Academic calendar
Menlo School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Menlo School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the primary student government organization responsible for school events.
- Atherton Bubble
- A term used by students to describe the perceived sheltered or affluent environment of the school and its surrounding neighborhood.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a supportive space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
M
- M-A
- Menlo-Atherton High School; the cross-town public school rival, frequently referenced during 'Spirit Week' and athletic events.
S
- SLS
- Student Life Senate; a student group focused on improving the day-to-day experience and school culture.
T
- The Coat
- Short for 'The Coat of Arms,' the official student-run newspaper of Menlo School.
- The Commons
- The primary dining hall and cafeteria where students gather for lunch and snacks.
- The Den
- A cafe and snack bar located within the Student Center offering food and drinks outside of main meal times.
- The Loop
- The circular driveway used for student drop-off and pick-up, often a point of logistical frustration.
- The Menlo Way
- The school's official code of conduct and community values.
- The Quad
- The central grassy outdoor area where students socialize during breaks and lunch.
- The Servery
- The specific area within the Commons where food is served and the buffet lines are located.
V
- Valpo
- Valparaiso Avenue; the main street bordering the campus, often used to refer to the school's location or traffic conditions.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advocacy
- The Menlo term for advisory or homeroom, where small groups of students meet with a faculty advisor.
- Assembly
- A weekly school-wide gathering, typically held on Fridays in the MAC for announcements and performances.
- CADC
- The Creative Arts and Design Center, which houses the school's visual arts, music, and tech programs.
- Knightbook
- The internal online portal and directory used by students and faculty for school information and grades.
- Late Start
- The schedule convention on Wednesdays where classes begin at 9:00 AM instead of the usual 8:00 AM.
- M-Schedule
- The specific rotating block schedule used by the Upper School to ensure classes meet at different times throughout the week.
- Stent
- Stent Hall; the historic main administration building that also houses classrooms and the admissions office.
- Teal Center
- A dedicated space for technology, engineering, and innovation projects.
- The CAC
- The Creative Arts Center; the hub for drama, music, and visual arts performances and classes.
- The Loop
- The main driveway and traffic circle used for student drop-off and pick-up.
- The MAC
- The Menlo Athletic Center; the main gymnasium used for sports, PE, and school-wide assemblies.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area where students socialize and where many outdoor school events are held.
- The Student Center
- The central hub for student life, containing the Den and lounge areas.
- Tutorial
- A dedicated block of time in the schedule for students to meet with teachers for extra help or to work on projects.
- Whitaker
- The Whitaker Lab, the building dedicated to science and engineering classrooms.
- Whittier
- The Whittier Center; a building housing the library, study spaces, and various humanities classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Menlo School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 16 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.