Academic calendar
DeKalb CUSD 428 School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 20, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- DeKalb CUSD 428 School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- Barbs
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body, derived from the city's history with barbed wire.
F
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America, a student organization 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.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student government organization.
T
- The Barb Wire
- The official student-run newspaper of DeKalb High School.
- The Commons
- The central multi-purpose area used for student dining and social gathering.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments and course materials.
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- DeKalb High School Cafeteria
- Hall Pass
- A digital or physical requirement for students to be in the hallways during instructional time.
- Late Start
- A recurring schedule adjustment, typically on Mondays, where classes begin later to allow for staff professional development.
- Skyward
- The online portal used by students and parents to check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Black Box
- The smaller, flexible theater space used for intimate drama performances and rehearsals.
- The Fieldhouse
- The large indoor athletic facility used for gym classes, basketball games, and track events.
- The Hub
- The Library Media Center, used for research, studying, and technology support.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- DeKalb CUSD 428 School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 20, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 8 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.