Groton Dunstable RegionalStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Groton Dunstable Regional. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · 2026-2027 School Year

The semester, explained for Groton Dunstable Regional

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
2026-2027 School Year
Campus terms
6
Local details
9

Academic calendar

2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 17, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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6 terms

D

DECA
A student organization focused on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship competitions.

G

GD
The ubiquitous shorthand used by students, staff, and the community to refer to the school or district.
GSA
Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

N

NHS
National Honor Society, an organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

S

STUCO
Student Council, the representative body for the student population responsible for school events.

T

The Commons
The primary cafeteria and multi-purpose student gathering area at the high school.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Advisory
A scheduled period where small groups of students meet with a faculty advisor for community building and administrative tasks.
Flex
A designated flexible block in the daily schedule for academic support, club meetings, or independent study.
GDRHS
Groton-Dunstable Regional High School, the main campus for grades 9-12.
GDRMS
Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School, serving grades 5-8.
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High School Cafeteria
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Middle School Cafeteria
PowerSchool
The online portal where students and parents access official grades, attendance records, and schedules.
Schoology
The learning management system used by teachers to distribute assignments, course materials, and digital assessments.
The Black Box
The flexible theater and performance space used for drama productions and rehearsals.

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What academic term is relevant now?
2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 17, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
6 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.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Groton for Groton Dunstable Regional Students

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Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Public Transit

MBTA Fitchburg Line

Nearest Airports

Hanscom Field, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Boston Logan International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Snowfall

42 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

High School Parking Lot

surface_lot • Limited/Permit Only

Lottery-based assignment for students; specific visitor spots available.

Campus News

Latest updates from Groton Dunstable Regional

October GDRSC Newsletter Released

The Groton-Dunstable School Committee released district updates including information on the Strategic Vision 2026–2029 and upcoming calendar shifts.

Nov 1, 2026

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Raptor Visitor Management Expanded to Boutwell

The district has expanded its safety procedures by implementing the Raptor visitor management and screening system at the Boutwell Early Childhood Center.

Oct 30, 2026

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GD Unified Crusaders Take on Local First Responders

The GD Unified basketball team hosted a kid-friendly game against local police and firefighters to promote community inclusion.

Oct 28, 2026

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Enhanced Visitor Safety Procedures: Implementation of Raptor Visitor Management and screening system across all GDRSD schools.

Enhanced Visitor Safety Procedures: Implementation of Raptor Visitor Management and screening system across all GDRSD schools.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Groton Dunstable Regional

GD Unified Crusaders vs Police and Firefighters Basketball Game

November 2, 2026

Groton-Dunstable Regional High School

A night of teamwork and inclusion where the GD Unified Crusaders take on local police and firefighters to benefit GDRHS Best Buddies.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

November 2, 2026

Virtual - ZOOM

District policy subcommittee meeting from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Staff Development Day - No School

November 3, 2026

District-wide

Professional learning day for staff; no school for students.

School Committee Meeting

November 4, 2026

Virtual - ZOOM

Regularly scheduled School Committee meeting from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

End of Term 1

November 5, 2026

District-wide

The official conclusion of the first academic term for the 2026-2027 school year.

SEPAC Coffee and Conversation

November 5, 2026

Farmhouse Cafe, Dunstable, MA

A casual morning of connection for the Special Education Parent Advisory Council community at 9:30 AM.

Drama Guild Fall Play: 'And Then There Were None'

November 6, 2026

GDRHS Black Box Theater

Performance of Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery at 7:00 PM.

Veteran's Day - No School

November 11, 2026

District-wide

Observance of Veteran's Day; schools closed.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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