Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 27, 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
- School Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
D
- DECA
- A student organization focused on marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
F
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club.
- FFA
- A student organization focused on agricultural education and leadership.
H
- HOSA
- The Future Health Professionals club for students interested in medical careers.
N
- NHS
- The National Honor Society, recognizing students who excel in scholarship, leadership, and service.
P
- Packer Pride
- The general term for school spirit and positive behavior within the school community.
- Packers
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body.
S
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and representing the student body.
T
- The Green and White
- Reference to the school's official colors used during athletic and spirit events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A designated period in the schedule for academic check-ins, announcements, and student support.
- Early Out
- Days when students are dismissed earlier than the standard scheduled time.
- Late Start
- Specifically refers to Late Start Wednesdays, when school begins later for staff professional development.
- Lodoen
- The Lodoen Community Center, used for district-level programs and alternative education.
- Packer Pantry
- A school-based service providing food and supplies to students in need.
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, GPA, and attendance.
- Schoology
- The online learning management system where teachers post assignments and course materials.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center used for theater productions and choir/band concerts.
- The Packer Arena
- The ice rink and athletic facility used for hockey and other community events.
- west_fargo_high_school_cafeteria
- West Fargo High 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 27, 2026 – May 27, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 10 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.