Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026Relevant now
- Semester 2 2027
- Summer School 2027
- Semester 1 2027
- Semester 2 2028
- Summer School 2028
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- AMDT
- African American Male Development Group, a student support and leadership organization.
E
- E-Town
- A ubiquitous nickname for both the city of Evanston and the high school itself.
- E-Town
- The student-run media and broadcast program, often referring to E-Town Magazine or the broadcast studio.
S
- SOAR
- Students Organized Against Racism, a student-led group focused on racial justice and equity.
T
- The Hub
- The primary student cafeteria and central resource area where meals are served.
- The Kit
- A shortened, informal version of the Wildkit mascot name used in cheers and student media.
- The Terrace
- The outdoor dining area adjacent to the main cafeteria used during lunch periods.
W
- West Caf
- The West Cafeteria, an alternative dining space located in the west wing of the building.
- Wildkits
- The official mascot and the common term used to refer to the student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bacon
- The Bacon Wing, a specific academic section of the main school building.
- Beardsley
- Beardsley Gymnasium, the main indoor athletic facility for basketball and volleyball.
- Chrome
- Refers to the school-issued Chromebooks that all students are required to use for coursework and bring to class daily.
- eths_cafeterias_4_total
- ETHS Cafeterias (4 total)
- ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for building entry, purchasing lunch, and checking out materials.
- Late Start
- The Monday morning schedule where classes begin at 9:30 AM to allow for staff professional development.
- Lazier
- Lazier Field, the off-site stadium used for football, soccer, and track events.
- Michael
- The Michael Wing, a designated academic and administrative section of the school.
- south_cafeteria
- South Cafeteria
- The Hub
- The central student center that houses the cafeteria, library, and student support services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 10 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.