Dear Parents,
Thank you for checking in your son today for the first check-in of the 2025-2026 academic year. The cadets are already hard at work preparing for the year ahead.
Below are some key reminders and updates from today:
If you were unable to attend today's parent orientation, we highly recommend watching the recorded session. It includes important information from CAPT Mark Black (President), Mrs. Jackie Montero-Sharpe (Admissions), GySgt Charlie Coulter (Commandant), LTC Frank Arritt (PG Football), Coach Dealton Cotton (Varsity Football), and COL John Blake (Athletics).
2025 Parent Orientation Recording from Check-In #1
For the first few weeks, cadet phones and email will be offline. Once their laptops are set up, they'll only be able to receive emails for a short period of time. During this time, the best way to stay in touch is through mail and care packages. If you need to contact your son's TAC Officer, you can find their contact information below:
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
Bookmark our Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year for all key dates, including leave weekends and holidays. Please note that all cadets must depart campus for holiday breaks which are labeled in yellow on the PDF calendar.
Classes begin Thursday, August 21. Day Students must arrive by 7:15 AM to sign in. The first Saturday class is August 23. The Saturday class day will end at 12:30 PM.
Check out all athletic schedules and news on the FUMA Athletics website. You can also download the FUMA Athletics Mobile App for real-time updates!
Please allow notifications on the FUMA Athletics App to receive mobile alerts.
You can view photos almost daily of your son throughout the academic year at: photos.forkunion.com.
We're excited for a fantastic year and are grateful for your trust in us. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: barnettek@fuma.org
This email can also be found on the Parents page of forkunion.com under Announcements.
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