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September 4, 2026

Weekly Update for September 4, 2026

Dear Parents, 

I hope this email finds you well! Below is your weekly update from Fork Union Military Academy. Please let me know if you have any questions.

DAY STUDENT INFORMATION

Please be advised that academic classes scheduled for Saturday, September 12, have been canceled due to the number of activities taking place that day, including SAT testing and Fork Union Day.

There will be no academic classes held on Saturday, September 12, and the Academy does not plan to add a replacement instructional day to the Term 1 calendar.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we balance the academic program with important student opportunities and community engagement.

Reminder: As cadets transition into the Class B uniform for the daily class schedule, Day Students are reminded to keep all issued uniform items in their barracks rooms so they can access them as needed throughout the week. 

BARRACKS PHONE SCHEDULE

Below is the schedule for the barracks telephones:

  • Sunday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Monday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
DO YOU NEED TO CONTACT YOUR CADET'S STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER?

If you need to contact your cadet's Student Development Officer, please use the email addresses listed below. Student Development Officers are to support communication between cadets, parents, and teachers. They serve as an important point of contact for families and can help answer questions, provide guidance, and support your cadet throughout the year.

HOW TO SEND MAIL & PACKAGES TO YOUR CADET

Families MUST use the following addresses below when sending mail and packages to their cadet. 

Please be sure to use your cadet's full first and last name and include his company name. We have received several packages addressed with nicknames, initials, or incomplete names, which makes it difficult for staff to identify the correct cadet and may delay delivery.

Address for Cadet Mail (Letters, Envelops, Magazines, etc.)

Cadet *First Name* *Last Name*
*Company Name* Company (i.e. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie or Delta)
Fork Union Military Academy
PO Box 278
Fork Union, VA 23055

Address for Cadet Packages

Cadet *First Name* *Last Name*
*Company Name* Company (i.e. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie or Delta)
Fork Union Military Academy
4744 James Madison HWY
Fork Union, VA 23055

Please note that packages should be sent through authorized commercial delivery services such as UPS, FedEx, or USPS. 

Independent delivery services, including Instacart, Walmart Delivery, DoorDash, Grubhub, and similar services, are not authorized on campus and should not be used for cadet deliveries.

CADET CARE PACKAGES FOR BIRTHDAYS AND ANY OTHER OCCASION

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, a member of our Commandant's Department, provides parents with the opportunity to treat their cadet with something special. Choose from the following:

  • Qty of 6 Cupcakes for $10
  • Qty of 12 Cupcakes for $20
  • Qty of 12 Brownies for $10
  • Qty of 12 Chocolate Chip Cookies for $12
  • Small Size Gift Bag of Treats for $25
  • Large Size Gift Bag of Treats for $40
  • Chips and Salsa Bag for $12
  • Rice Crispy Treats for $12

For more information, please contact Ms. Rhonda White at whiter@fuma.org.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

Please bookmark the link to our Academic Calendar for the 2026-2027 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 tests and all holiday breaks.

The easy way to find this calendar is on forkunion.com under Academics - Academic Calendar.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:

  • Club Rush | September 7, 2026
    • Fork Union Military Academy will host Club Rush during dinner in Estes Dining Hall. Cadets will have the opportunity to learn more about the clubs and activities offered on campus, meet club representatives, and sign up for any groups they are interested in joining.
  • SAT Test | September 12, 2026
    • The September SAT Test will be administered on campus on Saturday, September 12. To register, please visit: CollegeBoard.com. The deadline for registering is Friday, August 28.
  • College Fair | September 17, 2026
    • Fork Union Military Academy will host the annual VACRAO College Fair on Thursday, September 17, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Juniors, seniors, and postgraduate cadets will have the opportunity to meet with college representatives, ask questions, and learn more about a variety of college and university options as they continue planning for life after Fork Union.
  • Leave Weekend | September 18-20, 2026
    • Cadets can depart campus for the weekend on Friday, September 18 following any athletic requirements. Cadets must return by 7 PM on Sunday, September 20. Parents must use the Orah Parent Portal to submit a Leave Request, and those requests are due Tuesday, September 15.
  • Term 1 Final Exam | October 1, 2026
    • The Term 1 Final exam will be held on Thursday, October 1.
  • Term 2 Begins | October 2, 2026
    • Term 2 begins on Friday, October 2.
  • SAT Test | October 3, 2026
    • The October SAT Test will be administered on campus on Saturday, October 3. To register, please visit: CollegeBoard.com. The deadline for registering is Friday, September 18.
  • Parent's Weekend | October 9-10, 2026
    • Fork Union Military Academy will host its annual Parent's Weekend beginning Friday, October 9 at 1:30 PM. Families are invited to join us for an afternoon of activities leading into the annual Parent's Weekend Parade on Saturday, October 10, at 10:30 AM. To RSVP for Parent's Weekend, please click here
  • Parent's Weekend Leave | October 10-12, 2026
    • Cadets may enjoy an extended weekend off campus with their parents beginning Saturday, October 10 at 11 AM. Cadets must return to campus by Monday, October 12 at 7 PM.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: barnettek@fuma.org


This email can also be found on the Parents page of forkunion.com under Announcements.


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