Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 15, 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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Showing 8 of 8 terms
N
- NCTV
- New Canaan Television, the student-run broadcast journalism and television production program.
S
- Senior Lounge
- A designated dining and social area exclusive to members of the senior class.
- SLOBs
- Service League of Boys, a student-parent service organization focused on community volunteerism.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, the primary student representative body for school governance.
T
- The Bubble
- A term used by students to describe the perceived insular or sheltered social environment of New Canaan.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where students eat lunch and gather during free periods.
- The Courant
- The official student-run newspaper of New Canaan High School.
V
- VPA
- The Visual and Performing Arts department, encompassing music, theater, and art programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Dunning Field
- The primary athletic stadium used for football, lacrosse, and soccer games.
- Late Start
- A modified bell schedule where classes begin later than usual, typically for staff professional development.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center, the school's central hub for research, study, and media resources.
- nchs_cafeteria
- NCHS Cafeteria
- Open Campus
- A privilege granted to juniors and seniors allowing them to leave school grounds during free periods.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Schoology
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, course materials, and updates.
- SIP
- The Senior Internship Program, a multi-week professional internship seniors complete at the end of the school year.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor area within the school complex where students socialize during breaks.
- Wagner Room
- A large multi-purpose room used for school board meetings, presentations, and community events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 15, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 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.