Academic calendar
ECSD Year-Round School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Jun 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 7-Eleven
- The convenience store located on 28th Ave, a popular spot for snacks and Slurpees before or after school.
A
- ASAA
- Alberta Schools' Athletic Association, the governing body for the school's competitive sports teams.
C
- CTS
- Career and Technology Studies, the department covering practical skills like mechanics and cosmetology.
- Culinary
- Refers to the food produced and sold by the school's Culinary Arts program.
D
- Diploma
- Shorthand for the provincial Diploma Exams required for Grade 12 graduation in Alberta.
E
- ECSD
- Edmonton Catholic School Division, the governing school board for the campus.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ students and allies
H
- Halal
- Refers to the specific dietary menu options successfully advocated for by the student population to accommodate the diverse community.
- Halal Menu
- Specific dietary options advocated for by the student body to accommodate the diverse population.
- HT
- Holy Trinity Catholic High School, the primary institution at this address.
I
- IB
- International Baccalaureate, a rigorous academic program offered at the school.
- Interact
- The school's Interact Club, a service-oriented organization sponsored by Rotary International
M
- Mill Woods
- The surrounding neighborhood and community hub where the school is located.
- Mill Woods
- Mill Woods Town Centre, the shopping mall across the street frequently used by students for lunch.
P
- Page
- The standard shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the school (e.g., 'See you at Page').
- Page Cafe
- The official name of the on-site food service area at J. Percy Page.
- Page Pride
- A term used to describe school spirit and community involvement at J. Percy Page
- Panther Pride
- A term used to describe school spirit and community involvement.
- Panthers
- The official mascot and collective name for the school's athletic teams and student body
R
- RAP
- Registered Apprenticeship Program, allowing students to earn credits while working in trades.
S
- SAA
- Student Athletic Association, the student group that organizes intramurals and school spirit events.
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a club focused on student safety and wellness.
- STUCO
- The Holy Trinity Student Council, which organizes school-wide events and pep rallies.
- Student Leadership
- The student-led organization responsible for school events and volunteerism.
- SU
- Student Union, the student leadership group responsible for school events and spirit
T
- The Atrium
- The high-ceilinged central entrance and gathering space of the school.
- The Caf
- The J. Percy Page school cafeteria, located on the main floor
- The Cafe
- The school's on-site cafeteria, providing daily meal services for students.
- The Food Court
- The dining area within Mill Woods Town Centre, frequently used during lunch breaks
- The Mall
- Mill Woods Town Centre, the primary off-campus shopping and food court destination for students
- The Page
- A common nickname for the school building and its community.
- The Rec
- Mill Woods Recreation Centre, located adjacent to the school, where students frequently go for food and recreation.
- The Trinity
- Common student shorthand for Holy Trinity Catholic High School.
- The Woods
- A common local nickname for the Mill Woods neighborhood where the campus is situated.
- Tim's
- The Tim Hortons located within walking distance at Mill Woods Town Centre.
- Town Centre
- Mill Woods Town Centre, the nearby shopping mall often visited by students for lunch options.
- Trinity
- The common shortened name used by students and staff to refer to the school.
- Trojans
- The collective name for the school's students and athletic teams.
V
- Vending
- The snack and drink machines located throughout the school hallways.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arc Card
- The electronic fare card used for the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) to commute to and from school
- ArcCard
- The electronic fare card used for transit on ETS buses and the LRT.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) used for course materials and digital assignments
- Early Dismissal
- The shortened school day schedule, typically occurring on Thursdays for staff meetings.
- Early Out
- Refers to the early dismissal schedule on Thursday afternoons, a standard practice across Edmonton Public Schools.
- ETS
- Edmonton Transit Service, the public bus system serving the Mill Woods area and the school
- Flex
- Flexible instructional time blocks used for student-led learning, extra help, or project work.
- Holy
- Shorthand for Holy Trinity Catholic High School, located immediately adjacent to Page.
- holy_trinity_cafeteria
- Holy Trinity Cafeteria
- ID Card
- The mandatory student identification card required for checking out library materials and entering school dances.
- JPP
- The standard shorthand used by students and staff for J. Percy Page High School.
- Large Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for major athletic events and school assemblies.
- Learning Commons
- The modern term for the school library, used for research, studying, and computer access.
- Mill Woods Park
- The adjacent public park used for school sports and outdoor activities.
- Mill Woods Rec
- The Mill Woods Recreation Centre, the city-run facility adjacent to the school used for physical education and swimming.
- Mill Woods Transit Centre
- The major bus hub located immediately south of the school, serving as the primary transit point for students.
- MWRC
- Mill Woods Recreation Centre; the city-run facility physically connected to the school building.
- MWTC
- Mill Woods Transit Centre, the major bus hub located within walking distance of the campus.
- Page
- The common shorthand name for J. Percy Page High School.
- PL Day
- Professional Learning Day; specific dates on the calendar where staff have meetings and students have no classes.
- PL Days
- Professional Learning days, which typically involve early dismissal or modified schedules for students
- PowerSchool
- The online portal where students and parents check grades and attendance.
- SchoolEngage
- The digital platform used for school registration and forms.
- SchoolZone
- The Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) online portal for accessing grades, attendance, and school news
- Seminar
- A specific 35-minute block in the school schedule for extra help or independent study
- The 507
- A common ETS bus route number that serves the Mill Woods Transit Centre near the school
- The Atrium
- The large, open central area of the school used for gatherings and student seating.
- The Chapel
- The dedicated religious space within the building for prayer and school liturgies.
- The Circle
- The original circular architectural wing of the school designed by Douglas Cardinal.
- The Commons
- The central open area of the school used for studying, eating, and socializing.
- The Courtyard
- The interior open-air space at the center of the circular building design.
- The Gym
- The large gymnasium used for Trojans athletic events and physical education.
- The Hub
- The Student Success Hub, a specific area providing academic support and counseling services.
- The Library
- The school's Learning Commons, used for study and research
- The Page
- Common shorthand for J. Percy Page High School
- The Pit
- The central sunken atrium or open common area where students gather between classes.
- The Rec
- Mill Woods Recreation Centre, the adjacent facility used for physical education and community sports
- The Rotunda
- The circular portion of the school building, a signature architectural feature designed by Douglas Cardinal.
- The Theatre
- The school's dedicated space for fine arts, drama, and large-scale presentations.
- Valley Line
- The Southeast LRT line that provides transit connectivity between Mill Woods and the rest of Edmonton.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- ECSD Year-Round School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Jun 29, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 40 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.