Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 17, 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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D
- DECA
- A club for students interested in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship that competes in regional and state events.
E
- EGR
- Common shorthand for both the school and the city of East Grand Rapids.
G
- Gaslight
- Gaslight Village, the nearby commercial district where upperclassmen frequently go for off-campus lunch.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service and leadership.
P
- Pioneers
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body.
S
- SAB
- Student Advisory Board, the student government body responsible for school events and representation.
T
- The Bubble
- A term used by students and residents to describe the perceived insularity, affluence, and safety of the East Grand Rapids community.
- The Caf
- The high school cafeteria where school-provided lunches are served.
Y
- YAC
- Youth Action Council, a community-focused service and philanthropy group.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, course materials, and grades.
- high_school_cafeteria
- High School Cafeteria
- Late Start
- A modified schedule where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- Memorial Field
- The primary outdoor athletic stadium used for football, track, and other sporting events.
- Parking Permits
- Required decals for students to park in designated school lots, often categorized by seniority.
- Skyward
- The online student information system used for checking grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Gym
- Refers to either the North or South gymnasium facilities used for physical education and indoor sports.
- The Little Theater
- A smaller performance and presentation space located within the high school building.
- The Media Center
- The school library and resource hub for research and quiet study.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for school plays, concerts, and large assemblies.
- The Vision
- The East Vision, the student-run newspaper and digital media outlet covering school news.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 17, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 11 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.