<html><head></head><body><div class="ydpb4d5ff2eyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div><div><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><img width="121" height="112" src="blob:https://mail.aol.com/6dae3b35-d353-4f63-bc70-d2db6a3194d3" class="yahoo-inline-image yahoo-loading" data-inlineimagemanipulating="true"></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">December 15, 2025 Contact: (</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">504) 227 - 3810 or </span><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:registration@nomma.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">registration@nomma.net</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Offers </span></b></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Two January Open House Dates for Grades 8-12 </span></b></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">100% student body participation in Marine Corps Junior ROTC, </span></i><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">a Purple Star School</span></i><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy (NOMMA), an A-rated open-admissions, top-rated public charter school located adjacent to the Marine Forces Reserve national headquarters in Federal City, invites prospective students and families in grades 8-11 to attend one of two January Open Houses for the 2026-27 school year.</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Open House Dates: </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Thursday, January 8, 2026<b> </b>and<b> </b>Thursday, January 22, 2026</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></b></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with presentations beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. Doors will be closed to further admittance promptly at 6:00 p.m. The Open Houses will take place in the NOMMA school cafeteria, 425 O’Bannon St., New Orleans, LA, 70114.</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Important Information:</span></b></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size-adjust: none;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Attendance at an Open House is required for eligibility to apply for the 2026-27 school year.</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size-adjust: none;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must attend with the prospective student to be eligible to apply.</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size-adjust: none;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Parent or guardian identification is required at check-in.</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size-adjust: none;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A printed Spanish-language translation will be available.</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Please register in advance by completing an Interest Form at</span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://nomma.net/admissions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></a><a href="http://nomma.net/admissions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">nomma.net/admissions</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">. NOMMA is open to all students across the Greater New Orleans metro area. Students entering grades 8–11 may apply through the NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) at</span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://enrollnolaps.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></a><a href="http://enrollnolaps.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">enrollnolaps.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">. Military dependents receive priority in the application process. The Main Round application window is open <b>through January 23, 2026</b>. For additional information, please email <b>registration@nomma.net</b>, call <b>(504) 227-3810</b>, or visit</span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.nomma.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></a><a href="http://www.nomma.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.nomma.net/admissions</span></b></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">NOMMA is an A-rated, open-enrollment public charter school requiring all students to participate in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Program (MCJROTC). NOMMA has been designated a Purple Star School for its dedication to military families. Cadets may earn a TOPS University or TOPS Tech Career diploma through various pathways. NOMMA offers honors courses, AP courses, CLEP testing, dual enrollment courses, after-school tutoring, support for diverse learners, and participation at the Class 4A sports level. </span></i></p><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br clear="all"></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"></span><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="ydpf400d3e1MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p></div></div><div><br></div><div class="ydpb4d5ff2esignature"><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr">Cheron Brylski</div><div dir="ltr">(504) 460-1468</div><div dir="ltr">cbrylski@aol.com</div><div dir="ltr">cbrylski@brylskicompany.com</div></div></div></div></div></body></html>