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
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.