DAY STUDENT REMINDERS:
It’s time to begin the re-enrollment process for the 2026–2027 school year. Re-enrollment contracts are now available through Clarity.
Please note that the deadline to submit your cadet’s re-enrollment is April 1.
If you have any questions about re-enrollment or need assistance accessing your contract, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@fuma.org.
The next Major Leave will be End-of-Year Departure. Below are the scheduled departure dates for specific groups of cadets.
Important: All boarding cadets must submit a Leave Request in Orah for their End-of-Year departure. To ensure proper accountability, please submit requests by Friday, April 17. Please select a random return date in Orah to be able to submit a request.
Departure Schedule:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
As we look ahead to celebrating the accomplishments of our cadets, Fork Union Military Academy is excited to announce that RSVPs are now open for our 2025–2026 End-of-Year Events. We kindly ask all families to let us know their plans by completing the RSVP for each event they plan to attend. This helps us ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone as we prepare for these special celebrations. Please note that the Senior Dinner includes four complimentary tickets per family, with additional guests welcome at $10 per person.
We look forward to celebrating this meaningful time with you and your family!
Click here to RSVP / Get Tickets
As we move into the final months of the academic year, the schedule at Fork Union Military Academy becomes very full of important events and traditions. From parades and special ceremonies to end-of-year celebrations and departures, the coming weeks will be an exciting and busy time for our cadets and families.
Many of these events take place throughout April and May, including several significant activities during the final week of the school year. Parents are encouraged to carefully review the official PDF Calendar for all confirmed event dates and details. A snapshot of April and May can be found below as well.
You can access the revised calendar here: 2025–2026 PDF Calendar
Easter Leave requests were due Tuesday, March 17 in Orah. If you have not yet submitted your cadet’s leave, please do so as soon as possible.
While Easter Leave is optional, it is important for us to know all cadet plans especially for those needing transportation, which is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Easter Leave Details:
New! For cadets remaining on campus, a supervised trip to YMCA Camp Harrison (April 3–5) is available ($800, includes transportation, lodging, and meals). Please contact Ms. Abigail Jones at jonesa@fuma.org if interested.
Thank you for your prompt attention in helping us ensure a safe and organized departure process.
Parents of freshmen and sophomores: Registration is now open for the PSAT 10, an optional practice exam designed to help cadets prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT and future SAT testing.
Registration closes tonight (March 20, 2026). Late registrations cannot be accepted.
Details at a glance:
The PSAT 10 is a valuable opportunity for cadets to become familiar with the test format and build confidence ahead of junior year testing. (Scores are not sent to colleges.) For additional information, families may visit the official College Board website.
Registration must be completed through the PSAT 10 Microsoft Form.
To help maintain the safety, security, and structure of campus life, we want to remind families that independent delivery services are not permitted to deliver directly to cadets on campus. This includes services such as Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and similar vendors. We have recently seen an increase in unauthorized delivery attempts, and unscheduled drop-offs create safety and logistical concerns that cannot be accommodated.
Approved Process: All outside deliveries must follow Academy procedures and be coordinated through the Quartermaster.
Shipping Guidance: If your cadet needs items, please send them through approved commercial carriers such as UPS or FedEx, which are able to deliver securely and efficiently. We appreciate your partnership and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, orderly, and distraction-free environment for all cadets.
Don’t miss your chance to secure a lasting keepsake of this school year! Pre-order your cadet’s yearbook today for $100. Yearbooks will be delivered in May and will feature all the unforgettable memories, moments, and milestones that made this year special.
We are pleased to recommend Kristin Firewicz Studios to our cadet families for senior and cadet portraits. Kristin is a professional photographer contracted by the Academy to capture campus photos throughout the year and has been specializing in high school senior photography for over 10 years. Based right here in Fork Union, Kristin also has a studio conveniently located on campus.
For more information or to book your cadet’s private session, please visit Kristin’s website for special FUMA rates: Kristin Firewicz Studios
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:
For more information, please contact Ms. Rhonda White at whiter@fuma.org or 434-842-4203.
Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:
Best regards,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: barnettek@fuma.org
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