May 3, 2024
Upcoming Events
Instrumental Spring Concert
Saturday, May 4
Fine Arts Center
7:30 pm
All are welcome to join us for the Spring Instrumental Concert tomorrow. The concert starts at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium and is free of charge. We look forward to seeing you there!
WA Women’s Tuesday Prayer
May 7
1:30–2:30 pm
WA Library
All Women are welcome to join us for prayer in the Library on Tuesday, May 7. Please consider joining us as we lift up our school in prayer.
Evening in the Furnace
Friday, May 10
6:30 pm
FAC
All are invited to Evening in the Furnace on May 10 at 6:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center! Admission is $5 at the door (cash or Pushcoin accepted). The doors will open at 6:00 pm.
WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, May 11
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community. Please join us on Saturday, May 11. Light refreshments are served.
Academy Awards & Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 22
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 20 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 2023-2024 school year. All are welcome to attend. If your student will receive an award, you will receive a paper invitation in the mail.
General News
The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar is Now Live
The school calendar for next year is now live. You may click here to see it. This version of the calendar is always the most up-to-date version of the calendar. With the continuing construction, dates can be subject to change.
Winterim Trip Rosters
Our Winterim rosters are live! Please click here to see them. You will hear from your trip leaders in the coming weeks. Please email Amy Heavey with any questions.
Senior Graduation Details
Senior Lunch and Graduation Practice, Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library 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 31, 7:00 p.m. WA Fine Arts Center
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, June 2, 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.
Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale through the Jostens website! Please follow this link to purchase a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook!
Parents of Seniors: If you would prefer to have the yearbook sent to your home instead of coming to campus to pick it up, there is now an option for that! Please select the home delivery option at checkout, and your yearbook will be sent directly to your home. Please note, this is a senior-only option. All other grade levels will receive their yearbooks at school in the Fall.
The Center for Lifelong Learning – Summer ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the summer 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 prepares students to take the late Summer and early Fall ACT and SAT exams.
Dates for the class:
Tuesday Mornings: 10 AM – 12 PM – June 11, 18 and 25
Thursday Mornings: 10 AM – 12 PM – June 6, 13, and 20
All classes will be held at Wheaton Academy.
Materials will be provided. REGISTER HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Valerie Gregersen.
The Center for Lifelong Learning Executive Functioning Class and Coaching this Summer
The Executive Functioning Class will be at lunch over the first two weeks of summer school. Geared toward incoming freshmen and sophomores, we will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses (panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition).
Dates:
Tuesdays – June 11 & 18, from 12:15-12:45.
Thursdays – June 13 & 20, from 12:15-12:45.
We will meet at The Center in the Armour Building on Wheaton Academy’s campus (they can bring their lunch).
The Center is also offering coaching this summer for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections. Forty-five-minute sessions are available with our certified executive functioning coach. We will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child. If you are interested in this class or coaching sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning
Athletics
Sign up for Wheaton Academy Athletic summer Camps has begun! Go to the Wheaton Athletics Website click on summer camps in the righthand upper corner of the screen to see a listing of offerings and sign up! We are looking forward to a fun-filled and athletic improvement summer of camps for your athletes!