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September 5, 2025

Weekly Update for September 5, 2025

DAY STUDENT INFORMATION

Parent's Weekend Information has been sent out and is listed below. Day Students are required to participate in the Parent's Day Parade on Sunday, October 12 at 1:30 PM. Day Students must sign in with their Company TAC by 12 PM on Sunday, October 12.

We would like to re-link the Contraband List. Day Student families please make sure none of these items are brought to school.

Day Student Reminders:

  • Day Students must arrive on campus to sign in at the Commandant's Department by 0715 daily.
  • Uniform of the Day for class days is Class B Summer. If you still do not have your uniform yet, please wear PTs.
  • If your Day Student is going to be absent or late to class, please email absent@fuma.org with all the details.
GET READY FOR PARENT'S WEEKEND - OCTOBER 10-12

Fork Union Military Academy is excited to announce Parents Weekend 2025, taking place October 10–12! This special event brings families together on campus for a weekend of fellowship, athletics, worship, and celebration.

Parents Weekend is a closed weekend for cadets, so please make plans to join us. All families must register in advance for ticketed events, including meals and the family tailgate. You may purchase a weekend bundle for $25 per person or pay by event, with additional discounts available for Parents Association members.

Register for Parents Weekend Events Here

ORAH PARENT PORTAL & POWER SCHOOL INFORMATION HAS BEEN SENT!

Information on setting up your PowerSchool and Orah accounts has now been shared. To learn more about getting started, please visit the following links:

Parents must use the Orah Parent Portal for all transportation and leave requests throughout the year. For Transportation Information, please click here.

Fork Union Military Academy uses PowerSchool to provide parents with access to grades and schedule information online.

If you have any questions about either platform, please contact barnettek@fuma.org.

SIGN UP FOR FALL SAT PREP CLASS AT FUMA

Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to offer a Fall SAT Prep Class for seniors and postgraduates. The course will begin the week of September 22 and run through the week of November 3, with 14 total sessions held on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The class will include 7 Math sessions and 7 Reading/Writing sessions to help prepare students for the Digital SAT.

  • Cost: $335 (includes the Princeton Review Digital SAT Premium Prep Book)
  • Billing: Directly to your FACTS account
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12

Sign Up for Fall SAT Prep Class Here

Additional Information:

  • Use the form above to enroll your cadet in the Senior & Postgraduate Fall Test Prep.
  • All official SAT registration must be completed through CollegeBoard.com.
  • Upcoming SAT test dates: October 4, November 8, and December 6.
COLLEGE PLANNING RECOURSES & SAT DEADLINES

Mrs. Kelsey Hill, Director of College Placement & Academic Services, hosted virtual parent meetings last week. Recordings are available below for your convenience:


SAT Registration (Important Dates):

  • Regular registration deadline for the September 13 SAT has passed.
  • The next SAT date is October 4; the registration deadline is September 19.

Helpful Tutorials:

  • College Board account & registration how-to videos: Watch here

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hill at hillk@fuma.org.

SAT REMINDERS & INFORMATION
CADET COMMUNICATION

Cadets will be able to have open communication on Friday, September 12. In the meantime, cadet phones and email will be offline. Once their laptops are set up, they'll only be able to receive emails for a short period of time. During this time, the best way to stay in touch is through mail and care packages. If you need to contact your son's TAC Officer, you can find their contact information below:

HOW TO SEND MAIL & PACKAGES TO YOUR CADET

You can use the following addresses for sending mail and packages to your cadet:

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

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, Assistant to the Commandant, 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 or 434-842-4203.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

Please bookmark the link to our Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 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

IMPORTANT DATES:

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

  • Cadet Communication Turns On | September 12, 2025
    • Cadets will be able to communicate via Barracks Phone and Email by September 12.
  • Football & Leadership Leave Weekend | September 12-14, 2025
    • Cadets who checked in during Check-In #1, which includes all football and cadet leadership cadets, are eligible to depart campus for a Leave Weekend. This is not a mandatory leave.
  • SAT Test | September 12, 2025
    • The September SAT Test will be administered on campus. To register, please visit: CollegeBoard.com. DEADLINE is TODAY, August 29, 2025.
  • Leave Weekend | Friday, September 19-Sunday, September 21, 2025
    • Cadets will be able to depart campus for the weekend starting Friday, September 19 at 4 PM and must return by Sunday, September 21 at 7 PM. This is not a mandatory leave.
  • SAT Test | October 4, 2025
    • The October SAT Test will be administered on campus. To register, please visit: CollegeBoard.com. DEADLINE is September 19, 2025.
  • Term 2 Begins | October 7, 2025
    • Term 2 of the Academic Year starts on Tuesday, October 7. Term 1 Exams are Monday, October 6.
  • Parents's Weekend | October 10-12, 2025
    • Parent's Weekend is set for Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12. The weekend is filled with exciting events, including the first parade of the season on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Please note, this is a closed weekend for cadets. Register for the weekend here.
  • Founder's Day/Day of Giving | October 15, 2025
    • Join us as we celebrate Founder’s Day with our annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, October 15, 2025! This special day kicks off our effort to reach our $2.2 million fundraising goal for the academic year. Every gift makes a difference. Help us honor our heritage and support the future of Fork Union Military Academy. Donate here.

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


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