Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
- School Year 2026-2027
- Second Semester 2027
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A
- A la carte
- The separate line in the cafeteria where students can purchase individual snacks and drinks not included in the standard meal.
- A Lunch
- The first of three rotating lunch periods during the school day.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three specific time slots assigned to students for their lunch break based on their 4th or 5th period class.
- Ala carte
- Individual food items or snacks sold separately from the standard tray lunch
C
- C Lunch
- The final lunch period shift, typically for upperclassmen or specific departments.
- CMHS
- The standard four-letter abbreviation for Cabell Midland High School.
- CMHS
- Cabell Midland High School.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America; a club focused on preparing students for careers in business.
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals (formerly Health Occupations Students of America)
K
- Knight Nation
- The collective term for the student body, faculty, and alumni, especially used during sporting events.
- Knight Pride
- The official school spirit motto used in cheers and social media.
- Knight Time
- A specific block of time in the daily schedule used for tutoring, club meetings, or study hall.
- Knights
- The collective name for the student body and all athletic teams.
M
- Midland
- The common shorthand name used by students and the community for the school.
- Mu Alpha Theta
- The national high school mathematics honor society.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society
O
- Ona
- The unincorporated community where the school is located, often used to refer to the school's rural setting.
R
- Red and Gold
- The official school colors, frequently used as a shorthand for school pride.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions; a peer-to-peer education and prevention organization.
- SGA
- Student Government Association
T
- The Castle
- A nickname for the school building, frequently used in sports media and school spirit contexts.
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and gathering area where students eat lunch.
- The Knight
- Refers to the prominent knight statue located on the school grounds
- The Line
- The main cafeteria queue where students receive the daily hot meal
- The Marching Knights
- The school's award-winning and prominent marching band.
- The Midland
- The standard shorthand name used by students and locals to refer to Cabell Midland High School.
- The Midland Way
- The school's cultural motto emphasizing respect, responsibility, and excellence.
- The Pit
- The designated student cheering section at basketball games and pep rallies, known for high energy.
- The Shield
- The name of the student-run newspaper and media outlet
- TSA
- Technology Student Association; a club for students interested in STEM and industrial technology.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 4x4
- The block scheduling system where students take four 90-minute classes per day, completing a full credit in one semester.
- 4x4 Block
- The scheduling system where students take four 90-minute classes per semester
- A-Wing
- The section of the school housing the main office, guidance counselors, and core academic classrooms.
- Activity Period
- A designated block of time during the school day for club meetings, tutoring, and assemblies.
- B-Wing
- A specific hallway/section of the school building typically housing elective or secondary subject classrooms.
- Block
- The 90-minute class period format used in the school's daily 4x4 schedule.
- cabell_midland_high_school_cafeteria
- Cabell Midland High School Cafeteria
- CTE Wing
- The section of the building dedicated to Career and Technical Education classes
- Early Out
- Scheduled days where students are dismissed early for faculty senate or professional development.
- Early Release
- Days when students are dismissed earlier than the standard 2:50 PM time, often for professional development.
- Fine Arts Center
- The wing of the school dedicated to music, theater, and visual arts, including the auditorium.
- Fine Arts Wing
- The specific area of the building housing the band room, choir room, and art studios.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal used by students and parents to check official grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Knight Stadium
- The outdoor athletic complex used for football, soccer, and track events.
- Knight Time
- A designated period in the daily schedule used for tutoring, club meetings, or academic intervention.
- Knight's Quest
- The student-run news and media outlet covering school events.
- Late Start
- A delayed school schedule (usually two hours) used for inclement weather or staff development.
- LiveGrades
- The online portal used specifically for tracking official grades and attendance records.
- Schoology
- The learning management system used by students to access assignments, grades, and course materials.
- The Auditorium
- The primary venue for school plays, musical performances, and large-scale assemblies.
- The Bus Loop
- The designated area at the front of the school for bus loading and unloading; strictly off-limits to student drivers during peak hours.
- The Castle
- A common nickname for the main Cabell Midland High School building, inspired by the Knight mascot.
- The Commons
- The central open area used for lunch, social gatherings, and student events
- The Field House
- The separate athletic facility used for indoor sports, weightlifting, and physical education.
- The Fieldhouse
- The primary indoor athletic facility and gymnasium
- The Greenhouse
- The specialized facility used by the FFA and agricultural science classes.
- The Knight
- The school's primary athletic stadium used for football and track.
- The Knight Network
- The student-run television station that broadcasts daily morning announcements and school news.
- The Knight Walk
- A tradition or designated path used during pep rallies or athletic send-offs.
- The Knightly News
- The student-run news publication or broadcast that provides updates on school events.
- The Library Media Center
- The official name for the school library, often used for research and testing.
- The Loop
- The designated traffic circle in front of the school used for student drop-off and bus loading.
- The Media Center
- The school library and digital resource hub
- The Pods
- The specific wings or hallways (A-Pod, B-Pod, etc.) where classrooms are grouped by subject matter.
- The Student Lot
- The specific parking area reserved for students who have purchased a parking permit.
- Two-Hour Delay
- A common schedule modification due to winter weather where school starts exactly two hours later than the standard time.
- WVEIS
- The West Virginia Education Information System, used for official student ID numbers and academic records.
- WVSSAC
- The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, which governs sports and extracurricular eligibility
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 32 approved campus terms and 38 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.