Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – May 28, 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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B
- Blue and White
- The school's official colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress code.
C
- CC
- Common shorthand for the Cross Country team.
H
- HOSA
- Health Occupations Students of America, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
- HVL
- Hiawatha Valley League, the athletic conference in which Cotter sports teams compete.
J
- JCL
- Junior Classical League, a club for students interested in Latin and classical studies.
L
- Loretto
- Loretto Hall, the primary residence for female boarding students.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society.
R
- Ramblers
- The official mascot and collective name for Cotter students and sports teams.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions.
- SPA
- Student Planning Association, the student government organization responsible for events and leadership.
- St. Yon's
- St. Yon's Hall, the primary residence for male boarding students.
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student leadership organization.
T
- The Bluffs
- The scenic bluffs surrounding Winona, frequently used for hiking and student outings.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located in the St. Teresa building.
- The Commons
- St. Cecelia's Commons, the central area for dining and student gatherings.
- The Dorm
- The Cotter Residence Center, the primary on-campus housing for boarding students.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the campus grounds, referring to its elevated geography in Winona.
- The Res
- General shorthand for the residence hall facilities.
- The Res
- The dining area in Resurrection Hall, primarily used by boarding students for evening and weekend meals.
- The Villa
- The neighboring Saint Mary's University campus, which shares some facilities and history with Cotter.
- The W
- Local shorthand for Winona, the town surrounding the campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Cotter Dining Services
- Flex
- A flexible period in the daily schedule for academic support, club meetings, or independent study.
- Late Start
- Wednesday mornings when classes begin later than usual to allow for faculty meetings.
- Mass Dress
- The formal uniform required for students on days when school liturgy or Mass is held.
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Roger Bacon
- The Roger Bacon building, which houses science labs and math classrooms.
- Spirit Wear
- Designated days when students are permitted to wear Cotter-branded casual clothing.
- St. Cecilia
- The St. Cecilia Theatre, used for school plays, concerts, and large presentations.
- St. Joe's
- St. Joseph Hall, the central academic building housing most high school classrooms.
- St. T's
- St. Teresa Hall, the main academic and administrative building.
- St. Teresa
- St. Teresa Hall, the main administrative building containing classrooms and offices.
- St. Teresa's
- St. Teresa Hall, an academic building used for junior high and various classrooms.
- The Chapel
- The Chapel of the Angels, the historic campus chapel used for mass and ceremonies.
- The Hub
- The central student lounge and gathering space located within the main school complex.
- The John
- The John Nett Recreation Center, the school's primary gymnasium and athletic facility.
- The John Nett
- The John Nett Recreation Center, the primary gymnasium and athletic facility.
- The Nett
- The John Nett Recreation Center, the school's primary athletic facility and gym.
- The PAC
- The St. Cecilia Theater or Performing Arts Center, used for school musicals and concerts.
- The Script
- The school's gift card fundraising program (Scrip) often discussed in the context of tuition and fees.
- The Skyway
- The enclosed walkway connecting major campus buildings.
- Uniform
- The school's mandatory dress code, which includes specific shirts, pants, and skirts.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 21 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.