Homecoming Week | WA on Demand: "Pass the WAmote"
September 19 - September 25, 2022
We are excited for a week celebrating the Wheaton Academy community–both past and present!
Alumni—be sure to register for events using our 360 Alumni platform and review a detailed schedule here.
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 19
Bell Schedule
Field Day Schedule
8:00‑8:40 – Meet in Advisory
8:40‑9:30 – Opening Ceremony
9:30‑12:00 – Field Day
12:00 ‑1:15 – Steamboat BBQ Lunch to purchase
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
Home Athletic Competitions:
- 6:30 pm – JV Football vs. Bishop Mac
Tuesday, September 20
Bell Schedule
Chapel Schedule
8:00–8:44 – Period 1
8:50–9:34 – Period 2
9:40–10:24 – Period 3
10:30–11:08 – Assembly
11:14–11:58 – Period 4
11:58–12:31 – Lunch
12:36–1:20 – Period 5
1:26–2:10 – Period 6
2:16–3:00 – Period 7
Theme
Under the Sea or Out of this World
Dress like something with the ocean/water or with space and sky.
Evening Events
Home Athletic Competitions:
- 4:30 pm – Girls Varsity Tennis vs. St Francis
Wednesday, September 21
Bell Schedule
Modified Block
9:00‑10:30 – Period 1
10:35‑11:20 – Assembly
11:25‑12:55 – Period 2
12:55‑1:30 – Lunch
1:30‑3:00 – Period 3
Theme
Advisory: Holidays
Each Advisory Group will dress up as a holiday or special day.
Evening Events
Student Activities:
7:00-8:30 pm – Service Project at Sonny Acres (Free to WA Students)
Students will bring their collected items (children’s books & pajamas for ages newborn – 12 years; bonus items of diapers, baby bottles, and pacifiers) to organize, and participate in hayrides, bonfire, and s’mores. The evening will conclude in worship. All donated items will support the foster care efforts of the Youth Services Bureau.
Come also for hayrides, bonfires, s’mores, and worship.
Thursday, September 22
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
Good Morning WA:
Wear your PJ’s or dress like anything in the morning hours (cereal, talk show, sunshine, etc).
Evening Events
Home Athletic Competitions:
- 4:30 pm – Girls Varsity Tennis vs. IMSA
- 4:30 + 5:30 pm – Girls Volleyball vs. Westmont
- 7:30 pm – Varsity Football vs. Ridgewood, Homecoming Court, Furnace Team Dance, and Cheer Routine during half-time
Student Activities:
5:00-8:00 pm – Launch Tailgate Party for Project Lead Global ($5 minimum donation to our partners in Haiti and the Dominican Republic)
Join us for a taco dinner in the Central Lot. Students can also pick up their purchased 2021-2022 yearbook. The Shack will be selling cinnamon rolls (using our partner’s recipe!)
Friday, September 23
Bell Schedule
Pep Rally Schedule
8:00‑8:40 – Period 1
8:46‑9:26 – Period 2
9:32‑10:12 – Period 3
10:18‑10:55 – Chapel
11:00-11:40 – Period 4
11:41-12:05 – Lunch
12:08-12:48 – Period 5
12:54–1:34 – Period 6
1:40–2:20 – Period 7
2:20-2:30 – Meet as a Class
2:30–3:00 – Pep Rally
Theme
Warrior Day
Wear your Maroon and White to support the Warriors!
Evening Events
Home Athletic Competitions:
- 6:00 pm – JV Soccer vs. Riverside Brookfield
- 8:00 pm – Varsity Soccer vs. Riverside Brookfield
2021 Boy’s State Soccer Team Recognition + Cheer Routine during half-time
Alumni Events:
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Alumni Dinner
7:15-7:50 pm: Homecoming Program for all alumni and current families (FAC)
All are welcome to join us as we honor the Alumni of the Year, Distinguished Young Alumni, and Richard Holt Science Award Recipient
Student Activities + Alumni Events:
Saturday, September 24
Morning Events
9:00 am – Heritage Breakfast (Atrium – Complimentary)
10:30 am – Memorial Brick Dedication and Campus Tour
Beloved members of the WA community will be remembered in the Emmy Gaffey ’10 Memorial Garden.
Evening Events
Click here to review our away Athletic competitions
Student Activities:
7:00 – 9:30 pm – Fall Informal
($30 pre-purchase; $35 at door; Atrium)
Carnival and yard games, food trucks, & DJ dancing
If students would like to bring a guest from another school, they need to connect with Ms. Carwell ASAP for needed paperwork.
Alumni Events:
Individual Class Reunions
Register here
Sunday, September 25
Morning Events
10:00 am – Worship Service