Academic calendar
Hicksville Public Schools 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar runs Jul 3, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Hicksville Public Schools 2026-2027 Instructional CalendarRelevant now
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
C
- Comets
- The official mascot and collective name for the Hicksville High School student body.
D
- DECA
- Distributive Education Clubs of America, a club focused on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
G
- GSA
- The Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- H-Ville
- A common local shorthand for the town of Hicksville and its high school.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on scholarship and service.
O
- Orange and Black
- The school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or athletic events.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and activism group.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where students eat lunch and gather before classes.
W
- WHS
- World Language Honor Society, recognizing excellence in the study of foreign languages.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Days
- The rotating block schedule system used to alternate between different sets of classes.
- Extra Help
- Designated time after school when teachers are available in their classrooms for tutoring and questions.
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- Hicksville High School Cafeteria
- Late Start
- A delayed school opening, typically due to inclement weather, announced via the district website.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Comet
- The name of the official student-run newspaper of Hicksville High School.
- The Commons
- The large central dining and meeting area of the high school.
- The Guidance Suite
- The area housing school counselors and college planning resources.
- The Main Office
- The primary administrative hub located near the front entrance.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Hicksville Public Schools 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar runs Jul 3, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 9 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.