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The Missouri Military Academy rifle team took fourth-place team honors at the JROTC Service Championship in Camp Perry, Ohio. The Colonels competed Feb. 14–16 in the sporter class, finishing ahead of 12 Army teams and all 10 of the Air Force teams. With first place finish, Cadet William Baker qualifies for nationals.

Six Missouri Military Academy cadets complete American Red Cross lifeguarding class through the Academy. They are now certified in first aid, CPR and AED

In February 2020, Missouri Military Academy is launching a self-study as part of our school accreditation process. Our community's support and participation in this survey is crucial to our continuous improvement as the preeminent college preparatory military school in the Midwestern and central United States.

Your guide to watching the MMA rifle team compete live in the JROTC Service Championships on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16.

On January 17-18, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) hosted the 2020 Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Air Rifle Missouri State Championship  on their Mexico, Missouri campus. The team will travel to Camp Perry, Ohio to compete in the JROTC Service Championships on February 15 and 16.

Missouri Military Academy's Future Business Leaders of America chapter traveled to Moberly Area Community College on February 7, 2020 to compete in district competition. The cadets brought home 20 medals, and several qualified to advance to state competition. 

Rob McGrath and Freddie Lomas, chair of and instructor in MMA’s Fine Arts Department respectively, represented the Academy at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference Jan. 22-25.

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) has selected Jimmy Peyton as the new recreation and activities specialist. He will also serve as head football coach and head baseball coach beginning the 2020 season. Peyton started working at the Mexico, Missouri, college preparatory military boarding school on January 23, 2020.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2020 – Community Service Day – senior cadets volunteered at Eugene Field Elementary School, Williams Family Support Center and the Missouri Veterans Home.

During a recent MMA Admissions open house, several prospective families inquired about safety and security on campus. The following is provided to help educate families on how MMA trains faculty and staff to provide a safe and secure environment for cadets.

MMA is proud to share the following special orders issued on January 15, 2020 from the office of the commandant. Congratulations, cadets!

MMA is proud to announce the new Delta Phi membership list for 2020. An honor society established at MMA in May 1929 under the guidance of Major Marquess Wallace, Delta Phi was founded to foster high ideals of character, encourage scholarship, promote the best interest of the corps of cadets, and cherish and preserve the traditions of MMA

Missouri Military Academy has named Bob Belknap vice president for institutional advancement.

As 2019 draws to a close, here’s a look at our most notable stories of the year.

The Missouri Military Academy Rifle team has been qualified to compete in the JROTC Service Championships for the second consecutive year. The rifle team received the official invitation following their strong showing in the national qualifier postal.

MMA cadets raised $3,567.29 in donations for the Academy's 2019 canned food drive competition. The donations help three local organizations — the Grand Prairie Baptist Church, Faith Walk Food Pantry and the Help Center Inc. Food Pantry in Mexico, MO — support local families in need.

This year, our community raised $8,658 in immediate donations and $12,399 in additional pledges — for a total of $21,058 raised. That is more than 6 times the amount raised the previous Giving Tuesday

To help students maximize their ACT performance, MMA will host a Tutors Across America ACT Weekend Boot Camp on MMA’s campus in Mexico, Missouri, on January 24-26, 2020. The camp is open to the public, and MMA cadets are encouraged to attend

The 2019 Missouri Military Academy Fall Sports Banquet was held on October 20 in Barnard Hall to honor our football, swimming, soccer, Raiders, and Cross Country teams. #MMAproud

On November 21, 2019, a group of cadets visited the University of Missouri-Columbia for a classical music concert that featured works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Margaret Bonds. At the concert, the cadets witnessed the talents of MMA Music Instructor Freddie Lomas, and had the opportunity to meet with Conductor Dr. Paul Crabb.

‘Tis the season to reflect on the year and what we are most thankful for! At MMA, we are thankful for a strong community of parents, alumni and Academy friends who support our mission to provide the discipline, structure, accountability, leadership, and life lessons that transform young men’s lives. Read what a few MMA families are thankful for this season in regards to their cadet’s MMA education.

On November 13, a group of interested cadets enjoyed a trip to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri to enjoy a pizza dinner and a jazz concert by Pedrito Martinez Group, who is a part of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series.

MMA parents, alumni and friends of the Academy can show their MMA pride on their Christmas trees! These beautiful, one-of-a-kind brass ornaments depict a three-dimensional image of Stribling Hall.

Celebrating the holidays through the voices of MMA cadets and faculty members, MMA's 78th Annual Evensong will be held at Mexico United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. Following the celebration, cadets and their families are invited back to MMA’s campus to enjoy holiday parties in each company’s recreation room.

On December 3, MMA will kick off the 2019-20 Annual Campaign — “Every Year, Every Cadet Stronger” —  on Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving where millions pay it forward to support the causes that matter to them. On Giving Tuesday, MMA is asking for your support for our cadets and the Academy. Will you make a gift or a pledge and make a positive difference?

Their third win in a row, Missouri Military Academy defeated Marion AJROTC 965 to 900 last week in the National Air Rifle League, bringing their current record to a strong 4 - 1. Next up, they will compete against Pelahatchie AJROTC from Pelahatchie, MS, who currently has a 3 - 3 record.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Cadets Victor Patino and Ruhan Chowrira traveled to Moberly, Mo., to audition for district concert band competition, accompanied by MMA Fine Arts Department Chair Rob McGrath and Band Instructor Freddie Lomas.

In honor of Veterans Day, Missouri Military Academy thanks our faculty and staff who have served to protect and defend our country's freedoms.

The 35 members of the Class of 2017 earned an impressive $4.6 million in college scholarships.