Please be sure to review the Parent's Weekend schedule. Day Students are required to participate in the Parent's Day Parade on Sunday, October 12 at 1:30 PM. Day Students must sign in with their Company TAC by 12 PM on Sunday, October 12.
We would like to re-link the Contraband List. Day Student families please make sure none of these items are brought to school.
Day Student Reminders:
Day Students must arrive on campus to sign in at the Commandant's Department by 0715 daily.
Uniform of the Day for class days is Class B Summer.
If your Day Student is going to be absent or late to class, please email absent@fuma.org with all the details.
CADET COMMUNICATION IS NOW OPEN
Cadets now have access to email and barracks phones beginning today, Friday, September 12, at 4:00 PM.
Your cadet will be calling you directly from the barracks phone line. In addition, cadets were given the opportunity yesterday to email their phone numbers home. Please be on the lookout for that message.
Please remember that there are designated times each day when cadets are permitted to use their barracks phones and computers. We encourage all parents to review the daily phone schedule below to know when to expect calls from your cadet.
Barracks Phone Schedule:
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
HOW TO SEND MAIL & PACKAGES TO YOUR CADET
You can use the following addresses for sending mail and packages to your cadet:
Address for Cadet Mail (Letters, Envelops, Magazines, etc.)
Cadet *First Name* *Last Name* *Company Name* Company (i.e. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie or Delta) Fork Union Military Academy PO Box 278 Fork Union, VA 23055
Address for Cadet Packages
Cadet *First Name* *Last Name* *Company Name* Company (i.e. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie or Delta) Fork Union Military Academy 4744 James Madison HWY Fork Union, VA 23055
Important Reminders for Packages:
When sending packages through Walmart, Amazon, or other carriers, please ensure that packages are delivered directly to the Quartermaster (QM).
Carriers should not leave packages around campus.
All packages must be clearly labeled with your cadet’s full name and company.
ORAH PARENT PORTAL & POWER SCHOOL INFORMATION HAS BEEN SENT!
Information on setting up your PowerSchool and Orah accounts has now been shared. To learn more about getting started, please visit the following links:
Fork Union Military Academy uses PowerSchool to provide parents with access to grades and schedule information online.
If you have any questions about either platform, please contact barnettek@fuma.org.
COLLEGE PLANNING RECOURSES & SAT DEADLINES
Mrs. Kelsey Hill, Director of College Placement & Academic Services, hosted virtual parent meetings last week. Recordings are available below for your convenience:
Regular registration deadline for the September 13 SAT has passed.
The next SAT date is October 4; the registration deadline is September 19. (NEXT WEEK)
Helpful Tutorials:
College Board account & registration how-to videos: Watch here
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hill at hillk@fuma.org.
SIGN UP FOR FALL SAT PREP CLASS AT FUMA
Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to offer a Fall SAT Prep Class for seniors and postgraduates. The course will begin the week of September 22 and run through the week of November 3, with 14 total sessions held on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The class will include 7 Math sessions and 7 Reading/Writing sessions to help prepare students for the Digital SAT.
Cost: $335 (includes the Princeton Review Digital SAT Premium Prep Book)
Billing: Directly to your FACTS account
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12 (TODAY)
Use the form above to enroll your cadet in the Senior & Postgraduate Fall Test Prep.
All official SAT registration must be completed through CollegeBoard.com.
Upcoming SAT test dates: October 4, November 8, and December 6.
CADET CARE PACKAGES FOR BIRTHDAYS AND ANY OTHER OCCASION
Do you want to do something special to surprise your cadet while being away from home? Treat him to a birthday surprise, a pick me-up, or a just because treat from the list below:
Ms. Rhonda White, Assistant to the Commandant, provides parents with the opportunity to treat their cadet with something special. Choose from the following:
Qty of 6 Cupcakes for $10
Qty of 12 Cupcakes for $20
Qty of 12 Brownies for $10
Qty of 12 Chocolate Chip Cookies for $12
Small Size Gift Bag of Treats for $25
Large Size Gift Bag of Treats for $40
Chips and Salsa Bag for $12
Rice Crispy Treats for $12
For more information, please contact Ms. Rhonda White at whiter@fuma.org or 434-842-4203.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:
Cadet Communication Turns On | September 12, 2025
Cadets will be able to communicate via Barracks Phone and Email by September 12.
Football & Leadership Leave Weekend | September 12-14, 2025
Cadets who checked in during Check-In #1, which includes all football and cadet leadership cadets, are eligible to depart campus for a Leave Weekend. This is not a mandatory leave.
SAT Test | September 12, 2025
The September SAT Test will be administered on campus. To register, please visit: CollegeBoard.com.
Leave Weekend | Friday, September 19-Sunday, September 21, 2025
Cadets will be able to depart campus for the weekend starting Friday, September 19 at 4 PM and must return by Sunday, September 21 at 7 PM. This is not a mandatory leave.
SAT Test | October 4, 2025
The October SAT Test will be administered on campus. To register, please visit: CollegeBoard.com. DEADLINE is September 19, 2025.
Term 2 Begins | October 7, 2025
Term 2 of the Academic Year starts on Tuesday, October 7. Term 1 Exams are Monday, October 6.
Parents's Weekend | October 10-12, 2025
Parent's Weekend is set for Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12. The weekend is filled with exciting events, including the first parade of the season on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Please note, this is a closed weekend for cadets. Register for the weekend here.
Founder's Day/Day of Giving | October 15, 2025
Join us as we celebrate Founder’s Day with our annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, October 15, 2025! This special day kicks off our effort to reach our $2.2 million fundraising goal for the academic year. Every gift makes a difference. Help us honor our heritage and support the future of Fork Union Military Academy. Donate here.
Best regards, Kelly Barnette Director of Communications Fork Union Military Academy Email: barnettek@fuma.org
