May 7, 2021

Upcoming Events

Theatre Fest
May 7-8
FAC Lawn
We are excited about all of the upcoming Academy Theatre events in May, including our Theatre Fest weekend.

There are four performances to left to see. Tickets will cost $5 per show and will be available for purchase at the entrance to the show.  Tickets will be available for cash-only purchase.

For the Musical Theatre Studies show, Frozen Jr, the show will be performed outdoors, under a tent on the FAC lawn.  Please plan to bring your own chairs – when you arrive, you will be seated by an usher according to proper distancing guidelines.  Please wear a face-covering upon arrival.

For the Advanced Drama shows, Mousetrap and Much Ado About Nothing, the FAC auditorium will perform the shows.  You will be seated with your party upon arrival according to proper distancing guidelines.  Please wear a face covering for this indoor performance.

Please see the times and dates of the shows below, including the times seating will open:

Friday, May 7

Frozen Jr. at 5pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 4:30pm

Much Ado About Nothing at 7pm, FAC Auditorium
Seating opens at 6:30pm

Saturday, May 8

Much Ado About Nothing at 3pm, FAC Auditorium
Seating opens at 2:30pm

Mousetrap at 7pm, FAC Auditorium
Seating opens at 6:30pm

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, May 8
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of each month, the men from the WA community meet to pray and hear from one of our WA employees. Please join us for prayer tomorrow, April 10, at 8:00 a.m. in the Alumni White Chapel. Light refreshments are served. Evan Jasper is the speaker for tomorrow.

Choral and Instrumental Concerts
May 10-12
FAC Lawn

We are excited about the upcoming Choral and Instrumental Concerts in May and are so excited for the opportunity to showcase students’ gifts and talents.  We wanted to share some important logistical details about the upcoming concerts.

There will be no charge to attend the Choral and Instrumental performances.  We will be hosting the concerts in an outdoor venue, under a large tent on the FAC lawn.  Accordingly, we are asking that you bring your own chairs.  Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Wheaton Academy usher and seated according to proper distancing guidelines.  We ask that you wear a face-covering while being seated, and after being seated, you will have the option to remove the face covering.

Please see the times and dates of the shows below, including the times seating will open:

Monday, May 10

Choral Concert at 7pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 12

Instrumental: Jazz & Percussion at 4pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 3:30pm

Instrumental: Band & Orchestra at 6:30pm, FAC Lawn, Tent
Seating opens at 6pm

If you will be attending the Instrumental concerts on May 12, please enter and exit using the Hawthorne Street entrance. Willow Care Center will be in the Science Parking lot, and the Prince Crossing entrance will be used for the Care Center.

Junior/Senior Formal UPDATE
Saturday, May 15
7:00 p.m.
It has definitely been a year of changes for everyone, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate our way through this school year. With regulation changes for outdoor events and the number of ticket sales, we will now be able to host one combined Junior/Senior Formal on Saturday, May 15, from 7:00-9:00 pm. There will no longer be an event on Friday, May 14.  We look forward to an exciting “Evening Under the Stars” all together beneath our big tent. If you are a junior and can no longer attend with the date change to May 15, please talk to Mr. Holtrop for a refund. Thank you again for walking alongside us in these ever-changing times.

General News

COVID-19 Case Update
Over the last week, we had zero positive cases for COVID-19, and four individuals are currently in quarantine.

College Corner

AP Exams
Click the button for a list of AP exams.

AP Exam Schedule

For at-home exams, students will need to be prepared to set up a quiet testing location and ensure a strong internet connection.  Teachers will walk students through getting all steps set up to ensure the successful administration of the at-home exam.  If you are interested in providing support from home, refer to this resource from College Board. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-2021/updates

Athletics

Wheaton Academy Summer Camps
WA High School camps are now posted on our Wheaton Academy Athletics Website.  From the Wheaton Academy Main page, click on the athletics page.  On the far right tab, click on summer camps.

We have Youth Camps and High School Camps to choose from and offer a wide variety of sports.  Please check the dates and times to work around your family vacations, and join us here at Wheaton Academy for some great coaching, activity, and fun!!      

National Signing Day
The Wheaton Academy Athletic Department is excited to announce that we will be holding a 2021 National Signing Day for our student-athletes who will be continuing their playing careers at the next level. We wanted to wait until the weather warmed up so that the event can be held outside at Performance Trust Field to allow for as many spectators as possible while following COVID-19 guidelines. Below is information on the event:

  • When: Friday, May 14 after school (3:30 p.m. start)
  • Where: Performance Trust Field
  • Who: Any Wheaton Academy graduating senior that will be competing in their respective sport in college, surrounded by their family, friends, coaches, etc.
  • What: 2021 National Signing Day will be a day to celebrate the high school accomplishments of these student-athletes and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors

To participate in Signing Day, student-athletes must complete this form: https://forms.gle/WgVnUAnzpJGC5moy6

Fall Sports
We are excited to have sports being played again and look forward to the upcoming fall sports season!  As we look ahead, we want to give you information about the upcoming Fall Sports seasons:

  • First Day Of Tryouts–  All Fall sports will begin on Monday, August 9, 2021.

As in the past, all athletes must have a new physical and the athletic packet completed and uploaded onto Magnus in order to participate on the first day of tryouts.  Attached is the link to upload this information onto Magnus.  You will also find a printable Athletic Packet form on this site to print, complete and upload.  https://magnushealth.com

If you have any questions feel free to contact Dawn Hamm in the Athletic Department at 630-562-7565.