Listen to the radio segment with Mr. Scott Simons of CMA’s Valley Subaru, FHEF Board of Trustee, and supporter of FMS through VDOE Tax program! Scott Simons talks about his… Continue reading Mr. Scott Simons of CMA’s Valley Subaru spoke about FMS and VDOE Scholarships with WSVA Harrisonburg Radio Group
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Fishburne Military School celebrates 173rd birthday of its founder
By Mike Staley Published: Apr. 10, 2024 at 7:08 PM EDT|Updated: 13 hours ago WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – Cadets marched in celebration of Professor Fishburne’s 173rd birthday on Wednesday. He founded Fishburne Military… Continue reading Fishburne Military School celebrates 173rd birthday of its founder

The City of Waynesboro Declares April 10th as “Professor James Abbott Fishburne Day”
Waynesboro, VA: Fishburne Military School will honor Professor James A. Fishburne’s Legacy on April 10. Founder’s Day is an opportunity for all alumni, parents (past and present), staff, faculty,and friends… Continue reading The City of Waynesboro Declares April 10th as “Professor James Abbott Fishburne Day”

Fishburne Military School Opens an All Boys Middle School in Fall 2024
Fishburne Military School (FMS) will add a 6th grade in the fall and begin transitioning to Fishburne Middle School (grades 6 – 8) over the next two years. The Fishburne… Continue reading Fishburne Military School Opens an All Boys Middle School in Fall 2024

Fishburne Military School’s Wrestling Team Celebrates Another Winning Season
Waynesboro, VA: Another successful Fishburne Military School (FMS) wrestling season came to a close the weekend of February 23, 2024, at the Prep School Nationals Tournament in Pennsylvania. The FMS… Continue reading Fishburne Military School’s Wrestling Team Celebrates Another Winning Season

Fishburne’s Wagner overcomes injury to win states; All-Shenandoah
Patrick HiteStaunton News Leader Published 2:34 p.m. ET Feb. 23, 2024 Updated 2:40 p.m. ET Feb. 23, 2024

Fishburne Military School holds Veterans Day parade
http://www.whsv.com/2023/11/12/fishburne-military-school-holds-veterans-day-parade/ By Cora Dickey Published: Nov. 12, 2023 at 10:16 AM EST|Updated: 21 hours ago WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – The Fishburne Military School Corps of Cadets saluted all active duty service members and… Continue reading Fishburne Military School holds Veterans Day parade

Fishburne Military School pays homage to vets on Veterans Day
By Bob Stuart, The News Virginian http://newsvirginian.com/news/local/fishburne-military-school-pays-homage-to-vets-on-veterans-day/article_b51aa1ee-80fc-11ee-9826-af29c37fed66.html etired Army Lt. Col. Saul Herrera told Fishburne Military School cadets on Saturday a call to service does not automatically mean military service.… Continue reading Fishburne Military School pays homage to vets on Veterans Day
Fishburne Military School to hold ‘Blessing of the Colors’ ceremony
Fishburne Military School will kick off the new school year with the “Blessing of the Colors’’ ceremony on Friday at 3 p.m. at Hitt-Millar Fieldhouse on the Waynesboro campus. During… Continue reading Fishburne Military School to hold ‘Blessing of the Colors’ ceremony

Fishburne Military School welcomes Mr. Mike Payne to its admissions team
Waynesboro, VA: Fishburne Military School (FMS) founded in 1879 announced its Director of Admissions, Mr. Mike Payne, on July 2, 2023. As a boarding school graduate, Payne brings first-hand insight… Continue reading Fishburne Military School welcomes Mr. Mike Payne to its admissions team

Fishburne Military School keeps tradition with Caisson in running for best mascot in the country
By Mandy Bartholomew Published: May. 30, 2023 at 11:51 PM EDT|Updated: 12 hours ago WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – Fishburne Military School is sticking with traditions. The all-boys military school spent some time over… Continue reading Fishburne Military School keeps tradition with Caisson in running for best mascot in the country

Fishburne graduates receive powerful advice from an alumnus
Bob Stuart, The News Virginian, May 13, 2023 The 25 graduates of the 2023 class at Fishburne Military School could celebrate more than a commencement on Saturday at First Presbyterian… Continue reading Fishburne graduates receive powerful advice from an alumnus

Six Senior Cadets of Fishburne Military School Earn Full-Tuition Scholarships
Waynesboro, V.A. – In March 2023, Fishburne Military School (FMS) recognized the following senior Cadets who earned full-tuition Army ROTC scholarship offers beginning Fall 2023-2024 academic year. Cadets Nathan Ryan,… Continue reading Six Senior Cadets of Fishburne Military School Earn Full-Tuition Scholarships

Fishburne Military School wrestler ranked 10th in the nation
By Chelsea Church Published: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:36 AM EST|Updated: 4 hours ago WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – A wrestler at Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro has made history becoming the first student… Continue reading Fishburne Military School wrestler ranked 10th in the nation

Fishburne Military School Honors the Season’s Festivities
The Corps of Cadets carry out the true meaning of community Waynesboro, VA – The Corps of Cadets from Fishburne Military School (FMS) joined in community events to spread holiday… Continue reading Fishburne Military School Honors the Season’s Festivities

Cadets and staff dedicate themselves to honoring Veterans Day
Livick and Legg said on Veterans Day and every day, reach out and thank a veteran for their dedication and sacrifice. By Kayla Brooks Published: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:50 PM EST… Continue reading Cadets and staff dedicate themselves to honoring Veterans Day

Fishburne Military School Corps of Cadets explore NEXTGEN Dynamic Aviation
Bridgewater, VA – On November 8, 2022, Fishburne Military School (FMS) dispatched 14 cadets on a day of avionic fun with NEXTGEN and Dynamic Aviation (DA) located in Bridgewater, VA.… Continue reading Fishburne Military School Corps of Cadets explore NEXTGEN Dynamic Aviation

Fishburne Military School’s Deputy Superintendent to Participate in MERC Powerlifting Competition for Charity
Deputy Superintendent of Fishburne Military School (FMS), Nicole Overton, is set to compete in the Make Every Rep Count (MERC) fundraising event on November 12, 2022. It is a women’s… Continue reading Fishburne Military School’s Deputy Superintendent to Participate in MERC Powerlifting Competition for Charity
FMS Parent, Cara Ross, Shares Insider Experience at Parents Military Weekend
Written by Cara Ross, Delivered on PMW 2022 at Fishburne Military School Good Morning Faculty, Staff, Visitors, Cadets, and most importantly, Parents. I am honored to be speaking to you… Continue reading FMS Parent, Cara Ross, Shares Insider Experience at Parents Military Weekend

Fishburne Military School hosts the annual Blessing of the Colors ceremony
Fishburne Military School hosts the annual Blessing of the Colors ceremony and honors the life and service of Russell A. Hitt ’53

Fishburne Military School inspires next generation amid military personnel shortage
By Noah Harrison Published: Sep. 2, 2022 at 7:31 AM EDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – As the United States military continues to struggle to get an adequate number of recruits,… Continue reading Fishburne Military School inspires next generation amid military personnel shortage

You can afford Fishburne Military School
Whether it’s for a military academy or not, Brown recommends parents open 529s — or any other options — as early as possible to meet the financial demands of education. She believes Parker will be much better prepared for life now that he’s at Fishburne, which could lead to college scholarships down the road.

Fishburne Military School holds First Formation for 2022-23 Corps of Cadets
Fishburne Military School held its first formation for the 2022-23 cadet corps on Wednesday afternoon to encourage the class as they begin the school year.

Spring Athletics Awards Banquet – Featuring Keynote Speaker, Scott Simons
http://www.whsv.com/video/2022/05/12/fishburne-spring-athletes-receive-awards-wednesday/ By Cayley Urenko Published: May. 11, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT | Updated: 11 hours ago WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – Athletes at Fishburne Military School were honored on Wednesday evening at its… Continue reading Spring Athletics Awards Banquet – Featuring Keynote Speaker, Scott Simons

FMS Honors Nurses for National Nurses Week
Waynesboro, VA – Fishburne Military School (FMS) recognizes its team of school nurses for National Nurses Week. May 12th recognizes the birthday of Nurse Florence Nightingale. She is best known… Continue reading FMS Honors Nurses for National Nurses Week
Spring 2022 SENTRY Newsletter

New Leadership Plans Big for Fishburne Military School and Augusta County
FMS promotes Randal E. Brown to Colonel of the United States Virginia Militia

Shenandoah Valley Teens Appointed to Leadership Roles at Fishburne Military School.
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro held its First Formation ceremony Wednesday afternoon to recognize the next class of leaders in the Corps of Cadets . .… Continue reading Shenandoah Valley Teens Appointed to Leadership Roles at Fishburne Military School.

Stephens City Teen Named Distinguished Summer Session Graduate
“I knew he was going to find great success at Fishburne Military School the moment I learned that he and I were from the same hometown,” laughs LTC Robert Hunt,… Continue reading Stephens City Teen Named Distinguished Summer Session Graduate

Fishburne Military School food drive raises enough for 4,000 meals in just two weeks (WHSV story)
WAYNESBORO, Va. — Fishburne Military School kicked off a food drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank at the beginning of the month and has already raised enough to… Continue reading Fishburne Military School food drive raises enough for 4,000 meals in just two weeks (WHSV story)

Fishburne Military School Featured in Washington Post
Great story this weekend in The Washington Post about Fishburne Military School’s success resuming in-person instruction. Outstanding job by the Corps of Cadets keeping themselves and their brothers safe. Way… Continue reading Fishburne Military School Featured in Washington Post