The Utah Military Academy released a newsletter on October 30, 2026, detailing several upcoming academic and extracurricular activities. The announcement includes information regarding Veterans Day celebrations, scholarship deadlines, and seasonal sports transitions.
Principal Mr. Dockter requested that parents sign grade cards and return them to the school this week to qualify for gift card raffle drawings next week. Regarding school attendance, the administration reminded parents that the first 15 minutes of class are vital and advised getting cadets to school before 8:00 a.m. to avoid missing instruction.
A Veterans Day Assembly is scheduled for November 12 from 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will feature a slideshow celebrating Veterans related to current UMA cadets and faculty. To participate, families must submit pictures and information via www.majorcurtis.com/veterans by November 8.
Several scholarship opportunities are currently available for students. The Elks National Foundation's 2027 MVS scholarship application is open with a deadline of November 12, 2026. This program offers 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. Additionally, the Utah Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is offering three $1,250 awards and one $500 award, with submissions due by December 31, 2026.
For students interested in leadership programs, online applications for Girls State are open for junior girls, with the event held June 5–11 at Weber State University. Online applications for Boys State will open November 1 for interested junior boys, with the event scheduled for June 13–19 at Weber State University.
The ASVAB test will be held on November 4 for seniors and interested juniors. Students should arrive with a charged Chromebook by 8:15 a.m. For those interested in the AFJROTC Flight Academy, applications are open for selected cadets to receive a full scholarship for private pilot training in the summer of 2027. Eligibility includes juniors turning 17 by July 15, 2027, and seniors who turned 17 after July 1, 2026.
Winter sports, including wrestling and basketball, are scheduled to begin next week. Athletes must register at aktivate.com and ensure they have a current physical and passing first-term grades. Fall athletes are also requested to turn in their uniforms as soon as possible.
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:00 p.m. in the UMA front office conference room. A virtual link is available for those unable to attend in person.
