Academic calendar
2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 26, 2026 – May 26, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 2026-2027 School YearRelevant now
- First Semester 2026
- Second Semester 2027
Campus language
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D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that competes in business-related events.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in medical careers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student government organization.
T
- The Commons
- The main cafeteria and central gathering area where lunch is served.
- The Pit
- The designated student section at home football and basketball games known for high energy.
- Titan
- The collective identity for students, derived from the school mascot.
- Titan Fuel
- The school-run coffee and snack shop located near the cafeteria.
W
- West
- Common shorthand used by students and the community to refer to Lee's Summit West High School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chromebook
- The district-issued laptop provided to every student for academic use.
- Late Start
- The Wednesday morning schedule where classes begin later to allow for teacher professional development.
- lee_s_summit_west_cafeteria
- Lee's Summit West Cafeteria
- LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, studying, and checking out technology.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Schoology
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by students to access assignments and course materials.
- The Fieldhouse
- The main gymnasium used for basketball, volleyball, and large indoor athletic events.
- The Lecture Hall
- A tiered seating room used for guest speakers and large class presentations.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for theater productions, concerts, and assemblies.
- Titan Time
- A designated period during the school day for academic intervention, club meetings, or study hall.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 26, 2026 – May 26, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.