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May 24, 2024

Upcoming Events

Advanced Drama Show
May 24 & 25
7:00 p.m.
White Chapel
We are incredibly excited about this year’s production of Into the Woods! The show opener was last night, and tickets are sold out for the two remaining shows.

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice
Tuesday, May 28
11:30-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory.

Baccalaureate Service
Friday, May 31
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center
Dessert Reception to follow in Atrium
Please join us this evening for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors. Cap and gowns will not be worn during Baccalaureate however if you want to bring them for photo opportunities you are welcome to do so. A friend of Wheaton Academy, Molly Grace, is an amazing photographer and is offering FREE cap and gown pictures in front of the white Alumni Chapel before Baccalaureate from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Just walk over to the white chapel before the ceremony for photos. Each student will receive an emailed download gallery of their photos. You can see how amazing she is here: https://www.mollygracephotography.com/. Use this form to let us know if you’re coming: https://wheaton.typeform.com/to/ALDop3xV. Registration is not required, but your RSVP helps us to anticipate you!

2024 Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, June 2
3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2:15 p.m)
Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be in Edman Chapel at Wheaton College. Seniors must arrive at 2:15 pm to line up outside in the Courtyard. There is no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend. (This is not a production of Wheaton College).

General News

Finals Schedules
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day, No School, Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 28
1st Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
2nd Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 29
3rd Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
4th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, May 30
5th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
6th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Friday, May 31
7th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m

Senior Graduation Details
We have made a webpage that centralizes all the information you will need to know as your senior prepares to graduate. Click here to view the webpage.

Senior Yard Signs Have Arrived!
Parents of seniors, please remember to pick up your complimentary senior yard sign if you have not already. Signs and stakes are available in the Front Office.

From Lifetouch Photography:
It’s almost time for your graduation ceremony! Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event.
Preorder Now
Once your event images are ready, please allow 2-3 business days for processing, you’ll receive a text when they are ready to view and order. If purchased, your AdvancePay credit will be applied to your order! Just sign in with your phone number at check-out. Text 19823GY24 to 90738* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g and enter your phone number followed by your access code to get started.

Book Return for the 23-24 School Year
If you rented books from eCampus it is your responsibility to return your books.

  • Go to https://wheatonacademy.ecampus.com/. Select the Login/Sign Up button in the top right corner. Enter your login information (student’s walearner email) and click Sign In & Continue to access your account.
  • Once you have logged in to your account, select Manage My Rentals/Returns from the menu bar.
  • Select Return My Rental for Free.
  • Rental textbooks that are eligible for return will be displayed. Select the textbooks you would like to return, and click Print Label & Complete Return.
  • Print the prepaid UPS shipping label and packing slip. Once printed, place the packing slip in a box, making sure that the books are packed securely, and affix the UPS shipping label to the outside of the box. Take the package to your local UPS shipping location, and you’re done.
  • For more details on how to return them for free, please click here.

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

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

Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook! Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, that this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.

The Center for Lifelong Learning: Summer Offerings 
Our ACT/SAT Group Class will prepare your student with valuable strategies for success on these important standardized tests. This class is perfect for students aiming to take the ACT on July 13 and/or the SAT on August 24. Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Location: Wheaton Academy Warrior Room 
Date(s): Tuesdays June 11, 18, 25, and Thursdays June 6, 13, 20 
Time: 10 am – 12 pm  

Our Executive Functioning Class and Coaching will equip your student for academic success next year. Choose from a group class that will meet during summer school lunches, or one-on-one sessions planned around your schedule. These offerings are highly recommended for incoming freshmen and sophomores who want to develop their panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition.  Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Group Class Location: Wheaton Academy, Armor Building 
Dates: June 11, 13, 18, 20 
Time: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm 

Our Subject-Specific Coaching will help to ensure a strong start for your student this fall in their academic classes. Students meet one-on-one with an academic coach for individualized support and instruction in foundational math, reading, and/or science skills. These sessions are great for incoming freshmen who want to feel confident in the high school environment! Times and dates for these sessions are determined by the students and coaches. Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

May 17, 2024

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Prayer
Saturday, May 18
9:00 am
Admissions Office
Every third Saturday, women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Saturday, May 18, at 9:00 a.m. in the Admissions Office for our next prayer time. Light refreshments are served.

Awards Assembly
Wednesday, May 22
10:35 am
FAC
On Wednesday, May 22 in place of Community Time, we will hold our annual awards assembly where students will be recognized for achievements in front of their peers. The National Honor Society induction will be at this time, as well as many other large-group awards. This assembly is different than the Academy Awards in the evening. Parents are welcome to attend – please sign in at the front desk first. The bell schedule for the day is listed below.

Academy Awards & Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 22
Art Show Reception at 6:30 pm in the Atrium
Academy Awards at 7:00 pm in the FAC
This year’s Art Show will be available for viewing the entire week of May 20 in the Atrium. There will be a special reception at 6:30 in the Atrium before the Academy Awards begin where we will celebrate the gifts and accomplishments of our students during the 2023-2024 school year. All are welcome to attend. If your student will receive an award, you should have received a paper invitation in the mail.

Advanced Drama Show Tickets
We are incredibly excited about this year’s production of Into the Woods! This is the first time the Advanced Drama class has ever chosen a musical, and we anticipate that the show will be very popular.  Accordingly, this year we are running online ticket sales, like what we do for the Spring Musical.  This year you will be able to choose and reserve seats online through Eventbrite.  The show is on May 23, 24, & 25. Please visit the school’s Into the Woods webpage for more ticket-ordering information.

General News

Challenge Accepted: Give Today to Double Your Impact
Contributions to the campaign are doubled through midnight tonight! Hop on over to social media to like, share, and comment on our students’ challenge videos from the week. For every interaction, $1 is donated to the campaign: https://www.instagram.com/wheaton_academy/

Not ready to give yet? There’s still time. June 4, 2024, is our Commitment Day For Generations to Come! Help us reach our goal by making your pledge by June 4: https://wheatonacademy.org/give/

Bell Schedule Change
Next Wednesday we will modify our bell schedule to allow for more time for the Awards Assembly. Here is the updated bell schedule:

Wednesday, May 22, 45-minute Award Ceremony
9:00 – 10:25          Period 1
10:35 – 11:20        45-minute Awards Assembly
11:30 – 12:55        Period 2
12:55 – 1:30          Lunch
1:35 – 3:00            Period 3

Finals Schedules
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day, No School, Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 28
1st Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
2nd Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 29
3rd Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
4th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, May 30
5th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
6th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Friday, May 31
7th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m

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

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

Senior Graduation Details
We have made a webpage that centralizes all the information you will need to know as your senior prepares to graduate. Click here to view the webpage. Here are some additional dates to remember:

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

From Lifetouch Photography:
It’s almost time for your graduation ceremony! Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event.
Preorder Now
Once your event images are ready, please allow 2-3 business days for processing, you’ll receive a text when they are ready to view and order. If purchased, your AdvancePay credit will be applied to your order! Just sign in with your phone number at check-out. Text 19823GY24 to 90738* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g and enter your phone number followed by your access code to get started.

Book Return for 23-24 School Year
If you rented books from eCampus it is your responsibility to return your books.

  • Go to https://wheatonacademy.ecampus.com/. Select the Login/Sign Up button in the top right corner. Enter your login information (student’s walearner email) and click Sign In & Continue to access your account.
  • Once you have logged in to your account, select Manage My Rentals/Returns from the menu bar.
  • Select Return My Rental for Free.
  • Rental textbooks that are eligible for return will be displayed. Select the textbooks you would like to return, and click Print Label & Complete Return.
  • Print the prepaid UPS shipping label and packing slip. Once printed, place the packing slip in a box, making sure that the books are packed securely, and affix the UPS shipping label to the outside of the box. Take the package to your local UPS shipping location, and you’re done.

For more details on how to return them for free, please click here.

Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook! Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, that this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.

The Center for Lifelong Learning: Summer Offerings 
Our ACT/SAT Group Class will prepare your student with valuable strategies for success on these important standardized tests. This class is perfect for students aiming to take the ACT on July 13 and/or the SAT on August 24. Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Location: Wheaton Academy Warrior Room 
Date(s): Tuesdays June 11, 18, 25, and Thursdays June 6, 13, 20 
Time: 10 am – 12 pm  

Our Executive Functioning Class and Coaching will equip your student for academic success next year. Choose from a group class that will meet during summer school lunches, or one-on-one sessions planned around your schedule. These offerings are highly recommended for incoming freshmen and sophomores who want to develop their panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition.  Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Group Class Location: Wheaton Academy, Armor Building 
Dates: June 11, 13, 18, 20 
Time: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm 

Our Subject-Specific Coaching will help to ensure a strong start for your student this fall in their academic classes. Students meet one-on-one with an academic coach for individualized support and instruction in foundational math, reading, and/or science skills. These sessions are great for incoming freshmen who want to feel confident in the high school environment! Times and dates for these sessions are determined by the students and coaches. Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Athletics

Athletic Signing Day
Please join us next Tuesday, May 21 for the Athletic Signing Day!  It will take place right after school at 3:15 pm outside the Warrior Dome in the Athletic Fieldhouse.  Come see all the outstanding athletes as we celebrate with them, and acknowledge the school they plan to attend and continue their athletic careers! See you there!!

May 10, 2024

Upcoming Events

Evening in the Furnace
Friday, May 10
6:30 pm
FAC
All are invited to Evening in the Furnace tonight at 6:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center! Admission is $5 at the door (cash or Pushcoin accepted). The doors will open at 6:00 pm. 

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, May 11
8:00 am
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community. Please join us on Saturday, May 11. Light refreshments are served.

WA Women’s Prayer
Saturday, May 18
9:00 am
Admissions Office
Every third Saturday, women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Saturday, May 18, at 9:00 a.m. in the Admissions Office for our next prayer time. Light refreshments are served.

Awards Assembly
Wednesday, May 22
10:35 am
FAC
On Wednesday, May 22 in place of Community Time, we will hold our annual awards assembly where students will be recognized for achievements in front of their peers. The National Honor Society induction will be at this time, as well as many other large-group awards. Parents are welcome to attend – please sign in at the front desk first. The bell schedule for the day is listed below.

Academy Awards & Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 22
Art Show Reception at 6:30 pm in the Atrium
Academy Awards at 7:00 pm in the FAC
This year’s Art Show will be available for viewing the entire week of May 20 in the Atrium. There will be a special reception at 6:30 in the Atrium before the Academy Awards begin where we will celebrate the gifts and accomplishments of our students during the 2023-2024 school year. All are welcome to attend. If your student will receive an award, you will receive a paper invitation in the mail.

Advanced Drama Show Tickets
We are incredibly excited about this year’s production of Into the Woods! This is the first time the Advanced Drama class has ever chosen a musical, and we anticipate that the show will be very popular.  Accordingly, this year we are running online ticket sales, like what we do for the Spring Musical.  This year you will be able to choose and reserve seats online through Eventbrite.  The show is on May 23, 24, & 25. Please visit the school’s Into the Woods webpage for more ticket-ordering information.

General News

Challenge Accepted: May 13-17
June 4, 2024 (Commitment Day ????) is just around the corner—but we are still nearly $3 million away from our capital campaign goal. As we near the finish line, a generous partner has agreed to match your gifts and pledges up to $100,000 during the week of May 13-17. Our students have already accepted the challenge! Next week, they will be competing on Wheaton Academy’s Instagram to raise funds For Generations to Come.
Here’s how you can join in:

  1. Follow Wheaton Academy on Instagram and Facebook
  2. Give: Make a pledge or give a gift by June 4, 2024—but remember every contribution up to 100K is doubled starting next Monday through Friday at midnight.
  3. Like, share, and comment on all of this week’s posts. For each interaction this week, $1 will be donated to support the campaign!

Your generosity will empower generations of students to impact the world for Christ. Will you accept the challenge?

Bell Schedule Changes
The next two Wednesdays we will modify our bell schedule to allow for more time during Community time and for the Awards Assembly. Here are the updated bell schedules:
Wednesday, May 15, 35-minute Community Time
9:00 – 10:28         Period 1
10:38 – 11:13       35-minute Community Time
11:23 – 12:51         Period 2
12:51 – 1:32           Lunch
1:32 – 3:00           Period 3

Wednesday, May 22, 45-minute Award Ceremony
9:00 – 10:25          Period 1
10:35 – 11:20        45-minute Awards Assembly
11:30 – 12:55        Period 2
12:55 – 1:30          Lunch
1:35 – 3:00            Period 3

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

The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar is Now Live
The school calendar for next year is now live. You may click here to see it. This version of the calendar is always the most up-to-date version of the calendar. With the continuing construction, dates can be subject to change.

Winterim Trip Rosters
Our Winterim rosters are live! Please click here to see them. You will hear from your trip leaders in the coming weeks. Please email Amy Heavey with any questions.

Senior Graduation Details
We have made a webpage that centralizes all the information you will need to know as your senior prepares to graduate. Click here to view the webpage. Here are some additional dates to remember:

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

Book Return for 23-24 School Year
If you rented books from eCampus it is your responsibility to return your books.

  • Go to https://wheatonacademy.ecampus.com/. Select the Login/Sign Up button in the top right corner. Enter your login information (student’s walearner email) and click Sign In & Continue to access your account.
  • Once you have logged in to your account, select Manage My Rentals/Returns from the menu bar.
  • Select Return My Rental for Free.
  • Rental textbooks that are eligible for return will be displayed. Select the textbooks you would like to return, and click Print Label & Complete Return.
  • Print the prepaid UPS shipping label and packing slip. Once printed, place the packing slip in a box, making sure that the books are packed securely, and affix the UPS shipping label to the outside of the box. Take the package to your local UPS shipping location, and you’re done.

For more details on how to return them for free, please click here.

Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook! Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, that this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.

The Center for Lifelong Learning: Summer Offerings 
Our ACT/SAT Group Class will prepare your student with valuable strategies for success on these important standardized tests. This class is perfect for students aiming to take the ACT on July 13 and/or the SAT on August 24. Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Location: Wheaton Academy Warrior Room 
Date(s): Tuesdays June 11, 18, 25, and Thursdays June 6, 13, 20 
Time: 10 am – 12 pm  

Our Executive Functioning Class and Coaching will equip your student for academic success next year. Choose from a group class that will meet during summer school lunches, or one-on-one sessions planned around your schedule. These offerings are highly recommended for incoming freshmen and sophomores who want to develop their panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition.  Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Group Class Location: Wheaton Academy, Armor Building 
Dates: June 11, 13, 18, 20 
Time: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm 

Our Subject-Specific Coaching will help to ensure a strong start for your student this fall in their academic classes. Students meet one-on-one with an academic coach for individualized support and instruction in foundational math, reading, and/or science skills. These sessions are great for incoming freshmen who want to feel confident in the high school environment! Times and dates for these sessions are determined by the students and coaches. Contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with questions, and find registration and more information here.   

Athletics

Sign up for Wheaton Academy Athletic summer Camps has begun!  Go to the Wheaton Athletics Website click on summer camps in the righthand upper corner of the screen to see a listing of offerings and sign up! We are looking forward to a fun-filled and athletic improvement summer of camps for your athletes!  

May 3, 2024

Upcoming Events

Instrumental Spring Concert
Saturday, May 4
Fine Arts Center
7:30 pm
All are welcome to join us for the Spring Instrumental Concert tomorrow. The concert starts at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium and is free of charge. We look forward to seeing you there!

WA Women’s Tuesday Prayer
May 7
1:30–2:30 pm 
WA Library
All Women are welcome to join us for prayer in the Library on Tuesday, May 7. Please consider joining us as we lift up our school in prayer.

Evening in the Furnace
Friday, May 10
6:30 pm
FAC
All are invited to Evening in the Furnace on May 10 at 6:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center! Admission is $5 at the door (cash or Pushcoin accepted). The doors will open at 6:00 pm. 

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, May 11
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. Please join us on Saturday, May 11. Light refreshments are served.

Academy Awards & Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 22
Art Show Reception at 6:30 pm in the Atrium
Academy Awards at 7:00 pm in the FAC
This year’s Art Show will be available for viewing the entire week of May 20 in the Atrium. There will be a special reception at 6:30 in the Atrium before the Academy Awards begin where we will celebrate the gifts and accomplishments of our students during the 2023-2024 school year. All are welcome to attend. If your student will receive an award, you will receive a paper invitation in the mail.

General News

The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar is Now Live
The school calendar for next year is now live. You may click here to see it. This version of the calendar is always the most up-to-date version of the calendar. With the continuing construction, dates can be subject to change.

Winterim Trip Rosters
Our Winterim rosters are live! Please click here to see them. You will hear from your trip leaders in the coming weeks. Please email Amy Heavey with any questions.

Senior Graduation Details
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook!

Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.

The Center for Lifelong Learning – Summer ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the summer ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will provide a comprehensive overview of both the ACT and SAT college admission tests and will include tips and strategies for taking both tests as well as how to apply these tips and tricks to practice test questions. The classes prepares students to take the late Summer and early Fall ACT and SAT exams.
Dates for the class: 
Tuesday Mornings:  10 AM – 12 PM – June 11, 18 and 25
Thursday Mornings: 10 AM – 12 PM – June 6, 13, and 20 
All classes will be held at Wheaton Academy. 
Materials will be provided. REGISTER HERE. 
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Valerie Gregersen.

The Center for Lifelong Learning Executive Functioning Class and Coaching this Summer
The Executive Functioning Class will be at lunch over the first two weeks of summer school. Geared toward incoming freshmen and sophomores, we will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses (panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition).
Dates:
Tuesdays – June 11 & 18, from 12:15-12:45.
Thursdays – June 13 & 20, from 12:15-12:45.
We will meet at The Center in the Armour Building on Wheaton Academy’s campus (they can bring their lunch). 

The Center is also offering coaching this summer for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections.  Forty-five-minute sessions are available with our certified executive functioning coach.  We will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child.  If you are interested in this class or coaching sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning

Athletics

Sign up for Wheaton Academy Athletic summer Camps has begun!  Go to the Wheaton Athletics Website click on summer camps in the righthand upper corner of the screen to see a listing of offerings and sign up! We are looking forward to a fun-filled and athletic improvement summer of camps for your athletes!  

April 26, 2024

Upcoming Events

Spring Concerts
Fine Arts Center
7:30 pm
All are welcome to join us for three upcoming concerts featuring students in Wheaton Academy’s music groups:
Monday, April 29: Jazz, Percussion, & Acappella Show
Wednesday, May 1: Spring Choral Concert
Saturday, May 4: Spring Instrumental Concert
All concerts start at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium and are free of charge. All are welcome!

WA Women’s Tuesday Prayer
May 7
1:30–2:30 pm 
WA Library
All Women are welcome to join us for prayer in the Library on Tuesday, May 7. Please consider joining us as we lift up our school in prayer.

General News

Grandparent’s Day Information
Wednesday, May 1
We are excited for Grandparent’s Day next week! Grandparents and their grandchildren may arrive before school at 8:15 am in the Warrior Dome for a reception. They will attend 1st and 2nd period classes together (see bell schedule below). During the 3rd class period, Grandparents will attend an assembly in the Fine Arts Center while students stay in their classes.

Grandparent’s Day Bell Schedule
9:00 – 9:50 Period 1
10:00 – 10:50 Period 2
11:00 – 11:50 Period 3
11:50 Early Dismissal

Grandparent’s Day Parking
All Grandparents may park in the CENTRAL or NORTH Lot. Students with an assigned parking spot in the WEST lot may park in their assigned spot. Students with assigned spots in the NORTH, CENTRAL, or EAST lot need to park off campus either in the neighborhood or use our remote parking location of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (155 N. Prince Crossing Rd., West Chicago, IL) where a shuttle will be running from 8:30-9:00 am and after school from 11:50-12:15. Students can meet to get picked up from the shuttle outside Door 10.

Grandparent’s Day Help Needed
Our annual Grandparent’s Day is Wednesday, May 1.  We could use help with serving refreshments that morning, from 8:30-10:00 am. Please let Jim Holtrop know if you can help.

For more information, please visit our website at https://families.wheatonacademy.org/grandparents-day-information/.

Summer Academy Registration Deadline is May 1
If your student plans on taking a Summer Academy class, they need to register and pay through this link to be officially enrolled in their Summer Academy class.

Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook!

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Did you want to include a senior ad for your student in the yearbook but missed the deadline? You are in luck! We have an extension on ad sales! Senior yearbook ads are available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. The deadline for the ads has been extended to May 1, 2024. Please note, this is a hard deadline as the pages will then go to print. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. It will prompt you to design your ad for your child, and once you submit it, it will be sent directly to the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please note, if you would like to purchase a yearbook, you will need to order one separate from your ad. This is a change Jostens has made from pervious years. Yearbooks are no longer included with the purchase of a senior ad.

Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.

Senior Graduation Details
Complimentary Class of 2024 Yard Sign-Complete the form by May 1 
Parents of graduating seniors–we would love to celebrate your student’s upcoming graduation with a complimentary yard sign. Please complete this form to indicate your family’s interest in a yard sign, and we will order one for your family. Please complete this form by May 1. We hope to have them delivered to the school for pick-up in mid-May. 

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

The Center for Lifelong Learning – Summer ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the summer ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will provide a comprehensive overview of both the ACT and SAT college admission tests and will include tips and strategies for taking both tests as well as how to apply these tips and tricks to practice test questions. The classes prepares students to take the late Summer and early Fall ACT and SAT exams.
Dates for the class: 
Tuesday Mornings:  10 AM – 12 PM – June 11, 18 and 25
Thursday Mornings: 10 AM – 12 PM – June 6, 13, and 20 
All classes will be held at Wheaton Academy. 
Materials will be provided. REGISTER HERE. 
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Valerie Gregersen.

The Center for Lifelong Learning Executive Functioning Class and Coaching this Summer
The Executive Functioning Class will be at lunch over the first two weeks of summer school. Geared toward incoming freshmen and sophomores, we will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses (panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition).
Dates:
Tuesdays – June 11 & 18, from 12:15-12:45.
Thursdays – June 13 & 20, from 12:15-12:45.
We will meet at The Center in the Armour Building on Wheaton Academy’s campus (they can bring their lunch). 

The Center is also offering coaching this summer for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections.  Forty-five-minute sessions are available with our certified executive functioning coach.  We will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child.  If you are interested in this class or coaching sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning

Athletics

Sign up for Wheaton Academy Athletic summer Camps has begun!  Go to the Wheaton Athletics Website click on summer camps in the righthand upper corner of the screen to see a listing of offerings and sign up! We are looking forward to a fun-filled and athletic improvement summer of camps for your athletes!  

April 19, 2024

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Saturday Prayer
April 20
9:00 am
Admissions Office
Every third Saturday, women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. This week we will hear a testimony from Jessica Hands. Please join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the Admissions Office for our next prayer time. Light refreshments are served.

Spring Concerts
Fine Arts Center
7:30 pm
All are welcome to join us for three upcoming concerts featuring students in Wheaton Academy’s music groups:
Monday, April 29: Jazz, Percussion, & Acappella Show
Wednesday, May 1: Spring Choral Concert
Saturday, May 4 Spring Instrumental Concert
All concerts start at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium and are free of charge. All are welcome!

WA Women’s Tuesday Prayer
May 7
1:30–2:30 pm 
WA Library
All Women are welcome to join us for prayer in the Library on Tuesday, May 7. Please consider joining us as we lift up our school in prayer.

General News

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes:
Friday, April 26 – Half Day of School
8:00 – 8:30              Period 1
8:35 – 9:05              Period 2
9:10 – 9:40              Period 3
9:45 – 10:15            Period 4
10:20 – 10:50          Period 5
10:55 – 11:25          Period 6
11:30 – 12:00          Period 7
Wednesday, May 1, Grandparent’s Day
9:00 – 9:50 Period 1
10:00 – 10:50 Period 2
11:00 – 11:50 Period 3
11:50 Early Dismissal

Grandparent’s Day Help Needed
Our annual Grandparent’s Day is Wednesday, May 1.  We could use help with serving refreshments that morning, from 8:30-10:00 am. Please let Jim Holtrop know if you can help.

Summer Academy Registration Deadline is May 1
If your student plans on taking a Summer Academy class, they need to register and pay through this link to be officially enrolled in their Summer Academy class.

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Did you want to include a senior ad for your student in the yearbook but missed the deadline? You are in luck! We have an extension on ad sales! Senior yearbook ads are available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. The deadline for the ads has been extended to May 1, 2024. Please note, this is a hard deadline as the pages will then go to print. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. It will prompt you to design your ad for your child, and once you submit it, it will be sent directly to the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please note, if you would like to purchase a yearbook, you will need to order one separate from your ad. This is a change Jostens has made from pervious years. Yearbooks are no longer included with the purchase of a senior ad.

Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook!

Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.

Senior Graduation Details
Cap & Gown Delivery and Senior Class Photo
Jostens will be at Wheaton Academy on the morning of Monday, April 22, to deliver cap & gowns, announcements, etc.  Orders will be available for pick-up in the Senior Lounge from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. ALL balances with Jostens must be paid in full at that time. 

The senior class group photo will also be taking place during Advisory on the same day, April 22. If you already have graduation regalia and did not order from Jostens, please make certain that it is in good condition and bring it to school on April 22 for the photo.  If you are a member of the National Honor Society, you will receive a gold tassel and cord at the senior class group photo session. 

  • Seniors are asked to dress professionally and neatly for the photo, including shoes – specifically:
    Women: skirt & top or dress, pants, & dress shoes
  • Men: dress shirt and tie, dress pants & dress shoes

This is the only time a senior class photo will be taken. We cannot guarantee that students who do not attend school at this time will be photo-shopped into the picture. Therefore, please make sure your student is at school.

Complimentary Class of 2024 Yard Sign-Complete the form by May 1 
Parents of graduating seniors–we would love to celebrate your student’s upcoming graduation with a complimentary yard sign. Please complete this form to indicate your family’s interest in a yard sign, and we will order one for your family. Please complete this form by May 1. We hope to have them delivered to the school for pick-up in mid-May. 

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

The Center for Lifelong Learning – Summer ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the summer ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will provide a comprehensive overview of both the ACT and SAT college admission tests and will include tips and strategies for taking both tests as well as how to apply these tips and tricks to practice test questions. The classes prepares students to take the late Summer and early Fall ACT and SAT exams.
Dates for the class: 
Tuesday Mornings:  10 AM – 12 PM – June 11, 18 and 25
Thursday Mornings: 10 AM – 12 PM – June 6, 13, and 20 
All classes will be held at Wheaton Academy. 
Materials will be provided. REGISTER HERE. 
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Valerie Gregersen.

The Center for Lifelong Learning Executive Functioning Class and Coaching this Summer
The Executive Functioning Class will be at lunch over the first two weeks of summer school. Geared toward incoming freshmen and sophomores, we will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses (panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition).
Dates:
Tuesdays – June 11 & 18, from 12:15-12:45.
Thursdays – June 13 & 20, from 12:15-12:45.
We will meet at The Center in the Armour Building on Wheaton Academy’s campus (they can bring their lunch). 

The Center is also offering coaching this summer for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections.  Forty-five-minute sessions are available with our certified executive functioning coach.  We will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child.  If you are interested in this class or coaching sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

April 12, 2024

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, April 13
8:00 am
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us tomorrow when we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Daniel Smith. Light refreshments are served.

WA’s Got Talent
Saturday, April 13
6:30 pm Door’s Open
Fine Arts Center
WA’s Got Talent is an event celebrating our community and an opportunity for you to support the 24 Haitian and Dominican children that our school sponsors through our partnership with Kids Alive International. During the performance, 16 students will compete in teams of athletics, trivia, video games, and fine arts for the winners of “WA’s Got Talent!”! The Shack will serve snacks and refreshments on site and all proceeds will be donated to Kids Alive International. Admission: $10/person via cash or PushCoin. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Junior/Senior Formal – Ticket Sales end today!
Friday, April 19
7:00-10:00 pm
The Matrix Club
All Juniors and Seniors are invited to the Jr/Sr Formal on April 19, 2024. The event will be held in a brand new venue in Naperville called The Matrix Club from 7-10 pm.  This is a formal attire event. The evening will include dinner, a dance, a trivia contest, and a Photo Booth. Students may invite guests from other schools who are also Juniors or Seniors after completing the guest form.  Tickets are $80.00 per person and will be sold April 8-12 only. For more information contact Jim Holtrop. 

WA Women’s Saturday Prayer
April 20
9:00 am
Admissions Office
Every third Saturday, women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Saturday, April 20, at 9:00 a.m. in the Admissions Office for our next prayer time. Light refreshments are served.

WA Women’s Tuesday Prayer
May 7
1:30–2:30 pm 
WA Library
All Women are welcome to join us for prayer in the Library on Tuesday, May 7. Please consider joining us as we lift up our school in prayer.

General News

Human Resources Update
After seven years of faithfully serving Wheaton Academy as The Director of Development, Joy Crowe will retire at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Joy has done outstanding work in helping us maximize the Illinois Invest in Kids Program, growing our Warrior Fund, and launching the For Generations to Come campaign. Over the last seven years, Joy has built a strong Development Team that has WA poised for the years ahead. In short, Joy’s steady and consistent approach has done so much to strengthen our financial footing in recent years. Most importantly, Joy has always made it clear that every good and perfect gift is from our Lord Jesus Christ.

While we are saddened to say goodbye to Joy, we are thrilled to introduce you to our new Director of Development, Mr. Doug Hardy. Doug is a familiar face around Wheaton Academy. He is Wendy’s husband, who has worked at WA for over 13 years. Doug and Wendy are the parents of three recent graduates: Sam ’14 (Eaden Bond ’14), Owen ’18, and Anne Camille ’19 (Ben Thorson ‘19), and proud grandparents of Abel and Norris. Doug is excited to embark on this career change, bringing with him years of law experience, “Wheaton Academy has had a profound impact on my family. I consider it a blessing to be allowed to serve the school community and families as Director of Development. I believe deeply in the mission of Wheaton Academy and am honored by the opportunity to make my love for it tangible to others.” Doug will begin his role this summer.

Please join us in praying for both Joy and Doug in their upcoming transitions.

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes
Friday, April 19 – Half Day of School
8:00 – 8:30             Period 1
8:35 – 9:05             Period 2
9:10 – 9:40             Period 3
9:45 – 10:15           Period 4
10:20 – 10:50         Period 5
10:55 – 11:25         Period 6
11:30 – 12:00         Period 7
Friday, April 26 – Half Day of School
8:00 – 8:30              Period 1
8:35 – 9:05              Period 2
9:10 – 9:40              Period 3
9:45 – 10:15            Period 4
10:20 – 10:50          Period 5
10:55 – 11:25          Period 6
11:30 – 12:00          Period 7
Wednesday, May 1, Grandparent’s Day
9:00 – 9:50 Period 1
10:00 – 10:50 Period 2
11:00 – 11:50 Period 3
11:50 Early Dismissal

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Did you want to include a senior ad for your student in the yearbook but missed the deadline? You are in luck! We have an extension on ad sales! Senior yearbook ads are available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. The deadline for the ads has been extended to May 1, 2024. Please note, this is a hard deadline as the pages will then go to print. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. It will prompt you to design your ad for your child, and once you submit it, it will be sent directly to the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Please note, if you would like to purchase a yearbook, you will need to order one separate from your ad. This is a change Jostens has made from pervious years. Yearbooks are no longer included with the purchase of a senior ad.

Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook!

Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Six weeks left until finals!  How are your students’ executive skills in planning/prioritizing, time management, organization, and stress level?  Do they need help mapping out a study schedule and a coach to prepare your child to finish the semester well?  The Center for Lifelong Learning can help with executive function coaching…Executive Functioning – The Center for Lifelong Learning

Annual Asbestos Notice – 2024
This notice meets a legal requirement to inform you annually that Wheaton Academy continues to meet all federal and state laws concerning asbestos in schools.  All of our educational facilities have been thoroughly inspected, and inspections continue bi-annually by a state-certified asbestos firm, as is required by law.  We continue to carry out all other specific requirements of the “AHERA” legislation, including the maintenance of a management plan.  Our management plan is available for your review in the business office located in the Armour building during normal business hours.  We welcome your questions and input as we continue to meet the necessary requirements and seek to implement any necessary precautions.

WA Appreciation Team
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are the WA Appreciation Team, a group of parent volunteers who plan, organize, and host two events during the school year for teachers and staff. These events help express our gratitude for all the ways teachers and staff not only teach, but inspire, nurture, and guide our kids throughout the school year. The WA Appreciation Team manages these events on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy families and represents our collective gratitude. Click here for more details on the WA Appreciation Team.

We are planning for our second event, in April, where we serve the entire Wheaton Academy faculty and staff with an appreciation luncheon. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 26. This event is funded solely through contributions from the school community (which are completely optional and not tax-deductible). Click here to give

Senior Graduation Details
Cap & Gown Delivery and Senior Class Photo
Jostens will be at Wheaton Academy on the morning of Monday, April 22, to deliver cap & gowns, announcements, etc.  Orders will be available for pick-up in the Senior Lounge from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. ALL balances with Jostens must be paid in full at that time. 

The senior class group photo will also be taking place during Advisory on the same day, April 22. If you already have graduation regalia and did not order from Jostens, please make certain that it is in good condition and bring it to school on April 22 for the photo.  If you are a member of the National Honor Society, you will receive a gold tassel and cord at the senior class group photo session. 

  • Seniors are asked to dress professionally and neatly for the photo, including shoes – specifically:
    Women: skirt & top or dress, pants, & dress shoes
  • Men: dress shirt and tie, dress pants & dress shoes

This is the only time a senior class photo will be taken. We cannot guarantee that students who do not attend school at this time will be photo-shopped into the picture. Therefore, please make sure your student is at school.

Complimentary Class of 2024 Yard Sign-Complete the form by May 1 
Parents of graduating seniors–we would love to celebrate your student’s upcoming graduation with a complimentary yard sign. Please complete this form to indicate your family’s interest in a yard sign, and we will order one for your family. Please complete this form by May 1. We hope to have them delivered to the school for pick-up in mid-May. 

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

April 5, 2024

Upcoming Events

Co-Curricular Expo: An Event for Future Warriors
Thursday, April 11
6:00 pm
Please invite all future Warrior families to our final Admissions event, our Co-Curricular Expo! Middle school students and their parents will experience all of our co-curricular clubs, teams, and activities. They will have an opportunity to meet program leaders, hear from coaches, talk with other students who have similar interests, and participate in fun activities throughout the evening. Register today.
The event is open to all future warriors–those already enrolled through not yet applied! Questions?  Contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, or Amy  Hogan, Director of Admissions.

WA’s Got Talent
Saturday, April 13
6:30 pm Door’s Open
Fine Arts Center
WA’s Got Talent is an event celebrating our community and an opportunity for you to support the 24 Haitian and Dominican children that our school sponsors through our partnership with Kids Alive International. During the performance, 16 students will compete in teams of athletics, trivia, video games, and fine arts for the winners of “WA’s Got Talent!”! The Shack will serve snacks and refreshments on site and all proceeds will be donated to Kids Alive International. Admission: $10/person via cash or PushCoin. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Junior/Senior Formal
Friday, April 19
7:00-10:00 p.m.
The Matrix Club
All Juniors and Seniors are invited to the Jr/Sr Formal on April 19, 2024. The event will be held in a brand new venue in Naperville called The Matrix Club from 7-10 pm.  This is a formal attire event. The evening will include dinner, a dance, a trivia contest, and a Photo Booth. Students may invite guests from other schools who are also Juniors or Seniors after completing the guest form.  Tickets are $80.00 per person and will be sold April 8-12 only. For more information contact Jim Holtrop. 

General News

Human Resources Update
After seven years of faithfully serving Wheaton Academy as The Director of Development, Joy Crowe will retire at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Joy has done outstanding work in helping us maximize the Illinois Invest in Kids Program, growing our Warrior Fund, and launching the For Generations to Come campaign. Over the last seven years, Joy has built a strong Development Team that has WA poised for the years ahead. In short, Joy’s steady and consistent approach has done so much to strengthen our financial footing in recent years. Most importantly, Joy has always made it clear that every good and perfect gift is from our Lord Jesus Christ.

While we are saddened to say goodbye to Joy, we are thrilled to introduce you to our new Director of Development, Mr. Doug Hardy. Doug is a familiar face around Wheaton Academy. He is Wendy’s husband, who has worked at WA for over 13 years. Doug and Wendy are the parents of three recent graduates: Sam ’14 (Eaden Bond ’14), Owen ’18, and Anne Camille ’19 (Ben Thorson ‘19), and proud grandparents of Abel and Norris. Doug is excited to embark on this career change, bringing with him years of law experience, “Wheaton Academy has had a profound impact on my family. I consider it a blessing to be allowed to serve the school community and families as Director of Development. I believe deeply in the mission of Wheaton Academy and am honored by the opportunity to make my love for it tangible to others.” Doug will begin his role this summer.

Please join us in praying for both Joy and Doug in their upcoming transitions.

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes
Monday, April 10 (Slightly modified to see solar eclipse. Students will receive glasses during 6th period)
8:00 – 8:45 Period 1
8:51 – 9:36 Period 2
9:42 – 10:27 Period 3
10:33 – 11:00 Advisory Groups
11:06 – 11:49 Period 4
11:49 – 12:23 Lunch
12:28 – 1:11 Period 5
1:17 – 2:00 Period 6
2:00 – 2:15 Passing Period
2:15 – 3:00 Period 7

Wednesday, April 10 is All-School testing for 9-11th grades. See below in College Corner for all the details and times. Seniors have no school that day.
Thursday, April 11 we will run a 7-period day. The schedule will be:
8:00 – 8:48            Period 1
8:54 – 9:42            Period 2
9:48 – 10:36           Period 3
10:42 – 11:30        Period 4
11:35 – 12:19         Lunch
12:24 – 1:12           Period 5        
1:18 – 2:06             Period 6                    
2:12 – 3:00            Period 7
Friday, April 19 – Half Day of School
8:00 – 8:30             Period 1
8:35 – 9:05             Period 2
9:10 – 9:40             Period 3
9:45 – 10:15           Period 4
10:20 – 10:50         Period 5
10:55 – 11:25         Period 6
11:30 – 12:00         Period 7
Friday, April 26 – Half Day of School
8:00 – 8:30              Period 1
8:35 – 9:05              Period 2
9:10 – 9:40              Period 3
9:45 – 10:15            Period 4
10:20 – 10:50          Period 5
10:55 – 11:25          Period 6
11:30 – 12:00          Period 7

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Seven weeks left until finals!  How are your students’ executive skills in planning/prioritizing, time management, organization, and stress level?  Do they need help mapping out a study schedule and a coach to prepare your child to finish the semester well?  The Center for Lifelong Learning can help with executive function coaching…Executive Functioning – The Center for Lifelong Learning

Winterim Trips 2025 are LIVE
Trip information and application are available on the Families webpage. Applications are due Wednesday, April 10, 2024, by midnight. Any questions, please email Mrs. Heavey at aheavey@wheatonacademy.org.

Download Newsies Photos
Thank you to Molly Grace Bornfriend and Laura Birkey ’02 for providing photography of the show! Families are invited to view a photo gallery and download photos for free here: https://mollygracephotography.pic-time.com/-wheatonacademynewsies You may also choose to order prints through the gallery website.

Annual Asbestos Notice – 2024
This notice meets a legal requirement to inform you annually that Wheaton Academy continues to meet all federal and state laws concerning asbestos in schools.  All of our educational facilities have been thoroughly inspected, and inspections continue bi-annually by a state-certified asbestos firm, as is required by law.  We continue to carry out all other specific requirements of the “AHERA” legislation, including the maintenance of a management plan.  Our management plan is available for your review in the business office located in the Armour building during normal business hours.  We welcome your questions and input as we continue to meet the necessary requirements and seek to implement any necessary precautions.

WA Appreciation Team
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are the WA Appreciation Team, a group of parent volunteers who plan, organize, and host two events during the school year for teachers and staff. These events help express our gratitude for all the ways teachers and staff not only teach, but inspire, nurture, and guide our kids throughout the school year. The WA Appreciation Team manages these events on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy families and represents our collective gratitude. Click here for more details on the WA Appreciation Team.

We are planning for our second event, in April, where we serve the entire Wheaton Academy faculty and staff with an appreciation luncheon. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 26. This event is funded solely through contributions from the school community (which are completely optional and not tax-deductible). Click here to give

Senior Graduation Details
Cap & Gown Delivery and Senior Class Photo
Jostens will be at Wheaton Academy on the morning of Monday, April 22, to deliver cap & gowns, announcements, etc.  Orders will be available for pick-up in the Senior Lounge from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. ALL balances with Jostens must be paid in full at that time. 

The senior class group photo will also be taking place during Advisory on the same day, April 22. If you already have graduation regalia and did not order from Jostens, please make certain that it is in good condition and bring it to school on April 22 for the photo.  If you are a member of the National Honor Society, you will receive a gold tassel and cord at the senior class group photo session. 

  • Seniors are asked to dress professionally and neatly for the photo, including shoes – specifically:
    Women: skirt & top or dress, pants, & dress shoes
  • Men: dress shirt and tie, dress pants & dress shoes

This is the only time a senior class photo will be taken. We cannot guarantee that students who do not attend school at this time will be photo-shopped into the picture. Therefore, please make sure your student is at school.

Complimentary Class of 2024 Yard Sign-Complete the form by May 1 
Parents of graduating seniors–we would love to celebrate your student’s upcoming graduation with a complimentary yard sign. Please complete this form to indicate your family’s interest in a yard sign, and we will order one for your family. Please complete this form by May 1. We hope to have them delivered to the school for pick-up in mid-May. 

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

College Corner

Wednesday, April 10 is test day at Wheaton Academy for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Please click here for full details and information you will need for your student to be prepared. Any questions? See Gina Churchill.

March 22, 2024

Upcoming Events

Spring Break
March 25 – April 1 is Spring Break. There will be no WA Weekly during Spring Break. School will resume on Tuesday, April 2. Enjoy the break and Happy Easter!

Co-Curricular Expo: An Event for Future Warriors
Thursday, April 11 – 6:00pm
Please invite all future Warrior families to our final Admissions event, our Co-Curricular Expo! Middle school students and their parents will experience all of our co-curricular clubs, teams, and activities. They will have an opportunity to meet program leaders, hear from coaches, talk with other students who have similar interests, and participate in fun activities throughout the evening. Register today.
The event is open to all future warriors–those already enrolled through not yet applied!

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

Junior/Senior Formal
Friday, April 19
7:00-10:00 p.m.
The Matrix Club
All Juniors and Seniors are invited to the Jr/Sr Formal on April 19, 2024. The event will be held in a brand new venue in Naperville called The Matrix Club from 7-10 pm.  This is a formal attire event. The evening will include dinner, a dance, a trivia contest, and a Photo Booth. Students may invite guests from other schools who are also Juniors or Seniors after completing the guest form.  Tickets are $80.00 per person and will be sold April 8-12 only. For more information contact Jim Holtrop. 

General News

Winterim Trips 2025 are LIVE
Trip information and application are available on the Families webpage. Applications are due Wednesday, April 10, 2024, by midnight. Any questions, please email Mrs. Heavey at aheavey@wheatonacademy.org.

Download Newsies Photos
Thank you to Molly Grace Bornfriend and Laura Birkey ’02 for providing photography of the show! Families are invited to view a photo gallery and download photos for free here: https://mollygracephotography.pic-time.com/-wheatonacademynewsies You may also choose to order prints through the gallery website.

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes
Wednesday, April 10 is All-School testing for 9-11th grades. See below in College Corner for all the details and times. Seniors have no school that day.
Thursday, April 11 we will run a 7-period day. The schedule will be:
8:00 – 8:48            Period 1
8:54 – 9:42            Period 2
9:48 – 10:36           Period 3
10:42 – 11:30        Period 4
11:35 – 12:19         Lunch
12:24 – 1:12           Period 5        
1:18 – 2:06             Period 6                    
2:12 – 3:00            Period 7

Wheaton Academy Parents,

This is an exciting time on Wheaton Academy’s campus. I imagine you are waiting with great anticipation, as I am, for the completion of our expansion. As you may have seen in my announcement on Thursday, beginning this fall our students will have access to extensive new learning spaces!

This expansion requires support from partners like you—parents who champion the power of a Wheaton Academy education to shape, disciple, and prepare young men and women to serve Christ as leaders and shapers of culture in the years ahead.

That’s why I’m writing to you today. I want to invite you to prayerfully consider your role in supporting the For Generations to Come campaign.

Nearly $27 million has been committed to this $30 million dollar project. These funds will be used to expand our Academic Building adding 43,000 square feet of new and remodeled space including:

  • a Video Production and Broadcast Studio to elevate our award-winning video program
  • a Business Center where students will learn to apply Biblical ethics in the marketplace
  • a Student Union to cultivate connection and community
  • an expanded IDEA Lab to serve as our technology incubator
  • new flexible learning spaces
  • a Cross Plaza to visibly proclaim our faith

Will you help us cross the finish line? To reach our $30 million goal, the participation of the entire Wheaton Academy community is critical. Your generous support now will be integral to Wheaton Academy’s success and ability to set the stage for the next generation of Warriors!

Find detailed plans and see the difference you can make at forgenerationstocomecampaign.com

Give a Gift

Thank you for your loyalty to the mission of Wheaton Academy. Your gift will help ensure that we extend our mission for students today and For Generations to Come.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Steve Bult
Head of School

Senior Ads for Yearbooks – Deadline Extended!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad.  The deadline for the ads has been extended to April 1, 2024. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. It will prompt you to design your ad for your child and once you submit it will be sent to us to add to the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Don’t forget to order your yearbook as well. This is a change from last year that Jostens made.

WA Appreciation Team
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are the WA Appreciation Team, a group of parent volunteers who plan, organize, and host two events during the school year for teachers and staff. These events help express our gratitude for all the ways teachers and staff not only teach, but inspire, nurture, and guide our kids throughout the school year. The WA Appreciation Team manages these events on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy families and represents our collective gratitude. Click here for more details on the WA Appreciation Team.

We are ready to begin planning for our second event, in April, where we serve the entire Wheaton Academy faculty and staff an appreciation luncheon. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 26th. This event is funded solely through contributions from the school community (which are completely optional and not tax-deductible). Click here to give

Senior News and Graduation Dates to Remember
Senior Parents – Please disregard any Magnus reminders you receive from now until the end of the year we aren’t able to turn them off until after graduation. We also want to provide upcoming dates regarding graduation for you to mark your calendars. More details about these events will follow next month.
Monday, April 22 – Cap & gown delivery and senior class photo during Advisory
Tuesday, May 28 – 12:00-2:30 p.m. Senior lunch and graduation practice
Friday, May 31 – Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Sunday, June 2 – Commencement Ceremony, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel

College Corner

Wednesday, April 10 is test day at Wheaton Academy for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Please click here for full details and information you will need for your student to be prepared. Any questions? See Gina Churchill.

March 15, 2024

Upcoming Events

Course Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year
Class registration for returning students will be available on Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium

Registration will be in an open-house format. Families are welcome to come anytime, but you may need to wait a few minutes for an open spot. It typically takes around 15-20 minutes to register your student. Please bring the course recommendation sheets completed to your registration. If you are not able to make any of the scheduled times, please reach out to Angie Roberts, aroberts@wheatonacademy.org to schedule another time to register your student.

Summer Academy registration is now open. Click the link to register.

WA Women’s Saturday Prayer
March 16
Admissions Office
9:00 a.m.
Every third Saturday, women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us tomorrow, March 16, at 9:00 a.m. in the Admissions Office for our next prayer time. We will hear from WA employee Stacey Krohn. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes
On Monday, March 18, any seniors not attending the Senior Trip have a no-school day. All other grades have an in-person school day. Here is the bell schedule for Monday, March 18:
8:00 – 8:48                Period 1
8:54 – 9:42                 Period 2
9:48 – 10:36                Period 3
10:42 – 11:30                Period 4
11:35 – 12:19                 Lunch
12:24 – 1:12                  Period 5        
1:18 – 2:06                   Period 6                    
2:12 – 3:00                  Period 7

Wheaton Academy Parents,

This is an exciting time on Wheaton Academy’s campus. I imagine you are waiting with great anticipation, as I am, for the completion of our expansion. As you may have seen in my announcement on Thursday, beginning this fall our students will have access to extensive new learning spaces!

This expansion requires support from partners like you—parents who champion the power of a Wheaton Academy education to shape, disciple, and prepare young men and women to serve Christ as leaders and shapers of culture in the years ahead.

That’s why I’m writing to you today. I want to invite you to prayerfully consider your role in supporting the For Generations to Come campaign.

Nearly $27 million has been committed to this $30 million dollar project. These funds will be used to expand our Academic Building adding 43,000 square feet of new and remodeled space including:

  • a Video Production and Broadcast Studio to elevate our award-winning video program
  • a Business Center where students will learn to apply Biblical ethics in the marketplace
  • a Student Union to cultivate connection and community
  • an expanded IDEA Lab to serve as our technology incubator
  • new flexible learning spaces
  • a Cross Plaza to visibly proclaim our faith

Will you help us cross the finish line? To reach our $30 million goal, the participation of the entire Wheaton Academy community is critical. Your generous support now will be integral to Wheaton Academy’s success and ability to set the stage for the next generation of Warriors!

Find detailed plans and see the difference you can make at forgenerationstocomecampaign.com

Give a Gift

Thank you for your loyalty to the mission of Wheaton Academy. Your gift will help ensure that we extend our mission for students today and For Generations to Come.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Steve Bult
Head of School

Senior Ads for Yearbooks – Deadline Extended!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad.  The deadline for the ads has been extended to April 1, 2024. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. It will prompt you to design your ad for your child and once you submit it will be sent to us to add to the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Don’t forget to order your yearbook as well. This is a change from last year that Jostens made.

WA Appreciation Team
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are the WA Appreciation Team, a group of parent volunteers who plan, organize, and host two events during the school year for teachers and staff. These events help express our gratitude for all the ways teachers and staff not only teach, but inspire, nurture, and guide our kids throughout the school year. The WA Appreciation Team manages these events on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy families and represents our collective gratitude. Click here for more details on the WA Appreciation Team.

We are ready to begin planning for our second event, in April, where we serve the entire Wheaton Academy faculty and staff an appreciation luncheon. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 26th. This event is funded solely through contributions from the school community (which are completely optional and not tax-deductible). Click here to give

Senior News and Graduation Dates to Remember
Senior Parents – Please disregard any Magnus reminders you receive from now until the end of the year we aren’t able to turn them off until after graduation. We also want to provide upcoming dates regarding graduation for you to mark your calendars. More details about these events will follow next month.
Monday, April 22 – Cap & gown delivery and senior class photo during Advisory
Tuesday, May 28 – 12:00-2:30 p.m. Senior lunch and graduation practice
Friday, May 31 – Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Sunday, June 2 – Commencement Ceremony, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel

College Corner

Wednesday, April 10 is test day at Wheaton Academy for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Please click here for full details and information you will need for your student to be prepared. Any questions? See Gina Churchill.

March 8, 2024

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, March 9
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 tomorrow as we hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Sean McCallum. Light refreshments are served.

Father Son Connect
Saturday, March 9
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Alumni Chapel
Dads, your relationship with your son is of the utmost importance. Building a great relationship during the teen years takes intentionality. Fathers and sons (ages junior high and up) are invited to “Father Son Connect,” a low-key gathering (with food!) and interactive conversation about how we can strengthen our relationships in Christ. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required at www.visionaryfam.com/wa

Course Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year
Class registration for returning students will be available on the following dates:

Monday, March 11, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Atrium
Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Atrium

Registration will be in an open-house format. Families are welcome to come anytime, but you may need to wait a few minutes for an open spot. It typically takes around 15-20 minutes to register your student. Please bring the course recommendation sheets completed to your registration. If you are not able to make any of the scheduled times, please reach out to Angie Roberts, aroberts@wheatonacademy.org to schedule another time to register your student.

Summer Academy registration opens on March 1st.

Christian College Fair
Monday, March 11
6:30-8:30 pm
Library
Wheaton Academy will be hosting a Christian College fair on March 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Library.  We will have around 30 Christian College and University Reps here to talk with students/parents and answer questions on all things college.  Click here to see the flyer for the event. If you would scan the QR code and register in advance to the fair you’ll be able to walk right into the fair and have college reps interact and scan you to get your information for their admissions office.  Please don’t wait to register if you and your parents plan to attend.

General News

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes
Friday, March 15 is an Off-Campus Learning Day
On Monday, March 18, any seniors not attending the Senior Trip have a no-school day. All other grades have an in-person school day. Here is the bell schedule for Monday, March 18:
8:00 – 8:48                Period 1
8:54 – 9:42                 Period 2
9:48 – 10:36                Period 3
10:42 – 11:30                Period 4
11:35 – 12:19                 Lunch
12:24 – 1:12                  Period 5        
1:18 – 2:06                   Period 6                    
2:12 – 3:00                  Period 7

Wheaton Academy Parents,

This is an exciting time on Wheaton Academy’s campus. I imagine you are waiting with great anticipation, as I am, for the completion of our expansion. As you may have seen in my announcement on Thursday, beginning this fall our students will have access to extensive new learning spaces!

This expansion requires support from partners like you—parents who champion the power of a Wheaton Academy education to shape, disciple, and prepare young men and women to serve Christ as leaders and shapers of culture in the years ahead.

That’s why I’m writing to you today. I want to invite you to prayerfully consider your role in supporting the For Generations to Come campaign.

Nearly $27 million has been committed to this $30 million dollar project. These funds will be used to expand our Academic Building adding 43,000 square feet of new and remodeled space including:

  • a Video Production and Broadcast Studio to elevate our award-winning video program
  • a Business Center where students will learn to apply Biblical ethics in the marketplace
  • a Student Union to cultivate connection and community
  • an expanded IDEA Lab to serve as our technology incubator
  • new flexible learning spaces
  • a Cross Plaza to visibly proclaim our faith

Will you help us cross the finish line? To reach our $30 million goal, the participation of the entire Wheaton Academy community is critical. Your generous support now will be integral to Wheaton Academy’s success and ability to set the stage for the next generation of Warriors!

Find detailed plans and see the difference you can make at forgenerationstocomecampaign.com

Give a Gift

Thank you for your loyalty to the mission of Wheaton Academy. Your gift will help ensure that we extend our mission for students today and For Generations to Come.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Steve Bult
Head of School

Senior Ads for Yearbooks – Deadline Extended!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad.  The deadline for the ads has been extended to April 1, 2024. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. It will prompt you to design your ad for your child and once you submit it will be sent to us to add to the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Don’t forget to order your yearbook as well. This is a change from last year that Jostens made.

WA Appreciation Team
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are the WA Appreciation Team, a group of parent volunteers who plan, organize, and host two events during the school year for teachers and staff. These events help express our gratitude for all the ways teachers and staff not only teach, but inspire, nurture, and guide our kids throughout the school year. The WA Appreciation Team manages these events on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy families and represents our collective gratitude. Click here for more details on the WA Appreciation Team.

We are ready to begin planning for our second event, in April, where we serve the entire Wheaton Academy faculty and staff an appreciation luncheon. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 26th. This event is funded solely through contributions from the school community (which are completely optional and not tax-deductible). Click here to give

Senior News and Graduation Dates to Remember
Senior Parents – Please disregard any Magnus reminders you receive from now until the end of the year we aren’t able to turn them off until after graduation. We also want to provide upcoming dates regarding graduation for you to mark your calendars. More details about these events will follow next month.
Monday, April 22 – Cap & gown delivery and senior class photo during Advisory
Tuesday, May 28 – 12:00-2:30 p.m. Senior lunch and graduation practice
Friday, May 31 – Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Sunday, June 2 – Commencement Ceremony, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel

College Corner

Wednesday, April 10 is test day at Wheaton Academy for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Please click here for full details and information you will need for your student to be prepared. Any questions? See Gina Churchill.

March 1, 2024

Upcoming Events

Academy Theatre presents “Newsies”
March 1, 2, 7, 8, & 9
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center
Wheaton Academy Theatre invites you to attend this year’s Spring Musical, Newsies. Ticket sales are open to the general public now. To purchase a ticket, please click on the date/link below which you would like to attend.

WA Mom’s Prayer 
Tuesday, March 5
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Library
Women of Wheaton Academy are invited to gather with us as we remember the wonders that the Lord has done!  There is none to compare with the Lord! Please join us on Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 pm in the Library.

Father Son Connect
Saturday, March 9
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Alumni Chapel
Dads, your relationship with your son is of the utmost importance. Building a great relationship during the teen years takes intentionality. Fathers and sons (ages junior high and up) are invited to “Father Son Connect,” a low-key gathering (with food!) and interactive conversation about how we can strengthen our relationships in Christ. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required at www.visionaryfam.com/wa

Course Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year
Students received their course recommendation sheets this week during Advisory. Please go over the recommendations with your student and fill in any elective spots with their class requests. Class registration for returning students will be available on the following dates.

Friday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Student Services – Please park in the East Lot and enter Door 12
Monday, March 11, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Atrium
Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Atrium

Registration will be in an open-house format. Families are welcome to come anytime, but you may need to wait a few minutes for an open spot. It typically takes around 15-20 minutes to register your student. If you are not able to make any of the scheduled times, please reach out to Angie Roberts, aroberts@wheatonacademy.org to schedule another time to register your student.

Summer Academy registration opens on March 1st.

Christian College Fair
Monday, March 11
6:30-8:30 pm
Library
Wheaton Academy will be hosting a Christian College fair on March 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Library.  We will have around 30 Christian College and University Reps here to talk with students/parents and answer questions on all things college.  Click here to see the flyer for the event. If you would scan the QR code and register in advance to the fair you’ll be able to walk right into the fair and have college reps interact and scan you to get your information for their admissions office.  Please don’t wait to register if you and your parents plan to attend.

General News

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes
Friday, March 8 there is no school as Wheaton Academy will host various middle schools during the school day.
Friday, March 15 is an Off-Campus Learning Day
On Monday, March 18, any seniors not attending the Senior Trip have a no-school day. All other grades have an in-person school day.

Wheaton Academy Parents,

This is an exciting time on Wheaton Academy’s campus. I imagine you are waiting with great anticipation, as I am, for the completion of our expansion. As you may have seen in my announcement on Thursday, beginning this fall our students will have access to extensive new learning spaces!

This expansion requires support from partners like you—parents who champion the power of a Wheaton Academy education to shape, disciple, and prepare young men and women to serve Christ as leaders and shapers of culture in the years ahead.

That’s why I’m writing to you today. I want to invite you to prayerfully consider your role in supporting the For Generations to Come campaign.

Nearly $27 million has been committed to this $30 million dollar project. These funds will be used to expand our Academic Building adding 43,000 square feet of new and remodeled space including:

  • a Video Production and Broadcast Studio to elevate our award-winning video program
  • a Business Center where students will learn to apply Biblical ethics in the marketplace
  • a Student Union to cultivate connection and community
  • an expanded IDEA Lab to serve as our technology incubator
  • new flexible learning spaces
  • a Cross Plaza to visibly proclaim our faith

Will you help us cross the finish line? To reach our $30 million goal, the participation of the entire Wheaton Academy community is critical. Your generous support now will be integral to Wheaton Academy’s success and ability to set the stage for the next generation of Warriors!

Find detailed plans and see the difference you can make at forgenerationstocomecampaign.com

Give a Gift

Thank you for your loyalty to the mission of Wheaton Academy. Your gift will help ensure that we extend our mission for students today and For Generations to Come.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Steve Bult
Head of School

Senior Ads for Yearbooks – Deadline Extended!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad.  The deadline for the ads has been extended to April 1, 2024. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. It will prompt you to design your ad for your child and once you submit it will be sent to us to add to the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Don’t forget to order your yearbook as well. This is a change from last year that Jostens made.

WA Appreciation Team
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are the WA Appreciation Team, a group of parent volunteers who plan, organize, and host two events during the school year for teachers and staff. These events help express our gratitude for all the ways teachers and staff not only teach, but inspire, nurture, and guide our kids throughout the school year. The WA Appreciation Team manages these events on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy families and represents our collective gratitude. Click here for more details on the WA Appreciation Team.

We are ready to begin planning for our second event, in April, where we serve the entire Wheaton Academy faculty and staff an appreciation luncheon. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 26th. This event is funded solely through contributions from the school community (which are completely optional and not tax-deductible). Click here to give

Spring ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the spring ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will provide a comprehensive overview of both the ACT and SAT college admission tests and will include tips and strategies for taking both tests as well as how to apply these tips and tricks to practice test questions. The classes lead right up to the April 10th PSAT/SAT and the April 13th ACT exams.
Dates for the class: Monday Evenings: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM – March 4, 11, & 18 and Saturday Mornings: 10 AM – 12 PM – March 9, 16, and April 6.
All classes will be held in Classroom #104 in Wheaton Academy’s Academic Building. Materials will be provided. REGISTER HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Valerie Gregersen.

Graduation – Important Dates to Note
Parents – We wanted to provide upcoming dates regarding graduation for you to mark your calendars. More details about these events will follow next month.
Monday, April 22 – Cap & gown delivery and senior class photo during Advisory
Tuesday, May 28 – 12:00-2:30 p.m. Senior lunch and graduation practice
Friday, May 31 – Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Sunday, June 2 – Commencement Ceremony, 3:00 p.m. Wheaton College, Edman Chapel

College Corner

Wednesday, April 10 is test day at Wheaton Academy for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Please click here for full details and information you will need for your student to be prepared. Any questions? See Gina Churchill.