Explore Service Opportunities at Academy Day

Posted Date: 08/13/26 (12:40 PM)

Poster for U.S. Senator Josh Hawley's Academy Day event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Kearney High School.

Kearney High School is pleased to host Academy Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, an opportunity for students and families to learn more about attending one of our nation’s military service academies.

Organized by the Office of U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, the event will include representatives from:

U.S. Military Academy at West Point
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
U.S. Navy ROTC

Students and families will also have an opportunity to meet with staff representing Sen. Hawley, U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves and learn more about the congressional nomination and admissions process.

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Kearney High School, 719 W. 19th St.
Doors open at 9 a.m.
Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

To RSVP, email academy@hawley.senate.gov with your name, address, phone number, school and graduation year.

For students who may be considering service, leadership and a college experience unlike any other, this is a great opportunity to learn about the possibilities and ask questions directly from the people who know the process.