Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A-Town
- Local slang for the city of Ashland.
- A-Town
- Local shorthand for Ashland, often used when discussing off-campus food runs.
- AHS
- The standard abbreviation for Ashland High School.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government and leadership organization.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a club focused on community and advocacy for Black students.
D
- Dutch
- Dutch Bros Coffee, a frequent stop for students before school or during lunch.
G
- Griz
- Short for Grizzlies, the school's mascot and the collective name for the student body.
- Grizz
- Short for Grizzlies, the school mascot; used to refer to students or school spirit.
- Grizzly Period
- The designated advisory or tutorial block in the weekly schedule.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a club supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
L
- Lithia
- Refers to Lithia Park, the large park adjacent to campus where students hang out.
- Little Shop
- Little Shop of Bagels, a staple off-campus lunch spot for AHS students.
M
- Market
- Market of Choice, a local grocery store across the street popular for off-campus lunch.
- MEChA
- Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán; a student group for Chicano/Latino culture and advocacy.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for high-achieving students.
O
- Off-campus
- The practice of leaving school grounds during the lunch period to eat at local businesses.
- OSF
- The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which heavily influences the school's culture and theater department.
S
- SOC
- Students of Color; an affinity group and club focused on diversity and inclusion.
- SOCA
- Southern Oregon Climate Action; often refers to the student environmental activism groups on campus.
- SOU
- Southern Oregon University; frequently referenced due to dual-enrollment programs for AHS students.
T
- The Bagel Shop
- Common shorthand for Little Shop of Bagels.
- The Cart
- The outdoor food service window or mobile station providing quick lunch options on campus.
- The Co-op
- The Ashland Food Co-op, a popular off-campus lunch destination for students.
- The Commons
- The main on-campus cafeteria and multi-purpose gathering space.
- The Griz
- Short for the Grizzlies, the school's mascot and collective name for the student body.
- The Hawk
- The dining hall at Southern Oregon University (SOU), occasionally visited by seniors with off-campus privileges.
- The Hill
- Refers to the sloped geography of the campus and the surrounding residential area.
- The Pit
- The designated student cheering section in the gym during athletic events.
- The Plaza
- The downtown center of Ashland, a common destination for students after school hours.
- The Plaza
- The downtown Ashland area where students frequently go for off-campus lunch.
- The Rogue
- Short for 'The Rogue News,' the award-winning student-run newspaper.
- The Snack Bar
- A smaller food service window typically located near the gym or commons for quick items.
W
- Winter Formal
- The annual winter dance, a major social event for the student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Days
- The alternating block schedule system used to rotate class periods throughout the week.
- Advisory
- A designated period for students to meet with a faculty advisor for announcements and academic support.
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- Ashland High School Cafeteria
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments and course materials.
- Chuck Bowe Gymnasium
- The main indoor athletic facility, commonly referred to as 'the gym'.
- Grizzly Period
- A mandatory advisory block used for meetings, academic support, and school-wide announcements.
- Humanities
- The building housing English, Social Studies, and foreign language classrooms.
- Humanities Building
- The academic wing primarily housing English and Social Studies classrooms.
- Late Start
- The Wednesday schedule convention where classes begin later to allow for staff meetings.
- Late Start Wednesday
- The weekly schedule where classes begin later to allow for staff professional development.
- Mountain Avenue Theater
- The primary performing arts venue on campus, often referred to simply as 'the theater'.
- Mountain Avenue Theatre
- The school's main performing arts venue, often just called 'The Theatre'.
- Mountain Building
- The academic wing primarily housing science and mathematics classrooms.
- North Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for varsity sports and large school assemblies.
- Office Hours
- Designated periods during the school week for students to seek extra help or meet with teachers.
- Open Campus
- The privilege allowing juniors and seniors to leave campus during the lunch period.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades and attendance.
- Science
- The building dedicated to science laboratories and classrooms.
- Science Building
- The dedicated facility for biology, chemistry, and physics labs.
- Science Wing
- The dedicated area of the campus for biology, chemistry, and physics labs.
- Small Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for PE classes and smaller athletic events.
- South Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for PE classes and smaller athletic events.
- The Commons
- The multi-purpose building that serves as the cafeteria and main social hub.
- The Grizzly Card
- The official student ID card required for library checkouts and school event entry.
- The Gym
- Refers to the main athletic facility, sometimes distinguished as the 'Small Gym' or 'Big Gym'.
- The Humanities Building
- The wing of the school primarily housing English and Social Studies classrooms.
- The Library
- The Media Center used for research, quiet study, and computer access.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, the school's library.
- The Main Gym
- The primary athletic facility used for varsity basketball, volleyball, and large assemblies.
- The Media Center
- The school library and computer lab area.
- The Pit
- The sunken seating area located within the school library.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students congregate during lunch and breaks.
- The Rogue News
- The award-winning student-run newspaper that covers campus events and news.
- The Small Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for physical education classes and smaller sporting events.
- The Theater
- The dedicated performing arts facility, central to the school's renowned drama program.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 33 approved campus terms and 35 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.