Academic calendar
Pasco County Schools Student/Teacher School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 2026-2027 School Year
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A
- A la carte
- Individual snack items, such as chips or cookies, sold separately from the standard school lunch tray.
- A, B, or C Lunch
- The specific lunch shift assigned to a student based on their 4th or 5th period teacher's location.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The specific lunch shift assigned to a student, determined by their 4th or 5th period teacher's location.
- ABC
- The All Band Club, the booster organization supporting the school's music and band programs.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination; a college-readiness program and elective class.
B
- Blue and Gold
- The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress codes.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a student organization for those interested in business and technology.
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led religious club that meets on campus.
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America, a club focused on agricultural education and leadership.
J
- JLMS
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for Dr. John Long Middle School.
L
- LNN
- Longhorn News Network, the student-produced daily morning news broadcast
- Longhorn Cafe
- The official name for the school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served.
- Longhorn News
- The school's student-produced morning announcement broadcast.
- Longhorn Pride
- The school-wide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework for student conduct
- Longhorns
- The school mascot, used to refer to the student body or athletic teams.
N
- NJHS
- National Junior Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
P
- PTSA
- Parent Teacher Student Association, the primary organization for school-community partnership.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and activism group.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and event-planning body.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where students eat lunch daily.
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served daily.
- The Corral
- The school's spirit store where students can purchase JLMS gear and supplies.
- The Horns
- A shortened nickname for the school's mascot and athletic teams.
- The Longhorn Cafe
- The official name for the school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served.
- The Longhorn Way
- The school's official behavioral framework and motto for student conduct.
- The Ranch
- A nickname for the school campus or athletic fields, derived from the Longhorn mascot theme.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bell Schedule
- The daily timetable governing class periods, passing times, and lunch shifts.
- Bus Loop
- The designated area on the side of the school for school bus arrivals and departures.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used for submitting assignments and accessing course materials.
- Car Loop
- The designated traffic area for students being dropped off or picked up by parents.
- Car Rider Line
- The specific traffic queue for parents dropping off or picking up students by car.
- Early Release
- Designated days throughout the school year when students are dismissed two hours earlier than the standard time.
- FortifyFL
- The state-mandated reporting tool used by students to submit anonymous tips regarding school safety
- Front Office
- The main administrative building where visitors check in and students go for late passes.
- JLMS
- The standard abbreviation for Dr. John Long Middle School
- jlms_cafeteria
- JLMS Cafeteria
- Late Start
- Occasional schedule adjustments where school begins later than the standard 8:10 AM start time.
- Longhorn Press
- The official school newsletter used to communicate news and upcoming events to families.
- Longhorn Pride
- The school's behavioral framework (PBIS) emphasizing respect, responsibility, and safety.
- Media Center
- The school library and central hub for digital resources and research.
- myPascoConnect
- The single sign-on portal for accessing Canvas, grades, and school apps.
- myStudent
- The Pasco County Schools portal where students and parents check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Spirit Days
- Specific days when students are encouraged to wear school colors or themed outfits to show school pride.
- SSO
- Single Sign-On, the 'Launchpad' portal used to access all school-related digital applications.
- Tardy Kiosk
- The automated station where students must check in if they arrive late to school.
- The 100 Building
- The main administration building housing the front office and guidance counselors.
- The 600 Hall
- The designated wing primarily housing 6th-grade classrooms.
- The 700 Hall
- The designated wing primarily housing 7th-grade classrooms.
- The 700 Wing
- The section of the school primarily designated for 8th-grade classrooms.
- The 800 Hall
- The designated wing primarily housing 8th-grade classrooms.
- The 800 Wing
- The section of the school primarily designated for 6th-grade classrooms and lockers.
- The 900 Building
- The gymnasium and physical education complex located at the rear of the campus.
- The Bus Loop
- The area at the front/side of the school dedicated strictly to bus loading and unloading.
- The Bus Loop
- The specific area at the front of the school reserved for school buses; students must not be picked up here by cars.
- The Car Loop
- The designated area for parent drop-off and pick-up, located separately from the bus entrance.
- The Commons
- The central gathering area, often used interchangeably with the cafeteria space.
- The Gym
- The multipurpose building used for physical education, indoor sports, and school-wide pep rallies.
- The Longhorn Press
- The school's daily news broadcast and announcement platform.
- The Loop
- The designated bus loop area used for student arrival and dismissal.
- The Loop
- The designated car-rider line for student drop-off and pick-up located at the front of the school.
- The Media Center
- The school library, also used for testing, research, and digital media projects.
- The Planner
- The physical student handbook required for recording assignments and acting as a hall pass.
- The Portables
- The temporary outdoor classroom units located behind the main brick buildings.
- The Ranch
- The thematic nickname for the school campus, used in official branding and student greetings
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Pasco County Schools Student/Teacher School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – May 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 38 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.