ISSUE NO. 185 | 10.30.2025

FREE SAT/ACT PREP

Our very own Mrs. Gillen will be teaching a completely free SAT/ACT Prep course on Wednesdays after school during the spring semester. A registration form will be coming out soon, so stay tuned.

GET RID OF DEMERITS

If you would like to work off some of your demerits, you can reach out to Dr. Ryan in the Academic Learning Center, or you can ask any staff member who might need help. Each 15 minutes of work you do for an adult can work off one demerit point.

END OF GP2

We end Grading Period 2 this Friday, October 31. No late or missing work is accepted after the end of the Grading Period. Please be sure you accomplish all work and turn it in by the end of the day this Friday.

START OF GP3

As we start a new Grading Period, it is an opportunity to 'reset' if you have struggled to get work done or understand material. We have wonderful tutors available if you need them - you can contact your counselor or Mr. Huggins to arrange for a tutor. We also have math, science, history, English, and World Languages teachers who stay after school to provide tutorial. Study hall happens each Monday through Thursday from 7:15-8:45 PM, and is another wonderful tool to help you stay on top of assignments and assessments. Please take advantage of these supports. 

FINAL CALL FOR JAPAN TRIP

We’re nearly full for the Spring 2026 Japan Trip. If your cadet is interested, be sure to enroll by the final deadline on November 5.

Click here for trip details and to enroll

Please note: EF Tours places each cadet on a waitlist while we confirm academic, behavioral, and athletic eligibility with ANA departments.

Important Passport Info

• U.S. passports must be valid through at least September 16, 2026 (6 months beyond travel dates).

• Non-U.S. passport holders are responsible for obtaining any required travel visas.

Questions? Contact Ms. Ann Marie Castellano at acastellano@armyandnavyacademy.org or reach out to EF Tours:

📞 800-665-5364 | 🌐 eftours.com

MODIFIED SCHEDULE FOR HALLOWEEN

As a reminder, we will have a modified school schedule on Friday, October 31st, for our annual Halloween parade at ANA. 

Halloween, October 31st 

Period 2:      845 - 1000

Period 4:     1005 -1120

Period 6:     1125 - 1240 

Parade:       1245 - Mess II

Mess II begins at 1330

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

We are partnering with Special Olympics Southern California to launch a Unified Fitness Club starting January 10, 2026.

Cadets will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in joint fitness sessions

• Coach and play on Unified Sports teams

• Support logistics for local Special Olympics events

• Earn community service hours (and work off demerits)

We are also seeking Cadet leaders to help run the new Unified Sports Club.

Interested cadets should contact Dr. Mark Ryan at mryan@armyandnavyacademy.org or stop by his office to sign up.

RESOURCES FOR CADETS

CADET ABSENCE FORM

CLOSED WEEKENDS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 2025-2026

DAILY SCHEDULE

CADET RECORDS REQUESTS

BOOK CADET TRANSPORTATION

WEEKEND ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday; therefore, all cadets must depart by Friday, November 21, after 1:00 pm and return on Sunday, November 30, no later than 8:00 pm. Any further questions, please contact your TAC Officer. To book off-campus transportation for your cadet, email the Transportation Department at transportation@armyandnavyacademy.org.

EXPLORE SPAIN WITH ANA

Cadets are invited to join Staff Sergeant Nixon and Chef Albert on an exciting 8-day trip to Spain in Summer 2026! From historic cities to cultural cuisine, this experience offers learning and exploration at its best.

• Departing as early as June 6, 2026

• Enroll by October 31, 2025, to save $100!

• 🔗 Click here to enroll

For questions, contact pnixon@armyandnavyacademy.org.

Limited spots available, so don’t miss it!

NOVEMBER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES ARE HERE!

From paintball and deep sea fishing to ice skating, rock climbing, and the Renaissance Fair, Cadets have exciting options every weekend this month. Whether they’re looking to get active, try something new, or just enjoy time with friends, there’s something for everyone.

Spots fill quickly, so cadets should sign up through the Bookstore to reserve their place!

See the full November activities calendar below.

ATHLETIC UPDATE

Warrior Athletics looks to finish the fall season with a bang!

Big congrats to our Warrior Middle School Flag Football team as they had a huge win this past week over the top team, Maranatha Christian, 6-0. It was a great team effort and showed the major strides with our young warrior athletes.

Warrior Cross Country closes out the week today as they head to Discovery Lake for the Pacific League Cluster, where our Warriors look to continue their consistent development and performances heading into CIF in the next few weeks. 

Warrior Water Polo closes out the week with a game against Mission Hills at Palomar College this evening. The team looks to continue its up-and-coming performance in the Valley League matchup.

Warrior Football rounds out the week with a JV game tonight at 4:00 pm against Classical Academy. Varsity closes the week with a 7:00 pm tilt and looks to secure second place in the league and a high seed in the playoffs, which comes out this weekend.

Check out this story KUSI ran on our Warriors and their commitment to the Academy way of life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE_Vkmk8RR4

Huge congrats to Coach Brunson on being the LA Chargers Coach of the Week! Our Athletics program will be getting a $1,000 grant donation from the Chargers with this win.

Warrior Proud! Warrior Strong!

Upcoming Athletic events:

10/30 - Cross Country @ Pacific League Cluster 2:00 pm

10/30 - JV Football vs Classical Academy 4:00 pm

10/30 - Varsity Football vs Classical Academy 7:00 pm

10/30 - Water Polo @ Mission Hills 5:00 pm ( Palomar College)

11/7 - Cross Country Coastal Finals

11/15 - Cross Country CIF Finals

As the year comes to a close, we are reminded of the proud legacy of Army and Navy Academy built through decades of mentorship, leadership, and shared commitment to developing young men of the highest character.

We invite you to consider Army and Navy Academy in your year-end giving. Your support helps us continue to inspire, educate, and empower our cadets to become leaders of honor and purpose.

Every gift strengthens the Academy and ensures that the values we uphold continue to shape future generations of Warriors. To make your year-end gift, simply scan the QR code in the graphic, or visit:
https://secure.armyandnavyacademy.org/forms/annual-fund-2025-2026

Thank you for your ongoing generosity and dedication to our mission.

HELP US GROW THE CORPS

Positive reviews and your cadet referrals help us grow our Warrior community. You can find us on Yelp, Google, Niche, and Boarding School Review. Earn $2500 when you refer a cadet who enrolls.

UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS

Oct 31 - End of GP2

Nov 1 - ANA hosts the San Diego JROTC Regional Competition

Nov 2 - Carlsbad Street Fair - Come by ANA's booth on State Street

Nov 11 - Veterans Day Celebration: Parade and Review, Veterans Art Exhibition

Army and Navy Academy, 2605 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad,

CA 92008, USA, 760.729.2385