Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 18, 2026 – May 27, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
A
- ACS
- Academy for Classical Studies, a focused academic pathway within the school's academy system.
- ADT
- Academy for Design and Technology, an academy focusing on creative and technical disciplines.
- AGS
- Academy for Global Studies, one of the signature academic programs and small learning communities at the school.
- ASI
- Academy for Science and Innovation, the school's academy centered on STEM and scientific research.
B
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance, a campus organization focused on supporting and celebrating Black student culture and community.
D
- Deep Eddy
- Refers to the area around the historic Deep Eddy Pool, a common student hangout spot adjacent to the school.
J
- JuiceLand
- A popular smoothie and juice shop located near the campus that is a frequent hangout and refreshment spot for students.
L
- Loyal Forever
- The official school motto and traditional sign-off used by students and staff to express school spirit and lifelong community ties.
M
- Maroon Society
- An honorary group recognizing the top five seniors who best represent the school's values and service.
- Maroons
- The collective name and identity for the student body, derived from the school colors; also the name of the school newspaper.
- Mr. Maroo
- The official mascot of the school.
P
- Pool Burger
- A nearby burger restaurant (located by Deep Eddy Pool) known for supporting the school and being a common student lunch or after-school destination.
S
- StuCo
- Student Council, the primary student government organization.
T
- The Caf
- The standard student shorthand for the campus cafeteria.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- austin_high_school_cafeteria
- Austin High School Cafeteria
- Competition Gym
- The main athletic facility used for varsity basketball, volleyball, and major pep rallies.
- FLEX
- A scheduled period for students to receive extra help, attend advisory meetings, or complete independent study.
- House Park
- The historic athletic stadium located 'just down the hill' where football games and other major athletic events take place.
- Maroon & White Night
- The school's annual showcase event for prospective students to explore academies, electives, and athletics.
- Maroon Day
- A scheduling term referring to one side of the school's block schedule rotation (A-Day).
- Maroon Round Up
- The traditional name for the freshman orientation program held before the start of the school year.
- PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, where school plays, concerts, and larger student assemblies are held.
- Smart Tag
- The student identification card system used for tracking bus transportation and attendance.
- The Castle
- A historic nickname for the school (referencing its original architecture), often used to refer to the institution and its main building as 'The Castle on the Hill'.
- White Day
- A scheduling term referring to the alternating side of the school's block schedule rotation (B-Day).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 18, 2026 – May 27, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 11 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.