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September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025

Homecoming Events

Homecoming week begins Monday, and we have so many exciting events planned. You can see the details for the week at the link below.

Two specific items of note:

  1. We still need food donations for Thursday’s Taco Tailgate. This event is hosted by our Project LEAD Global team with proceeds going to children we sponsor in the Dominican Republic through Kids Alive. You can sign up below.
  2. There is a waiver required for students who want to ride the mechanical bull at the Fall Informal on Saturday night. Click here to print and sign the waiver and have your student bring it to Mr. Holtrop this week or to the event on Saturday night.
Sign Up for Tailgate

Homecoming Tailgate Volunteers Needed
Thursday, October 2
5-8pm
Project LEAD is excited to announce the annual Tailgate. This event is for EVERYONE! There will be good food, games, face painting, and more! Bring your students and your families and enjoy time together before heading to the soccer game! All proceeds will go to support the students that Wheaton Academy supports in the Dominican Republic and Haiti through Kid’s Alive International. Finally, in order to make this event successful, we need your help! Please sign up to donate food, plates, napkins, etc. Please reach out to Melanie Marr (mmarr@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. We are excited to see you there!

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

Community Family Picnic
Friday, October 3
5:30-9pm
Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Second Annual Family Picnic on Friday, October 3, as part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30 -9:00 pm. This year we are adding new things for the children. FREE pony rides, camel rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302, Billy Bricks Pizza, Dirty Dough Cookies, and The WA Shack will be serving from their food trucks! A live band will be performing 50’s and 60’s classics, and the football game will start at 7:30 as well.  We have it all for a night of family fun!! Come out for dinner, fellowship, and football!!

Homecoming Fall Informal
Saturday, October 4
7:00-9:30pm
The student activities team would like to invite the entire student body to the fall informal on Oct. 4. Our annual event will be held in the parking lot from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The night will include multiple food trucks, carnival games, the Pirate Ship Swing, mechanical bull, and our homecoming dance. This year we will also have line dance instruction. Tickets will be on sale September 29- October 3, at lunch. The cost is $40.00 during the week and $45.00 at the door. Push coin is available for pay. Students may bring a guest from another school, after filling out the permission form available at the front office. This event is informal, and casual attire is the norm. Although students may attend with a date, friend groups are encouraged.  We are looking forward to an amazing, fun, and safe night!

2025 Homecoming Webpage

Upcoming Events

Fall Social for Parents of Freshman and Transfer Students!
Wednesday, October 1
7:00-8:30pm
Parents of freshman and transfer students are invited to drop your student off at Sonny Acres for the Homecoming Service Project, then head over to Wheaton Academy Student Union for a time of fellowship and community while your students are at Sunny Acres! Younger siblings are welcome to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 30.

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesday, October 7
1:30pm
Once a month on Tuesdays, the women of Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Tuesday, October 1 for our next prayer time. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive. 

Picture Day Retakes
Wednesday, October 8
Picture Day retakes will be on Wednesday, October 8. If your student needs to retake their picture or has not yet taken their picture, please remind them to stop by the atrium before school, during lunch, passing periods or a study hall. The photographers will be in the atrium from 8:00-1:00. 

School pictures will be distributed during Homecoming Week. If you would like to order your student’s picture, you should have received an email from Lifetouch with a link, or you will receive a proof of your student’s picture with instructions on how to order. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Rusthoven. krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org

Get To Know Wheaton Academy
October 16
6:45pm
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get To Know Wheaton Academy October 16 at 6:45pm. This evening will provide an opportunity for families to learn about our school’s commitment to academics, spiritual life, co-curricular activities, and college readiness, as well as experience the community, connection, and culture that Wheaton Academy offers our students and families. 

Our time together will include: 

  • Opening Welcome from Leadership 
  • Individual FamilyTours 
  • Meet and Greet with Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders  

Register online at www.wheatonacademy.org/visit and discover what it’s like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior. 

Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

General News

2026-2027 Admissions Season Now Open! 
We are excited to announce that the Application for the 2026-2027 School Year opened on Tuesday, Sept 16!  We invite you to APPLY NOW by visiting wheatonacademy.org/apply. Applicants who apply this fall will be considered for early decision (before Christmas time). Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

AP Test Information
Please click here for all information regarding AP tests and registration deadlines.

School-wide Testing Day
Wednesday, October 22
9th Graders will take the PSAT 8/9. 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT NMSQT. 12th-graders will take the ACT (a new graduation requirement in the state of Illinois). All students are automatically enrolled in the tests, and they are paid for by Wheaton Academy. There will be early dismissal on testing day. More details to come in the weeks ahead.

Winterim 2026 Rosters are Live
Please contact Amy Heavey our Winterim Coordinator with any further questions aheavey@wheatonacademy.org.

Conference Dinners
As we look ahead to conferences on October 14 and 15, our faculty is grateful to have dinner generously provided by our parents. They so appreciate having this special gift from you. If you would like to contribute this year, please contact Jim Holtrop. We are looking for crock pots of chili or soup, large salads, or monetary donations to purchase food items. Thank you for making these dinners a treat!

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! 

Have You Considered Hosting an International Student?
Wheaton Academy welcomes students from around the world via our International Student Program. One of the most meaningful parts of their experience is living with a Christ-centered host family who offers not just a place to stay, but a home filled with care, encouragement, and belonging.  Join us to learn more about our hosting program on Thursday, October 9 at 7pm. Contact Marlina Visker (mvisker@wheatonacademy.org) or (630) 562-7573 for more information. 

Guys Campout
Deadline to Register: Today
Registration for guy’s Campout closes this Friday, September 26. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a weekend away in the woods with good food and great company.

Guy’s Campout is October 17-19. All guys and all grades are invited to participate. Registration includes a hoodie sweatshirt and all the delicious meals, snacks, deserts and secluded campsites. Contact Mr. McCallum with any questions.
REGISTER NOW!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

All photos must be submitted by December 19, 2025. 

The Center

The Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year. 

Coming Up This Month: 

  • College Essay Writing Workshop – Join us for a dynamic workshop helping seniors craft authentic, standout college essays. Grounded in narrative identity theory, sessions guide students to reflect on meaningful experiences and translate them into compelling stories. Participants will complete a polished, admissions-ready essay in time for Early Action and Early Decision deadlines. This workshop includes four 75-minute group sessions and one 90-minute small group coaching session. RSVP here.
  • ACT & SAT Subject Driven Intensives – The Center is offering Science (ACT only), Math, and English/Reading Workshops this fall.
    • Science: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3. Cost $550. Master the ACT Science section with practical strategies to tackle data, charts, and experimental design. Build speed and accuracy through guided drills and expert coaching. Register here.
    • Math: Mondays, 3:30-5:00 pm, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1. Cost $600. Tackle both ACT and SAT math with confidence. Strengthen core concepts, problem-solving speed, and test-taking strategies in an interactive, in-depth 90-minute session each week. Register here.
    • English/Reading: 3:30-4:30 pm, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2. Cost $550. Sharpen your grammar, reading comprehension, and pacing for both ACT and SAT. Learn strategies to boost your confidence and score with targeted instruction and guided practice. Register here.

We offer various events and workshops throughout the year for both parents and students. To see a list of upcoming opportunities, visit our “Upcoming Events” page on our website. 

Year-Round Services Include: 

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

Athletics

Athletics is offering a limit time offer to all Wheaton Acadamy families to order from Golf Direct Now and receive 10% off your order, please use the link and discount code below, this offer will expire on 10/14. 

https://golfdirectnow.com/Discount code: WA10 (use this code to get 10% off your purchase, the 10% you save will go back to Wheaton Academy)

September 19, 2025

September 19, 2025

Upcoming Events

Off-Campus Learning Day, Friday, September 26
Next Friday will be our second off-campus learning day of the school year. All assignments should be posted by 9 am with instructions from their teachers.

Fall Social for Parents of Freshman and Transfer Students!
October 1, 7:00-8:30pm
Parents of freshman and transfer students are invited to drop your student off at Sonny Acres for the Homecoming Service Project, then head over to Wheaton Academy Student Union for a time of fellowship and community while your students are at Sunny Acres! Younger siblings are welcome to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 30

Get To Know Wheaton Academy
October 16
6:45pm
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get To Know Wheaton Academy October 16 at 6:45pm. This evening will provide an opportunity for families to learn about our school’s commitment to academics, spiritual life, co-curricular activities, and college readiness, as well as experience the community, connection, and culture that Wheaton Academy offers our students and families. 

Our time together will include: 

  • Opening Welcome from Leadership 
  • Individual FamilyTours 
  • Meet and Greet with Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders  

Register online at www.wheatonacademy.org/visit and discover what it’s like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior. 

Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

School-wide Testing Day, Wednesday, October 22
9th Graders will take the PSAT 8/9. 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT NMSQT. 12th-graders will take the ACT (a new graduation requirement in the state of Illinois). All students are automatically enrolled in the tests, and they are paid for by Wheaton Academy. There will be early dismissal on testing day. More details to come in the weeks ahead.

General News

2026-2027 Admissions Season Now Open! 
We are excited to announce that the Application for the 2026-2027 School Year opened on Tuesday, Sept 16!  We invite you to APPLY NOW by visiting wheatonacademy.org/apply. Applicants who apply this fall will be considered for early decision (before Christmas time). Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

Conference Dinners
As we look ahead to conferences on October 14 and 15, our faculty is grateful to have dinner generously provided by our parents. They so appreciate having this special gift from you. If you would like to contribute this year, please contact Jim Holtrop. We are looking for crock pots of chili or soup, large salads, or monetary donations to purchase food items. Thank you for making these dinners a treat!

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! 

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!

Parent Input Requested for Head of School Search 
Complete by September 26
The Wheaton Academy Board of Trustees has begun the process of gathering stakeholder input for the new Head of School search. The Board wants to hear from you as parents, and they ask that you complete this online survey to share your input on the next Head of School. Your answers will remain confidential and anonymous. 

The Board cares deeply about your direct, honest feedback as parents. We do ask that you complete the survey by Friday, September 26 so the task force can consolidate the input into action steps.

Thank you for your time, prayers, and investment in this process. You can read more about the Head of School search here. 

Senior Picture Make-Up
There is a make-up day for seniors to take their senior portraits with Prestige on September 24 from 8:00-1:00. No appointment is needed. Prestige will be set up in the atrium and seniors can stop by any time from 8:00-1:00. This is a yearbook-only picture, so there will not be a cap and gown or outfit change option. Students are encouraged to dress nicely for their senior photo. If your student has already taken their photo with Prestige or another company, please disregard this message. They are good to go! Please reach out to Ms. Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. 

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

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

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

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

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

All photos must be submitted by December 19, 2025. 

Senior Trip: Signup Deadline Today
The deadline for sign up and down payment is today. Please sign up by making your down payment.

The payment schedule is as follows:

  • September 19, 2025: Non-refundable down payment of $750.00
  • October 24, 2025: Non-refundable second payment of $550.00
  • November 21, 2025: Non-refundable third payment of $500.00

All payments will be made through our Managed Missions Program for ease of payment. This system will allow you to pay on the due dates or make payments that fit your budget schedule. You will receive a future email inviting you to join Manage Missions and set up your payments. 

The trip costs $1,800.00 per student. The cost includes airfare, lodging, park admission, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. To keep the cost at a minimum, the school will not be including trip insurance. If you would like to add trip insurance for your child, you may purchase it separately through our insurance provider, Wanderwell. Insurance information can be found here: Travel Insurance Sample Content resource page. You can purchase the insurance here:  https://www.gowanderwell.com/affiliate/wheaton-academy-march-2026.

Also, a real ID is required by any traveler over 18 years old. Please make an appointment to get one if your senior will be 18 at the time of the trip.

Winterim 2026 Trip Applications DUE: Tonight, by Midnight
We have five trips still open for Winterim 2026. Please visit this website for more information and reach out to Amy Heavey with any further questions.

Homecoming Events

For all homecoming events, date and times and information we have created a homecoming webpage. To see details for the whole week click the button below.

2025 Homecoming Webpage

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

Homecoming Tailgate Volunteers Needed
Thursday, October 2
5-8 pm.
Project LEAD is excited to announce the annual Tailgate. This event is for EVERYONE! There will be good food, games, face painting, and more! Bring your students and your families and enjoy time together before heading to the soccer game! All proceeds will go to support the students that Wheaton Academy supports in the Dominican Republic and Haiti through Kid’s Alive International. Finally, in order to make this event successful, we need your help! Please sign up to donate food, plates, napkins, etc. Please reach out to Melanie Marr (mmarr@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. We are excited to see you there!

Sign Up for Tailgate

Community Family Picnic
Friday, October 3
5:30-9 pm
Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Second Annual Family Picnic on Friday, October 3, as part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30 -9:00 pm. This year we are adding new things for the children. FREE pony rides, camel rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302, Billy Bricks Pizza, Dirty Dough Cookies, and The WA Shack will be serving from their food trucks! A live band will be performing 50’s and 60’s classics, and the football game will start at 7:30 as well.  We have it all for a night of family fun!! Come out for dinner, fellowship, and football!!

Homecoming Fall Informal
Saturday, October 4
7:00-9:30 pm
The student activities team would like to invite the entire student body to the fall informal on Oct. 4. Our annual event will be held in the parking lot from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The night will include multiple food trucks, carnival games, the Pirate Ship Swing, mechanical bull, and our homecoming dance. This year we will also have line dance instruction. Tickets will be on sale September 29- October 3, at lunch. The cost is $40.00 during the week and $45.00 at the door. Push coin is available for pay. Students may bring a guest from another school, after filling out the permission form available at the front office. This event is informal, and casual attire is the norm. Although students may attend with a date, friend groups are encouraged.  We are looking forward to an amazing, fun, and safe night!

The Center

The Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year. 

Coming Up This Month: 

  • College Essay Writing Workshop – Join us for a dynamic workshop helping seniors craft authentic, standout college essays. Grounded in narrative identity theory, sessions guide students to reflect on meaningful experiences and translate them into compelling stories. With two fall sessions available, participants will complete a polished, admissions-ready essay in time for Early Action and Early Decision deadlines. This workshop includes four 75-minute group sessions and one 90-minute small group coaching session. RSVP here.
  • ACT & SAT Subject Driven Intensives – The Center is offering Science (ACT only), Math, and English/Reading Workshops this fall.
    • Science: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3. Cost $550. Master the ACT Science section with practical strategies to tackle data, charts, and experimental design. Build speed and accuracy through guided drills and expert coaching. Register here.
    • Math: Mondays, 3:30-5:00 pm, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1. Cost $600. Tackle both ACT and SAT math with confidence. Strengthen core concepts, problem-solving speed, and test-taking strategies in an interactive, in-depth 90-minute session each week. Register here.
    • English/Reading: 3:30-4:30 pm, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2. Cost $550. Sharpen your grammar, reading comprehension, and pacing for both ACT and SAT. Learn strategies to boost your confidence and score with targeted instruction and guided practice. Register here.

We offer various events and workshops throughout the year for both parents and students. To see a list of upcoming opportunities, visit our “Upcoming Events” page on our website. 

Year-Round Services Include: 

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

Athletics

Athletics is offering a limit time offer to all Wheaton Acadamy families to order from Golf Direct Now and receive 10% off your order, please use the link and discount code below, this offer will expire on 10/14. 

https://golfdirectnow.com/Discount code: WA10 (use this code to get 10% off your purchase, the 10% you save will go back to Wheaton Academy)

September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, September 13
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us on Saturday, September 13. This month, we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Justin Swider. Light refreshments are served.

Parenting Through Spiritual Struggle – Parent Seminar

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

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

General News

Parent Input Requested for Head of School Search 
Complete by September 26
The Wheaton Academy Board of Trustees has begun the process of gathering stakeholder input for the new Head of School search. The Board wants to hear from you as parents, and they ask that you complete this online survey to share your input on the next Head of School. Your answers will remain confidential and anonymous. 

The Board cares deeply about your direct, honest feedback as parents. We do ask that you complete the survey by Friday, September 26 so the task force can consolidate the input into action steps.

Thank you for your time, prayers, and investment in this process. You can read more about the Head of School search here. 

Senior Picture Make-Up
There is a make-up day for seniors to take their senior portraits with Prestige on September 24 from 8:00-1:00. No appointment is needed. Prestige will be set up in the atrium and seniors can stop by any time from 8:00-1:00. This is a yearbook-only picture, so there will not be a cap and gown or outfit change option. Students are encouraged to dress nicely for their senior photo. If your student has already taken their photo with Prestige or another company, please disregard this message. They are good to go! Please reach out to Ms. Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. 

Senior Trip Deadline
Parents of seniors, you should have received an e-mail containing information about the senior trip. If you did not, please contact Jim Holtrop.

The deadline for sign up and down payment is September 19. Please sign up by making your down payment by that date.

The payment schedule is as follows:

  • September 19, 2025: Non-refundable down payment of $750.00
  • October 24, 2025: Non-refundable second payment of $550.00
  • November 21, 2025: Non-refundable third payment of $500.00

All payments will be made through our Managed Missions Program for ease of payment. This system will allow you to pay on the due dates or make payments that fit your budget schedule. You will receive a future email inviting you to join Manage Missions and set up your payments. 

The trip costs $1,800.00 per student. The cost includes airfare, lodging, park admission, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. To keep the cost at a minimum, the school will not be including trip insurance. If you would like to add trip insurance for your child, you may purchase it separately through our insurance provider, Wanderwell. Insurance information can be found here: Travel Insurance Sample Content resource page. You can purchase the insurance here:  https://www.gowanderwell.com/affiliate/wheaton-academy-march-2026.

Also, a real ID is required by any traveler over 18 years old. Please make an appointment to get one if your senior will be 18 at the time of the trip.

Winterim 2026 Trip Applications DUE: Friday, September 19, by Midnight
We have 5 trips still open for Winterim 2026. Please visit this website for more information and reach out to Amy Heavey with any further questions.

Homecoming Events

For all homecoming events, date and times and information we have created a homecoming webpage. To see details for the whole week click the button below.

2025 Homecoming Webpage

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

Homecoming Tailgate Volunteers Needed
Thursday, October 2
5-8 pm.
Project LEAD is excited to announce the annual Tailgate. This event is for EVERYONE! There will be good food, games, face painting, and more! Bring your students and your families and enjoy time together before heading to the soccer game! All proceeds will go to support the students that Wheaton Academy supports in the Dominican Republic and Haiti through Kid’s Alive International. Finally, in order to make this event successful, we need your help! Please sign up to donate food, plates, napkins, etc. Please reach out to Melanie Marr (mmarr@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. We are excited to see you there!

Sign Up for Tailgate

Community Family Picnic
Friday, October 3
5:30-9 pm
Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Second Annual Family Picnic on Friday, October 3, as part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30 -9:00 pm. This year we are adding new things for the children. FREE pony rides, camel rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302, Billy Bricks Pizza, Dirty Dough Cookies, and The WA Shack will be serving from their food trucks! A live band will be performing 50’s and 60’s classics, and the football game will start at 7:30 as well.  We have it all for a night of family fun!! Come out for dinner, fellowship, and football!!

Homecoming Fall Informal
Saturday, October 4
7:00-9:30 pm
The student activities team would like to invite the entire student body to the fall informal on Oct. 4. Our annual event will be held in the parking lot from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The night will include multiple food trucks, carnival games, the Pirate Ship Swing, mechanical bull, and our homecoming dance. This year we will also have line dance instruction. Tickets will be on sale September 29- October 3, at lunch. The cost is $40.00 during the week and $45.00 at the door. Push coin is available for pay. Students may bring a guest from another school, after filling out the permission form available at the front office. This event is informal, and casual attire is the norm. Although students may attend with a date, friend groups are encouraged.  We are looking forward to an amazing, fun, and safe night!

The Center

The Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year. 

Coming Up This Month: 

  • Parent Workshop – Supporting Executive Functioning in High School 
    September 17, 7:00–8:00 pm | Academic Building Join us for a practical, parent-focused workshop led by Holly Taritas, designed to equip families with tools to support organization, time management, task initiation, and study skills at home. This event is free and open to all WA families, with a special invitation for parents of new students. Happening alongside the student worship night, it’s an easy way to make the most of your time on campus. RSVP here. 
  • College Essay Writing Workshop – Join us for a dynamic workshop helping seniors craft authentic, standout college essays. Grounded in narrative identity theory, sessions guide students to reflect on meaningful experiences and translate them into compelling stories. With two fall sessions available, participants will complete a polished, admissions-ready essay in time for Early Action and Early Decision deadlines. This workshop includes four 75-minute group sessions and one 90-minute small group coaching session. RSVP here.
  • ACT & SAT Subject Driven Intensives – The Center is offering Science (ACT only), Math, and English/Reading Workshops this fall.
    • Science: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3. Cost $550. Master the ACT Science section with practical strategies to tackle data, charts, and experimental design. Build speed and accuracy through guided drills and expert coaching. Register here.
    • Math: Mondays, 3:30-5:30 pm, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1. Cost $600. Tackle both ACT and SAT math with confidence. Strengthen core concepts, problem-solving speed, and test-taking strategies in an interactive, in-depth 90-minute session each week. Register here.
    • English/Reading: 3:30-4:30 pm, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2. Cost $550. Sharpen your grammar, reading comprehension, and pacing for both ACT and SAT. Learn strategies to boost your confidence and score with targeted instruction and guided practice. Register here.

We offer various events and workshops throughout the year for both parents and students. To see a list of upcoming opportunities, visit our “Upcoming Events” page on our website. 

Year-Round Services Include: 

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

Athletics

Athletics is offering a limit time offer to all Wheaton Acadamy families to order from Golf Direct Now and receive 10% off your order, please use the link and discount code below, this offer will expire on 10/14. 

https://golfdirectnow.com/Discount code: WA10 (use this code to get 10% off your purchase, the 10% you save will go back to Wheaton Academy)

September 5, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

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

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, September 13
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us on Saturday, September 13. This month, we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Justin Swider. Light refreshments are served.

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

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

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year. 

Coming Up This Month: 

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

We offer various events and workshops throughout the year for both parents and students. To see a list of upcoming opportunities, visit our “Upcoming Events” page on our website. 

Year-Round Services Include: 

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

Athletics

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

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

August 29, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year. 

Coming Up This Month: 

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

We offer various events and workshops throughout the year for both parents and students. To see a list of upcoming opportunities, visit our “Upcoming Events” page on our website. 

Year-Round Services Include: 

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

Athletics

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

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

August 22, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning provides on-campus, personalized academic support to help students thrive. From executive functioning coaching and college testing preparation to subject tutoring, we’re here to partner with families and equip students for success this year. 

Coming Up This Month: 

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

We offer various events and workshops throughout the year for both parents and students. To see a list of upcoming opportunities, visit our “Upcoming Events” page on our website. 

Year-Round Services Include: 

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

Athletics

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

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

August 15, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Center for Lifelong Learning

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

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

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

Athletics

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

August 8, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

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

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Center for Lifelong Learning

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

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

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

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

Athletics

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

August 1, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Center for Lifelong Learning

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

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

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

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

Athletics

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

July 17, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

General News

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

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

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

The Center for Lifelong Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

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

June 27, 2025

Upcoming Events

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

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

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

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

June 20, 2025

Upcoming Events

Summer Serve
Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer!  Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities to make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities and help with projects to control costs and allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 23-25. You can sign for just a day, or come for more, as we prepare the school for the next school year! Sign up using this form to join us this summer.

General News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

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

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

Athletics

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