Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – May 27, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- Black and Gold
- The official school colors, used to describe school-wide events or the student body.
C
- Code of Honor
- The specific set of ethical standards and behavioral expectations for all McKinley students.
G
- Grab-and-Go
- The pre-packaged meal service designed for quick pickup during lunch breaks.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- Hall of Pride
- A conceptual or physical space dedicated to celebrating student and alumni achievements.
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
J
- JROTC
- Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, a prominent leadership and drill program at the school.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
S
- SA
- Student Association, the school's student government body.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served.
- The Pin
- A traditional school pin representing the 'McKinley Spirit' and adherence to school values.
- The Pinion
- The school's long-running student newspaper, often used to refer to the journalism staff.
- Tiger Pride
- The collective spirit and identity of the McKinley High School community.
- Tigers
- The official school mascot, used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A Building
- The main academic building where the majority of core subject classrooms are located.
- Admin
- The historic Administration Building, a central landmark on campus.
- ID
- The required student identification card used for purchasing lunch and accessing library services.
- ID Check
- The requirement for students to present or wear their school identification for campus entry and cafeteria services.
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal used by students to check their grades, attendance, and class schedules.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where classes begin later than the standard time to allow for teacher collaboration.
- M Building
- The building dedicated to the music department and performing arts.
- Marion Scott Auditorium
- The school's primary venue for assemblies, performances, and large-scale events.
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- McKinley High School Cafeteria
- Scott Auditorium
- The Marion Scott Auditorium, the primary venue for school assemblies and theater productions.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card used for cafeteria transactions, library access, and campus security.
- The Auditorium
- The Marion McCarrell Scott Auditorium, used for assemblies and performances.
- The Front Office
- The administrative hub located in the W Building for check-ins, permits, and official business.
- The Gym
- The athletic facility used for physical education and Tiger sports games.
- The Oval
- The large, iconic oval-shaped lawn and driveway at the front of the school campus.
- The Pinion
- The official student-run newspaper, serving as the primary source for campus news and announcements.
- Tiger Time
- A designated period in the bell schedule for advisory, academic support, or student activities.
- W-Building
- One of the classroom wings, typically referring to the newer or specific subject-focused blocks.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – May 27, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 18 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.