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
Campus language
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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
- The dining area in Resurrection Hall, primarily used by boarding students for evening and weekend meals.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Cotter Cafeteria
- cotter_dining_services
- 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.
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- St. Joseph Hall Cafeteria
- 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.
- 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?
- 18 approved campus terms and 22 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.