On Saturday, October 19, the Academy will have its first parade of the academic year. The Commandant of Cadets GySgt Charlie Coulter would like to remind all Day Students and their parents that this parade is mandatory for all cadets. First call is at 11:30 AM. All Day Students must be on campus and signed into the Commandant's Office by 10:30 AM.
An email was sent to all parents regarding Thanksgiving Break Departure. All parents of boarding cadets must submit a Leave Request through Orah by November 1 detailing their Thanksgiving Break plans. For the detailed information sent, please follow the link below:
THANKSGIVING BREAK DEPARTURE INFORMATION
The registration deadline for postgraduates and seniors to take the SAT Test on campus on Saturday, November 2 is Friday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. Seniors and postgraduates must register using their Collegeboard.org account. For more information, please contact Mrs. Kelsey Hill at .
We are excited to invite you to join us for Parent's Weekend at Fork Union Military Academy on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19! This year's schedule offers a variety of events designed to create a memorable and engaging experience for all. We look forward to celebrating our wonderful community together.
Cadets will be eligible to depart campus with their families on Saturday, October 19, following the first parade of the year!
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.
On Saturday, October 19, a representative from Josten's will be available during the Open House from 9 AM to 11 AM. This is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to view class ring selections, get sized, and select your ring in time for the Ring Ceremony this Spring.
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 .
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 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
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