January 2, 2026

Upcoming Events

Moms in Prayer
Tuesday, November 11
1:30pm
Atrium
Once a month on Tuesdays, the women of Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Tuesday, November 11 for our next prayer time. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive. 

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, January 10
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 on Saturday, January 10. This month, we will hear from David Rivera. Light refreshments will be served.

An Evening for WA Moms: Trusting God in Every Season
Monday, January 26
7:00-9:00 pm
Student Union
Join WA Moms for a meaningful evening of connection, community, and encouragement. Together we’ll hear testimonies from women in our own WA family who, like Job, can say: “The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” (Job 1:21)

The night will also feature a pop-up bookstore with curated resources for women—books that point our hearts toward Jesus in every season of life.

Please save the date!
RSVP will open in January.

General News

Winterim 2026
Monday, January 5 – Friday, January 16
8:00-11:00 am – Morning Courses
11:45 am-2:45 pm – Afternoon Courses
Winterim classes begin on Monday, January 5. Students can view their courses and classroom locations in OnCampus. Here are a few important things to know about Winterim:

  • There is no late start on Wednesdays during Winterim. All classes begin at 8:00 am every day.

  • The dress code remains in effect.

  • Students are welcome to bring lunch from home, but our usual lunch menu will also be available for purchase. The soup and salad bar will not be available during Winterim.

  • Due to the concentrated structure of Winterim, consistent attendance is very important. Even one missed class is considered a significant absence and may result in no credit being awarded for the course. Winterim credits are required for graduation.

If you have any questions regarding classes, please contact  Amy Heavey.

 

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

Yearbook Orders
Order your 2025-2026 yearbook today! Yearbooks will be available for purchase until May 31, 2026. Please follow this link to order. Please reach out to Ms. Rusthoven (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions. Thanks! 

Interested in Wheaton Academy—apply today!
Good news! Our Wheaton Academy Admissions office has received a record number of applicants this fall, and we anticipate a full school again this year. If you have any friends who are considering WA or on the fence, please urge them to finish the application process as soon as possible.

Encourage your friends to submit an application as a first step. Knowing a family’s interest now helps us tremendously and helps them avoid a potential wait pool situation this spring.

Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions, with any questions or helpful insights!

REAL ID Needed for Senior Trip Flights
If your child is attending the Senior Trip and will be 18 years old at the time of travel, please be sure to have a real ID or a passport for boarding. This is now required to travel domestically.

From the travel website:
Illinois residents 18 and older who plan to fly domestically, or access certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID by May 7, 2025. If you do not get a REAL ID, you will need another federally accepted form of identification, such as a passport, to board a domestic flight or enter these facilities. 

Please make an appointment to get a real ID ASAP. We will not be able to get your child on the airline flights without the Real ID or Passport. 

Senior Ads for the Yearbook
Senior yearbook ads will be available for purchase again this year! Please follow this link if you would like to purchase an ad for your student. Size options include a quarter-page, half-page, or full-page ad. You will design your ad on the website, which will be directly imported into the yearbook – nothing needs to be sent to Wheaton Academy. Yearbook ads can be purchased until May 1, 2026. In past years, a free yearbook was included with the purchase of an ad. Please note that Jostens has changed its policy and no longer includes a free yearbook with ad purchase, so yearbooks will need to be purchased separately. You can purchase a yearbook using the same link as the link to the ads. Please contact Ms. Rusthoven with any questions (krusthoven@wheatonacademy.org). Thanks!

The Center

The Center for Lifelong Learning

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

Coming Up:

Spring SAT/ACT Classes – These classes are 8 weeks long and are two hours each (with the exception of the first and last classes where students will take practice tests). They are a great way to introduce students to these two college admission tests. We will go over tips and strategies for all the sections as well as effective ways to practice at home. Upon completion of the course, students will have a clear understanding as to which test is better suited for them. 

SAT Group Course 

  • Time: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm (first and last session will conclude at 9:30 pm for testing)
  • Dates (Jan-Mar): 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
  • Price: $700
  • Location: Main Academic Building, Room 100 

ACT Group Course 

  • Time: Saturdays at 10 am-12 pm (first and last session will start at 9 am for testing)
  • Dates (Jan-Apr): 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11
  • Price: $700
  • Location: Main Academic Building, Room 100 

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

Year-Round Services Include: 

Visit our website to schedule a session, register for an event, or learn more.

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