DAY STUDENT REMINDERS:
END-OF-YEAR DEPARTURE LEAVE REQUEST DEADLINE APPROACHING
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 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.
RE-ENROLLMENT REMINDER FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Did you miss the re-enrollment deadline? There is still time to secure your son’s place for the 2026–2027 school year.
We encourage families to complete the re-enrollment process as soon as possible. Please notify our Admissions Office of your intent to return so we can assist you with next steps and ensure a smooth transition into the new school year.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to admissions@fuma.org.
INTRODUCING STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS (SDOs)
We are excited to introduce a new enhancement for the 2026–2027 academic year: Student Development Officers (SDOs) within each company. SDOs are dedicated members of our professional staff who will serve as mentors and leaders, focused on knowing, guiding, and advocating for every cadet under their care. Through this model, your son will receive consistent, individualized support across all areas of his development. These staff members will build meaningful relationships with cadets, closely monitor their progress, and ensure that any needed support, whether academic instruction, discipline, or counseling, is delivered in a timely and effective manner. In addition, each cadet’s SDO will serve as the family’s primary point of contact, providing a clear and direct line of communication with someone who understands your son’s journey and can speak to his growth and progress.
FINAL CHANCE: END-OF-YEAR EVENTS RSVP
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
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR
As we move into the final month 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.
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
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.
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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