Academic calendar
2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 2026-2027 School YearRelevant now
Campus language
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J
- Jane Bay
- Jane Bay Hall, the primary residence for female boarding students.
L
- Lyle
- Lyle Hall, the primary residence for male boarding students.
M
- MCD
- A common shorthand abbreviation for McDonogh School used in internal communications and athletics.
O
- Orange and Black
- The school colors, frequently used to refer to school spirit or athletic teams.
S
- SEAL
- Student Engagement and Leadership, a program focused on student activities and campus life.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- St. John
- The main dining hall located in the Edward St. John Student Center where communal meals are served.
T
- The Grill
- A casual dining and snack area located within the Edward St. John Student Center.
- The Hill
- A term used to refer to the McDonogh campus or the school community as a whole.
- The Week
- The name of the student-run publication and news source for the campus community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A designated period for small groups of students to meet with a faculty mentor for guidance and support.
- Allan
- The Allan Building, the historic center of the Upper School containing classrooms and administrative offices.
- Convocation
- The formal ceremony held at the beginning of the academic year to welcome students and faculty.
- Edward St. John
- The Edward St. John Student Center, the central hub for dining, socializing, and student services.
- Late Start
- Refers to Wednesday mornings when the academic day begins later than the standard 8:00 a.m. start.
- Naylor
- The Naylor Building, which houses the Upper School science and STEM facilities.
- paterakis_dining_hall
- Paterakis Dining Hall
- RLAC
- The Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, the main hub for indoor sports and physical education.
- Tagart
- Tagart Memorial Chapel, used for assemblies, concerts, and formal school gatherings.
- The Bus
- The comprehensive transportation system provided for day students across the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 10 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.