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Randolph-Macon Academy Announces Strategic Changes for Fall 2025
Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA) has announced a set of major program changes that reflect its long-term goals for growth and student success. These changes are part of the school’s strategic plan known as Vision 2029, designed to strengthen the Academy’s mission and sharpen its focus on leadership and academic excellence.
After a period of study and discussion, a group made up of R-MA’s Board of Trustees and senior leadership developed a new approach to better support the school’s two key goals: preparing students for admission to top colleges, universities, U.S. Service Academies, and other elite institutions, and helping them grow as strong leaders with strong character.
Starting in Fall 2025, rising 8th-grade students will be moved into the Upper School, where they will join the Academy’s Character and Leadership Development Program (CLDP). This program, currently offered to students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates, is a key part of R-MA’s unique approach to education.
At the same time, the Academy will discontinue 6th and 7th grade classes for the 2025–2026 school year. This change means that new and returning students in those grades will no longer be enrolled, as the school shifts its focus more fully to Upper School education and leadership development.
“With an impressive track record of college placements and scholarship awards, this shift allows us to further enhance our programs and achieve the goals outlined in Vision 2029,” said Brigadier General David Wesley, USAF, Retired, President of Randolph-Macon Academy.
R-MA leaders believe this strategic move will deepen the school’s impact by allowing more resources and attention to be focused on the grades where students are preparing for higher education and long-term success.
The Academy remains committed to its mission of building strong, well-rounded students who are ready to lead in today’s fast-changing world. With these changes, R-MA continues to prepare its students not just for college, but for meaningful roles in their communities, careers, and beyond.
(From RMA Press Release)
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