Parent Partnership
WA Women’s Prayer
Once a month on Tuesdays, the women of Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our school. Please join us on for our next prayer time on Tuesday, September 8. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.
WA Women Prayer Email Sign-Up
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15).
Do you desire to support others through prayer in the WA community? Sign up to be part of the WA Prayer Chain where you will receive email updates on ways you may rejoice with others, pray for one another and lift up urgent requests as they arise.
Contact:
Jodi Bauer
WA Men’s Prayer
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us on Saturday, September 12. This month, we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher, Grant Tillotson. Light refreshments are served.
Parent Event: An Evening with Dr. Jon Eckert
On September 24, join Dr. Jon Eckert on the Academy's campus as he walks WA parents through the ideas in his new book, The Happiness Crisis: How Adversity Can Build a Resilient and Joyful Next Generation. RSVP for the event to receive a free copy of Jon’s book.
Jon Eckert is the Copple Professor of Educational Leadership at Baylor University and executive director of the Baylor Center for School Leadership. He taught and coached middle-grade students outside Chicago and Nashville before earning his doctorate at Vanderbilt University, then served in the U.S. Department of Education. He later prepared teachers, including some of our very own Living Curriculum Teachers, as a professor at Wheaton College.
Speaking from decades of experience, Eckert will show parents how to invite young people into challenges, risks, and adventures; prioritize real-life connections that show kids they matter; resist echo chambers and the pull of fleeting success; and welcome kids into lives that move beyond circumstantial happiness to lasting joy.
Homecoming Fall Informal Help Needed
Student Activities is planning the Homecoming Fall Informal on October 10. We would love our parents to help us that evening. If you are willing to run carnival games or help clean up, please contact Jim Holtrop. We will have two shifts: 6:30-8:30 pm for carnival games, and 8:30-10:00 pm for carnival games and clean up. Please consider helping us out! It is a fun time! Thank you.
Academics
Off-Campus Learning Day
Once again this year, we are excited to provide our students with the opportunity to participate in Off-Campus Learning Days. These days afford our students time for uninterrupted learning on days they typically would have off for in-service/teacher conferences. Additionally, our Off-Campus Learning Days will prepare our students to seamlessly continue in their classes during snow/inclement weather days.
Our first Off-Campus Learning Day this year will take place on Monday, September 14. Students should plan to allocate the same amount of time for schoolwork as they would for a traditional on-campus day (approximately 7 hours). Teachers will make expectations clear to our students, and they will be able to access all work via OnCampus.
Activate Your Parent Orah Account
Thanks to all the families who've activated their Parent Orah account! As shared in last week's email, we've moved attendance tracking to Orah, integrated with OnCampus. If you haven't activated yet, please do so.
Check your email for the message from Orah "Welcome to Orah" and check your spam folder if you don't see it.
Please download the Orah app to your phone if you haven't already:
Community
Athletics
Athletic Passes
We are happy to announce again that this year we will be providing to all Wheaton Academy families, faculty, and staff one athletics pass per household that will provide you and your family free entry into any regular season home sports game(s) for the 2026-27 season. Please stop by the Athletic or Front Office any time M-F from 9 am-4 pm to pick up your pass.
The Center for Lifelong Learning
Build Habits for High School Success
Choose one date during the block period lunch dates (bring your lunch!).
Help your student start high school strong! Certified Executive Functioning Coach Holly Taritas will guide students in building key habits for time management, organization, study strategies, and stress reduction. Perfect for incoming freshmen and underclassmen. All materials included. Space is limited!
Contact:
Holly Taritas
Free Parent Meeting: Starting the School Year Strong
Join us for a practical, parent-focused workshop led by Holly Taritas, designed to equip families with tools to support organization, time management, task initiation, and study skills at home. A special invitation is for parents of new students.
Contact:
Holly Taritas
College Essay Writing Workshop
Application deadlines are approaching—Give your student the support they need to create an authentic, standout essay and feel confident submitting it! The Center for Lifelong Learning invites Class of 2027 seniors to an engaging, interactive 4-hour workshop designed to guide them through the college essay writing process. Using proven strategies, students will brainstorm ideas, write their compelling story, and refine it using guided exercises, peer feedback, and expert support. Optional one-on-one coaching is also available afterward to give the essay a final polish.