Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – May 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
B
- Bleed Teal
- A common school spirit slogan referencing the school's primary color.
D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that competes in business-related events.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
J
- Jags
- Short for Jaguars, the official mascot of Blue Valley West.
K
- KAY
- Kansas Association for Youth; a service organization focused on school, community, and world service.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for high-achieving students focused on service and leadership.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student government body responsible for school events and spirit.
T
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and multi-purpose area where students eat lunch and gather for events.
- The Spotlight
- The name of the official student-run newspaper and news website.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Activity Bus
- A late-afternoon bus service provided for students participating in after-school clubs or sports.
- blue_valley_west_cafeteria
- Blue Valley West Cafeteria
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, resources, and course announcements.
- Jag-Hour
- A flexible hour-long block in the middle of the day for students to eat lunch, attend club meetings, or seek academic help.
- Late Start
- A modified schedule, typically occurring on Wednesdays, where classes begin later than the standard start time.
- StudentVue
- The online portal and app used by students to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gym, used for smaller athletic practices and physical education classes.
- The Den
- The designated student section in the gymnasium or stadium during athletic events.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for theater productions, concerts, and large presentations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – May 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 9 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.