Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 4, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- A/B Lunch
- The split lunch periods assigned to students based on their 4th or 5th-period teacher's schedule.
B
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America, a student organization for business and technology skills.
F
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America; a prominent student organization focused on agricultural education and leadership.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; a club for students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
L
- LL
- Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to Los Lunas High School or the town itself.
M
- MESA
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement; a program and club supporting students in STEM fields.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
O
- Orange and Blue
- The school colors, frequently used to refer to school spirit or dress-code themes for games.
S
- Snack Bar
- The secondary food service line offering a la carte items and quick snacks.
- STUCO
- The Student Council; the student-led government body responsible for school events and pep rallies.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served to the student body.
- The Hill
- A colloquial reference to the school's location or the athletic stadium area.
- The Lunas
- A regional shorthand used by students to refer to the school and the surrounding community.
- Tiger Cafe
- The official name for the school's cafeteria and meal service area.
- Tiger Pride
- The school's core motto, often used to describe the expected code of conduct and school spirit.
- Tigers
- The collective name for the student body, derived from the school mascot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by teachers to distribute assignments and course materials.
- Early Release
- Scheduled days, typically Wednesdays, where students are dismissed early for staff professional development.
- Late Start
- A modified Monday schedule where classes begin later to allow for teacher professional development.
- Late Start Wednesday
- The weekly schedule adjustment where classes begin later than usual to allow for teacher professional development.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track real-time grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card required for all students to carry for campus security, library checkout, and cafeteria services.
- The 100 Wing
- The section of the campus housing the main administrative offices and counseling services.
- The 100-500 Wings
- The primary classroom blocks, numbered by hallway to designate different academic departments.
- The Ag Building
- The specialized facility located on campus for agricultural sciences and FFA projects.
- The Ag Shop
- The specialized vocational building used for agricultural mechanics and welding classes.
- The Field House
- The athletic facility located near the stadium used by sports teams for training and locker rooms.
- The Loop
- The designated traffic circle area for student drop-off and pick-up by parents.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center; the venue for choir, band performances, and drama productions.
- The Tiger Den
- The main gymnasium and student section area for basketball and volleyball games.
- The Tiger's Den
- The main gymnasium used for basketball games, volleyball matches, and school-wide pep rallies.
- Tiger ID
- The official student identification card required for campus safety, library access, and cafeteria meals.
- Tiger Time
- A designated advisory or intervention period in the daily schedule for students to receive extra help or attend meetings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 4, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 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.