May 16, 2025

Upcoming Events

Junior/Senior Formal
Tonight! May 16, 7-10 pm
The Matrix Club, Naperville
A reminder that the Junior-Senior formal is tonight, Friday, May 16. The dress is formal with ladies in long dresses and gentlemen in coats and ties or suits. The event is at the Matrix Club in Naperville and will end at 10:00 p.m. sharp.

WA Women’s Prayer
Saturday, May 17
9:00 am
Board Room
Every third Saturday, women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us on Saturday, May 17, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room for our next prayer time. Light refreshments are served.

Academy Awards Assembly
Monday, May 19
FAC
On Monday, May 19, in place of Advisory Time, we will hold our annual awards assembly where students will be recognized for achievements in front of their peers. The Honor Society inductions will be at this time, as well as many other large-group awards. Parents are welcome to attend – please sign in at the front desk first. The bell schedule for the day is listed below. If you would like to watch it live, click here.

Academy Awards & Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 21
Art Show Reception at 6:30 pm in the Atrium
Academy Awards at 7:00 pm in the FAC
This year’s Art Show will be available for viewing the entire week of May 19 in the Atrium. There will be a special reception at 6:30 in the Atrium before the Academy Awards begin, where we will celebrate the gifts and accomplishments of our students during the 2024-2025 school year. All are welcome to attend.

General News

Wheaton Academy Community,
We are pleased to announce several exciting leadership transitions that reflect our continued commitment to nurturing growth in students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God. You should have received an email from Steve Bult regarding these changes. Read more here: https://wheatonacademy.org/announcing-leadership-transitions/

Bell Schedule for Monday, May 19
8:00 – 8:44           Period 1
8:50 – 9:34           Period 2
9:40 – 10:24         Period 3
10:30 – 11:10       Awards Assembly
11:15 – 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

Host Families Needed for the 2025–2026 School Year
The WA International Program is currently looking for families to host international students for the 2025–2026 school year. Hosting provides a unique opportunity to know, love, support, and disciple a student from another country, offering them a Christ-centered home away from home.

We are praying that each student will be placed in a family that is a great fit, and we trust that God is preparing hearts for this calling. We invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us in this meaningful ministry! Your house size, family size, or age is not the deciding factor. What matters most is a willing heart to invest in the life of a student. If you or someone in your church or community may be interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Marlina Visker (mvisker@wheatonacademy.org or (630) 562-7573) to learn more about the program and what it means to be a host family.

Thank you for praying with us and for considering how you might be a part of what God is doing through the International Program at Wheaton Academy.

Summer Serve
Come and serve at Wheaton Academy this summer!  Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities to make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities and help with projects to control costs and allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Summer serve will be June 16-18 and June 23-25. You can sign for just a day, or come for more, as we prepare the school for the next school year! Sign up using this form to join us this summer.

Spirit Wear
Check out our spirit store! Many items are on sale as we wrap up the school year! 

Winterim Trips 2026
The rosters for the 2026 Winterim Trips are now available. Please click here to view. Contact Amy Heavey if you have questions.

Senior Graduation Details
Address Updated?
Parents, if you plan to move after graduation, please let Jenn Trott know your new address. We mail home diplomas after graduation and don’t want any to get lost in the mail. Thanks!

Senior Yard Signs
The senior yard signs are here! You may pick one up in the front office.

Dell Laptop Return
All seniors must return the Dell Latitude laptop, charger, and pen clean and in good condition at the latest by 11 am on Friday, May 30. Laptops can be returned at the I.T. office, 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Promptly returning the devices helps us get them ready for the incoming freshmen who will be starting summer school.  Unfortunately, there is no option to purchase the device this year. Please remove any stickers that you have put on the device (leave the serial number and Windows stickers). If the laptop has been damaged, please have it repaired before turning it in! There is a $150 fee for accidental damage, payable via PushCoin. Pens are available in the I.T. office for $30 via PushCoin, and chargers for $20.

Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 27, 11:30-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 27, Seniors will meet in the Student Union for lunch and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Baccalaureate Service, Friday, May 30, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

FREE Cap and Gown Photos with Molly Grace Photography
Wheaton Academy is providing FREE cap and gown photos front of the Alumni White Chapel before baccalaureate on Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Just walk over to the white chapel before the ceremony for photos. Each student will receive an emailed download gallery of their photos. Our photographer is Molly Grace, you can see her work here: https://www.mollygracephotography.com/
Use this form to let us know if you’re coming: https://wheaton.typeform.com/to/ALDop3xV
Registration is not required, but your RSVP helps us to anticipate you!

Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 1, 3:00 p.m., Wheaton College, Edman Chapel
The commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. More details will follow, but there will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.

Jostens Pictures Available
Jostens will have graduation photos available for purchase after the ceremony. Please click here for a QR code to access the photos, and click here for step-by-step instructions on how to access them. Jostens also has an advanced pay option.

Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event.   PRE-ORDER NOW. Once your event images are ready, please allow 2-3 business days for processing. You’ll receive a text when they are ready to view and order.

If purchased, your AdvancePay credit will be applied to your order! Just sign in with your phone number at checkout.   Text 19823GY25 to 90738* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g and enter your phone number followed by your access code to get started.

Book Return for 24-25 School Year
If you rented books from eCampus, it is your responsibility to return your books.

  • Go to https://wheatonacademy.ecampus.com/. Select the Login/Sign Up button in the top right corner. Enter your login information (student’s walearner email) and click Sign In & Continue to access your account.
  • Once you have logged in to your account, select Manage My Rentals/Returns from the menu bar.
  • Select Return My Rental for Free.
  • Rental textbooks that are eligible for return will be displayed. Select the textbooks you would like to return, and click Print Label & Complete Return.
  • Print the prepaid UPS shipping label and packing slip. Once printed, place the packing slip in a box, making sure that the books are packed securely, and affix the UPS shipping label to the outside of the box. Take the package to your local UPS shipping location, and you’re done.

Order Yearbooks
Don’t forget to order your yearbook! Yearbooks are on sale now! Please follow this link for details. 

The Center for Lifelong Learning
Help Your Student Finish Strong—and Get Ahead This Summer 
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, the Center for Lifelong Learning is here to support your student with resources that can make a real difference—now and into the summer. Whether your student needs last-minute academic support, accommodations for finals, or a jumpstart on next year’s success, our expert coaches are ready to help. 

Right now, don’t miss: 
Finals Coming Up? Contact Us Now to Schedule Accommodations 
We’ll work with your family to ensure the right support is in place. The earlier we hear from you, the better! 

Join Our Summer Executive Functioning Workshop—Register HERE 

June 10 & 12 • 12:15–12:45 PM • $100 
During the Summer Academy lunch break, students will work with a Certified Executive Functioning Coach to build essential skills for high school success—like time management, organization, and stress reduction. Registration includes both sessions and all materials. This is a great opportunity for incoming students and underclassmen to set them up for success in high school!

Year-Round Services Available through The Center: 

All sessions take place right on campus, with flexible scheduling to meet your student’s needs. 

Let’s finish the year well and plan for what’s next. 
Visit our website to schedule a session, register for the workshop, or learn more. 

Athletics

High School Summer Camps
High school summer camps are now open. Please click here to register.