Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A, B, C, D Lunch
- The four specific lunch shifts assigned to students based on their mid-day class period.
- A, B, C, or D Lunch
- The specific lunch shift assigned to a student based on their third or fourth-period teacher.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The designated shifts for eating during the school day, typically determined by a student's third or fourth-period teacher.
D
- DECA
- A club for students interested in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
E
- Emerald City
- A nickname occasionally used for the school or its theatre department, referencing the school's green color scheme.
- Emerald Knights
- The official name of the Staley High School Marching Band.
- Emerald Shield
- The name of the student-run news magazine and media outlet.
F
- Falcon Fuel
- The grab-and-go breakfast service available to students in the mornings.
- Falcon Pride
- The official school motto and standard for student behavior and school spirit.
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led religious and athletic organization.
G
- Green and Gold
- The school colors, frequently used to refer to the student body or school identity.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and activism group.
- Silver Wings
- The school's competitive dance team.
- Staley Nation
- The collective term for the student body, staff, and community supporters.
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student government body responsible for school events.
T
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and gathering area where students eat lunch.
- The Emerald
- The name of the student-run news publication, including the magazine and online news site.
- The Falcon's Nest
- The school-run store and cafe area that sells snacks, coffee, and spirit wear.
- The Great Hall
- The main commons area where the primary cafeteria service and student dining occur.
- The Hill
- The physical location of Staley High School, often used in athletic chants like 'Protect the Hill'.
- The Nest
- The designated student cheering section at athletic events, known for high energy and school spirit.
- The Northmen
- The nickname for rival Oak Park High School, often used during 'Spirit Week' or rivalry games.
- The Staley Way
- The school's core philosophy emphasizing service, trust, and leadership.
- The Talon
- The name of the student-run news magazine and digital media outlet.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Schedule
- The block scheduling system where students attend different sets of classes on alternating days.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used by all students to access assignments, grades, and course materials.
- DAC
- The District Athletic Complex, the stadium located near the school used for football games and track meets.
- Falcon Time
- A scheduled advisory or homeroom period used for academic support and school-wide announcements.
- Gold Day
- A block schedule day where students attend their odd-numbered classes (1, 3, 5, and 7).
- Great Hall
- The large central commons area used for lunch and major school gatherings.
- Green Day
- A block schedule day where students attend their even-numbered classes (2, 4, 6, and 8).
- ID Badge
- A mandatory piece of identification that students are often required to wear or carry for security and lunch purchases.
- Laptop Central
- The designated area in the media center for technical support regarding student-issued MacBooks.
- Late Start
- The district-wide practice of starting school later on Monday mornings to allow for teacher collaboration.
- Late Start Monday
- The weekly schedule where school begins later than usual to allow for teacher professional development.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center; the school's library and research hub.
- MacBook
- The district-issued laptop provided to every student as part of the 1:1 technology initiative.
- PLC
- Professional Learning Community days, which are scheduled late-start mornings for students.
- Power Hour
- A 60-minute midday block that allows students time for lunch, tutoring, and attending club meetings.
- PowerSchool
- The official portal used for tracking attendance and final course grades.
- staley_high_school_cafeteria
- Staley High School Cafeteria
- Student ID
- Required physical identification that must be carried for lunch purchases and building entry.
- The Commons
- The large, open multi-purpose area used for dining, studying, and school assemblies.
- The DAC
- The District Activities Complex, the off-site stadium used for football games and track meets.
- The Falcon's Nest
- The official school spirit store located on campus where students buy apparel and snacks.
- The Fieldhouse
- The primary gymnasium area used for basketball, volleyball, and physical education.
- The Flex
- Flexible learning spaces located in the academic wings designed for collaborative group work.
- The Great Hall
- The iconic, large open atrium at the center of the school used for lunch, passing periods, and events.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, testing, and quiet study.
- The Nest
- The common nickname for the main gymnasium and the school building as a whole.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, the venue for theater productions, choir, and band concerts.
- The Pit
- The main floor area of the gymnasium.
- The Talon
- The name of the school's official yearbook.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 29 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.