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 – July 29
This camp is by invitation only. Cadets attending Cadet Leadership Camp must register for the 2020-21 academic year no later than August 1.
New cadet registration – August 5
All registration forms must be completed no later than August 5. Cadets will be checked in by alphabetical order of their last names.
Returning cadet registration – August 7
All registration forms must be completed no later than August 7. Cadets will be checked in by alphabetical order of their last names.
First Day of Class – August 17
Homecoming Weekend – September 18 – 20
Fall Family Weekend & Parent Teacher Conferences – October 16 – 18
Parent-teacher conference times will be posted for sign-up two weeks prior to Fall Family Weekend.
Thanksgiving Furlough – November 25 – 29
Cadets may remain on campus during the Thanksgiving Break. Cadets who wish to leave may sign out with their parents on November 24 after classes, but must return November 29.
79th Evensong – December 12
Winter Furlough – December 17 – January 3
This is a mandatory leave. Cadets may sign out with parents on December 17 after classes, and must return January 3.
Valentine Ball & Parent Teacher Conferences – February 12 – 13
Spring Furlough – March 6 – 14
This is a mandatory leave. Cadets may sign out with parents on March 5, after classes. Cadets must return March 14.
Spring Family Weekend and Maroon & Gold Gala– March 26 – 28
Easter – April 2 – 4
This is an open weekend. Cadets may sign out with parents on April 1 after classes.
Mother's Day – May 8 – 9
This is an open weekend. Cadets may sign out with parents on May 7 after classes.
Commencement Weekend – May 20 – 22
Please note: The school year is not complete until noon on May 22.
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.