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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
4 entries Aug 10 → Jan 5, 2027
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jan 6 → May 28, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Aug 9 → Jan 3, 2028
Fall Semester 2027
Jan 4 → May 26, 2028
Spring Semester 2028
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A B C P T A
ASB Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for school events and clubs. B
BTV Burlingame TV, the student-run broadcast news program. C
CSF California Scholarship Federation, an academic honors society for high-achieving students. P
PAL Peer Assistance and Leadership, a student mentoring and support program. T
The B The Burlingame B, the official student-run newspaper and news website.
The Caf The school cafeteria where students purchase lunch and snacks.
The Pit The designated student cheering section at athletic events, particularly basketball games.
The Quad The central outdoor courtyard where students socialize and eat lunch. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
9 details
A Building The main administrative building housing the front office, counseling, and many core classrooms.
bhs_cafeteria BHS Cafeteria
Canvas The digital learning management system used by teachers to post assignments and course materials.
E Building The science and mathematics wing, known for being one of the newer additions to the campus.
Flex Time A scheduled period during the school day for students to seek extra help from teachers or attend club meetings.
Infinite Campus The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
Late Start A modified schedule, typically on Wednesdays, where classes begin later than the standard start time.
The Gym The main athletic facility used for PE classes, basketball, and volleyball games.
The Library The school's learning commons and media center used for study and research. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027.
How much campus context is included? 8 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from Burlingame High
Football ends three-year drought with victory against San Mateo in 99th annual Little Big Game The Panthers secured a home victory against rival San Mateo High School, ending a three-year losing streak in the historic Little Big Game.
Nov 10, 2026
Read More November 2026 Diversity Audit A student-led diversity audit was conducted to review campus inclusion and representation.
Nov 8, 2026
Read More BHS Students Kaleo Tapio and Caroline Yeh named I Voted Sticker Contest Winners Two BHS students were recognized by the Burlingame City Council for their winning sticker designs to be used in the November elections.
Oct 19, 2026
Read More Burlingame New City Hall to open October 27, 2026. Burlingame New City Hall to open October 27, 2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Burlingame High
Veterans Day (No School) November 11, 2026
District office and school sites closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Frosh Football Banquet November 12, 2026
Banquet for the freshman football team from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Fall Play: Little Shop of Horrors November 13, 2026
Burlingame High Drama presents Little Shop of Horrors at 6:30 PM (also runs Nov 14-15).
Boys Varsity Basketball vs Sacred Heart Cathedral November 17, 2026
Varsity basketball game at 7:00 PM; JV game at 5:30 PM.
Boys Varsity Soccer vs German International School of Silicon Valley November 20, 2026
Varsity soccer match at 4:30 PM; JV at 6:15 PM.
BHS Alumni Basketball Game November 25, 2026
Annual alumni game vs Varsity Basketball at 4:00 PM.
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