Utah Military Academy is preparing for several upcoming events, including an annual HQ AFJROTC inspection and various student activities. Principal Mr. Dockter reported that cadets have shown significant improvements in uniform standards and academic performance, noting a 30% increase in grades over the past week.
The HQ USAF JROTC annual inspection is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23. For this inspection, the Uniform of the Day will be OCPs, and students are expected to meet all grooming standards regarding haircuts and shaving. In athletics, the first playoff football game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, against Panguitch at Bonneville H.S. at 6:00 p.m.
Several scholarship opportunities are currently available to students. The ENF Most Valuable Student Scholarship application is open for 2027, with a deadline of Nov. 12, 2026. The Utah Jump$tart Coalition Scholarship, which offers three $1,250 awards and one $500 award, has a submission deadline of Dec. 31, 2026. Additionally, the Utah Elks Scholarship is available for students attending vocational or technical colleges or those with special needs.
Student activities and community initiatives include the Junior High Halloween Stomp, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, from 2:30-4:30 pm in the cafeteria. This event is restricted to 7th and 8th grade cadets and costs $5. A food drive in competition with other northern Utah schools will run through Oct. 30. The school is also conducting an archery and air rifle fundraiser through Oct. 23, collecting donations for Savers Discount to fund supplies and event fees.
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) has scheduled a fundraising event at the Riverdale location of Texas Road House on Oct. 27 from 4:00-9:00 pm, where 10% of purchases will benefit the school. A PIC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:00 p.m. in the UMA front office conference room.
The ASVAB will be administered to sophomores on Oct. 28 and to juniors on Nov. 4. Seniors interested in taking the test must sign up in the school office.
