Academic calendar
High School Registration 2026-2027 runs Aug 4, 2026 – Aug 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- High School Registration 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
Campus language
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A
- A la carte
- Individual food items and snacks sold separately from the standard daily hot lunch menu.
- A/B Lunch
- The two distinct lunch periods assigned to students based on their third or fourth-period classes.
C
- CEO
- The Woodford County CEO program, an entrepreneurship class for seniors.
- CIVEC
- Central Illinois Vocational Education Cooperative, providing career and technical education opportunities.
E
- EPG
- The standard shorthand for the El Paso-Gridley school district and community.
- EPGHS
- El Paso-Gridley High School.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led religious organization on campus.
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a student organization for family and consumer sciences.
- FFA
- The local chapter of the Future Farmers of America, a prominent agricultural leadership club.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HOIC
- Heart of Illinois Conference, the athletic and activity conference the school belongs to.
- Hot Lunch
- The standard daily meal provided by the school cafeteria following federal nutrition guidelines.
L
- Lowkerkenuinely
- A student-coined portmanteau of 'lowkey' and 'genuinely' used to express sincere but understated feelings.
M
- MealViewer
- The mobile app and website used by students to check daily breakfast and lunch menus.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the organization for high-achieving students.
O
- Orange and Black
- The school colors, frequently used as a shorthand for school spirit or dress code themes for games.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions; a peer-to-peer education and prevention organization.
- Senioritis
- A common term used by seniors to describe the lack of motivation felt during their final year.
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student representative body for school events and governance.
T
- that john
- A versatile slang term used by students to refer to a person, place, or thing.
- The Commons
- The central multi-purpose area used as the cafeteria and student social hub.
- Titan Coffee Shop
- An on-campus, student-run coffee shop providing drinks and snacks.
- Titan Pride
- The official slogan and hashtag (#EPGpride) used to express school spirit.
- Titans
- The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to the student body.
W
- WYSE
- Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, a competitive academic team (often referred to as Academic Challenge).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1-to-1
- The district initiative that provides every high school student with a personal Chromebook for schoolwork.
- 1:1
- The district's technology initiative where every student is issued a personal Chromebook for academic use.
- Activity Bus
- The transportation provided for students staying late for sports or extracurricular practices.
- Activity Period
- A designated block of time during the school day for club meetings, tutoring, and academic support.
- Destiny
- The online library search system used to locate books and resources.
- EPGHS
- The main El Paso-Gridley High School building located in El Paso.
- Guidance Office
- The hub for academic counseling and transcript requests.
- Late Start
- A recurring schedule adjustment, typically on Wednesdays, where school begins later for staff meetings.
- Main Office
- The administrative center for attendance and general school business.
- ParentSquare
- The primary communication platform used by the district for announcements and alerts.
- Safe2Help
- An anonymous reporting system for students to share safety concerns.
- Skyward
- The digital platform used by students to track grades, attendance, and lunch balances.
- The Ag Shop
- The specialized wing or building dedicated to agricultural mechanics and vocational training.
- The Commons
- The central hub of the high school building used for lunch, assemblies, and social interaction.
- The Gridley Building
- Refers to the district facilities located in Gridley, typically housing younger grades.
- The Handbook
- The official Student-Parent Handbook which dictates all local rules, including the 'closed campus' lunch policy.
- The High School
- Often used to distinguish the El Paso campus from the middle school facilities in Gridley.
- The Titan Way
- The school's behavioral framework and expectations for student conduct and character.
- The Unit Office
- The district administrative building where the superintendent and central staff are located.
- Titan Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for basketball, volleyball, and school-wide pep rallies.
- Titan Time
- A dedicated period in the daily schedule for advisory, academic support, or club meetings.
- Titan Times
- The official student-run news site and newspaper of EPGHS.
- Unit Office
- The central administrative building for the El Paso-Gridley school district.
- Wall of Fame
- A physical and digital display honoring current and historical athletics at the school.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- High School Registration 2026-2027 runs Aug 4, 2026 – Aug 4, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 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.