Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- A La Carte
- Individual food items sold separately from the standard meal tray.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes; a student-led religious club open to all students.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student organization focused on LGBTQ+ support and advocacy.
M
- Main Line
- The primary cafeteria queue for the daily scheduled hot lunch.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; a service and academic recognition organization.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student-led government organization responsible for school events.
T
- The Caf
- The high school cafeteria and common dining area.
- The Commons
- The primary cafeteria and multi-purpose area where students eat lunch and gather before school.
- The Pack
- The official name for the Marion High School student cheering section at athletic events.
W
- Wolves
- The school mascot, adopted in 2020 to replace the former 'Indians' moniker.
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 resources.
- E-hallpass
- The digital system used by students to request and track hall passes.
- Infinite Campus
- Often shortened to 'IC,' this is the digital portal for checking grades, attendance, and class schedules.
- Late Start
- A scheduling convention on Mondays where classes begin later than the usual start time to allow for staff professional development.
- Late Start Monday
- The weekly schedule adjustment where classes begin later for teacher professional development.
- Marion Stadium
- The primary outdoor athletic facility for football and track events.
- marion_high_school_cafeteria
- Marion High School Cafeteria
- MHS
- Marion High School; the main high school building.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to check grades and attendance.
- Seminar
- A designated period during the school day for students to receive academic support, attend meetings, or complete homework.
- Silver Cord
- A volunteer program where students are recognized at graduation for completing a set number of community service hours.
- The Auditorium
- The performance space used for drama productions, band concerts, and school-wide assemblies.
- The Commons
- The central hub of the high school used for dining, study, and social interaction.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for physical education classes and varsity basketball and volleyball games.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center; the venue for concerts, plays, and assemblies.
- The Vern
- Vernon Middle School; the neighboring middle school often referenced by students.
- vernon_middle_school_summer_lunch_site
- Vernon Middle School (Summer Lunch Site)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.