Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 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
- ASL
- American Sign Language Club, a student organization focused on learning and practicing sign language.
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 recognizing students for scholarship, leadership, and service.
R
- Rams
- The school mascot and the collective term for the student body and athletic teams.
T
- TAM
- Teachers and Mentors, a peer-mentoring program where upperclassmen assist younger students.
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and student gathering space where lunch is served and students congregate.
- The Port
- A common shorthand nickname for Port Chester High School and the surrounding community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chromebook
- The district-issued laptop provided to every student for use in classes and at home.
- ID Badge
- The required identification card students must carry for security and to access school services.
- Infinite Campus
- The online student information system used to check grades, attendance, and class schedules.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where the school opening is delayed for teacher professional development.
- PCHS
- The standard abbreviation for Port Chester High School.
- Period 9
- The final period of the school day dedicated to teacher extra help, makeup work, or club meetings.
- The Commons
- The main lobby and cafeteria area that serves as the school's central hub.
- The Pit
- The high school gymnasium, specifically the sunken court area used for basketball games and pep rallies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 8 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.