, grandmothers & aunts of prayer. Light refreshments will be served. This is a time of fellowship & brief prayer as we close another blessed year here!
Campus Prayer Walk – Wednesday, May 24, 10 – 11 am. Meet outside on the sidewalk of the Armor Building to walk the campus to pray with specific points in small groups.
We invite you to join us to cover our school in prayer!
General News
2023-2024 Student Schedules Mrs. Roberts will be sending an email out today to parents/guardians of returning students with the classes your students selected for the 2023-24 school year. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam/junk inbox. Once the master schedule is finalized in a few weeks, Mrs. Roberts will send another notification when schedules can be viewed in OnCampus.
Textbooks
REMINDER: Return Your Student’s Book Bundle Thursday & Friday, June 1 & 2 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Commons If your family rented the book bundle for your student’s textbooks this year, parents and students received an email last week. This email listed the books that need to be returned at the end of the school year. Please make sure your student returns their books to avoid a non-return fee. Books must be returned on either Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2 in the Commons. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
You may also return your books on your own. For directions on how to do this, please click here.
UPDATE: Book Acquisition Progress Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year The book acquisition for the 2023-2024 school year will be different than previous years.
There will no longer be a book bundle option for families. Families will now be responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family with 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’shome. For full details on this new process click here. The bookstore for next year opens July 12.
We believe this option will provide an economical and streamlined process for families. Thank you for navigating this change with us. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Trip We are planning an adult trip to Israel in the Spring of 2024. If you are interested in attending, please see the letter from Steve Bult by clicking here.
Parent Survey Because Wheaton Academy places a high value on parent feedback, we are conducting a parent survey. This year, we have once again enlisted the help of SchoolRIGHT to complete a CONFIDENTIAL PARENT SURVEY for our school community. The survey was launched on Tuesday morning, May 2, from surveys@schoolright.net. If you haven’t received it, please check your spam folder. The survey will only be open for a short time, so please take a few minutes to share your thoughts! Note: Survey invitations are email specific and will not work if forwarded to another email address.
Senior Class News We have created a webpage for seniors and their families with all details you will need to know for the end of the year. You may click here for the Senior webpage.
Senior Yard Signs The yard signs have arrived and can be picked up in the front office.
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 30, 12:00-3:00 p.m. After finals on Tuesday, May 30, Seniors will meet in the Commons for lunch, then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.
Baccalaureate Service, Friday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 4, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel We are pleased that the commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.
Final Exam Preparation Only two weeks left! Why do things seem to quickly fall apart as the end of a semester approaches? For many students, managing both current and make-up work, preparing for exams, and completing big projects can be overwhelming and add significant stress heading into final exam week. And if that wasn’t enough, the nicer weather encourages us to spend more time outside instead of staying inside and getting our work done. If you want to get a head start on preparations for the final stretch and finish the year strong, visit our website at www.thecenterforlifelonglearning.org to sign up to work with one of our executive function coaches!
College Corner
ACT/SAT Prep Class Registration for the JUNE ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays in June (June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28)
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
May 5, 2023
Upcoming Events
Spring Coffee House Saturday, May 6 7:00-9:30 p.m. Atrium The Project Lead Global Team is hosting a Spring Coffee House fundraiser for Kids Alive International on Saturday, May 6 from 7:00- 9:30 p.m. Wheaton Academy students will be sharing their talents through music, poetry, dramatic readings, and the visual arts. The Coffee House will be held in the Atrium with the price of admission is $5 per person and can be paid by cash or PushCoin. Coffee, hot cocoa, and yummy sweets are also served. The whole Wheaton Academy community is invited to enjoy the talents of Wheaton Academy students.
WA Men’s Prayer Saturday, May 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 Saturday, May 13. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Brian Kelly. Light refreshments are served.
Awards Assembly Monday, May 15 FAC On Monday, May 15 we will hold our annual end-of-the-year Awards Assembly where we celebrate the gifts of our students amongst their peers. Induction into the various honor societies, as well as various other achievements, will be acknowledged. Parents are welcome to attend, and it will be live-streamed as well. Below is the modified schedule for the day: 8:00 – 8:44 Period 1 8:50 – 9:34 Period 2 9:40 – 10:24 Period 3 10:30 – 11:15 Awards Assembly 11:15 – 11:58 Period 4 11:58– 12:31 Lunch 12:36 – 1:20 Period 5 1:26 – 2:10 Period 6 2:16 – 3:00 Period 7
Academy Awards & Spring Art Show Wednesday, May 17 Art Show begins at 6:30 pm and Academy Awards begin at 7:00 pm Fine Arts Center Wednesday, May 17 we will celebrate the gifts and accomplishments of our students during the 2022-2023 school year at the Academy Awards ceremony. All are welcome to attend. Come early at 6:30 p.m. to view the Art Show. If your student will receive an award, you will receive a paper invitation in the mail.
General News
Textbooks
REMINDER: Return Your Student’s Book Bundle Thursday & Friday, June 1 & 2 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Commons If your family rented the book bundle for your student’s textbooks this year, parents and students received an email this week. This email listed the books that need to be returned at the end of the school year. Please make sure your student returns their books to avoid a non-return fee. Books must be returned on either Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2 in the Commons. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
UPDATE: Book Acquisition Progress Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year The book acquisition for the 2023-2024 school year will be different than previous years.
There will no longer be a book bundle option for families. Families will now be responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family with 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’shome. For full details on this new process click here.
We believe this option will provide an economical and streamlined process for families. Thank you for navigating this change with us. Please see Jenn Trott with questions.
Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Trip We are planning an adult trip to Israel in the Spring of 2024. If you are interested in attending, please see the letter from Steve Bult by clicking here.
Parent Survey Because Wheaton Academy places a high value on parent feedback, we will conduct a parent survey in the upcoming weeks. This year, we have once again enlisted the help of SchoolRIGHT to complete a CONFIDENTIAL PARENT SURVEY for our school community. The survey was launched on Tuesday morning, May 2, from surveys@schoolright.net. If you haven’t received it, please check your spam folder. The survey will only be open for a short time, so please take a few minutes to share your thoughts! Note: Survey invitations are email specific and will not work if forwarded to another email address.
Senior Class News A letter was emailed home today with details related to all things related to the last week of school for seniors and graduation. To read this letter, please click here.
Senior Yard Signs The yard signs have arrived and can be picked up in the front office.
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 30, 12:00-3:00 p.m. After finals on Tuesday, May 30, Seniors will meet in the Commons for lunch, then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.
Baccalaureate Service, Friday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 4, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel We are pleased that the commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.
Summer Academy Registration Summer Academy registration is now open. Information about Summer Academy and the registration link may be found at https://wheatonacademy.org/summer-academy.
Final Exam Preparation Only three weeks left! Why do things seem to quickly fall apart as the end of a semester approaches? For many students, managing both current and make-up work, preparing for exams, and completing big projects can be overwhelming and add significant stress heading into final exam week. And if that wasn’t enough, the nicer weather encourages us to spend more time outside instead of staying inside and getting our work done. If you want to get a head start on preparations for the final stretch and finish the year strong, visit our website at www.thecenterforlifelonglearning.org to sign up to work with one of our executive function coaches!
College Corner
ACT/SAT Prep Class Registration for the JUNE ACT/SAT Prep Class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. Materials will be provided.
Dates for the class: 9:00 am-11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays in June (June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28)
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
April 28, 2023
Upcoming Events
Spring Concerts All are welcome to join us for the upcoming concerts featuring students in Wheaton Academy’s music groups:
Friday, April 28: Spring Choral Concert Saturday, April 29: Spring Instrumental Concert
Both concerts start at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium and are free of charge. All are welcome!
Homerun Derby Friday, April 28 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Wheaton Academy’s Varsity Softball Team is partnering with Project Lead Global for a Homerun Derby with all proceeds raised going towards our sponsored kids through Kids Alive International!
The Homerun Derby will be held at Wheaton Academy’s softball field today. We ask all participants to arrive at 4:00 pm to register for the contest beginning at 4:30 pm. There will be prizes for the top scores. Students, families, faculty, and staff are all invited to participate. Contact Coach Ratliff, Mrs. Gregersen, or Mr. Fritz with questions!
Spring Coffee House Saturday, May 6 7:00-9:30 p.m. Atrium The Project Lead Global Team is hosting a Spring Coffee House fundraiser for Kids Alive International on Saturday, May 6 from 7:00- 9:30 p.m. Wheaton Academy students will be sharing their talents through music, poetry, dramatic readings, and the visual arts. The Coffee House will be held in the Atrium with the price of admission is $5 per person and can be paid by cash or PushCoin. Coffee, hot cocoa, and yummy sweets are also served. The whole Wheaton Academy community is invited to enjoy the talents of Wheaton Academy students.
Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes Awards Assembly, Monday, May 15, 2023 8:00 – 8:44 Period 1 8:50 – 9:34 Period 2 9:40 – 10:24 Period 3 10:30 – 11:15 Awards Assembly 11:15 – 11:58 Period 4 11:58– 12:31 Lunch 12:36 – 1:20 Period 5 1:26 – 2:10 Period 6 2:16 – 3:00 Period 7
General News
Winterim Trips are Live! The Winterim Trip Application deadline extended to May 2 at midnight. The application can be found on the Families website here: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/winterim/trips/
Parent Survey Because Wheaton Academy places a high value on parent feedback, we will conduct a parent survey in the upcoming weeks. This year, we have once again enlisted the help of SchoolRIGHT to complete a CONFIDENTIAL PARENT SURVEY for our school community. The survey will launch on Tuesday morning, May 2, from surveys@schoolright.net. Please watch for the survey in your email, and if necessary, check your spam folder. The survey will only be open for a short time, so please take a few minutes to share your thoughts! Note: Survey invitations are email specific and will not work if forwarded to another email address.
Final Exam Preparation Only four weeks left! Why do things seem to quickly fall apart as the end of a semester approaches? For many students, managing both current and make-up work, preparing for exams, and completing big projects can be overwhelming and add significant stress heading into final exam week. And if that wasn’t enough, the nicer weather encourages us to spend more time outside instead of staying inside and getting our work done. If you want to get a head start on preparations for the final stretch and finish the year strong, visit our website at www.thecenterforlifelonglearning.org to sign up to work with one of our executive function coaches!
Senior Class News
Complimentary Class of 2023 Yard Sign-Complete the form by May 1 Parents of graduating seniors–we would love to celebrate your student’s upcoming graduation with a complimentary yard sign. Please complete this form to indicate your family’s interest in a yard sign, and we will order one for your family. Please complete this form by May 1. We hope to have them delivered to the school for pick-up in mid-May.
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 30, 12:00-3:00 p.m. After finals on Tuesday, May 30, Seniors will meet in the Commons for lunch, then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.
Baccalaureate Service, Friday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 4, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel We are pleased that the commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.
Summer Academy Registration Summer Academy registration is now open. Information about Summer Academy and the registration link may be found at https://wheatonacademy.org/summer-academy.
Volunteer Corner
Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.
Athletics
Youth Summer Camps hosted at Wheaton Academy As we prepare for Summer 2023, we invite families in our community to join the youth summer camps hosted on our campus. Click here to review the camps and register!
High School Summer Camp Registration The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer. You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!
