Greetings from Fork Union Military Academy!
I hope you are doing well, and we are excited to welcome your cadet to Fork Union Military Academy this fall!
My name is John Warren, and I serve as both the Band Director and the Student Development Officer for Band Company. I am reaching out to incoming families to identify students who may be interested in joining the FUMA Band program for the upcoming school year.
The FUMA Band is one of the most visible and active student organizations on campus. Our cadets perform for parades, ceremonies, school events, athletic events, and major off-campus performances. Over the years, our band has traveled and performed across the country, including trips to Disney, Philadelphia, California, Washington, D.C., and other major events where our cadets have represented Fork Union on national television.
This is a great opportunity for students who already play an instrument, but new musicians are welcome as well. If your cadet is interested in learning, growing, and being part of something special, we can meet him where he is and help him develop.
For students in grades 9–12, band is both an academic class and part of Band Company. Students in Band Company live together, train together, perform together, and help build a strong culture of leadership, accountability, discipline, and teamwork. It is a great fit for students who want to be part of a close group with shared goals and a strong identity on campus.
A major concern families often have is whether band interferes with athletics. It does not. Band is built into the school schedule and is designed to allow students to participate in sports and other afternoon activities. Our normal rehearsal structure includes morning rehearsals, scheduled class-time rehearsals, and limited afternoon commitments that are coordinated with the rest of the Academy schedule.
Students may participate in a wide range of marching band instruments, including:
Students with prior experience are encouraged to continue on their current instrument, but students who are interested in learning something new are welcome as well.
For incoming 7th and 8th grade students, I would also like to know if your cadet has prior experience playing an instrument and would be interested in trying out or being considered for future band opportunities.
In addition to the band itself, we will also have a rifle spinning/exhibition drill team connected to the band program. This is separate from the band class, and no prior experience is required. This opportunity is available to students in grades 9–12 who are interested in learning rifle spinning, exhibition drill, and performance-based military drill.
* Because student schedules and company placements are being built before cadets arrive in the fall, I need to gather interest as soon as possible. If your cadet is interested in band, please reply to this email with the following information:
Even if your cadet is new to music, please still reach out if he is interested. Some of our best students have started with little or no experience and developed into strong musicians and leaders through effort and consistency.
I am excited about the year ahead and would love to speak with any family or cadet interested in being part of the FUMA Band program. Please reply as soon as possible so we can begin planning schedules and placements before the start of the school year.
Very Respectfully,
John M. Warren, USN (Ret)
Music Director
Band Company Student Development Officer
Director of Music
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: warrenj@fuma.org
Phone: (434) 214-0742
This email can also be found on the Parents page of forkunion.com under Announcements.
Greetings from Fork Union Military Academy!
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying a restful summer. As we eagerly anticipate the start of the 2026-2027 Academic Year at Fork Union Military Academy, we are committed to keeping you informed and prepared. This email includes essential updates and important information that will help you get ready for fall enrollment and ensure a smooth transition to campus in August.
New updates will be added each Friday and highlighted in red leading up to August.
If you are interested in enrolling your son at Fork Union Military Academy for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, please begin by completing the financial aid process through Clarity.
Once the Clarity process is complete, families should then complete the application process in FUMA's Parent's Portal in order to review the enrollment checklist.
If you have not yet completed these steps, please do so as soon possible.
If you have any questions about Fork Union Military Academy or need assistance with the enrollment process, please contact our Admissions Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org.
Check-In Dates
Please Note: Before arriving, please make sure you have logged into FUMA’s Parent’s Portal and have completed the Enrollment Checklist.
Please ensure that your:
Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Admission Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org.
Fork Union Military Academy requires all students to arrive on campus with a completed Sway Concussion Test. This is a newly added required checklist item in FUMA’s Parent’s Portal.
The Sway Concussion Test can be completed remotely through the Sway Medical mobile app. Fork Union uses Sway Medical to objectively measure balance and cognition as part of the student check-in process.
To help expedite check-in, we ask families to either complete the test prior to arrival by following the instructions below or arrive with the Sway Medical app already installed on a device the student can use.
Please select the appropriate link below:
Please refer to this list for all the essentials cadets should bring with them on check-in day. Keep in mind, your cadet may need to bring athletic equipment/supplies, these lists will be sent out soon.
Please click here to find the Cadet Packing List.
Fork Union Military Academy's Infirmary uses SchoolDoc to manage the required annual health forms. Please make sure you have completed your health profile before arriving to campus. You will receive an email inviting you to SchoolDoc. If you have not received this email, please contact the Infirmary at infirmary@fuma.org.
Please note that the nurses will be reviewing all health forms when you arrive on campus to check-in. Any incomplete forms, especially those that require a healthcare provider signature, may delay the check-in process. Parents will be responsible for completing these items before they can leave their cadet on campus. We cannot accept paper forms at check-in.
For all school and health related questions, please contact the Infirmary at 434-842-4310 or infirmary@fuma.org.
Ensuring we have this information now will better help our scheduling team set your son's academic schedule. Please make sure the official transcript is signed, sealed, and has all complete information (grades and credits earned). The official document needs to come directly from the school your son attended last year.
We cannot update our transcript information or finalize scheduling without an official transcript.
The following documents cannot be accepted as official transcripts:
If you have any questions regarding the transcript or need any further assistance, please contact our Admissions Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org.
Fork Union Military Academy would like to request your son to arrive on campus clean shaven and with a proper haircut. The regulation haircut for Fork Union Military Academy is:
Hair will be neat and closely trimmed. Hair will be kept 1 inch or less on top. The sides will be tapered/faded (evenly graduated) all the way around the head. No block lines and no temple tapers are allowed. Hard parts are not authorized. Sideburns will not extend below the top of the orifice of the ear. Sideburns will not be styled to taper, flare or come to a point. The length of an individual hair of the sideburn will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.
If your son is unable to receive a haircut prior to check-in, we can arrange for him to see our barber on campus.
Once your cadet arrives on check-in day, they must be prepared to stay on campus for the remainder of the contracted year. Day Students playing football should be prepared to spend the night on campus from Monday, August 10-Sunday, August 16.
The first day of class is Tuesday, August 18.
Saturday, August 22 is a class day and all cadets, including Day Students, are required to attend.
Please note that once your cadet arrives on campus, cell phones are not allowed, and communication will be limited for the first several weeks.
To view the 2026-2027 Calendar, please click here.
Please stay tuned for more information to be release in the next few weeks. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
We are looking forward to seeing you in August!
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.
Greetings from Fork Union Military Academy!
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying a restful summer. As we eagerly anticipate the start of the 2026-2027 Academic Year at Fork Union Military Academy, we are committed to keeping you informed and prepared. This email includes essential updates and important information that will help you get ready for fall enrollment and ensure a smooth transition to campus in August.
New updates will be added each Friday and highlighted in red leading up to August.
2026-2027 Enrollment Information
If you are interested in enrolling your son at Fork Union Military Academy for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, please begin by completing the financial aid process through Clarity.
Once the Clarity process is complete, families should then complete the application process in FUMA's Parent's Portal in order to review the enrollment checklist.
If you have not yet completed these steps, please do so as soon possible.
If you have any questions about Fork Union Military Academy or need assistance with the enrollment process, please contact our Admissions Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org.
Check-In Dates
Please Note: Before arriving, please make sure you have logged into FUMA’s Parent’s Portal and have completed the Enrollment Checklist.
Please ensure that your:
Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Admission Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org.
Please refer to this list for all the essentials cadets should bring with them on check-in day. Keep in mind, your cadet may need to bring athletic equipment/supplies, these lists will be sent out soon.
Please click here to find the Cadet Packing List.
Health Forms
Fork Union Military Academy's Infirmary uses SchoolDoc to manage the required annual health forms. Please make sure you have completed your health profile before arriving to campus. You will receive an email inviting you to SchoolDoc. If you have not received this email, please contact the Infirmary at infirmary@fuma.org.
Please note that the nurses will be reviewing all health forms when you arrive on campus to check-in. Any incomplete forms, especially those that require a healthcare provider signature, may delay the check-in process. Parents will be responsible for completing these items before they can leave their cadet on campus. We cannot accept paper forms at check-in.
For all school and health related questions, please contact the Infirmary at 434-842-4310 or infirmary@fuma.org.
Ensuring we have this information now will better help our scheduling team set your son's academic schedule. Please make sure the official transcript is signed, sealed, and has all complete information (grades and credits earned). The official document needs to come directly from the school your son attended last year.
We cannot update our transcript information or finalize scheduling without an official transcript.
The following documents cannot be accepted as official transcripts:
If you have any questions regarding the transcript or need any further assistance, please contact our Admissions Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org.
Fork Union Military Academy would like to request your son to arrive on campus clean shaven and with a proper haircut. The regulation haircut for Fork Union Military Academy is:
Hair will be neat and closely trimmed. Hair will be kept 1 inch or less on top. The sides will be tapered/faded (evenly graduated) all the way around the head. No block lines and no temple tapers are allowed. Hard parts are not authorized. Sideburns will not extend below the top of the orifice of the ear. Sideburns will not be styled to taper, flare or come to a point. The length of an individual hair of the sideburn will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.
If your son is unable to receive a haircut prior to check-in, we can arrange for him to see our barber on campus.
Once your cadet arrives on check-in day, they must be prepared to stay on campus for the remainder of the contracted year. Day Students playing football should be prepared to spend the night on campus from Monday, August 10-Sunday, August 16.
The first day of class is Tuesday, August 18.
Saturday, August 22 is a class day and all cadets, including Day Students, are required to attend.
Please note that once your cadet arrives on campus, cell phones are not allowed, and communication will be limited for the first several weeks.
To view the 2026-2027 Calendar, please click here.
Please stay tuned for more information to be release in the next few weeks. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
We are looking forward to seeing you in August!
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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