Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 20, 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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Showing 7 of 7 terms
C
- Coyote Way
- The school-wide behavioral expectations and motto (Respectful, Responsible, Ready).
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led religious organization.
N
- NJHS
- National Junior Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student-led government organization.
T
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served.
W
- WEB
- Where Everybody Belongs, a student mentorship program where 8th graders lead 7th graders.
Y
- Yotes
- Shorthand for Coyotes, the school's official mascot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Day
- The block scheduling system where students attend different classes on alternating days.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments and resources.
- ID Badge
- Required identification that must be worn on a lanyard at all times while on campus.
- mckinzey_middle_school_cafeteria
- McKinzey Middle School Cafeteria
- Skyward
- The online portal used by students and parents to check grades and attendance.
- The Den
- Commonly used name for the library or media center.
- The Gym
- Refers to the main gymnasium used for athletics and pep rallies.
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 20, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 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.