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2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 9 PM Snacks
- A nightly tradition where students gather in the dorms for toast and cereal before bed.
A
- AA
- Athletic Association, which oversees the school's extensive sports programs.
- Arches
- The school's annual yearbook, named after the mission-style architectural arches on campus.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for campus events and leadership.
- Athol Murray
- A residence hall named in honor of the school's founder.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a student organization focused on promoting Black culture and community on campus.
C
- CSC
- Congregation of Holy Cross; the Catholic religious order that founded and sponsors the school.
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation, an academic honors society for high-achieving students.
- CSSHL
- Canadian Sport School Hockey League, the primary athletic league for the school's hockey teams.
E
- Edith
- Edith Hall, a residence hall for female boarding students.
- EZSchoolPay
- The pre-paid electronic account system students use to pay for all cafeteria and lunch cart purchases.
F
- FCC
- Filipino Culture Club; a student organization celebrating Filipino heritage and community.
- Fred Hill
- Fred Hill Hall, a campus dormitory named after a significant figure in the school's history.
- Friday Knight Lights
- A term for spirit-filled Friday night football games and associated campus events.
H
- HCMC
- Holy Cross Mission Center; the organization that coordinates student immersion trips and international service projects.
- Hound
- A term used to refer to an individual student or alumnus of the school.
- Hound Nation
- The collective community of Notre Dame students, alumni, and supporters.
- Hounds
- The collective name for students and athletes of the college, emphasizing the school's 'Hound' identity.
- Hounds
- The collective name for all athletic teams and the student body.
- Hounds for Humanity
- A student-led service organization that coordinates charity events and community outreach.
- HSC
- Holy Cross Council; a student leadership group focused on the school's mission and identity.
- HTV
- Hounds TV, the student-run media and broadcast organization.
K
- Knights
- The collective term for the student body, derived from the school's mascot.
L
- Lane
- Lane Hall, a primary residence hall for male students.
- Link Crew
- A student leadership program where upperclassmen mentor incoming freshmen.
- Lunch Carts
- Mobile food stations located around the quad for same-day food purchases using student accounts.
M
- Mac
- Mac Hall, a residential building for boarding students.
- Mac Hall
- Short for McNeill Hall, a residence hall for female students.
- Max Bell
- A student dormitory hall (Max Bell Dorm).
- MM
- Mother Mary Hall, the primary residence hall for female students.
- Moreau Mentors
- Upperclassmen who act as positive role models and guides for the freshman class during their transition to high school.
- MT
- Mother Teresa Hall, the primary residence for female students.
- Murray
- Murray Hall, one of the main boarding residences on campus.
N
- ND
- The common shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to the school.
- ND
- Common shorthand for the school and its athletic identity.
- ND Grillers
- A student-run group that cooks and sells teriyaki burgers on campus during lunch periods.
- ND Hall
- Notre Dame Hall, a central residence building for male students.
- NDTV
- Notre Dame Television, the student-run broadcast journalism program and news station.
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a student organization focused on scholarship, leadership, and service.
P
- Père
- The affectionate name for the school's founder, Father Athol Murray.
- Père Murray
- The residence hall for junior male students (Grades 9-10).
S
- Seaman Hall
- A student dormitory hall, officially Doc Seaman Hall.
- SHSAA
- Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association, the governing body for the school's competitive sports.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council, the primary student government body responsible for social events and school spirit.
- St. Thomas
- One of the campus residence buildings for boarding students.
- St. Tom's
- St. Thomas Hall, a residence hall for male students.
- STA
- St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, a prominent student dormitory.
- STREAM
- Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics; the school's integrated curriculum focus.
T
- TEDxNDHS
- The student-organized branch of TED talks hosted annually on campus.
- The Arches
- A reference to the school's signature architectural feature and the official name of the school yearbook.
- The Caf
- The campus cafeteria where students gather for daily meals.
- The Cafeteria
- The primary on-campus dining area where students eat lunch.
- The Cage
- The athletic equipment and storage area, often used as a meeting point for athletes.
- The Canteen
- The primary on-campus food service area where students purchase lunch and snacks.
- The Castle
- The nickname for the school's campus and specifically the home student cheering section during athletic events.
- The Grill
- The specific section of the cafeteria serving made-to-order items like burgers and sandwiches.
- The Hilton
- A sarcastic student nickname for older or less renovated dorm facilities.
- The Jungle
- The official name for the high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
- The Knight
- The school mascot and the name of the student newspaper.
- The Knight Online
- The official student-run news site and digital publication of the school.
- The Mall
- Refers to the Westfield Fashion Square shopping center located across the street, a popular off-campus spot for student parking and after-school dining.
- The Mandate
- The name of the student-run newspaper.
- The ND Way
- The school's core philosophy and code of conduct emphasizing character and faith.
- The Patio
- The primary outdoor dining area where students congregate for lunch and social breaks.
- The Pit
- The lower level of the gymnasium or specific high-intensity training areas.
- The Pit
- The concession and social area in the arena where students often gather for snacks and social time.
- The Plaza
- The central outdoor courtyard where students typically gather to eat and socialize during lunch.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students gather for lunch and social activities.
- The Refectory
- A formal term sometimes used for the dining hall or eating area.
- The Servery
- The specific area within the cafeteria where food is served.
- The Shield
- The student-run news magazine and media outlet of the school.
- The Tower
- Shorthand for the iconic Tower of God building.
- The Village
- Refers to the village of Wilcox, Saskatchewan, where the campus is located.
- The Wilcox Bubble
- The feeling of isolation or the tight-knit nature of living in the tiny village of Wilcox.
- The Wilcox Way
- The school's guiding philosophy of character, leadership, and community service.
- The Zoo
- The official name for the high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
- Tuck
- The campus snack shop or concession stand used for quick meals and treats.
V
- Varsity
- Varsity Hall, the primary residence for senior students and a central hub for campus life.
- Versailles
- A residence hall for female students on campus.
- VPA
- Visual and Performing Arts; the department encompassing the school's arts, music, and theater programs.
W
- Wilcox
- The small town in Saskatchewan that serves as the school's campus and is synonymous with the school itself.
- Wilcox Bubble
- A term used to describe the isolated, tight-knit social environment of the campus in rural Saskatchewan.
- Works of Mercy
- A leadership and service program where students perform community service hours.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Building
- The main academic building containing classrooms and administrative offices.
- Activity Period
- A designated block in the school schedule used for club meetings, honor society sessions, and student activities.
- Alegre
- The Alegre Science Center, housing the school's science classrooms and laboratories.
- Alekno
- Alekno Hall, the primary classroom building on campus.
- Allegretti Building
- A building containing classrooms and administrative offices located between Moreau and St. Andre Bessette Halls.
- Allegretti Hall
- The primary classroom building housing many of the school's academic departments.
- Attendance Email
- The specific email address (attendance@ndhs.org) used by parents to report student absences or late arrivals.
- Blue Day
- One half of the block schedule rotation, typically covering periods 1, 2, and 3.
- Blue/Gold Days
- The block schedule rotation used at many Notre Dame High Schools (e.g., Sherman Oaks).
- Burns Student Center
- The Fritz B. Burns Student Center, a hub for student activities and administrative offices.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course assignments, syllabi, and digital submissions.
- Carr Hall
- One of the primary academic buildings housing classrooms.
- Check-in
- The daily requirement for students to report to house parents or attend morning assembly.
- Collaboration
- Designated time in the schedule for faculty meetings or student-teacher consultations.
- Duty
- The scheduled supervision of dorms and campus areas by faculty members.
- Fashion Square Parking
- Refers to the overflow parking agreement where students are permitted to park in designated spots at the nearby Westfield Fashion Square mall.
- Fritz B. Burns Center
- The campus facility dedicated to Arts and Technology programs.
- Fritz B. Burns Gymnasium
- The primary indoor athletic facility for basketball and volleyball.
- Frosh Box Social
- A traditional freshman orientation event involving a group dinner followed by a social in the quad.
- GoFan
- The digital ticketing platform used by the school for purchasing tickets to games and campus events.
- Gold Day
- The second half of the block schedule rotation, typically covering periods 5, 6, and 7.
- Hampton
- Hampton Hall, a primary academic building containing various classrooms.
- Hampton Building
- The campus science center housing modern labs and classrooms.
- Hampton Hall
- The main auditorium and performing arts theater on campus used for assemblies and plays.
- House Leader
- A senior student appointed to a leadership and disciplinary role within a specific dormitory.
- House Points
- A system where students earn points for their respective houses through academic and athletic competitions.
- Information Commons
- The modern campus library and research center.
- Kenny Hall
- An academic building used for various classes and school functions.
- Late Start
- A scheduling convention, typically on Mondays, where classes begin later than the standard start time.
- Luctor et Emergo
- The school's motto ('I struggle and emerge'), which serves as a guiding philosophy for student life and resilience.
- Mandatory Study
- Required evening study hall hours for all boarding students to ensure academic focus.
- Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- The school's football and track stadium.
- Math Center
- A dedicated tutoring space for students located on the top floor of St. Andre Bessette Hall.
- McCusker
- McCusker Hall, a key academic or administrative building on campus.
- Moreau Building
- A campus building named in honor of Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
- Moreau Hall
- The main campus building, historically known as the Riverside Building.
- MTC
- The Mother Teresa Centre, the central building housing academics, administration, and dining.
- Naviance
- The software platform used by the counseling department for college applications and career planning.
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- Notre Dame High School Cafeteria
- Off-Campus Permits
- Required authorization from the attendance office for students to leave campus during the school day.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal where students and parents check official grades and attendance records.
- Rawlinson Aquatic Center
- The campus swimming and diving facility.
- Registration Day
- A traditional outdoor event held on Main Street where students manually construct their class timetables.
- Riverside Building
- The main classroom building along Riverside Drive, known for its iconic mission-style arches.
- Riverside Drive
- The main street bordering the campus, often used as a reference for the school's location and traffic patterns.
- Senior Early Out
- A privilege allowing eligible seniors to leave campus after their last scheduled class of the day.
- Sign-out
- The mandatory process of logging out when leaving a residence hall or the campus.
- St. Andre Bessette Building
- A classroom building formerly known as the Woodman Building, named after the first Holy Cross saint.
- St. Andre Bessette Hall
- A classroom building housing the Math Center, formerly known as the Woodman Building.
- Student Commons
- A designated indoor space for student collaboration and individual study.
- Study Hall
- Mandatory supervised evening study period held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- The 100s
- The wing of classrooms typically housing freshman-level or specific subject-area courses.
- The 200s
- The wing of classrooms often associated with upperclassman courses or specific academic departments.
- The 39
- Highway 39, the primary road connecting the school to the city of Regina.
- The Arches
- The iconic architectural feature of the Riverside Building, also serving as the name of the school yearbook.
- The Archives
- The school's historical collection located within the Tower of God.
- The Arena
- The Duncan McNeill Arena, the school's primary ice hockey and athletic facility.
- The Brick
- The Duncan McNeill Arena, the school's famous Olympic-sized hockey rink.
- The Bridge
- The elevated walkway connecting the main campus buildings.
- The Bridge
- The name of the student-run digital media and news platform.
- The Cage
- The campus gymnasium, specifically the home court for basketball and volleyball games.
- The Castle
- The student section and gymnasium, often used to refer to the home-court advantage during athletic events.
- The Chapel
- St. Augustine's Chapel, the spiritual heart of the campus.
- The Dome
- The Mandi Schwartz Memorial Arena, the school's Olympic-sized ice rink and central athletic hub.
- The Fritz
- The Fritz B. Burns Student Center, housing the cafeteria and student lounge areas.
- The Grotto
- A spiritual space on campus modeled after the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
- The Gym
- The central athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and school-wide rallies.
- The Hampton Center
- The Kevin Rooney Stadium and athletic complex housing the gymnasium and weight rooms.
- The Hounds Lounge
- A central social and recreational area for students.
- The Knight
- The student-run newspaper and online blog that covers campus news and events.
- The Knight Site
- The internal web portal used by students to access school resources, news, and schedules.
- The Library
- The school's media center and quiet study space.
- The Museum
- The Archives & Museum on campus dedicated to the history of founder Father Athol Murray.
- The Pad
- A central outdoor gathering area or parking lot where students congregate for events and departures.
- The Patch
- The school's primary football and outdoor athletic field.
- The Pit
- A nickname for the campus gym or registration area, known for its intense atmosphere.
- The Pit
- The central social hub located within the arena where students congregate between classes and after games.
- The Plex
- The Duncan McNeill Arena, the school's Olympic-sized ice hockey facility.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor gathering area where students eat lunch and attend social events.
- The Rink
- The Duncan McNeill Arena, the school's famous Olympic-sized hockey facility.
- The Shrine
- The Tower of God building, which houses the campus chapel and a museum of rare artifacts.
- The Tower
- The 'Tower of God,' a landmark campus structure and spiritual center.
- The Van
- The scheduled shuttle service that transports students to the nearby city of Regina.
- Town Leave
- The formal permission required for students to leave the campus grounds to visit the village.
- Varsity Hall
- The central administrative building which also houses the dining hall.
- Wilcox
- The small village that serves as the school's home and is often used interchangeably with the campus name.
- Wood
- The Wood Family Center, a multi-purpose facility used for student activities and gatherings.
- Woodman
- The Woodman Center, a multi-purpose facility used for athletics and performing arts.
- Woodman Gate
- The main entrance to the school located on Woodman Avenue, the primary point for student drop-off.
- Woodman Lot
- The main student and visitor parking lot located off Woodman Avenue.
- X-Period
- A flexible block in the schedule used for assemblies, club meetings, or additional study time.
- x2VOL
- The digital platform used by students to log and track their required community service hours.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 83 approved campus terms and 92 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.