Massanutten’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 MoreCenter of Attention: Massanutten’s Touba Traore
It’s only fitting that one of the most international prep schools on the east coast should have a 6-foot-11 player from Africa as the centerpiece to its postgraduate basketball team. Touba Traore, who is from Bamako, Mali, isn’t just the tallest player for Massanutten Military Academy’s PG team, he’s also the captain of HQ company…
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 MoreThe Cadet Experience at Massanutten
Public schools offer a number of experiences that are embedded in our country’s culture, such dances, festivals, sports games, and many others that are integral to the social lives of their students. From middle school to high school, Massanutten Military Academy provides those same experiences to your student, while also incorporating opportunities for developing leadership…
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…
Read MoreHomecoming 2019 Recap
Alumni, family, and friends filled the campus this past weekend as Massanutten Military Academy enjoyed the largest turnout for Homecoming weekend in years to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the school! The festivities began on Friday with a students vs. faculty kickball game. The students rotated each inning so that as many cadets could participate…
Read MoreMilitary vs. Public School
While also facilitating structure and discipline, military boarding schools are institutions where students are encouraged to be the best version of themselves. It’s an environment where they are educated to grow into model citizens and leaders that have acquired the necessary skills to thrive in their academic and social life. As traditional public schools are…
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