Homecoming Week | WAlking through Life: "Game of Life" Theme
Monday, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 8, 2023
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 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, October 2
Bell Schedule
Field Day Schedule
8:00‑8:40 – Meet in Advisory
8:50‑9:30 – Opening Ceremony
9:40‑12:00 – 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:
5:00pm – JV Football at Bishop Mac
Tuesday, October 3
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
Career Day
Dress as your future career
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
4:30 pm – Girls Freshman Volleyball vs. Timothy
4:30 pm – Girls JV Volleyball vs. Timothy
5:00 pm – Boys JV Soccer at Maine South
5:00 pm – Boys Varsity Soccer at Bishop Mac
5:30 pm – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Timothy (Watch it live)
Wednesday, October 4
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: Game Day
Each Advisory Group will dress up as a board game or video game.
Evening Events
Student Events:
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.
Parent Events:
7:00 – 8:30 pm – Parent Fall Social for Freshmen and Transfer Families.
Join us at WA in the Atrium for some light refreshments, a time to meet other parents and receive a special gift!
Thursday, October 5
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
Rewind or Retire
Wear something from childhood or old age.
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
7:30 pm – Varsity Football vs. Christ the King (Watch it live)
Homecoming Court and Cheer Routine during half-time, including our Junior Cheer participants!
5:00-8:00 pm – Taco Tailgate Party for Project Lead Global($5 minimum donation to our partners in Haiti and the Dominican Republic)
Parents, help serve or provide food items for tailgate. To sign up click on Taco Tailgate
Alumni Events:
7:00pm: Alumni Tent Opens, Class of 2023 Yearbooks
Friday, October 6
Bell Schedule
Pep Rally Schedule
8:00‑8:38 – Period 1
8:44‑9:22 – Period 2
9:28‑10:06 – Period 3
10:16‑10:53 – Chapel
11:03-11:41 – Period 4
11:41-12:09 – Lunch
12:14-12:52 – Period 5
12:58–1:36 – Period 6
1:42–2:20 – Period 7
2:20-2:30 – Meet as a Class
2:30–3:00 – Pep Rally
Theme
High School Reunion Day
Wear your Maroon and White to support the Warriors!
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
6:00 pm – JV Soccer vs. Riverside Brookfield
8:00 pm – Varsity Soccer vs. Riverside Brookfield, (Watch it live)
Halftime will include a Furnace Dance Company performance and Lacrosse state ring ceremony
Alumni Events:
5:00 pm: Catered Alumni Dinner Sign-in Begins (Atrium)
5:30 pm: Catered Alumni Dinner (Atrium)
7:00 pm: Alumni Tent Opens, with a family picnic and Class of 2023 yearbooks
7:00-7:50 pm: Homecoming Program for all alumni and current families (FAC) (Watch it live)
All are welcome to join us as we honor the Alumni of the Year, Distinguished Young Alumni, and Richard Holt Science Award Recipient
8:00 pm: Rally Around the Reunion Flags + Alumni Dessert Reception (Atrium)
Student Events + Alumni Events:
Saturday, October 7
Morning Events
9:00 am – Heritage Breakfast (Atrium – Complimentary)
10:30 am – Campus Tour and presentation regarding For Generations to Come campus updates
Evening Events
Athletic Events:
TBD – Varsity Girls Tennis at Timothy
9:00 am – JV Football Game vs. Rich Township
Student Activities:
7:00 – 9:30 pm – Fall Informal
($35 pre-purchase; $40 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, October 8
Morning Events
10:00 am – Worship Service
Located in the
Alumni White Chapel
Special music by the Alumni Choir