Academic calendar
Semester 1 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1Relevant now
- Semester 2
Campus language
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B
- Black and Gold
- The official school colors, frequently used in cheers and to describe school spirit.
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America, a club for students pursuing careers in business and technology.
- Buffs
- Short for Buffaloes, the official mascot and collective name for the student body.
F
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a student organization for family and consumer sciences.
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America, a major student organization focused on agricultural education.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student government organization.
T
- The Caf
- Short for the cafeteria, often used interchangeably with the Commons for the lunchroom.
- The Commons
- The central dining and gathering area where students eat lunch.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chromebooks
- Refers to the 1:1 technology initiative where every student is issued a laptop for schoolwork.
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal used by students and parents to check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Lucy Smith Center
- The building housing the school's library, media center, and additional classroom space.
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- McAlester High School (Smith Center)
- The Fieldhouse
- S.E. Patton Fieldhouse, the main gymnasium for basketball and volleyball games.
- The Hook
- Hook Eales Stadium, the school's primary football and track stadium.
- The Hub
- A central student resource area or office for administrative and counseling services.
- The PAC
- The McAlester High School Performing Arts Center, used for concerts, plays, and assemblies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 8 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.