Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
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A
- A La Carte
- Individual food items and snacks sold separately from the standard school lunch tray.
- A-Lunch / B-Lunch
- The two distinct lunch periods assigned based on a student's 3rd or 4th-period teacher.
- A/B Lunch
- The two separate lunch shifts assigned to students based on their third or fourth-period teacher's location.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for school events and leadership.
B
- Blue and Gold
- The official school colors, frequently used in chants and to describe school spirit attire.
C
- Cougs
- The universal shorthand for the school mascot, the Cougars, used to refer to the student body.
F
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America; a large and active chapter focused on agricultural education and leadership.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
M
- MEChA
- Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán; a student organization promoting Chicano culture and history.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for students who meet specific academic and service requirements.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area located within the Commons where school meals are served.
- The Canby Way
- The school's official motto and cultural framework emphasizing respect, integrity, and community.
- The Commons
- The primary dining and social hall where students gather for lunch and before school.
- The Cougar Den
- The student-run store located in the Commons that sells snacks, drinks, and school merchandise.
- The Cougar Prints
- The name of the official student-run newspaper and news site.
- The Dome
- A common shorthand term used by students when referring to the Cougar Dome gymnasium.
- The Pit
- The designated student cheering section at home basketball and football games.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ackerman
- Ackerman Stadium, the primary outdoor athletic facility for football and track.
- Ackerman Stadium
- The primary outdoor athletic facility used for football games and track meets.
- Blue Card
- The required medical and parental clearance form that must be submitted before a student can participate in sports.
- Blue Slip
- A physical pass issued by the office for students who are late to school or need to leave early.
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- Canby High School Cafeteria
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, resources, and grades.
- Cougar Hour
- A designated block of time during the school day for students to seek academic help, attend club meetings, or study.
- Cougar Time
- A designated period in the schedule for academic support, makeup work, or club meetings.
- FAC
- The Fine Arts Center; the building housing the theater, choir, and band facilities.
- Fine Arts Center
- The dedicated building or wing for theater, choir, and band performances.
- Late Start
- The practice of starting school one hour later on Wednesday mornings for staff development.
- Late Start Wednesday
- The weekly schedule where school begins at 9:30 AM instead of the usual time to allow for staff meetings.
- Media Center
- The school's library and primary computer lab facility.
- Off-Campus Lunch
- A privilege granted to juniors and seniors allowing them to leave the school grounds during the lunch period.
- ParentSquare
- The primary communication platform used by the school to send announcements and alerts to families.
- ParentVue
- The parent-facing version of the grade and attendance tracking portal.
- Parking Permit
- The required registration tag for students who wish to park in the designated student lot
- Student ID
- Required identification for purchasing lunch, checking out library books, and entering school dances.
- StudentVue
- The online portal and app used by students to check their grades, attendance, and course schedules.
- The Aux Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for physical education classes and wrestling meets.
- The Canby Way
- The school's behavioral framework focusing on being productive, being respectful, and being responsible.
- The Commons
- The large, open central hub of the school used for dining, assemblies, and socializing.
- The Cougar Cave
- The student-run store located on campus selling snacks and school gear.
- The Cougar Dome
- The main gymnasium used for basketball games, volleyball matches, and school-wide assemblies.
- The Current
- The student-led news media outlet covering school events and stories.
- The Den
- The student-run store located within the school.
- The FAC
- The Fine Arts Center, which houses the school's auditorium, band, and choir rooms.
- The Hub
- The school's library and media center, rebranded as a collaborative workspace for students.
- The Loop
- The designated pick-up and drop-off area for students arriving by car, typically located at the front of the school.
- The Main Gym
- The primary indoor athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and school-wide assemblies.
- The Main Office
- The central administrative hub for attendance, visitor check-in, and student services
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center (Richard R. Brown Fine Arts Center), used for theater, choir, and band performances.
- The Stadium
- The outdoor athletic complex used for football games, track meets, and graduation.
- The Weight Room
- The fitness facility used by athletic teams and PE classes, often located near the gym wing.
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 – Aug 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 34 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.