Dear Parents,
Please be advised that classes scheduled for Saturday, September 12, have been canceled.
This decision was made after careful consideration of the numerous activities taking place that day, including SAT testing and the community-wide Fork Union Day events. The number of commitments for many of our cadets, faculty, and staff would significantly impact attendance and participation in scheduled classes.
As a result, there will be no academic classes held on Saturday, September 12.
We do not plan to add a replacement instructional day to the Term 1 calendar. The Academy will continue to monitor academic progress throughout the term to ensure that course objectives and learning outcomes remain on track.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we balance the academic program with important student opportunities and community engagement.
Thank you,
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.
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.
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.
This is especially important as we move into the fall and winter months, when cadets may need items such as gloves, poncho/trench coats, jackets, or other uniform pieces depending on the weather and daily requirements.
Day Students should make sure their uniform items are organized and available in their rooms, so they are prepared for each school day and any changes to the uniform of the day.
Upcoming Date: The next Saturday Class Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 12.
Open communication begins today, Friday, August 28.
Cadets will be able to resume communication with their families through barracks telephones and email. As this process begins, we ask families to please be patient and allow your cadet to contact you first so he can share his phone number and communication details with you directly.
Please note that we are also upgrading our campus phone system, which may cause temporary disruptions. Thank you for your patience as cadets begin reaching out to families throughout the weekend.
Barracks Phone Schedule
Below is the schedule for the barracks telephones:
During this transition period, families may also continue to stay in touch through mail and care packages. If you need to contact your son's Student Development Officer, please use their contact information below:
Login information for both the Orah Parent Portal and PowerSchool has now been distributed to all families.
Parents must use the Orah Parent Portal for all transportation and leave requests throughout the year. If you are having trouble locating your Orah login email, please check your junk or spam folder for an email from no-reply@orah.com.
Parents should also have received their PowerSchool login information by email from IT@fuma.org.
If you have not received your login information or are having trouble accessing either Orah or PowerSchool, please reach out so we can assist you.
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.
Mrs. Kelsey Hill, Director of College Placement and Academic Services, would like to share an important update regarding the Fall SAT Test Prep program for seniors and postgraduate cadets.
Many families have reached out wanting to speak with their senior or postgraduate cadet before registering for the program. Because the original deadline falls before school-wide communication opens, the registration deadline has been extended to Monday, August 31.
The Fall SAT Test Prep course will begin on Wednesday, September 2.
If you have already registered your cadet, you do not need to register again.
If you have not registered and would like to do so, please use the link below:
Fall 2026 Test Prep Enrollment — Seniors & Postgraduates Only
Fill out the registration form
If you have already registered and would like to remove your cadet’s name from the registration list, please email Mrs. Kelsey Hill at HillK@FUMA.org before September 2.
The Test Prep fee will appear on your Clarity account once registration closes.
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:
For more information, please contact Ms. Rhonda White at whiter@fuma.org.
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.
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
Email: barnettek@fuma.org
This email can also be found on the Parents page of forkunion.com under Announcements.
Dear Senior and Postgraduate Families,
Mrs. Kelsey Hill, Director of College Placement and Academic Services, would like to share an important update regarding the Fall SAT Test Prep program.
Many families have reached out wanting to speak with their senior or postgraduate cadet before registering for the program. Because the original deadline falls before school-wide communication opens, the registration deadline has been extended to Monday, August 31.
The Fall SAT Test Prep course will begin on Wednesday, September 2.
If you have already registered your cadet, you do not need to register again.
If you have not registered and would like to do so, please use the link below:
Fall 2026 Test Prep Enrollment — Seniors & Postgraduates Only
Fill out the registration form
If you have already registered and would like to remove your cadet’s name from the registration list, please email Mrs. Kelsey Hill at HillK@FUMA.org before September 2.
The Test Prep fee will appear on your Clarity account once registration closes.
Thank you,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: barnettek@fuma.org
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