Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 3, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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- 10th Street
- The common shorthand name used by students and the local community to refer to the school.
- 10th Street School Cafeteria
- The primary dining area for students at the Marysville campus, often used for community meetings and fundraisers.
- 10th Streeters
- A colloquial term for students who attend the 10th Street School program.
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- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for campus activities.
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- Boosters
- The 10th Street Parent Boosters, the primary non-profit organization supporting school programs and events
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- Choice
- A term referring to the school's status as a 'School of Choice' within the district, requiring a lottery or application process.
- Choice School
- A term used to describe the school's status as an alternative or specialized middle school within the district.
D
- Design Thinking
- A core pedagogical term used by students and staff to describe their project-based learning approach.
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- MSD
- Marysville School District, the governing body for the school
- MTC
- Marysville Tulalip Campus, the shared educational site for 10th Street, Heritage, and Legacy schools
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- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association, the organization for parents and teachers to support school activities.
- PTO
- Parent Teacher Organization, which supports school initiatives and community events.
- PTSA
- Parent Teacher Student Association; the local chapter of the national organization supporting school programs.
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- School of Choice
- A term used to describe the school's status as an innovative, application-based alternative to traditional middle schools.
- SHoPP
- School Home Partnership Program, a K-8 alternative program associated with the 10th Street School campus.
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- The 10th Street Market
- The on-site convenience store and quick-service dining location within the 10th Street Residential Hall.
- The 10th Street Way
- A phrase used by students and staff to describe the school's unique culture of leadership and community.
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria or lunchroom where students eat.
- The Cafeteria
- The primary dining area at the 10th Street School campus, often used for community meetings and student lunches.
- The Commons
- The shared cafeteria and gathering space located on the Marysville Middle School campus used by 10th Street School students.
- The Lottery
- The random selection process used to determine which students are admitted to the school due to high application volume
- The Market
- Common student shorthand for the 10th Street Market.
- The Other Club
- A popular student-led club that allows members to form their own musical bands and practice together
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 10th Street
- The common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the 10th Street School building and its specific academic program
- 10th Street Building
- The main instructional facility on the shared Marysville campus, housing the 10th Street School.
- 10th Street School
- The main building for the middle school program (grades 6-8) in Marysville, WA.
- 10th_street_middle_school_cafeteria
- 10th Street Middle School Cafeteria
- ASB Card
- A student identification card that provides access to school events and discounts on activities.
- Band Pathway
- One of the two specialized musical tracks (alongside Choir) that students follow throughout their three years
- Choice School
- The school's designation as an alternative 'school of choice' within the district, requiring a separate application
- Choir Pathway
- One of the two specialized musical tracks (alongside Band) that students follow throughout their three years
- Fort Warden
- A triennial school-wide camping trip to Port Townsend focused on marine biology and state history
- Heritage School
- A high school building located on the same campus as the 10th Street School.
- iPad School
- Every student is issued an iPad, which serves as the primary tool for coursework instead of traditional textbooks.
- iPads
- The primary learning device issued to every student, which serves as the central hub for all coursework and textbooks
- Late Start
- A weekly schedule convention where classes begin later on Wednesdays to allow for staff professional development.
- Late Start Wednesday
- A weekly schedule adjustment where school begins later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- Lottery
- The annual process held in February to determine admission for new students to the school.
- Marysville School District
- The governing body (MSD) that manages the school's transportation and administrative logistics.
- MMS
- Marysville Middle School; the primary campus facility that 10th Street School shares space with.
- MTC
- The Marysville Tulalip Campus, the physical grounds where the school is co-located with other secondary programs
- No Bells
- The school operates without traditional bells to signal class changes, emphasizing student independence.
- ORCA Card
- The regional transit pass used by students for commuting via public bus services.
- School of Choice
- A designation meaning students must apply or opt-in to attend this specific alternative program rather than their neighborhood school.
- Skyward
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and school communications.
- The Annex
- A secondary building or set of portable classrooms used for additional instructional space.
- The Commons
- The central shared area used for assemblies, lunches, and large school gatherings.
- The District
- Refers to the Marysville School District, which oversees the school's operations and transit.
- The Portables
- Temporary or modular classroom buildings located on the school grounds.
- Tulalip
- Refers to the nearby Tulalip Reservation, as the school serves many students from this community.
- VTA SmartPass
- A transit pass provided to students that allows for unlimited rides on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority buses and light rail.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 3, 2026 – May 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 28 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.