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January 17, 2025

Weekly Update for January 17, 2025


DAY STUDENT INFORMATION:

Day Students participating in the Inauguration Parade should arrive on campus, Sunday, Jan. 19, at 1:00 PM, prepared to spend the night with full uniform for the parade.

Departure for the Inauguration Parade is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20 at 2:30 AM.

Day Students participating in the Inauguration Parade are encouraged to spend the night on campus Monday, Jan. 20 due to the late return.

Classes on Tuesday, Jan. 21, will begin at 9:00 AM. Day Students arriving to campus on Tuesday should sign in no later than 8:15 AM.

Day Students NOT participating in the Inauguration Parade should arrive to campus on Monday, Jan. 20 by 7:15 AM for a Friday Schedule Class Day. Uniform of the Day for cadets staying on campus Monday is DCUs.

NEW ADDITION TO CADET FOOD SERVICES ON WEEKENDS!

We are excited to share that we have partnered with Sal's Italian Restaurant here in Fork Union to deliver to-go orders for our cadets. Cadets will have the opportunity to purchase a to-go order to be delivered to Jacobson Hall on Friday and Saturdays for the remainder of the year.

DO YOU WANT TO RE-ENROLL YOUR CADET FOR NEXT YEAR?

Re-enrollment contracts are now available in your Finalsite profile. If you have any questions about the re-enrollment process, please reach out to the Admissions Office at admissions@fuma.org. Below are important dates for re-enrollment:

  • Early Re-Enrollment Deadline: February 28, 2025 - families re-enrolling before this date will receive a $1,000 tuition credit.
  • Final Re-Enrollment Deadline: April 25, 2025 - late fees may apply if there is no proper communication with the Business Office or Admissions Office if re-enrolled after this date.
DIPLOMA PREPARATIONS FOR SENIORS

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Elizabeth Patrick at patricke@fuma.org.

Senior Diploma Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TF6MCNL

START SUBMITTING YOUR SPRING BREAK LEAVE REQUESTS IN ORAH

As a reminder, Spring Break is scheduled for Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 16. Please note that all cadets are required to depart campus for Spring Break. To ensure a smooth process, we kindly ask you to submit your Spring Break Leave Requests in Orah no later than Friday, February 7.

DID YOU KNOW YOUR CADET COULD SPEND SPRING BREAK IN GATLINBURG?

Fork Union is thrilled to offer cadets an all-inclusive Spring Break trip to the Smoky Mountains for $2,500. Cadets will enjoy breathtaking waterfalls, thrilling activities like mountain coasters and the Gatlinburg SkyBridge, and visits to attractions like Ripley's Aquarium. Civilian clothing and phone access will be allowed. A payment plan is available, with the balance due by March 1. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure!

Contact Mr. Nevin McCoy to sign up or for more details at mccoyn@fuma.org.

ASVAB TEST SET FOR JANUARY 23

LAST DAY TO REGISTER! The ASVAB test registration information has been sent by Mrs. Kelsey Hill. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered at Fork Union Military Academy on January 23 at 1:00 PM. Juniors, seniors, and postgraduates are eligible to sit for the test, which is free for the family. For any questions regarding the ASVAB Test at FUMA, please email Mrs. Hill at hillk@fuma.org.

JUNIOR WORKSHOP OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Registration for the Junior Workshop ends today. This workshop is strictly for Juniors and runs for Term 4 and Term 5. It includes 21 sessions of SAT Test Prep, College Application Prep, and scheduled College Visits. This workshop is an additional fee of $345, and a cadet must be registered to participate. For more information, please contact Mrs. Kelsey Hill at hillk@fuma.org.

Click here to register for the Junior Workshop.

WINTER UNIFORM REQUIREMENT

As the weather turns colder, we want to remind you that the only approved undergarment for all uniforms during the winter season is white long johns. If your cadet needs an extra layer of clothing under the uniform of the day, white long johns are the only acceptable option. Please note that sweatpants, or any other non-uniform items, are not permitted under Class A & Class B pants.

Please note: if your cadet is marching in the Inauguration Parade, he must have a pair of white long johns.

To ensure compliance, please make sure your cadet has a pair of white long johns prior to his return to campus. If needed, you may ship them to campus using the following address:

Cadet *First Name* *Last Name*
*Company Name*
Fork Union Military Academy
4744 James Madison HWY / PO Box 278
Fork Union, VA 23055

Thank you for your cooperation in helping maintain uniform standards.

CADET CARE PACKAGES FOR BIRTHDAY 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
  • Medium Size Gift Bag of Treats for $25
  • Large Size Gift Bag of Treats for $40
  • Chips and Salsa Bag for $12

For more information, please contact Ms. Rhonda White at whiter@fuma.org or 434-842-4203.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

Please bookmark the link to our Academic Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. This calendar highlights all the major events on campus for the academic year, including dates of when each term begins and ends, leave weekends, SAT and ACT tests and all holiday breaks.

The easy way to find it on forkunion.com is under Academics - Academic Calendar

IMPORTANT DATES:

Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:

  • Exemplary Conduct Leave Weekend for Term 2 | Friday, January 17-Sunday, January 19, 2025
    • Cadets who earned Exemplary Conduct for Term 2 are eligible to depart campus for the weekend. All leave requests must be submitted in Orah.
  • Inauguration Parade | Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Selected cadets will represent Fork Union Military Academy in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade on Monday, January 20.
  • ASVAB Test | Thursday, January 23, 2025
    • The ASVAB Test will be administered to eligible cadets on Thursday, January 23. If you have any questions about the ASVAB Test, please contact Mrs. Kelsey Hill at hillk@fuma.org.
  • Leave Weekend for All Cadets | Friday, January 31-Sunday, February 2, 2025
    • All cadets in good standing are eligible to depart for the weekend. All leave requests must be submitted in Orah.
  • Term 3 Final Exam | Thursday, February 6, 2025
    • The Term 3 Final Exam will be on Thursday, February 6.
  • Term 4 Begins | Friday, February 7, 2025
    • Term 4 begins on Friday, February 7.
  • Spring Break Major Leave | Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 16, 2025
    • All cadets must depart campus for Spring Break, starting on Friday, March 7. Please start submitting your cadet's Spring Break Leave Request in Orah.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: barnettek@fuma.org


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