Academic calendar
Student Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 22, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Student Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- A-Lunch
- The first of two lunch shifts, determined by a student's third or fourth-period teacher.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government that organizes school events and spirit weeks.
B
- B-Lunch
- The second of two lunch shifts, typically for students whose classrooms are in specific wings.
D
- DECA
- A business and marketing club that competes in regional and international conferences.
E
- Eastlake Way
- A phrase used by staff and students to describe the school's culture of respect and community.
- EHS
- The standard abbreviation used by students and staff to refer to Eastlake High School.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; a student organization for those interested in medical careers.
L
- Link Crew
- A group of upperclassmen who mentor and lead orientation for incoming freshmen.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization recognizing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
T
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and main social hub where students eat lunch and gather for assemblies.
- The Den
- A specific area or spirit-themed zone within the school, often associated with the student store or spirit shop.
- The Den
- The student-run store where snacks, beverages, and school spirit wear are sold.
- The Pack
- The collective name for the student body, specifically the student section at sports games.
- The Wolf
- The name of the official student-run newspaper.
- TSA
- Technology Student Association; a club focused on STEM-related competitions and leadership.
W
- Wolf of the Week
- A recognition program for students who demonstrate exceptional character or achievement.
- Wolf Strong
- The school's official motto and cultural slogan emphasizing character and community.
- Wolf Time
- A dedicated 35-minute block in the school schedule for students to seek academic help, attend club meetings, or complete work.
- Wolfie
- The name of the school's wolf mascot.
- Wolves
- The school mascot and the standard way to refer to Eastlake students.
- WSP
- Washington State Prevention; often refers to the student leadership group focused on health and safety.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- E-Time
- An older or alternative term sometimes used for the flexible Wolf Time period.
- eastlake_high_school_cafeteria
- Eastlake High School Cafeteria
- Laptop Help Desk
- The on-campus technical support station located in the library for troubleshooting school-issued devices.
- Laptop Office
- The on-campus technical support center where students go for help with school-issued laptops.
- Late Start
- The modified schedule on Wednesdays when school begins later than the standard start time.
- Late Start Wednesday
- The weekly schedule where school begins approximately 90 minutes later than usual for staff professional development.
- LMC
- Library Media Center; the school's library used for research, quiet study, and checking out books.
- ORCA Card
- The regional transit pass provided to students for commuting via King County Metro and Sound Transit.
- ParentSquare
- The communication platform used for school-wide announcements, newsletters, and emergency alerts.
- Skyward
- The online portal used by students to check their grades, schedules, and attendance records.
- The 1000 Wing
- The main academic wing containing the majority of classrooms and the library.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gym, used for physical education classes and smaller sporting events.
- The Aux Gym
- The auxiliary gymnasium, typically used for wrestling, PE classes, and smaller athletic events.
- The Commons
- The central multi-purpose hub of the school used for dining, assemblies, and social gatherings.
- The Library
- The school's media center, used for research, quiet study, and checking out school laptops.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, quiet study, and checking out books.
- The Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for varsity sports and large school-wide assemblies.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, where theater productions and concerts are held.
- The Theater
- The performing arts center where drama productions, concerts, and guest speakers are hosted.
- The Upper Lot
- The primary student parking area located on the higher elevation of the campus.
- Wolf Time
- A designated flexible period in the schedule for students to visit teachers, make up tests, or attend club meetings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Student Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 22, 2026 – Jun 4, 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.