Communications Archive

A Message from MMA’s Ekern Cadet Health Center

Please review the following information regarding your cadet's prescription and over-the-counter medications at MMA. These guidelines help us maintain the highest standards of care and safety.

Prescription Requirement

All medications, including over-the-counter medications, must have a prescription. For over-the-counter medications, this can be as simple as a letter from the doctor (with the office letterhead) indicating what medication they recommend, the dosage, and any instructions.

Medication Packaging

MMA requires all cadet prescriptions and over-the-counter medications be sent in a pharmacy-packed blister/bubble card. MMA’s Ekern Cadet Health Center does not accept prescription pill medication in a "bottle" container.

You may also purchase blister/bubble pack cards and package medications yourself to send to MMA, but for each medication you package, you must also include the prescription label, or a copy, from the pharmacy.

Local Pharmacy Partners

If your pharmacy is unable to package your son's medication in a blister/bubble card, please contact Webber Pharmacy. MMA has an established contract with Webber — this local pharmacy will fill medications in blister/bubble cards and deliver to MMA at no cost to you. You may contact Webber at (573) 581-6930 or via fax (573) 581-4904.

You may also have your son's medication packaged in a blister/bubble card through the Walgreens Pharmacy in Mexico, MO free of charge. MMA will make regular trips to pick up cadet medications from this pharmacy. You can contact Walgreens at (573) 581-3353 or via fax at (573) 581-3249. If you choose to use Walgreens, please notify clinic staff once your son's prescription has been sent.

Unauthorized Items

The following items are not permitted on campus and will be confiscated upon discovery. Confiscated items will either be returned to the cadet’s home at the parent or guardian’s expense or destroyed if not claimed within 30 days of notification:

• Protein powders
• Prescription medications not accompanied by a valid prescription
• Over-the-counter medications without a physician’s authorization
• Dietary supplements
• Any type of gummy product

Medication During Furlough

If your cadet takes daily medication at MMA, you will need to inform the clinic if you would like his medication returned during furlough periods. To do this, please log into SchoolDoc and complete the Medication Furlough Authorization found under the Medications tab of your cadet’s profile.

Instructions:

1. For each furlough period, go to the Medications section of your cadet’s SchoolDoc profile.
2. Select the appropriate furlough event (Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring Furlough).
3. Indicate Yes or No for whether your cadet will need medications during furlough.
4. If you select Yes, a drop-down box will appear where you can enter the number of doses to be sent home.
5. Electronically sign the Medication Furlough Release Authorization. 

Questions?

Thank you in advance for your understanding and compliance. If you have any questions, please contact the clinic at 573-581-1776, ext. 643 or at clinic@missourimilitaryacademy.com.

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Sending Packages to Your Cadet — Instructions & Guidelines

Laundry Labeling Instructions

Please mark all new items with your cadet's property number to help ensure they are returned to the correct cadet after laundering. You can use either a laundry marker or a laundry stamp to label each item. Please mark items in the following locations:

• Underwear: Just below the seam on the right side when viewing the front.

• T-shirts: Just below the back neck seam, to the right of the tag.

• Towels: In the middle of the short edge seam on both ends of the towel.

See marking instructions here. If you do not know your cadet's property number, please refer to your enrollment paperwork. 

In total, your cadet should have the following items from home at MMA. This list is available in your enrollment supplement packet. Developing self-discipline and maintaining order through a cleanroom is taught at MMA, and as such, we will limit what is brought from home to what is listed in the linked document.

• 1 pair house slippers (conservative dark colors)

• 1 pair shower shoes or flip flops (black or navy)

• 5 white wash cloths or 1 shower sponge

• 5 white bath towels* - standard size

• 1 pillow* - standard size

• 4 white handkerchiefs*

• 1 pair solid black or navy athletic shoes (cross training)

• 1 pair swim trunks (navy color)

• 2 pair pajamas (conservative dark colors)

• 12 pair black dress socks* (crew length only-no ankle socks)

• 12 pair white athletic socks* (crew length only)

• 12 pair under shorts or briefs (white)

• 12 white t-shirts (crew neck only)

• 1 complete set of toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.) 

• 20 black plastic clothes hangers

• 1 washable bath robe (white or navy)

• 2 white cotton cloths (for shining shoes and brass)

If you have any questions about labeling instructions or what your cadet should have, please contact Quartermaster & Laundry Facility Manager Angie Campbell via email or at 573.581.1776 ext. 633.

Mark Your Calendar! 

Important Dates for 2026-27 Academic Year

Look for events and dates marked with an asterisk (*) to identify those that are open for families to attend.

Fall Semester

• Homecoming/Alumni Weekend – September 25-27*
• Crucible – October 3
• Fall Family Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – October 16-18*
• Veteran's Day Review – November 11*
• Fall Sports Awards Assembly – November 18*
• Thanksgiving Furlough – November 21-29
• 85th Evensong & Holiday Parties – December 12*

Spring Semester

• Winter Furlough – December 19 - January 3
• Valentine Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – February 12-15*
• Midyear New Cadet Crucible – February 20
• Spring Furlough – March 6-14
• Winter Sports Awards Assembly – March 17*
• Easter Open Weekend – March 25-29
• Spring Family Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – April 15-19*
• Maroon & Gold Gala – April 17*
• JROTC Award Assembly - April 23*
• Fine Arts Award Assembly – April 27*
• Spring Sports Awards Assembly – April 28*
• Mother's Day Review – May 9*
• Corps Annual Field Trip – May 12
• Final Assembly and 8th Grade Promotion – May 14*
• Senior Baccalaureate & Banquet — May 14 (open to seniors and their families only)
• 138th Commencement & Final Formation — May 15*

Get MMA alerts on your smartphone!

Remind is a free text messaging app that allows family members and guardians of MMA cadets to receive academy updates via push notifications on your smartphone or text messages. By opting in, you’ll get alerts about severe weather, special events, furloughs, important news and more.

We also have specialized groups for day cadet families and each athletic team. Click the buttons below to join your desired notification groups. You'll need to download the Remind app and follow the instructions to sign up.

Please note that these groups change every year, so even if you were signed up last year, you will need to re-join your desired Remind notification groups.

Join MMA's Private Parents Facebook Group!

This private group is for parents or guardians of cadets who belong to the 2026-27 MMA Corps of Cadets. Through this group, you can connect with other parents, ask questions, share tips and insight on how to best support your cadet at MMA, receive reminders about upcoming events and more.

To help protect cadets' privacy, membership in the private Facebook Group is limited to parents and legal guardians.

Official photos and videos will primarily be shared on the main Missouri Military Academy Facebook page, making it easy for family members and friends to view, share, and stay connected. We encourage your family and friends to like and follow the Missouri Military Academy Facebook page.

Questions? Check the Cadet Handbook!

Please click the button below to view, download and save the 2026-27 Cadet Handbook. This handbook is your primary resource for understanding the policies, procedures and expectations that guide daily life at Missouri Military Academy.

Cadets are expected to become familiar with these standards and uphold them throughout the school year. If you have questions about Academy policies or procedures, the Cadet Handbook is the best place to start.

Cadet Handbook

Information About Birthday Celebrations for MMA Cadets

MMA is cadets' “home away from home” – and we do our best to make special events, such as birthdays, special for them. Here is how we celebrate cadet birthdays:

Private party for those cadets celebrating birthdays in a given month

A private pizza party is held each month to celebrate cadets with birthdays during that month. The Parents Committee coordinates the purchase of pizza, drinks and party supplies, as well as payment collection. Only cadets celebrating birthdays that month will attend. If you would like to help fund these celebrations, please contribute through the Parents Committee fund.

How you can celebrate your cadet on his actual birthday

On your cadet's actual birthdate, you may send your cadet a single pizza, small cake, etc. This is not a full party, but rather your special birthday recognition for your cadet. Parents should make their own arrangements for delivery.

Why this policy?

Previously, families contacted CLAs to ask for assistance with picking up pizza and cake for individual parties within the barracks. While we worked with parent requests at that time, the disruption to the evening schedule negatively impacted study hall and academic performance for cadets and the number of requests created a strain on CLA time. The birthday party plans outlined above replace those individual parties, allows us to recognize and celebrate birthdays and gives parents a chance to support.

Thank you for your understanding and support.