Academic calendar
Semester I 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- A La Carte
- The separate food line where students purchase individual snacks, drinks, and premium items not part of the standard meal.
- A, B, and C Lunch
- The three specific lunch shifts assigned based on a student's 4th-period teacher.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three specific lunch shifts assigned to students based on their mid-day class schedule.
B
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America, a popular career and technical student organization.
C
- Cake
- A long-standing acronym for 'Clean Across Kids from Edina,' used to describe the community's affluent stereotype.
- Cake Eater
- A long-standing nickname/slang for Edina residents and students, referencing the city's perceived wealth and 'having your cake and eating it too.'
D
- DECA
- The Distributive Education Clubs of America, a massive business and marketing club popular at EHS.
E
- EDINA
- A self-deprecating backronym standing for 'Every Day I Need Attention,' used by students to joke about the school's reputation.
- EHS Hub
- The student-run online news and media outlet.
G
- Green and White
- The school colors, often used to describe dress codes for 'spirit days' or athletic events.
- GSA
- The Gender and Sexuality Alliance student organization.
H
- Hornet
- The school mascot, used by students to refer to themselves or their sports teams.
- Hornets
- The school mascot and the collective term for the student body.
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students pursuing careers in the medical field.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the service-based organization for high-achieving students.
S
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for planning school events like Homecoming.
T
- The Buzz
- The student-run coffee shop located within the school commons area.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area where school lunches are served.
- The Commons
- The central eating and social area where students gather during lunch periods.
- The Creek
- Refers to Nine Mile Creek, which runs adjacent to the school grounds and is a common local landmark.
- The Hive
- The official name for the student cheering section at sports games and pep fests.
- The Hornet
- The school mascot, used to refer to school spirit or the student body collectively.
- The Hornet's Nest
- The school store located near the commons that sells snacks, beverages, and Edina-branded apparel.
- The Kiosk
- A secondary food service point for quick snacks and grab-and-go items.
- The Zeph
- Short for Zephyrus, the official student-run newspaper of Edina High School.
W
- Whig
- Short for the Whigrean, the school's official annual yearbook.
Y
- YAG
- Youth in Government, a program where students participate in model state government.
Z
- Zeph
- Shorthand for Zephyrus, the award-winning student-run newspaper.
- Zephyrus
- The name of the official student newspaper, often used to refer to the journalism staff.
- Zephyrus
- The official student-run newspaper of Edina High School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Door 3
- The main entrance and exit point for students, often used as a designated pickup and drop-off spot.
- ECC
- The Edina Community Center, which houses district offices and some athletic facilities used by students.
- Fick
- Short for Fick Auditorium, the primary theater and performance space in the school.
- Fick Auditorium
- The primary performance space and theater within the high school.
- Flex
- A designated period in the schedule for students to seek extra help from teachers, attend club meetings, or study.
- Flex Time
- A designated 35-minute period during the school day for students to visit teachers, study, or attend club meetings.
- Infinite Campus
- The portal used by students and parents to check official grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- Specific days where the school day begins later than usual to allow for teacher professional development.
- Schoology
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- The 300s
- The hallway wing primarily housing social studies and world language classrooms.
- The 500s
- The wing primarily housing math and science classrooms.
- The AC
- The Activity Center, the large gym complex used for physical education and sporting events.
- The Activity Center
- The athletic wing of the school housing the main gymnasium and fitness areas.
- The Buzz
- The daily video announcements broadcast to classrooms to inform students of news and events.
- The Commons
- The large, open central space used for lunch, studying, and large gatherings.
- The Door 3
- The main entrance and primary drop-off/pick-up point for students.
- The ECC
- The Edina Community Center, which houses district offices and is located near the high school campus.
- The Fick
- Fick Auditorium, the school's primary venue for theater, concerts, and large assemblies.
- The Hub
- The school's media center and library, often used for quiet study or collaborative work.
- The Hub
- The physical and digital resource center for technology help and student media.
- The Media Center
- The school library and technology support hub.
- The Nest
- The Hornet's Nest, the official school store located near the cafeteria.
- The South View
- Refers to the adjacent middle school building, often used for specific shared programs.
- Zero Hour
- Optional classes that meet early in the morning before the standard first period begins.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester I 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 24 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.