Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026-2027Relevant now
- Quarter 1 2026
- Quarter 2 2026-2027
- Semester 2 2026-2027
- Quarter 3 2027
- Quarter 4 2027
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- A La Carte
- The separate food service line where students can purchase individual snack items and beverages outside of the standard hot lunch meal.
D
- DECA
- The business and marketing club, part of the international student organization.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led organization providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
K
- K-Club
- The varsity letter winners' organization focused on school service and spirit.
- KHS
- The standard abbreviation for Kimberly High School used in all internal communications.
M
- Makers
- Shortened version of the school mascot, the Papermakers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students for scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
P
- Papermakers
- The official mascot and the name used to refer to the entire student body and athletic teams.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student-led government body responsible for planning school events and representing student interests.
T
- The Commons
- The primary cafeteria and multi-purpose gathering area where students eat lunch.
- The Maker
- A common shorthand term for a Kimberly student, derived from the Papermaker mascot.
- The Paper Press
- The student-run news and media outlet covering campus events.
- The Red Zone
- The designated student cheering section at athletic events, known for high energy and wearing school colors.
- The Valley
- Refers to the Fox River Valley area where the school is located.
- The Zone
- The official name for the high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, quizzes, and course content.
- Early Release
- Scheduled days throughout the year when students are dismissed early for staff development.
- Flex Time
- A scheduled block during the day for students to receive academic support, attend club meetings, or work on projects.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal used by students to check their grades, attendance, and class schedules.
- KASD
- Kimberly Area School District; the administrative body overseeing the high school.
- kimberly_high_school_cafeteria
- Kimberly High School Cafeteria
- Late Start
- The Monday morning schedule convention where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- LMC
- Library Media Center; the school's library and digital resource hub.
- Papermaker Stadium
- The main outdoor athletic facility for football, soccer, and track events.
- Parking Permit
- A required tag for students who wish to park in the designated student lot during school hours.
- The Fieldhouse
- The main gymnasium area used for basketball, volleyball, and physical education.
- The Indoor Facility
- The large multi-sport indoor practice building located near the stadium.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, study, and checking out technology.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center; the venue for school plays, concerts, and large-scale presentations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 14 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.