Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- First Quarter 2026
- Second Semester 2027
- Third Quarter 2027
- Fourth Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three specific lunch shifts assigned to students based on their mid-day class period.
D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that competes in business-related events.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club focused on professional development.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student government organization.
T
- The Catalyst
- The school's student-run newsmagazine and online media outlet.
- The Commons
- The central multi-purpose area used as the cafeteria and main social gathering hub.
- The Den
- The official name for the Millard West student section at athletic events.
W
- Wildcat
- The school mascot and the collective term for the student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A designated period for school-wide announcements, academic check-ins, and social-emotional learning.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post course materials, assignments, and quizzes.
- E-Hallpass
- The digital system used by students to request and receive permission to leave the classroom.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal used by students to track their grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- The weekly Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than the standard start time to allow for staff meetings.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, study, and checking out technology.
- millard_west_cafeteria
- Millard West Cafeteria
- The Weight Room
- The specialized athletic training facility often used by sports teams and PE classes.
- The Wildcat
- The main gymnasium and athletic complex area.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.