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Massanutten Summer and Fall Enrollment
Massanutten Military Academy is excited to announce that enrollment is open for the Summer STAR program July 5-August 7 and Fall enrollment for the 20-21 Academic Year. Early pay discounts for both programs run through May 31, 2020! Summer STAR Programs Over the Summer, many parents send their military high school students to summer camp…
Read MoreFaculty Spotlight: Mr. Brady Matthews
With a strong martial background running through his family history, English teacher Brady Matthews was drawn to two things at an early age: the military and bagpipes. Cadets and their families can understand the attraction to the former, but the latter is an acquired taste to many, even music lovers. However, bagpipes are a major…
Read MoreMaking Massanutten Military Academy A Leader In Co-Ed Military Education
An artist turned academic, Massanutten Military Academy’s Head of School knows that there must be some art in the science of education to unleash the full potential of all students. Kim Elshafie-Layman is Massanutten’s top administrator and her supervision of more than 150 cadets (plus the entire faculty and staff) is guided by decades of…
Read MoreESL Programs and Policies at Massanutten
As an international school, we understand that cultural and language differences between countries are vast. Due to this, ESL programs are essential in integrating immigrants into American society, as it helps them learn more about American culture. Introducing your child to an unfamiliar culture gives them the opportunity to become more confident and comfortable before…
Read MoreMassanutten’s NHS family expands
The on-going pursuit of personal and academic excellence that is at the heart of the Massanutten Military Academy experience was on display Sunday when the school unveiled the latest members of the National Honor Society in its chapter. The Massanutten chapter of NHS has existed for years and expanded with 12 new members Sunday…
Read MoreFaculty Spotlight: Mrs. Hannah Conway
Most children would love to grow up and be paid to dig in the dirt for a living, but few ever get that chance the way Massanutten Military Academy science and STEM teacher Hannah Conway has. A former archaeologist, Conway has traveled across the country and around the world to sift through the remains of…
Read MoreSummer STAR Programs at Massanutten
Over the Summer, many parents send their military high school students to summer camp so that they can stay active and productive during their break from school. Compared to other Summer camps, Massanutten’s Summer STAR programs are one-of-a-kind! Our Summer STAR Programs offer flexible summer camp options that allow students to reach for the stars, while…
Read MoreFaculty Spotlight: Mr. Mike Costello
Sports can be much more than just fun and games to some people, such as Massanutten Military Academy’s athletic director and librarian Mike Costello. Like any great athlete, Costello’s numbers are impressive: this school year marks his 31st year in education, his 29th as an athletic administrator and will be his 11 year at…
Read MoreMassanutten Alumni Return to Discuss United States Merchant Marine Academy
The senior workshop led by Mrs. Conway had special guest speakers when former Massanutten Military Academy cadets Riga Sargent (Class of 2018) and Jackson Pigott (Class of 2019) returned to their alma mater to talk about their new school, the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Speaking in front of friends and former classmates can be…
Read MoreFaculty Spotlight: Mrs. Sarah Treese
One of the most visible faculty members on campus has added a new role to her list of duties after Massanutten Military Academy’s Head of School Kim Elshafie-Layman announced Sarah Treese’s promotion to Assistant Academic Dean earlier this month. “She has already been performing many duties, but I wanted to officially announce that Sarah Treese…
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