Each Friday during the 2023-2024 Academic Year, Fork Union Military Academy will send a Friday Update to all parents. Please make sure you read the entire page as this includes important information throughout the school year.
The Uniform of the Day: The Uniform of the Day will change starting next week. On Tuesday's and Thursday's the Corps of Cadet will wear the Class B Uniform. Starting Tuesday, September 26, all cadets are expected to wear the Class B Uniform as the Uniform of the Day. This will rotate for the remainder of the year on Tuesday's and Thursday's.
DCU's will be worn on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's.
Mandatory Parades: There are two parades scheduled for the fall. It is mandatory for Day Students to attend all parades. The first parade of the academic year is set for Sunday, October 15 at 1:30 PM. The following weekend, the Parent's Day Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 20 at 2:30 PM. Day Students should arrive to campus 45 minutes prior to the parade start time.
Founder's Day Weekend: Day Students are required to attend the 125th Celebration Parade on Sunday, October 15 at 1:30 PM. All Day Students should plan to arrive on campus by 12:45 PM in Class B's. Officers will need to have their maroon sashes.
The PSAT Test will be offered for juniors and sophomores the last week of October. The PSAT is mandatory for all juniors.
If a sophomore cadet wants to take the PSAT, the family must complete the form below. The deadline for signing up for the PSAT Test for sophomores is Monday, September 25. There is an additional fee of $30 that will be charged to the sophomore's FACTS account. There is a limited number of seats available and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sophomore Cadet Sign Up Form: https://forms.office.com/r/xax45gND6U
It's an exciting year for Fork Union Military Academy as the school turns 125 years old on Sunday, October 15, 2023. We will celebrate all weekend with alumni, faculty and staff, parents and cadets, while officially welcoming our 12th school president CAPT Mark Black on Sunday. A Change of Command ceremony will be celebrated on Sunday, October 15 at 1:30 PM during the parade.
To learn more about the 125th Anniversary Celebration, please click here.
Please keep in mind, it is not a leave weekend for cadets.
The Academy's annual Parent's Day Weekend is approaching fast! Please join us for an afternoon of festivities, prior to having a three-day weekend with your cadet. Below are details regarding Parent's Day on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Monday, October 23 is not a class day. All cadets who depart campus are required to return by 7:00 PM Monday evening. Please keep in mind, the Academy does not offer FUMA transportation for Parent's Weekend since it is not mandatory for cadets to leave campus.
If your cadet cannot depart campus for Parents Weekend Leave, the Academy has planned many activities to keep your cadet occupied and having fun.
The Parents Association of Fork Union Military Academy is a voluntary association of parents who wish to support the mission of the Academy with their time, talents, and gifts. The Association provides direct support to the Academy's educational programs and technologies through their dues and fundraising endeavors. It also helps encourage parent participation and facilitates parent communication and networking.
Each year, the Parents Association helps with arranging Carpools for Cadet Transportation. Below is the Carpool List for the academic year. Please read the instructions provided in the document. If interested, submit your information to families in your area.
Please consider joining the Parents Association! Click here to become a member.
The Commandant's Department works hard with each company to provide a private Facebook Group for Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Companies. These groups are great ways to interact with the company TAC Officer, network with families and see candid photos for your cadet.
If you have not joined your cadet's Facebook group, you can find the links below:
The Academy works hard to provide fun activities for the cadets. Check out the graphic below that provides the main activities scheduled throughout the year. You can also find the available activities on your CampMinder Account.
Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:
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