Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – May 28, 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 8 of 8 terms
F
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America, the student organization supporting agricultural education and leadership.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America.
J
- JROTC
- Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, the Army-affiliated leadership and citizenship program on campus.
L
- Lunch A/B/C
- The three specific time blocks assigned for student lunch periods based on a student's third or fourth-period class location.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service and scholarship.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and event-planning body.
T
- The Den
- A nickname for the gymnasium or the central area where school spirit events are held.
W
- Wildcats
- The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The primary Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, modules, and course content.
- Early Release
- The district-wide practice of dismissing students one hour earlier than the standard schedule every Monday.
- PowerSchool
- The official student information system used by Hillsborough County to track grades, GPA, and attendance.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card that students must carry for cafeteria purchases, library access, and campus security.
- The 100 Building
- The main administrative building containing the front office, guidance counselors, and principal's office.
- The Gym
- The gymnasium, often referred to as the 'Wildcat Den' during athletic events and pep rallies.
- The Media Center
- The school library and central hub for research, book checkout, and digital resources.
- wharton_high_school_cafeteria
- Wharton 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 10, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 8 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.