Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 11, 2026 – May 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
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A
- A/B Lunch
- The split lunch schedule where students eat during either the first or second designated block based on their 4th or 5th period class
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a club focused on community and cultural awareness.
F
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America, supporting students in agricultural and leadership programs.
G
- GSA
- Genders and Sexualities Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ support and advocacy.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in medical careers.
L
- LBV
- The common shorthand abbreviation for Lake Buena Vista High School.
- Lunch A/B/C
- The three specific lunch shifts assigned based on a student's 4th or 5th period teacher.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
- Nutrislice
- The digital menu app used to check daily breakfast and lunch offerings.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, responsible for school events and pep rallies.
- Strike
- A shorthand reference to the school's 'Strike as One' motto, often used in social media and spirit events.
- Strike 'Em
- The common school rallying cry and social media hashtag (#StrikeEm).
- Strike as One
- The official school motto and rallying cry used at sporting events and assemblies.
T
- The Caf
- Generic student shorthand for the Viper Cafe dining area.
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria where students eat breakfast and lunch.
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and student gathering area where meals are served.
- The Pit
- The designated student section at home games, known for high energy and school spirit.
- The Snake Pit
- The designated student section and cheering area during home athletic events
- The Viper Way
- The school's official motto and code of conduct emphasizing respect and excellence.
- TSA
- Technology Student Association; a club focused on STEM competitions and leadership.
V
- Viper Cafe
- The main school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served.
- Viper Nation
- The broader community of students, faculty, and alumni associated with the school.
- Viper Vanguard
- The school's marching band and color guard unit.
- Viper Vibe
- The school's official student-led news and media production organization.
- Vipers
- The official mascot and the name used to refer to the student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Building 1
- The primary three-story structure that houses the majority of classrooms.
- Building 3
- The gymnasium and athletic wing of the campus
- Building 4
- The Performing Arts Center (PAC) used for concerts, drama, and assemblies
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, modules, and quizzes.
- Early Release
- The weekly schedule every Wednesday where students are dismissed one hour earlier than the standard time
- Early Release Wednesday
- The weekly schedule where school dismisses one hour earlier (1:10 PM) for teacher professional development.
- Hero
- The digital system used by administration to track student tardies and positive behavior points.
- Innovation Lab
- A specialized high-tech classroom space for engineering and technology projects.
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- Lake Buena Vista High School Cafeteria
- Laptop
- Refers to the school-issued digital device provided to every student as part of the 1:1 initiative.
- Laptop Cart
- Mobile units used to distribute school-issued devices to students during class.
- Laptop Carts
- The mobile units used to distribute school-issued digital devices to students.
- Laptop Check
- Periodic mandatory inspections of school-issued digital devices to ensure they are in good working order
- LaunchPad
- The OCPS single sign-on portal used to access all student applications and textbooks.
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- LBVHS Cafeteria
- Media Center
- The school library and central hub for student technology support
- OCPS ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for lunch, media center checkouts, and campus safety.
- Skyward
- The official platform for students and parents to track grades, GPA, and attendance.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor area where students often congregate during lunch or between classes.
- The Gym
- The main indoor athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and pep rallies.
- The Innovation Lab
- A specialized high-tech classroom space for engineering and digital media.
- The Media Center
- The school library and central hub for research and digital resources.
- The Pit
- The student section within the gymnasium, used as a rallying point during pep rallies and basketball games.
- The Snake Pit
- The designated student section at the stadium or gym during athletic events.
- The Stadium
- The outdoor field used for football, soccer, and track events.
- The Viper Den
- The school gymnasium, used for indoor sports, pep rallies, and physical education.
- The Viper Pit
- The school gymnasium, used for basketball, volleyball, and pep rallies.
- Viper Time
- A specific period in the weekly schedule dedicated to academic intervention, enrichment, or club meetings.
- Wednesday Early Release
- The weekly schedule where students are dismissed one hour earlier than usual.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 11, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 approved campus terms and 29 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.