Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Aug 5, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- Second Semester 2027
- First Semester 2027
- Second Semester 2028
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
C
- C4
- Columbus Area Career Connection, a vocational program providing technical and career-based education.
F
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America, a student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on scholarship and service.
O
- Olys
- Short for Olympians, the official mascot and nickname for students at Columbus East.
- Orange and Brown
- The official school colors, often used as a rallying cry for school spirit.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and prevention organization.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The main student dining area where breakfast and lunch are served.
- The Oracle
- The official student-run newspaper of Columbus East High School.
- The Rivalry
- Refers to the intense athletic and academic competition against cross-town rival Columbus North High School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- C4 Building
- The dedicated wing or facility housing the Columbus Area Career Connection programs.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by students and teachers for assignments and course materials.
- columbus_east_high_school_cafeteria
- Columbus East High School Cafeteria
- eLearning
- Remote learning days utilized during inclement weather or scheduled professional days via digital platforms.
- Late Start
- A modified bell schedule on Wednesdays where classes begin later to allow for staff professional development.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Senior Project
- A mandatory graduation requirement involving a research paper, product, and presentation.
- Stafford Field
- The primary stadium used for football games and track meets.
- The Orange Pit
- The school's main gymnasium, known for its intense atmosphere during basketball games.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Aug 5, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- 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.