Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student leadership group responsible for organizing school spirit events and dances.
P
- PAL
- Peer Assistance Leadership; a student organization dedicated to mentoring peers and community service.
- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association; the parent-led organization that supports school programs and activities.
S
- Snack Bar
- The primary service window area where students purchase food during the morning 'Snack' break and Lunch.
W
- Waves
- The official mascot of Thurston Middle School, commonly used to refer to the student body and school identity.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aeries
- The district-wide student information system used by students to check their official grades and attendance.
- Black Box
- The Black Box Theatre, a specific performance and classroom space used for the school's drama program.
- Canvas
- The primary learning management system where teachers post assignments, resources, and course announcements.
- Late Start
- The Wednesday schedule convention where the school day begins at 9:05 AM to allow for staff meetings.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center; the central school facility for books, research, and digital technology.
- The Gym
- The gymnasium used for physical education classes, sports games, and school-wide assemblies.
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- Thurston Middle School Cafeteria
- Tutorial
- A designated period in the daily bell schedule for students to seek academic support or complete homework.
- Zero Period
- An optional early-morning class held before the standard school day, typically for PE or elective courses.
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 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 5 approved campus terms and 9 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.