Academic calendar
Second Quarter 2026-2027 runs Nov 2, 2026 – Jan 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Quarter 2026
- Second Quarter 2026-2027Relevant now
- Third Quarter 2027
- Fourth Quarter 2027
- First Quarter 2027
- Second Quarter 2027-2028
- Third Quarter 2028
- Fourth Quarter 2028
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- A/B/C/D Lunch
- The four specific lunch shifts assigned to students based on their middle-of-the-day class teacher.
- Academy Students
- Students from other high schools who travel to Marshall specifically to take classes in the Marshall Academy wing.
B
- Best Buddies
- A club that fosters one-on-one friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
D
- DECA
- A student organization for marketing and entrepreneurship students, very active at Marshall.
G
- GCM Drama
- The theater department known for producing several plays and musicals annually.
M
- Marshall Time
- A designated block in the schedule for students to get extra help from teachers, participate in enrichment, or attend club meetings.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the body responsible for organizing school-wide events like Homecoming.
- Statesman
- The official mascot and the collective term for a student attending Marshall.
T
- The Bubble
- A term sometimes used by students to describe the local community's social atmosphere.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where school lunch is served and eaten.
V
- Vending
- The vending machines located near the cafeteria used for snacks between classes.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue Day
- A school day where students attend their even-numbered class periods (2, 4, 6, 8).
- Door 1
- The main entrance of the school used for visitors and late arrivals.
- Door 7
- The entrance typically used for accessing the gym and athletic facilities.
- george_c_marshall_hs_cafeteria
- George C. Marshall HS Cafeteria
- IB
- International Baccalaureate; refers to the rigorous diploma program and associated classes offered at Marshall.
- Kiss and Ride
- The designated area for parents to drop off or pick up students by car to avoid bus traffic.
- Red Day
- A school day where students attend their odd-numbered class periods (1, 3, 5, 7).
- Schoology
- The primary learning management system where teachers post assignments and course materials.
- SIS
- Student Information System; the portal used by students and parents to check grades and attendance.
- The Academy
- The wing of the school dedicated to the Marshall Academy, which hosts specialized technical and career courses for students across the county.
- The Forum
- A large multi-purpose room used for presentations, testing, and community meetings.
- The Statesman Lab
- The classroom/office dedicated to the production of the student newspaper, The Statesman.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Second Quarter 2026-2027 runs Nov 2, 2026 – Jan 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 12 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.