Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jun 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026First Semester 2026
- School Year 2026-2027
- Winter Break 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Second Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 24 of 24 terms
A
- A La Carte
- The separate dining line where students purchase individual snacks, drinks, and premium items not included in the standard meal.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three specific lunch shifts assigned to students based on their mid-day class period.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent student organization focusing on culture and community.
D
- DECA
- Distributive Education Clubs of America, a prominent business and marketing student organization.
- DMD
- Dance Marathon, a major annual fundraising event and student org benefiting Riley Hospital for Children.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led religious organization.
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America, a club focused on agricultural education and leadership.
G
- GPA
- Graduation Pathways Academy, a specific academic program within the school.
H
- HSE
- Hamilton Southeastern High School, the cross-town rival school.
M
- Mudsock
- The intense annual rivalry game and week-long competition against Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) High School.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the academic service organization for high-achieving students.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and prevention group.
- STUGO
- Student Government, the body responsible for planning homecoming and school-wide events.
T
- The Coffee Shop
- The student-run or staff-managed kiosk often located near the CCA or main entrance for morning beverages.
- The Commons
- The central dining and social area where main lunch services are provided.
- The Fish
- A common shorthand nickname for Fishers High School or the city of Fishers.
- The Game
- Usually refers to the Mudsock football game, the biggest social event of the fall semester.
- The Jungle
- The official name for the Fishers High School student cheering section at athletic events.
- Tiger
- The school mascot and the term used to refer to any member of the student body.
- Tiger Cafe
- The primary cafeteria area where main school lunches are served.
- Tiger Den
- The school-run store and cafe area where students can buy snacks, drinks, and spirit wear.
- Tiger Pride
- The official school motto and spirit concept emphasized by faculty and students.
- Tiger Up
- The school's primary spirit slogan used at games and events.
- TNN
- Tiger News Network, the student-led broadcast program that produces daily announcements.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Wing
- The section of the school primarily housing mathematics and science classrooms.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where all course assignments, grades, and materials are hosted.
- CCA
- The College and Career Academy, a newer wing of the building housing specialized classrooms and collaborative spaces.
- FHSI
- Fishers High School (often used in digital systems or sports shorthand).
- Flex
- A flexible instructional period during the school day used for club meetings, tutoring, or quiet study.
- Late Start
- The practice of school starting later on Wednesday mornings to allow for teacher professional development.
- Red and Silver Days
- The block scheduling system where 'Red' days and 'Silver' days alternate to cover different sets of classes.
- Red Day
- The block schedule day consisting of odd-numbered periods (1, 3, 5, 7).
- Red/Silver Days
- The block scheduling system where 'Red' days are odd-numbered periods and 'Silver' days are even-numbered periods.
- Silver Day
- The block schedule day consisting of even-numbered periods (2, 4, 6) and the Flex period.
- Skyward
- The administrative portal used by students and parents to check official final grades, attendance, and schedules.
- SmartPass
- The digital hall pass system students must use on their laptops or phones to leave the classroom.
- The Aux
- The Auxiliary Gym, a secondary gymnasium used for practices and smaller sporting events.
- The Cage
- The designated student section within the gymnasium or stadium during athletic events.
- The Fieldhouse
- The massive indoor athletic complex used for basketball games, track, and physical education.
- The Media Center
- The school library, which serves as a central hub for research and collaborative study.
- The Tiger Den
- The main gymnasium used for basketball games, pep rallies, and large assemblies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jun 2, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 17 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.