September 27, 2024
Upcoming Events
Homecoming Family Picnic
Friday, September 27
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Family Picnic tonight. This is part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30 -8:00 pm. There will be FREE bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302 and Billy Bricks Pizza will have dinner for sale from their food trucks! And the football game will start at 7:30 as well. We have it all! Come out for dinner, fun, and football!!
Homecoming Fall Informal
Saturday, September 28
7:00-9:30 pm
The student council would like to invite the entire student body to the fall informal on September 28. Our annual event will be held in the Student Union and parking lot from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The night will include multiple food trucks, carnival games, the Pirate Ship Swing, and our homecoming dance. Tickets will be on sale September 24-27 at lunch. The cost is $35.00 during the week and $40.00 at the door. Push coin is available to pay. Students may bring a guest from another school, after filling out the permission form available at the front office. This event is informal and casual attire is the norm. Although students may attend with a date, friend groups are encouraged. We are looking forward to an amazing, fun, and safe night! Parents – Below are examples of what to wear to the informal on Saturday night!
Mother/Daughter Evening Together
Monday, October 7
On Monday, October 7, Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton will partner with Visionary Family Ministries to host a Mother/Daughter Evening Together for mothers and daughters, 6th grade and older. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the chapel at Crossway-Good News Publishers (1300 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL). A light dinner is included. Guests can register here.
Get to Know Wheaton Academy
October 10 or November 7
6:45 pm
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get To Know Wheaton Academy, October 10 or November 7 at 6:45 pm. This evening will provide an opportunity for families to learn about our school’s commitment to academics, spiritual life, co-curricular activities, and college readiness, as well as experience the community, connection, and culture that Wheaton Academy offers our students and families.
Our time together will include:
- Opening Welcome from Mrs. Hockett, Principal
- Individual Family Tours
- Meet and Greet with Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders
Register online at www.wheatonacademy.org/visit and discover what it’s like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior. Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.
General News
Off-Campus Learning Day, Monday, September 30
This Monday will be our second off-campus learning day of the school year. All assignments should be posted by 9 am with instructions from their teachers.
Fall Conferences Sign-ups
October 15 and 16 are Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. Sign-ups will begin on
Monday, October 7 at 6 pm and run through Sunday, October 13 (Closing at midnight). On Monday, October 7 at 6 pm the link to sign up will be posted on the families website. Look for the Conferences Button. You will not see this button until Monday at 6 pm.
2025-2026 Admissions Season Now Open!
We are excited to announce that the Application for the 2025-2026 School Year opened on Monday, Sept 16! We invite you to APPLY NOW by visiting wheatonacademy.org/apply. Applicants who apply this fall will be considered for early decision (before Christmas time). Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.
School-wide Testing Day, Wednesday, October 23
On Tuesday of this week, an email was sent to all school families regarding our school-wide testing day on October 23. If your student is in 9th-11th grade, please click here to read the letter. Grades 9-11 will take the suite of PSAT. If your student is a 12th grader, you may click here. 12th-graders will take the ACT. Please contact Gina Churchill if you have any questions. For details on what students should bring to school that day and test times, please click here.
AP Exams Timeline
For full details on AP Exam Registration, timeline, and deadlines, please click here.
A Reminder from the Health Office
If you have a current 9th grader, they must have a physical that includes vaccinations on an Illinois Certificate of Health Examination form https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/child-health-exam-form-revised-01-31-2024.pdf. A sports physical does not meet this requirement. If this is not uploaded into August Schools (our health information platform), or turned in by October 15, your child will be excluded from school until it is completed.
If you have a current 12th grader, they must show proof of 2 Meningococcal vaccines by the October 15 deadline as well or be excluded.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Sezonov, School Nurse at jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7504.
Senior Picture Submission
It’s time to submit senior pictures for the yearbook! If your student booked an appointment with Prestige Photography to have their picture taken on campus over the summer, and that is the picture your student wants to include in the yearbook, you are good to go! Prestige will automatically send us that photo and no further action is needed.
If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s senior portraits, that is no problem, but we will need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 20 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Please note that if you send in a full-body image, it will be cropped from the shoulders up as the yearbook file is not large enough to accommodate a full-body photo. Please submit your student’s chosen picture via email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org along with your student’s first and last name. Thank you!
The Center for Lifelong Learning
Don’t see a time or offering that meets your needs? Let us know at thecenter@wheatonacademy.org, and we will work with you to get something scheduled!
College Essay Coaching. Is your student struggling to get started on or make progress on their college essays? Sign up for a single session or a three-session package with one of our coaches, who will provide resources and feedback to guide your student towards a successful, finished essay!
Test Preparation: Group Courses for October and November. Equip your student for success on critical standardized tests! Course registration is $550 for 12 hours of instruction.
Oct./Nov. SAT Group Course
Dates: Monday Nights (10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18)
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Main Academic Building
Registration Deadline: Thursday, 10/3
Oct./Nov. ACT Group Course
Dates: Saturday Mornings (10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23)
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Main Academic Building
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/16
Accommodations. Does your student have an ISP? If they need a test reader or scribe, you can purchase a single session or package, and our coaches will partner with student services to help support your student’s success.
Subject-Specific Learning. Our coaches provide high-level, individualized instruction that will support your student’s academic success this year in any academic subject area. We have expanded our AP-level offerings! Choose from the following options: AP Seminar, AP English Language & Composition, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics.
Life Coaching. In this exciting new offering, upper level highschoolers, college students, and adults can work with a John Maxwell certified coach to achieve their full potential, both personally and professionally. Free, thirty-minute phone consultations are available now while the program debuts! Contact htaritas@wheatonacademy.org for more information.
Student Success Coaching. Schedule a one-on-one student success coaching session to support your child’s academic and personal growth this school year. These offerings will be a game-changer for all levels of high school and college students who want to develop their executive functioning skills such as planning and prioritization, organization, time-management, and task initiation. Contact htaritas@wheatonacademy.org for more information.
Volunteer Corner
Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Alumni Events!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with alumni events during Homecoming. Opportunities include:
- Friday, 9/27: Help with set-up (decorating and food prep) during the day.
- Friday Evening: Assist with serving and clean-up at the Alumni Dinner and Dessert Reception.
Your service is a wonderful way to bless our WA alumni and contribute to the success of these special events. Click here to review and sign up for volunteer slots.