135 Years Strong Challenge

 

“Connor’s achieved more than I ever imagined possible. I am so grateful. He wouldn’t have gotten this if he had attended a regular school.”

Karri Ortiz, mother of Connor edwards '24

Honoring Our Legacy, Building Our Future

This year, our MMA family celebrates and commemorates 135 years of helping young men fulfill their potential.  Honor MMA’s past and support the future when you make a gift today. 

As we celebrate our 135th year of empowering young men, our mission remains as important today as ever. Your support helps us continue this tradition of excellence.

Alumni match! An MMA alumni donor has committed to match donations from fellow MMA alumni up to $25,000. 

Make Your Gift Today

MMA cadet leads military review salute

Make Your Gift Today

Join us in honoring our past and building our future. Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Please help reach our goal of $225,000 by December 31, 2024.

Together, we can ensure that MMA continues to thrive and provide unparalleled opportunities for young men to achieve their potential.

Make Your Gift Today

Thank you for being a part of our legacy and our future.

Make a gift of $135 or more by Sept. 29, and receive a commemorative 135th anniversary coin as our thank you.

GIF of both sides of Missouri Military Academy 135th Anniversary Commemorative Coin

 


The Impact of Your Support

Your gift will help answer the Academy's greatest areas of need by supporting our annual fund. Annual gifts make a crucial impact on our cadets and the overall success of MMA. These unrestricted funds are available for the Academy to apply the support immediately, where most needed. Annual gifts help support many areas, including...

Beginning of a military review at MMA

Financial Aid: Providing deserving cadets with the opportunity to attend MMA 

Mr. Pemberton teaches MMA cadet during science class dissection

Soccer and Baseball Field Lights: Athletic field upgrades to enhance our cadet-athletes' development

MMA cadets build STEM robotics

Classroom Technology: Enhancing learning experiences with the latest educational tools

MMA Fusileers competing at the 2024 national competition

Extracurricular Programs: Bolstering our competitive athletic and military teams, including the Fusileers drill team

MMA Fusileers competing at the 2024 national competition

Travel and Competitions: Enabling the Fusileers Drill Team, MMA Band, rifle team, JROTC Raiders, and more to participate in regional and national competitions

Faculty and Staff: Supporting salaries, recruitment, and retention to ensure we attract and maintain top talent

The whole core of what MMA stands for is still there, even after the ups and downs of 135 years. I believe in what they are doing.

Chris Gentry ’88

Alumni News

2024 in Review: Top 10 Missouri Military Academy Stories

 As 2024 draws to a close, we invite you to reflect on the achievements and milestones of the past year at Missouri Military Academy. This year, MMA proudly celebrated its 135th anniversary — a testament to its enduring legacy of excellence in education and leadership. From earning an A+ grade in Niche.com’s 2025 Best School rankings for the fifth consecutive year to remarkable moments of cadet success, MMA continues to shape future leaders. Join us as we highlight the top 10 stories that defined this year.

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