Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A-la-carte
- The snack and individual item line in the cafeteria, separate from the main hot meal.
- A, B, or C Lunch
- The specific lunch shift assigned to a student based on their third or fourth-period teacher.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three rotating lunch shifts assigned to students based on their third-period classroom location.
C
- C-Land
- A common shorthand nickname used by students for the town of Cumberland and the school community.
- C-PAC
- Cumberland Performing Arts Council, the student organization for theater and music.
- C-Town
- A common local nickname for the town of Cumberland and the school community.
- Clipper
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any student or athlete at Cumberland High School.
- Clipper Pride
- A common phrase used to express school spirit and community identity.
- Clippers
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club for students interested in business careers.
G
- Grab and Go
- Quick, pre-packaged meal options available for students with limited time during lunch blocks.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
L
- Lunch Waves
- The staggered lunch periods (typically A, B, and C) assigned based on a student's third or fourth-period class.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service and leadership.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and prevention organization.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
- SkillsUSA
- A career and technical student organization for vocational training students.
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student representative body responsible for school events and advocacy.
T
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
- The Clipper
- The student-run newspaper and news website.
- The Hill
- A reference to the school's physical location, often used when discussing the walk or commute to campus.
- The Land
- A nickname for the town of Cumberland and the school community.
- The T
- Common student shorthand for the Transitional Building.
V
- VEX
- The school's competitive robotics team/club.
- VPA
- Visual and Performing Arts, referring to the collective music, theater, and arts programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A dedicated period in the schedule for students to meet with a faculty mentor for school news and social-emotional learning.
- Aspen
- The web-based student information system used to track grades, attendance, and course schedules.
- Aspire
- The school's alternative learning program designed for students who benefit from a non-traditional classroom environment.
- Chromebook
- The school-issued laptop provided to every student for academic use.
- Chromebooks
- The 1:1 laptop devices provided to all students for schoolwork.
- Clipper Card
- The student identification card used for library checkout and school identification.
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- Cumberland High School Cafeteria
- Flex
- A designated period in the school day for students to seek extra help from teachers or attend club meetings.
- Flex Block
- A designated period in the school schedule for students to receive extra help, attend club meetings, or study.
- Flex Period
- A flexible block in the school day for academic support, makeup work, or club meetings.
- Late Bus
- Transportation provided on specific days for students staying after school for clubs or extra help.
- Late Start
- A modified Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than the standard start time.
- Learning Commons
- The school's modernized library and media center used for research and collaborative study.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, study, and digital resources.
- Media Center
- The school library and central hub for research and digital resources.
- ParentSquare
- The primary communication platform used by the school for sending alerts and updates to the student body.
- PowerSchool
- The platform previously or concurrently used for student data and grade tracking in some Cumberland districts.
- Skyward
- The online portal used by students to check their grades, attendance, and class schedules.
- T-Building
- The Transitional Building, a specific wing of the high school campus often housing freshman or specific subject classrooms.
- The Aud
- The school auditorium, used for performances and large assemblies.
- The Auditorium
- The primary venue for school assemblies, theater productions, and concerts.
- The Bridge
- The connecting walkway between different wings of the high school campus.
- The Clipper
- The name of the student-run news publication and media outlet for the school.
- The Gym
- The primary athletic facility used for physical education and Clipper sporting events.
- The Library Media Center
- The school library, often referred to simply as 'The Library' or 'The Media Center'.
- The Media Center
- The school library and digital resource hub.
- The T-Building
- The Transitional Building, a separate wing or structure on the campus often housing specific grade levels or specialized classrooms.
- The TB
- The Transitional Building, the specific wing or building designated for 9th-grade students.
- The Trans
- The Transitional Building, a wing used to house classrooms during the school's multi-year renovation project.
- The Transitional
- The Transitional Building, a specific wing or annex of the Cumberland High School campus.
- The Wellness
- The Wellness Center, the school's modern gymnasium and athletic facility.
- The Wellness Center
- A dedicated facility on campus providing mental health resources, counseling, and support services.
- Transition Building
- A separate facility on campus used for specific grade levels or specialized classes.
- Transitional Center
- A dedicated space within the school for specialized student support services.
- Wellness Center
- The school's main athletic facility and gymnasium.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 approved campus terms and 35 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.