End-of-Year Schedule

Please join us for these important events to celebrate our cadets' achievements as the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close.

Final All-Academy Assembly

Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Centennial Gymtorium

This assembly is for middle school and high school cadets and includes the 8th grade promotion ceremony. Parents of senior cadets, please note that the majority of awards for seniors will be given during commencement on Saturday.

Senior Baccalaureate

Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Memorial Chapel 

This non-denominational service is for gratitude and reflection as we celebrate the Class of 2026.

Senior Banquet

Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Centennial Gymtorium

At the banquet, cadets will be recognized, hear from the MMA Alumni Association, watch a senior video, make toasts, receive awards and more. All senior cadets are required to attend the Senior Banquet. This event is limited to seniors and their families only. Pre-registration was required. 

Banquet registration is now closed. With any questions, please contact Kerri Lamb at Kerri.Lamb@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com or 573-581-1776, ext. 230.

Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Centennial Gymtorium 

The commencement address will be delivered, and awards and diplomas will be presented. Immediately following commencement, graduates will move to Front Campus for the traditional Final Formation.

Final Formation

Saturday, May 16, 2026, immediately following commencement on Front Campus 

Final Formation is a time-honored tradition. During this last formation for the 137th Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets, the corps will assemble in a military review fashion to recognize graduating seniors and the 2026-27 cadet officers. Key moments to watch for during the formation include the following:

  • The corps will form between Charlie and Delta barracks, then march onto front campus as the band plays.
  • Cadet officers will be called front and center, where they will greet each other and extend their best wishes for the future.
  • The designated cadet religious assistant will ring the Memorial Chapel bell three times, a signal that cadets in the ranks may now greet each other and bid their MMA brothers "au revoir" (good-bye until we meet again).
  • The corps is then called back to attention, and each company gives their company motto for the last time.
  • With the ceremonial passing of the Davison Saber, the current cadet leadership will pass on the responsibility of leading the corps to the next year's cadet leadership.
  • The Final Formation will end with the colors being lowered for the last time as buglers, stationed at Stribling Hall and Echo barracks, play "Echo Taps."

In case of inclement weather, Final Formation will be held in the Alain M. Garcia Almada '06 Field House.

End-of-Year Departure

Please complete the end-of-year furlough form here.

Cadets may depart with families immediately following Final Formation. Belongings and medication will be picked up from Centennial Gymtorium.

Cadets taking flights home will load a chartered bus for transportation to St. Louis International at 1 p.m.