Academics

Day Students

A Bridge Between Woodstock and the World

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  • International Education in Your Hometown

    Enrolling as a day student at Massanutten Military Academy expands more than just your educational opportunities. It's a gateway to international perspectives. Students from outside the Shenandoah Valley and the country bringing a richness to the classroom, athletic fields, performances and friendships. Day students are also an important addition to our military boarding school community, creating a bridge with the Woodstock area. 

    As full members of our Corps of Cadets, Massanutten day students partake in all leadership, character, athletic and academic programs. Join our boarding students for weekend activities, like field trips to Baltimore, the United States Military Academy at West Point NY and Kings Dominion. You also become part of our proud alumni network, with connections around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What does the end of a school day look like for day students?

    Our day students participate in classes, meals and sports alongside our boarding students. After practice ends at 1730, they sign out with their coach before going home for the night.
  • What does the start of a school day look like for day students?

    Our day students report to Cook & Kitchin Dining Hall by 0700 each morning. They check in with our TAC Officers or the Administrator on duty before joining the Corps for breakfast and announcements of the day. 
  • What if I need to have my cadet off campus during school hours?

    If your day student is arriving earlier or later in the day, needs to be picked up early or late, or needs to stay at home, contact our Commandant Office by emailing commandant@militaryschool.com. Your cadet will be accounted for, and teachers will be in touch to help them stay caught up on classwork.
  • What if there are any last-minute changes to the school day?

    We have an email set up exclusively for communication with our day students and their families. If the schedule or uniform changes, or we have any other specific updates, Massanutten will send an email to daystudents@militaryschool.com. Your cadet and your family will be included in the email list when you enroll.
  • What is the Inclement Weather Policy?

    Massanutten will send an email to daystudents@militaryschool.com if there are any adjustments to the academic day due to weather. All cadets and their families are included in the email list when they enroll. We also ask that families use their best judgement about travel conditions. If you don't feel safe getting to campus, send an email to commandant@militaryschool.com to let them know you cannot make it. We will excuse your student and send them any work they miss.
  • Can my cadet drive to campus?

    Cadets who are 16 and older are eligible to drive themselves to campus. They need to register their vehicle with the Commandant of Cadets ahead of time to secure a parking permit and an assigned parking spot. Keys are turned over to TAC Officers or Administrators when they arrive on campus in the morning and will be returned at the end of the day.

    Vehicles are subject to search at any time on Massanutten's campus. No other cadets are allowed in the vehicle with a day student. Cadets can lose the privilege of driving to campus.
My experience at MMA was excellent. I feel it prepared me well for life beyond high school. The leadership and academic programs provided me with a solid base for all my future endeavors. I found it very satisfying to be a part of something bigger than myself, being part of a Corp, working together as a team. I also loved the small community and being in a small town.
-MMA Alumnus

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  • Our Connection with the Shenandoah Valley

    At Massanutten Military Academy, we believe the power of service is a critical component in shaping tomorrow's leaders. Supporting and engaging with our community across the Shenandoah Valley helps our cadets build empathy, compassion and an understanding of diverse perspectives. We are proud to be part of traditions like the Ol' Time Edinburg and Light Up Woodstock Parade. Our cadets are also regular volunteers at WoodsTACO, holiday celebrations and local food pantries.

Why Choose Massanutten for Day Students?

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  • Academic Excellence

    Military schools excel with STEM-based academics that help your cadet prepare for a rapidly evolving future. Cadets choose STEM courses for each year, and if they complete four years in one STEM track, they'll receive a seal on their diploma.

    Massanutten also offers an abundance of classes for your cadet to challenge themselves, with Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment options available each semester.
  • College Prep

    100% of our cadets are accepted to college, and they earn an average of $159,000 in scholarships. We also have 10 guaranteed admission agreements with colleges and univerities.

    College prep begins before cadets start classes, with our college counselor helping design an individualized roadmap to success.
  • Unique Athletics

    All cadets choose a sport for each competition season. Alongside traditional offerings like football, basketball and track, Massanutten is proud to offer Rifle, JROTC Raiders and Archery.
  • World-Expanding Field Trips

    As a private military school, Massanutten has more flexibility when it comes to the field trips we can offer for our cadets. This year alone, we've marched in the Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade, attended an Orioles game, gone back through history with Medieval Times and toured both the Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point NY.
You know your child can do more but is not getting the attention needed in their current environment to reach their full potential. We know that choosing the right school for your child can be difficult because each child is so unique. We believe students should experience school as it should be, a place where children are educated in an environment that leads them to thrive and encourages their maximum potential.
Massanutten Military Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).

Massanutten Military Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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