Homecoming Week: WA Studio Presents...
Monday, September 23 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
We are excited for a week celebrating the Wheaton Academy community–both past and present!
Alumni—be sure to register for events using our Alumni Platform and click here for a special list of events.
Parents—We LOVE Homecoming week and we need you to help us make it happen! There are numerous ways to get involved. Take a look at the opportunities to help out and sign up here for activities throughout the week or here to help out with the Tailgate.
Monday, September 23
Bell Schedule
Field Day Schedule
8:00‑8:40 – Meet in Advisory and then as a class
8:40‑9:20 – Opening Ceremony
9:20-9:30 – Meet with Advisory Rotations
9:30‑12:00 – Field Day
12:00 ‑1:15 – Lunch
Note: Lunch will proceed as normal
1:15‑2:30 – Lip Sync in FAC
2:30 – Dismiss
Theme
Color Day
Wear at least 2 articles of clothing in the color of your class:
● Freshmen: Blue
● Sophomores: Green
● Juniors: Yellow
● Seniors: Red
● Faculty/Staff: Black
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
4:00pm – Boys JV and Varsity Golf vs. St. Francis at Klein Creek Golf Course
6:00pm – JV Football vs. Chicago Hope
Tuesday, September 24
Bell Schedule
Chapel Schedule
8:00–8:43 – Period 1
8:49–9:32 – Period 2
9:38–10:22 – Period 3
10:32–11:07 – Assembly
11:17–12:01 – Period 4
12:01–12:34 – Lunch
12:39–1:22 – Period 5
1:28–2:11 – Period 6
2:17–3:00 – Period 7
Theme
Character Day
Dress like any movie or TV show character (examples: Spiderman, Maverick, Captain America, Hermione)
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
4:30 pm – Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Chicago Christian
4:30 pm – Girls Freshman Volleyball vs. Bishop McNamara
4:30 pm – Girls JV Volleyball vs. Bishop McNamara
5:30 pm – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Bishop McNamara
Wednesday, September 25
Bell Schedule
Modified Block
9:00‑10:30 – Period 1
10:35‑11:20 – Assembly
11:25‑12:55 – Period 2
12:55‑1:25 – Lunch
1:30‑3:00 – Period 3
Theme
WA’s on TV
Dress up as any TV show, movie, or network channel (examples: Sci-fi channel, Star Wars, HGTV, Survivor, Little House on the Prairie)
Evening Events
Student Event:
7:00-9:00 pm – Service Project at Sonny Acres (Free to WA Students)
Students will bring their collected items to support the foster care efforts of the Youth Service Bureau (Senior & Freshman: Bring Toys; Junior & Sophomore: Bring diapers and wipes)
Students will also participate in hayrides, bonfire, and s’mores. The evening will conclude in worship.
Parent Events:
7:00-8:30 pm – Parent Social for Freshmen and Transfer Families
Join us at WA in the Student Union for some light refreshments, a time to meet other parents, and receive a special gift!
Thursday, September 26
Bell Schedule
Modified Block
8:00‑9:25 – Period 4
9:30‑10:55 – Period 5
11:00‑11:25 – Assembly
11:25‑12:00 – Lunch
12:05‑1:30 – Period 6
1:35‑3:00 – Period 7
Theme
Shot on Location
Dress appropriately for any destination or location (example: The North Pole, Hogwarts, The Wild West, jungle, construction site, Narnia, etc.)
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
4:00pm – Girls Golf Varsity Dual vs. Glenbard North
5:00 pm – JV Soccer vs. Bartlett High School
7:00 pm – Varsity Soccer vs. Bartlett High School
Halftime will include a Furnace Dance Company performance, recognition of our Homecoming Court, and honoring the 10 year anniversary of our 2014 Boys Soccer State Championship
5:00-8:00pm – Taco Tailgate Party for Project Lead Global. All students, parents, and members of our community are welcome to join in on the yard game fun. ($10 minimum donation to our KidsAlive partners in Haiti and the Dominican Republic)
Parents, help serve or provide food items for this taco tailgate. To sign up click on Taco Tailgate
Alumni Event:
7:00pm – Alumni Tent Opens
Fireworks: after the Varsity Soccer Game (weather dependent)
Friday, September 27
Bell Schedule
Pep Rally Schedule
8:00‑8:33 – Period 1
8:39‑9:12 – Period 2
9:18‑9:51 – Period 3
10:00‑10:30 – Chapel
10:35-10:55 – Cross Plaza Dedication
11:00-11:35 – Lunch
11:38-12:11 – Period 4
12:17-12:50 – Period 5
12:56–1:29 – Period 6
1:35–2:08 – Period 7
2:14-2:24 – Meet as a Class
2:30–3:00 – Pep Rally
Theme
Friday Night Lights
Wear your Maroon and White to support the Warriors!
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
7:30 pm – Varsity Football vs. St. Edwards
Cheer Routine during half-time
Alumni Events:
5:00 pm: Catered Alumni Dinner Sign-in Begins (Student Union)
5:30-8:00 pm: Catered Alumni Dinner (Student Union)
6:00 pm: Homecoming Program for all alumni and current families (Student Union)
All are welcome to join us as we honor the Alumni of the Year and the Distinguished Young Alumni
7:00 pm: Dessert Reception and Rally Around the Reunion Flags
Student Events + Alumni Events:
5:30pm: Community Wide Family Picnic
Join us for a fun evening with food trucks from Bricks pizza, 302 burgers and grilled cheese, Dirty Dough cookies , and more. Enjoy games face painting, inflatables, as well as live music from the Ricky Lindy Band as they play hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Saturday, September 28
Morning Events
9:00 am – Heritage Breakfast (Atrium – Complimentary)
All alumni and former faculty/staff are invited to this special breakfast. Registration requested at alumni.wheatonacademy.org.
10:30 am – Brick Dedication and Campus Tour
Evening Events
Student Activities:
7:00 – 9:30 pm – Fall Informal
($35 pre-purchase; $40 at door; Student Union) Carnival and yard games, food trucks, DJ, & dancing
If students would like to bring a guest from another school, they need to pick up and complete a guest form. The forms can be found in the Front Office.
Alumni Events:
Individual Class Reunions
Register here
Sunday, September 29
Morning Events
9:30 am – Coffee Fellowship
10:00 am – Worship Service
Located in the
Alumni White Chapel
Special music by the Alumni Choir (practice hosted at 9:00am)