The Utah Military Academy has released a newsletter outlining several upcoming academic and extracurricular milestones for the November term. The notice includes reminders for students regarding term deadlines and provides details on scheduled school assemblies and seasonal sports.
Principal Mr. Dockter advised parents and cadets to focus on schoolwork as the second term approaches its conclusion on December 17, right before winter break. The principal noted that cadets have historically struggled to complete work before the end of the term and encouraged focus to avoid being caught behind.
Upcoming school dates include a Jostens meeting with seniors regarding caps, gowns, and graduation scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, during formation. A Veterans Day Assembly is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, from 12:45-2:00 p.m. This event will not be combined with Honor Roll this year and will feature a slideshow celebrating veterans related to current UMA cadets and faculty. Families wishing to submit photos or information for the slideshow must do so by Sunday, Nov. 8.
Winter sports, including wrestling and basketball, are scheduled to start Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Registration must be completed via aktivate.com prior to practicing, and incomplete registrations will be removed at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. Athletes must have a current physical and passing grades from term 1 to participate.
Academic and administrative deadlines include the final deadline for first term incompletes and grade changes on Friday, Nov. 20. Additionally, Thanksgiving break will occur from Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27.
Several leadership and specialized programs are currently accepting applications. Online applications are open for the AFJROTC Flight Academy, which offers a full scholarship for private pilot training in summer 2027 to selected cadets. Additionally, applications are open for junior girls for the Girls State program, which will be held June 5-11 at Weber State University. Online applications for junior boys for Boys State will open on November 1.
The Utah Pediatric Mental Health Access Study is currently gathering family experiences regarding access to mental health care for children and adolescents in Utah during 2025. The survey is intended for caregivers of children ages 0-17 or youth in high school. Additionally, the State of Utah recently distributed guidelines for parents with concerns regarding bullying activity.
The Parent Involvement Committee will host a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the UMA front office. Weber State will also be present during formation on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to assist seniors with their applications.
