Academic calendar
Quarter 1 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Amerigo
- The international student residential program and housing community on campus.
B
- Black and Gold
- The official school colors, frequently used to refer to school spirit or varsity teams.
- Bonaventure
- An elite academic certificate awarded to students who maintain a grade point average above 94.5%.
D
- DAC
- The test preparation program (DAC Test Prep) hosted on campus for college entrance exams.
- Duns Scotus
- A prestigious academic designation for students who maintain an overall average of 90% or higher.
F
- Fathers' Guild
- The primary service and social organization for fathers and male guardians.
- Friar Faithful
- A term used for the most dedicated members of the student section at athletic events.
- Friar Focus
- The school's primary news publication and magazine.
- Friar Forever
- A popular school motto and social media hashtag signifying lifelong loyalty to the institution.
- Friar Nation
- The collective term for the student body, faculty, and alumni, representing the school's community and spirit.
- Friars
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
- FYM
- Franciscan Youth Ministry, the central organization for religious services, retreats, and community outreach.
J
- Juniorate
- A historical term for the boarding section of the school used by students and brothers before it transitioned to a day school.
K
- Kolbe Society
- A student service and religious organization named after St. Maximilian Kolbe.
M
- MySchoolBucks
- The digital payment system and app used for all cafeteria meal plans and purchases.
N
- NHS
- The National Honor Society chapter.
P
- PB&J Gang
- The Peanut Butter and Jelly Club, a popular service group that prepares meals for local shelters.
S
- SAHS
- Saint Anthony's High School.
- SALT
- Saint Anthony's Leadership Team, the primary student organization responsible for freshman orientation and school spirit.
- SAVE
- Saint Anthony's Volunteer Efforts, a major student organization focused on community service and charity.
T
- The Anthonian
- The school's annual yearbook.
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria managed by W&S Food Service.
- The Cafeteria
- The primary dining area located within the main campus building.
- The Concourse
- The lower level of the Student Center, which serves as a primary hub for dining and fine arts activities.
- The Dorm
- The general student term for the international residence facility.
- The Dorms
- The on-campus residential facilities primarily housing international students in the boarding program.
- The Paduan
- The official student-run newspaper of the high school.
W
- Wolf Hill
- Shorthand for the school's physical location and campus on Wolf Hill Road.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Adventureland Trip
- A traditional freshman class social event held at the local Adventureland amusement park.
- Archie DiMarco Field
- The dedicated baseball field located on the school grounds.
- Bus Passes
- Required identification for students utilizing the various district-provided bus routes to campus.
- Campus Shuttle
- The transportation service provided for students to commute to and from the school grounds.
- Cy Donnelly Field
- The school's primary outdoor stadium used for football, soccer, and track and field.
- Fall Varsity Sports Awards Night
- A major seasonal event held in December to honor student-athletes.
- Friar Card
- The official student identification card used for campus access and identification.
- Friar Fieldhouse
- The main indoor athletic complex used for basketball, volleyball, and physical education.
- Friar for a Day
- The official shadowing program where prospective 8th-grade students spend a day on campus.
- Friar Handbook
- The comprehensive student-parent guide outlining all school policies and procedures.
- Friar Scoreboard
- The dedicated platform or publication for tracking varsity sports results and athletic news.
- Indoor Stadium
- The facility housing the indoor track and multi-purpose athletic courts.
- Late Start
- A scheduled delay in the school day, often used for faculty meetings or professional development.
- Late Start Wednesday
- A weekly scheduling convention where classes begin later than the standard 8:20 AM start time.
- Metzger Stadium
- The James C. Metzger Stadium, the primary outdoor athletic venue.
- Our Lady of the Angels Chapel
- The central chapel on campus used for school-wide liturgies and prayer services.
- Ring Day
- A significant junior year milestone where students receive their official school rings during a formal ceremony.
- Student Center
- The 145,000 square foot facility dedicated to Performing Arts, Fine Arts, and Athletics.
- TACHS
- The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools, the mandatory entrance exam for prospective students.
- The Chapel
- Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, a 6,500 square foot Romanesque structure at the center of campus.
- The Chorus Room
- A dedicated space for the school's extensive music and choral programs.
- The Guidance Complex
- The administrative area for student counseling, formerly part of the original dormitory.
- The Gym
- The main gymnasium, recently renovated with custom faculty artwork.
- The Library
- The primary academic resource center for students.
- The Student Center
- A 145,000 square foot multi-level facility dedicated to athletics and the arts.
- X-Period
- A designated activity period during the school day used for club meetings, assemblies, or extra help.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Quarter 1 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 28 approved campus terms and 26 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.