Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2025-2026
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three specific lunch periods assigned to students based on their mid-day class schedule.
D
- DECA
- A business and marketing club where students compete in professional development events.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for students excelling in scholarship, leadership, and service.
P
- Patriots
- The official school mascot, often used to refer to the student body or athletic teams.
- Pats
- Short for Patriots, the school's official mascot and athletic team name.
- PNN
- Penfield News Network, the student-run television station that broadcasts daily announcements.
R
- Red and White
- The school colors, often used to refer to school spirit events or the 'Red and White' spirit week.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a club focused on peer-to-peer education and safety.
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student government body responsible for school events and advocacy.
T
- The Commons
- The main cafeteria and central social gathering area for students during lunch periods.
- The Line
- The queue for purchasing hot meals in the cafeteria.
- The Pen
- A common local nickname for Penfield High School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Wing
- The section of the school housing the main administrative offices and counseling center.
- Day 1/Day 2
- The alternating block schedule system used to rotate classes every other day.
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal used by students to track grades, attendance, and class schedules.
- Late Start
- A modified schedule, typically occurring on specific Wednesdays, where classes begin later than usual.
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- Penfield High School Cafeteria
- Schoology
- The primary learning management system where teachers post assignments and course materials.
- The Auditorium
- The primary performance space for school plays, concerts, and assemblies.
- The Commons
- The large, open multi-purpose space used for dining, assemblies, and student hangouts.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center; the school's library and research hub.
- The Loop
- The designated traffic circle at the front of the school for student drop-off and pick-up.
- The Main Office
- The administrative center of the school located near the front entrance.
- The Media Center
- The official name for the school library and digital resource hub.
- The Turf
- The main outdoor athletic field used for football, soccer, and lacrosse.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 13 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.