August 25, 2023

Upcoming Events

School Pictures
School pictures are on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29 & 30 in the Atrium. Please make sure your students stop by to take their photos for the yearbook.

Furnace Company Auditions
Furnace Company auditions are next week Monday, August 28, and Tuesday, August 29 after school. Sign up for a time on the Fine Arts Board just outside the Teacher’s Lounge. Application forms and more information can be found in OnCampus, in the Student Center on the Topics tab, inside the Furnace Company Topic. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Bailey or Mr. Jones.

Back-to-School Night
Thursday, August 31
6:30 pm

Parents, please mark your calendars for Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 31. You will have the chance to walk your students’ schedules, meet their teachers, and hear from the Administration. You won’t want to miss out.

Save the Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Alisa Childers
7:00 pm
FAC
How can we help equip our kids to have a Christian worldview in an increasingly secularized culture? Join us on November 14 to hear from author, singer, and apologist Alisa Childers. She will share tips about how Christian parents can teach their kids discernment by exposing them to bad ideas in an age-appropriate manner and teaching them to analyze media from a biblical perspective. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Please use this link to secure your registration https://wheaton.typeform.com/alisachilders.

General News

A Welcome from our Principal
This week has been full of excitement, fun, and learning. From Freshman Orientation to the first day of classes, to the Connect Retreats and special assemblies, we are thrilled to have our students back on campus for the new school year! As we seek to build community, we look forward to seeing students pursue excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Our prayer is that we will be a community that serves others. Ultimately, we want to see our students grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ this year, so that God may be given glory in all that happens here. 

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please don’t hesitate to contact me or someone on our team.  We are grateful for you! – Kori Hockett

Meet our New Employees
Please click here to learn about our new Wheaton Academy employees for the 2023-2024 school year.

New Parent Orientation Resources
On Thursday, August 17 we hosted New Parent Night which was orientation for all Freshman and Transfer families. 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 these links which reflect all the information presented that night. PowerPoints will also be available on the NPN resources webpage.  

2023-2024 Bell Schedule
To view the bell schedule for the 23-24 school year, please 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.

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/.

Campus Map

Athletics

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy 
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swim practices together, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girl’s Swimming is in the fall (Sectional Meet on Saturday, November 4) and Boy’s Swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet on Saturday, February 17). If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

August 18, 2023

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, August 22, First Day of School
We are looking forward to our first day of school on Tuesday! Due to the new construction and traffic flow, please plan to leave 10 minutes earlier than you think you might need to get here.

General News

Back-to-School Information and Events
There are many events in the next weeks and details to complete before school begins on Tuesday, August 22. To find out information on Freshman Launch, Connect Retreats, and much more, please click on the links below.
New families click here.
Returning families click here.

New Parent Orientation
On Thursday, August 17 we hosted New Parent Night which was orientation for all Freshman and Transfer families. 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 these links which reflect all the information presented that night. PowerPoints will also be available on the NPN resources webpage.  

2023-2024 Bell Schedule
To view the bell schedule for the 23-24 school year, please 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/.

Campus Map

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

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy 
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swim practices together, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girl’s Swimming is in the fall (Sectional Meet on Saturday, November 4) and Boy’s Swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet on Saturday, February 17). If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

August 11, 2023

Upcoming Events

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.

CoachingConversations, 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 Information and Events
There are many events in the next weeks and details to complete before school begins on Tuesday, August 22. To find out information on Freshman Launch, Connect Retreats, New Student Orientation, New Parent Orientation, and much more, please click on the links below.
New families click here.
Returning families click here.

2023-2024 Bell Schedule
To view the bells schedule for the 23-24 school year, please 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/.

Campus Map

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

SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy 
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swim practices together, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girl’s Swimming is in the fall (Sectional Meet on Saturday, November 4) and Boy’s Swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet on Saturday, February 17). If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

August 4, 2023

Upcoming Events

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.

CoachingConversations, 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/.

Campus Map

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

CoachingConversations, 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/.

Campus Map

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) 

Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

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/.

Campus Map

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) 

Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

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/.

Campus Map

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/.

Campus Map

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/.

Campus Map

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.

Campus Map

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.

Campus Map

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’s home. 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 pm Reception
Please drop by the WA Atrium to see Luz & other friends during this Casual Reception 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’s home. 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) 

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!