Saturday, December 7 is a Saturday Class Day. It is also the Term 2 Final Exam. All Day Students must attend class that day and need to be signed in by 0815.
As we battle flu season, please remember to email absent@fuma.org if your son needs to miss school due to illness or for any doctor's appointments.
We would like to invite you to our next Virtual Town Hall with Fork Union Military Academy’s Academic Dean, COL Brian Bodine, Monday, November 18, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
COL Bodine oversees our academic programs and ensures each cadet's education is tailored for success. A longtime math instructor and leader at Fork Union Military Academy, as well as a parent of a former cadet, COL Bodine brings a wealth of experience and expertise to that role. This session is a great opportunity to learn more about our academic vision and ask questions about the school year.
Please register for this event by clicking the link below and entering your name and email address: Register Here
As a member school of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association, FUMA families can enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on their entire in-store purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods this weekend, November 15-17.
Click here to receive your coupon!
Christmas Break is just around the corner! As with every Major Leave, we aim to ensure a smooth and efficient process for your cadet's departure. Christmas Break begins on Friday, December 20, at 12:30 PM, and ends on Sunday, January 5, at 7:00 PM. Please note that all cadets must depart campus during this time.
Cadets cannot leave before 12:30 PM on Friday, December 20, unless approved by the Commandant's Department and the Academic Department. All boarding cadets must return to campus by 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
The deadline to submit the Leave Request for Christmas Break is Friday, December 6. Please submit your request before this date to avoid any complications.
CHRISTMAS BREAK LEAVE INFORMATION
The Interact Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) are conducting a coat, and canned goods drive to support those in need as colder weather approaches. Whether you're picking up or dropping off your cadet from a day pass, weekend leave, or Thanksgiving Break, we invite you to bring your contributions with you.
We encourage families to donate gently used, clean winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens, along with other warm clothing items like jeans and heavy shirts. Non-perishable food items for the local food bank are also greatly appreciated.
Please bring all contributions to the Commandant’s Department or the Barbershop. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in our community -- thank you in advance for helping us support those in need.
We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Hardy's Driving School, providing students with DMV-licensed, independent driver’s education options. Parents can register and make payments directly through Hardy’s, which offers both an online course (starting at $145) and behind-the-wheel training (starting at $325). Please note that state-specific requirements vary, so it’s advised to confirm your state’s acceptance of Virginia-based driver’s education if you reside outside Virginia.
For more details or questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Elizabeth Patrick (patricke@fuma.org), who is serving as the liaison between FUMA and Hardy’s.
To learn more about Hardy's Driving School, please visit the website here.
The registration deadline for the December 7 SAT Test is November 22. To register for the SAT, the cadet must have a CollegeBoard account setup. The cadet will log into his CollegeBoard account. Click this link from the CollegeBoard for detailed information on the registration process. Please keep in mind that FUMA does not complete the registration process or accept payment for the SAT. The registration process must be completed through the cadet's CollegeBoard account.
Please keep in mind, for those taking the SAT on December 7 will have to take their Term II exam early.
Your cadet's yearbook will be filled with all the moments and memories that made this school year unforgettable. Yearbooks will be delivered in May, giving your family a keepsake to treasure for years to come.
We are excited to announce that your cadet’s school pictures (traditional headshots, not studio photos by Ms. Firewicz) are now available for viewing and ordering!
How to View and Order:
ORDER YOUR SCHOOL PICTURES HERE!
REMINDER: The resource program is designed to provide additional structured, supervised time for cadets to work on their course materials. On top of remedial instruction or help understanding their course matter, the resource program can provide cadets with additional academic skills such as time management, study skills, and test prep skills. Cadets in resource will have the added benefit of an additional instructor who will be able to monitor their progress and keep them on track academically.
Cost: $1,500 for the year/$300 by term.
For more information, please contact Resource Instructor Mike Tyrrell at tyrrellm@fuma.org.
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.
It's time to schedule your cadet's portraits! We are pleased to be able to recommend Kristin Firewicz Studios to our cadet families. Kristin is a professional photographer contracted by the Academy to take campus photos throughout the year and has been specializing in high school senior photography for over 10 years. Kristin is local to Fork Union and has a studio on campus. For more information regarding booking your cadet's private session, please visit her website for special FUMA rates: Kristin Firewicz Studios.
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.
Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:
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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