Important Dates
Below you will find the important dates for the current academic year. You can also check the calendar for more event info.
2019-20 Important Events
Cadet Leadership Camp – August 1 – 13
This camp is by invitation only. Cadets attending Cadet Leadership Camp must register for the 2019-20 academic year no later than August 1.
New cadet registration – August 7
All registration forms must be completed no later than August 7. Cadets must arrive no later than noon on August 7 to register for the 2019-20 academic year. Click here for more details.
Returning cadet registration – August 9
All registration forms must be completed no later than August 9. Cadets must arrive no later than noon on August 9 to register for the 2019-20 academic year. Click here for more details.
First Day of Class – August 13
Homecoming Weekend – September 13 – 15
Fall Family Weekend & Parent Teacher Conferences – October 18 – 20.
Parent-teacher conference times will be posted for sign-up two weeks prior to Fall Family Weekend. View the schedule and RSVP for Senior Ring Dance.
Thanksgiving Furlough – November 27 – December 1
Cadets may remain on campus during the Thanksgiving Break. Cadets who wish to leave may sign out with their parents on November 26 after classes, but must return December 1.
78th Evensong – December 7
Winter Furlough – December 19 – January 5
This is a mandatory leave. Cadets may sign out with parents on December 18, and must return January 5.
Valentine Ball & Parent Teacher Conferences – February 14 – 15
Spring Furlough – March 7 – 15
This is a mandatory leave. Cadets may sign out with parents on March 6, after classes. Cadets must return March 15.
Spring Family Weekend and Maroon & Gold Gala– March 27 – 29
Easter – April 10 – 12
This is an open weekend. Cadets may sign out with parents on April 9 after classes.
Mother's Day – May 9 – 10
This is an open weekend. Cadets may sign out with parents on May 8 after classes.
Commencement Weekend – May 21 – 23
Please note: The school year is not complete until noon on May 23.
Events & Open Weekends
Open weekends (when your cadet may travel home) are noted above. Cadets in good standing may take two additional open weekends per year.
Key weekends during the academic year require full participation by the MMA Corps of Cadets. In order to promote our team mentality and a sense of responsibility, cadets are not permitted (with few exceptions) to take open weekends during Homecoming, Fall Family Weekend, Commencement Weekend, Valentine Weekend and Spring Family Weekend.