First State Military Academy to celebrate 10 years with community day event

First State Military Academy (FSMA) is celebrating a milestone this spring, marking 10 years since it first opened its doors in 2015.

The public charter high school, known for blending rigorous academics with a military-style structure, will host a community fair on Saturday, May 17 to commemorate the occasion.

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The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including food trucks, games, inflatables, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, animal adoption clinic, and a formal dedication ceremony for the school’s newly installed bleachers.

FSMA was founded with a mission to prepare students for success in college, careers, and military service through the values and discipline of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC) program.

Since then, it has helped hundreds of cadets build lives rooted in honor, courage, and commitment.

Organizers say the Community Day will celebrate the school’s achievements over the past decade and recognize the contributions of its cadets, staff, and supporters.

The event takes place at the school, located at 355 Duck Creek Road in Clayton.