Academic calendar
School Year 2025-2026 runs Aug 21, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2025-2026Relevant now
Campus language
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D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that participates in business-related competitions and simulations.
G
- Giants
- The official mascot and the collective term for the Marion High School student body and athletic teams.
J
- JROTC
- Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, a high-profile leadership and military science program at MHS.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization recognizing students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
P
- Purple and Gold
- The school colors, used as a shorthand for school spirit or specific 'spirit days'.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student-led representative body for the high school.
T
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where students eat lunch and gather during breaks.
- The Giant Way
- The school's official code of conduct and cultural framework focusing on respect and responsibility.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bill Green Arena
- The massive main gymnasium, frequently called 'The Bill', named after the school's legendary basketball coach.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by teachers to distribute assignments, quizzes, and course materials.
- Dick Lootens Stadium
- The school's outdoor athletic stadium used for football games and track meets.
- E-Learning
- Remote learning days conducted via the internet, typically utilized during snow days or scheduled professional development.
- FinalForms
- The online platform used by student-athletes to submit required medical and participation paperwork.
- Late Start
- Designated days (often Wednesdays) when the school day begins later than usual to allow for staff meetings.
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal where students and parents access real-time grades, attendance records, and schedules.
- vernon_middle_school_cafeteria_summer_meal_site
- Vernon Middle School Cafeteria (Summer Meal Site)
- Walton Center
- The F. Ritchie Walton Performing Arts Center, the primary venue for school concerts, plays, and community events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2025-2026 runs Aug 21, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 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.