March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
Upcoming Events
WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, March 14
8:00 am
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us on Saturday, March 14. This month, we will hear from Chip Dykema. Light refreshments will be served.
Moms in Prayer
Tuesday, March 24
1:30-2:30 pm
Atrium
The women of Wheaton Academy regularly meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Tuesday, March 24 for our next prayer time. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.
Spring Break
Spring Break is March 30-April 6. Offices will be open on Monday and Tuesday of that week and closed Wednesday through Friday. There will be no WA Weekly during Spring Break. Enjoy the time off!
Business and Finance Career Panel
Thursday, April 9
7:00-8:30 pm
Mark your calendars for our next career panel event highlighting professionals in Business and Finance. We have a great lineup of panelists from financial planners, entrepreneurs, accountants and more! Find out more and submit questions for the panelists ahead of time on the Families Page. https://families.wheatonacademy.org/industry-career-panel/
An Afternoon to Gather for WA Moms
Tuesday, April 14
1:00-2:30 pm
WA Atrium
Join us for a special Q&A with WA parent and alum Jon Nielson and his wife, Jeanne, as they share about experiencing unshakeable joy in the midst of Jon’s cancer journey. RSVP here.
Grandparents Day
Wednesday, April 29
8:00 am-12:00 pm
We are excited to share that Wheaton Academy’s annual Grandparents Day will be held on Wednesday, April 29. All grandparents and “grand-friends” are invited to participate on campus from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Share this link with your grandparents to RSVP: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/grandparent/
General News
Winterim Trips 2027 – Now Open!
We’re excited to share that planning is already underway for our 2027 Winterim trips! Trip options are now live on our Winterim 2027 Trip webpage.
Please note that the application deadline is April 8 at midnight.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to Amy Heavey at aheavey@wheatonacademy.org.
Healthcare Career Panel Recap
Thank you to all of the students and families who attended our first career panel event on Healthcare Industries. If you missed it, we were able to record the first portion of the event, which can be viewed HERE. This event is the first of a series of career panels as we hear from some of our valued community members from a variety of industries.
Save the date for our next panel on Business Management and Finance on April 9, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Student Union.
Healthcare Panel:
Healthcare Career Panel Recording.mp4
Host Families Needed for the 2026–2027 School Year:
The WA International Program is currently looking for families to host international students for the 2026–2027 school year.
Hosting provides a unique opportunity to support, love, and disciple a student from another country, offering them a Christ-centered home away from home. Your house size, family size, or age are not the deciding factors! What matters most is a willing heart to invest in the life of a student.
We invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us. Please contact Marlina Visker (mvisker@wheatonacademy.org or 630.562.7573) to learn more about being a host family for an international student at Wheaton Academy.
AP Test Information
Please click here for all information regarding AP tests and registration deadlines.
Yearbook Orders
Order your 2025-2026 yearbook today! Yearbooks will be available for purchase until May 31, 2026. Please follow this link to order. Please reach out to Ms. Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. Thanks!
Interested in Wheaton Academy—apply today!
Good news! Our Wheaton Academy Admissions office has received a record number of applicants this fall, and we anticipate a full school again this year. If you have any friends who are considering WA or on the fence, please urge them to finish the application process as soon as possible.
Encourage your friends to submit an application as a first step. Knowing a family’s interest now helps us tremendously and helps them avoid a potential wait pool situation this spring.
Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions, with any questions or helpful insights!
REAL ID Needed for Senior Trip Flights
If your child is attending the Senior Trip and will be 18 years old at the time of travel, please be sure to have a real ID or a passport for boarding. This is now required to travel domestically.
From the travel website:
Illinois residents 18 and older who plan to fly domestically, or access certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID by May 7, 2025. If you do not get a REAL ID, you will need another federally accepted form of identification, such as a passport, to board a domestic flight or enter these facilities.
Please make an appointment to get a real ID ASAP. We will not be able to get your child on the airline flights without the Real ID or Passport.
Senior Ads for the Yearbook
Senior yearbook ads will be available for purchase again this year! Please follow this link if you would like to purchase an ad for your student. Size options include a quarter-page, half-page, or full-page ad. You will design your ad on the website, which will be directly imported into the yearbook – nothing needs to be sent to Wheaton Academy. Yearbook ads can be purchased until May 1, 2026. In past years, a free yearbook was included with the purchase of an ad. Please note that Jostens has changed its policy and no longer includes a free yearbook with ad purchase, so yearbooks will need to be purchased separately. You can purchase a yearbook using the same link as the link to the ads. Please contact Ms. Rusthoven with any questions (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org). Thanks!
The Center for Lifelong Learning
The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year.
Free Parent Workshop – Supporting Executive Functioning in Students
April 11, 10:00-11:00 am | Academic Building Board Room Join us for a practical, parent-focused workshop led by Holly Taritas, designed to equip families with tools to support organization, time management, task initiation, and study skills at home. This event is free and open to all WA families. Please RSVP here.
Mid-Spring SAT/ACT Classes
Miss the January class sign-ups? No worries. The Center is offering another round of 7-week ACT and SAT group classes.
Aim for a 36: Already taken one of our SAT or ACT Group courses? We are offering a special $360 deal to anyone who has participated in one of our group college testing classes. Enroll in the other college prep class to receive a nearly 50% discount on the class fee! Compare the tests, play to your strengths, and submit your best possible score to colleges. Email Jenn Trott at jtrott@wheatonacademy.org to receive your coupon code.
SAT Group Course
- Time: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm (first session will conclude at 9:30 pm for testing)
- Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
- Price: $700, Early Bird special $650 if you sign up by March 6. Click here to register
- Location: Main Academic Building, Room 100
ACT Group Course
- Time: Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm (first session will conclude at 9:30 pm for testing)
- Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
- Price: $700, Early Bird special $650 if you sign up by March 6. Click here to register.
- Location: Main Academic Building, Room 100
The Centerpoint
At the Center for Lifelong Learning, we believe that academic success is about developing the tools students need to thrive today and tomorrow, not just grades. That’s why we’ve launched a blog designed to support families, equip students, and provide practical strategies that align with our mission to nurture lifelong learners. Each post is written by our certified coaches and educational leaders, so they can provide guidance that is practical, encouraging, and grounded in a deep understanding of student development. Read the latest post and explore the blog at:
thecenterforlifelonglearning.org/blog
Student Success Coaching
As we begin a new semester, the Center for Lifelong Learning is excited to help every student build the organization, focus, and confidence they need to succeed. Many high school students are bright, capable, and motivated—yet still struggle with organization, time management, follow-through, and stress.
The Center for Lifelong Learning is grateful to have certified executive functioning and life coach Holly Taritas on our team. Holly holds an M.S. in Education, with 60 hours in Supervision and Curriculum, and a B.S. in Child Development, and can help provide meaningful growth for your student — not just academically, but in organization, confidence, and resilience. For more information on coaching, https://thecenterforlifelonglearning.org/student-success-coaching/
SAT/ACT Individual Session Package
The Center for Lifelong learning has created a 6-session package for individual SAT/ACT tutoring. If you weren’t able to take the spring group courses but would still like to get some training before the spring exam dates, this could be the opportunity for you. We recommend scheduling three sessions with a math tutor and three sessions with an English tutor. Click here to schedule your student sessions now.
Year-Round Services Include:
- One-on-One Subject Specific Tutoring
- Executive Functioning & Student Success Coaching
- ACT/SAT Test Prep
- College Essay Coaching
- Accommodations Support
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for an event, or learn more.
Athletics
Sport Signing Day 2026
April 10
3:00-3:30 pm
Warrior Dome-Link
Calling ALL athletes (fall, winter, spring) to be a part of our Sports Signing Day 2026, please contact Mrs. Rankin @ trankin@wheatonacademy.org with the following information on or before April 2nd:
Athletes Name:
College Attending:
Sport:
Once Mrs. Rankin receives this information from you, she will follow up with specific instructions regarding April 10th.
