First State Military Academy

First State Military Academy The Mission of The Academy is to provide an educational experience that focuses on developing the intellectual, physical and emotional growth of our cadets

The Mission of The Academy is to provide an educational experience that focuses on developing the intellectual, physical and emotional growth of our Cadets. Through an environment of academic rigor, military discipline, citizenship, leadership and the application of strong moral values, graduates will develop respect for themselves, those on whom they depend and those that depend on them, ensuring

successful entry into adult life. Our Goals include:
- Improved academic performance
- Programs that will develop leaders
- A safe, disciplined environment for learning
- Emphasis on honor as our keystone
- Extensive parental involvement
- Extra-curricular activities for all cadets

DON'T FORGET YOU CAN PURCHASE FLOWERS AT GRADUATION TONIGHT! It's getting close.
05/28/2026

DON'T FORGET YOU CAN PURCHASE FLOWERS AT GRADUATION TONIGHT! It's getting close.

FLOWERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT GRADUATION! If you have any questions, please reach out to 1stSgt Beier at [email protected].

FLOWERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT GRADUATION! If you have any questions, please reach out to 1stSgt Beier at dbe...
05/27/2026

FLOWERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT GRADUATION! If you have any questions, please reach out to 1stSgt Beier at [email protected].

If you are interested in joining the Bulldog Cheer Team for the 2026-27 school year, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! These tryouts...
05/27/2026

If you are interested in joining the Bulldog Cheer Team for the 2026-27 school year, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! These tryouts are for both the Fall and Winter seasons.

June 2-4 from 3:30-5:30.

If you have any questions, please contact 1stSgt Beier at [email protected].

05/27/2026
🎓 Attention Senior Parents & Guardians – Class of 2026 🎓 Please share!!!!!Please take a moment to carefully review the i...
05/15/2026

🎓 Attention Senior Parents & Guardians – Class of 2026 🎓 Please share!!!!!

Please take a moment to carefully review the important graduation information below regarding BOTH mandatory graduation practice and graduation day expectations for our seniors.

📍 Graduation Practice
🗓 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 FSMA Mess Hall

⚠️ Graduation practice is MANDATORY in order for cadets to participate in the graduation ceremony. There are NO exceptions. Seniors should plan to stay the entire time and arrive prepared to fully participate.

Cadets must:
✔️ Meet all school obligations by May 27th
✔️ Follow the FSMA non-uniform policy
✔️ Follow USMC grooming standards
✔️ Arrive dressed appropriately and in regulation

📍 Graduation Ceremony – “The Big Event”
🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
📍 FSMA Grounds

🎓 Seniors must arrive to FSMA by 4:15 PM and report to St. Michael’s Hall.

🌧 Rain Date: Friday, May 29th at 9:00 AM

👔 Student Attire Requirements:
• Dress pants/khakis and collared shirts
• Dress shoes only
• No jeans, shorts, sneakers, flip-flops, or stilettos
• Dresses must not show below or outside of the gown
• No jewelry hanging outside gowns
• No nose, lip, or eyebrow rings
• No sunglasses

Thank you for helping us ensure our cadets are prepared and ready to celebrate this incredible milestone. We are looking forward to honoring the Class of 2026! ❤️💙🎓

🎓💥 SENIOR NIGHT DUB 💥🎓The Bulldogs showed OUT tonight with a huge victory over William Penn! 🐾🔥Tonight we celebrated thr...
05/11/2026

🎓💥 SENIOR NIGHT DUB 💥🎓

The Bulldogs showed OUT tonight with a huge victory over William Penn! 🐾🔥

Tonight we celebrated three incredible seniors who have left their mark on FSMA both on and off the court:

❤️ Adrianna Ruhle
🤍 Emma Warner
💙 Emma Black

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, heart, and the memories you’ve given this program. Your Bulldog family is beyond proud of you! 🐶

And what better way to celebrate Senior Night than with a WIN! 💪🏽🏐

Once a Bulldog, ALWAYS a Bulldog. ❤️🤍💙

It was a beautiful afternoon for the FSMA Field Meet. The seniors won the trophy this year. They competed in the Dizz...
05/08/2026

It was a beautiful afternoon for the FSMA Field Meet. The seniors won the trophy this year. They competed in the Dizzy Izzy, 50 yard dash, wheel barrow race and of course the tug o war.

Today is Dress for Success Day at FSMA. Looking good!
05/07/2026

Today is Dress for Success Day at FSMA. Looking good!

Good morning and thank you to the Army National Guard for the awesome show and taking our teachers for the Educators Lif...
05/06/2026

Good morning and thank you to the Army National Guard for the awesome show and taking our teachers for the Educators Lift! Also thank you to our Providence Creek Academy Charter School friends for this amazing photo!

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355 W Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE
19938

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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