Parents News & Events

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) hosted its annual Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge University March 24-26, 2023. Approximately 300 Scouts, leaders and family members from Missouri, Texas, Iowa, Arkansas and Illinois attended the Great Rivers Council Spring Breakout event at MMA’s Mexico, Missouri campus.

On March 29 each academic year, Missouri Military Academy honors and remembers Colonel Charles R. Stribling III, MMA Class of 1944. Col. Stribling served as an MMA instructor, coach, alumni director, commandant of cadets, vice president and executive officer until, eventually, be became president of the Academy – a position he held for 25 years. Under his guidance, MMA was designated an Exemplary Private School by the U.S. Department of Education. 

A group of sophomore cadets recently traveled to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis to take a tour and be trained by two Army and three Air Force Honor Unit members commanded by MSGT Karen Mitchell. Their trip was spurred by a request from alumnus Jason Falbo-Gwinn ’88 regarding a World War II Memorial Flag.

On Friday, 17 March 2023, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) hosted the Rotary Club of Mexico, Missouri (Rotary District 6060). Rotarians met for the lunch meeting in Centennial Gymtorium. In addition to the club's regular business meeting, the group enjoyed a performance by the MMA Fusileers Drill Team.

The 2023 Missouri Military Academy Winter Sports Assembly was held in Memorial Chapel on 15 March. Cadets were honored for their accomplishments in winter sports — JROTC Raiders, wrestling, and basketball. In addition, cadets were honored for their performance in the AMCSUS 2022 PT and drill team competitions.

As an increasing amount of research reveals the negative effects of social media use upon teens, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is reevaluating its cell phone policy for cadets on campus. That research, plus growing concern by Academy faculty, company leadership advisors, other staff, and coaches and requests from parents, have prompted MMA to re-evaluate cadet cell phone use on campus and consider a more restrictive policy.

Missouri Military Academy Band earned an "outstanding" ranking at District 18 Missouri State High School Activities Association Large Ensemble Festival 2023, held at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri, on March 15. 

Five cadets were recently selected for membership into the Missouri Military Academy National Honor Society chapter. Juniors and seniors who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or better and excel in leadership, service, and character are eligible for NHS membership consideration.

75 cadets take a trip to Hidden Valley Ski Resort in St. Louis, Missouri!

On Monday, March 13, Missouri Military Academy cadets honored World War II veteran Bill Locksus on his 100th birthday. Cadet leaders visited Locksus at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri, where he lives. The cadets presented more than 100 birthday cards from the MMA Corps of Cadets to the U.S. Navy veteran to help celebrate his birthday and thank him for his service.

Registration is now open for Maroon & Gold Casino Night — to be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 6 p.m. in Centennial Gymtorium! MMA's biggest fundraiser of the year, Maroon & Gold generates essential funds to support cadet education and activities each year.

In February, MMA cadets from Mongolia celebrated Tsagaan Sar, the Mongolian Lunar New Year holiday. This four-day holiday is one of the most important holidays in Mongolia.

Clare Marie Kuebler, Miss Missouri 2022, recently visited campus to thank President Geraci for the support Missouri Military Academy provides the Miss Missouri scholarship organization. MMA helps sponsor the Miss Missouri pageant each year via a special facilities rental rate that enables the Miss Missouri scholarship organization to conduct an orientation on campus in April and conduct the week-long scholarship pageant on campus in June.

Missouri Military Academy held its own powerlifting meet on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Powerlifting Club meets Monday through Thursday from 2015 to 2100 hours after study hall. 

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) band and choir competed in the 45^th Military School Band and Choir Festival, February 24 to 26, 2023, hosted at Randolph-Macon Academy in Fort Royal Virginia. With over 140 cadets and bandmasters from eight different military academies. 

The Missouri Military Academy Parents Committee works to strengthen the bond between cadets, faculty, and staff all while enhancing the 360˙ Education each cadet experiences at MMA. Thank you to our MMA families for their support of our cadets and the Academy!

Missouri Military Academy-sponsored summer programs kicked off Monday, June 20 with the arrival of boys in grades 7-12 for MMA Summer Academy, an academic-focused summer program. Local businesses and residents should expect extra visitors in town throughout the summer as families drop off and pick up their boys for MMA summer activities.

Academic year 2021-22 included significant achievements for the 133rd Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets. Learn about the year’s most notable highlights. After reviewing a list of recent successes, learn about MMA’s vision for the future through the strategic plan.

At MMA, we believe challenging physical activity — such as regular exercise, competitive athletics and obstacle course challenges — helps middle school and high school boys develop into better versions of themselves. Download a summer workout guide to improve physical fitness over the summer and prepare for competitive sports.

Two Colonels track cadet-athletes earned the right to compete at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) state track and field championship for Class 2, District 3, on May 20 and 21, 2022 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Both cadets broke MMA records while competing at state.

Thank you to the Class of 2022 for their senior gift to the Academy — a picnic table to be housed in the newly renovated Carter Memorial outdoor classroom. This 24'x26' outdoor classroom is sized to accommodate four tables and adds a new learning space for for our teachers to use and cadets to enjoy, along with supporting our summer camps and special events.

There is a direct correlation between reading for pleasure and an increase in vocabulary. Reading will stimulate the mind, the imagination and keep both active throughout the summer. Consider these book suggestions from MMA for middle school and high school boys this summer!

Throughout high school senior year, cadets may hear this question several times, "What college are you going to attend?" To help you pick the right college or university for you and prepare for successful transition from high school to college, consider these seven tips.

Academic distinctions are awarded to cadets who earn an A in each marking period and final grade in their classes, including their Triumph dual credit courses. 

Missouri Military Academy recognized outstanding middle school and high school cadets in athletics — including awards for baseball, broadcasting, golf, Fusileers Drill Team, rifles, tennis, track, All-American power lifting, M-Club and Eagle Club — on May 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in MMA’s Memorial Chapel.

Missouri Military Academy honored Erin L. Schreyer of Dallas, Texas, for her dedication to the Academy and support of its cadets during a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Saturday, May 21, 2022

The Missouri Military Academy Class of 2022 celebrated commencement on Saturday, May 21 in Centennial Gymtorium on MMA's campus. Thirty-nine seniors and two post-grads took part in the commencement ceremonies, all having achieved college acceptance. The Class of 2022 has been offered more than $4.1 million in college scholarships.

Congratulations to our 8^th grade cadets who have been promoted to high school. We look forward to seeing these cadets back in the fall to continue their MMA education!