Huntington Beach High SchoolStudent Guide

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School in Huntington Beach, CA. Operating on a semester system.

Huntington Beach, CA
3K+ students
@huntingtonbeachhighs.edu
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Student guide · First Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Huntington Beach High School

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
First Semester 2026
Campus terms
9
Local details
10

Academic calendar

First Semester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. First Semester 2026First Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
  2. Second Semester 2026-2027Second Semester 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

A

APA
Academy for the Performing Arts, a prominent magnet program hosted on the HBHS campus.
ASB
Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for campus events.

M

Main Street
The popular off-campus area within walking distance where students go for lunch.
MUN
Model United Nations, a highly active academic competition club on campus.

O

Oil
A common shorthand used by students to refer to school spirit or the mascot.
Oilers
The official mascot and collective name for the student body.

P

PTSA
Parent Teacher Student Association, the collaborative organization of parents and staff.

T

The Caf
The on-campus cafeteria and student nutrition center.
The Slicker
The name of the student-run newspaper and media outlet.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Aeries
The student information system used to track grades, attendance, and official records.
Canvas
The learning management system where teachers post assignments and course materials.
hbhs_cafeteria_snack_bar
HBHS Cafeteria / Snack Bar
ID Card
The mandatory student identification required for campus entry, library services, and school events.
Late Start
Refers to Wednesday mornings when the school schedule begins later than usual for staff meetings.
Off-campus
The privilege granted to juniors and seniors to leave the school grounds during the lunch period.
Sheue Stadium
The primary outdoor athletic facility used for football, track, and soccer.
The Gym
The main indoor athletic facility for basketball and volleyball.
The Pool
The campus aquatic center used by the swim and water polo teams.
The Tower
The historic and iconic main building of the school, often used as a symbol for the campus.

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What academic term is relevant now?
First Semester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 10 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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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Huntington Beach for Huntington Beach High School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Huntington Beach.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,716

Cost of Living Index

165

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Orange County Transportation Authority

Nearest Airports

John Wayne Airport, Long Beach Airport, Los Angeles International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

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On-Campus Student Lot

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Campus News

Latest updates from Huntington Beach High School

'Mission Possible': H.B. district brings staff together to launch school year

The Huntington Beach Union High School District held its first opening-of-school event for staff in decades, featuring motivational speaker George Couros.

Sep 2, 2026

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Tim Floyd Announced as New Principal of Huntington Beach High School

Tim Floyd has been appointed as the next principal of Huntington Beach High School, pending Board approval.

Jul 10, 2026

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Jared Grindlinger Named All-Orange County Baseball Player of the Year

Huntington Beach High School's Jared Grindlinger was recognized as the player of the year for 2026.

Jul 10, 2026

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Anonymous Tip Line: Text 'TIP HBHS' to 848-261 to report bullying, crime, or mental health crises.

Anonymous Tip Line: Text 'TIP HBHS' to 848-261 to report bullying, crime, or mental health crises.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Huntington Beach High School

Girls Tennis vs. Foothill HS (JV/V)

September 3, 2026

Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Athletics event for Girls Tennis against Foothill High School.

JV Football vs. LB Wilson HS

September 3, 2026

Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Junior Varsity Football game against Long Beach Wilson High School.

Back to School Night

September 22, 2026

Campuswide

Annual event for parents to meet teachers and visit the campus. Scheduled from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Modified Schedule - Staff Meeting

September 28, 2026

Huntington Beach High School

School day with a modified bell schedule including a staff meeting from 8:00 AM to 8:53 AM.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@huntingtonbeachhighs.edu

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