Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 26, 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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L
- Lion's Roar
- The name of the school's official newsletter and periodic announcements.
- Lions
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body.
- Lunch Account
- The prepaid debit system tied to a student's ID number used to purchase meals in the cafeteria.
N
- NJHS
- National Junior Honor Society; an organization for high-achieving students focused on service and leadership.
P
- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association; the primary volunteer organization supporting school events and teachers.
S
- SchoolCafe
- The online platform used by Keller ISD parents and students to manage meal payments and view menus.
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student government body responsible for planning school dances and spirit weeks.
V
- VRMS
- The standard abbreviation for Vista Ridge Middle School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Days
- The block scheduling system where students attend different sets of classes on alternating days.
- Advisory
- A specific period in the daily schedule dedicated to social-emotional learning, study hall, or school-wide announcements.
- Badge
- The required student identification card that must be worn on a lanyard at all times for security.
- Home Access Center
- The online portal (HAC) where students and parents check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Media Center
- The official term used for the school library and technology hub.
- The Cafetorium
- The multi-purpose space used as both a cafeteria and an auditorium for school performances.
- vista_ridge_middle_school_cafeteria
- Vista Ridge Middle School Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 26, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 7 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.