What academic term is relevant at Northwest Guilford High?

Semester 1 2026 runs from August 24, 2026 through January 22, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Northwest Guilford High student guide?

The guide includes 10 approved campus terms and 8 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Northwest Guilford High guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 10 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Northwest Guilford High student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Student guide · Semester 1 2026

The semester, explained for Northwest Guilford High

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: Semester 1 2026
Campus terms: 10
Local details: 8

Academic calendar

Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries

Aug 24Jan 22, 2027
Semester 1 2026Relevant now
Aug 24Oct 29, 2026
Quarter 1 2026
Oct 30Jan 22, 2027
Quarter 2 2026
Jan 25Jun 10, 2027
Semester 2 2027
Jan 25Apr 2, 2027
Quarter 3 2027
Apr 5Jun 10, 2027
Quarter 4 2027
Aug 23Jan 21, 2028
Semester 1 2027
Aug 23Oct 28, 2027
Quarter 1 2027
Oct 29Jan 21, 2028
Quarter 2 2027
Jan 24Jun 8, 2028
Semester 2 2028
Jan 24Mar 28, 2028
Quarter 3 2028
Mar 31Jun 8, 2028
Quarter 4 2028

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Campus language

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10 terms

A

A/B/C Lunch: The specific lunch period assigned based on a student's 3rd or 4th period class.

D

DECA: Business and marketing student organization

F

FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes

H

HOSA: Future Health Professionals club

N

NHS: National Honor Society
NW: Common shorthand for Northwest Guilford.

S

SGA: Student Government Association

T

The Caf: The school cafeteria where lunch is served.
The Horizons: The student-run newspaper, Northwest Horizons.

V

Viking Pride: The school spirit motto referring to the Viking mascot.

Places and practicalities

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

8 details

Canvas: The Learning Management System where teachers post assignments and course materials.
GCS OneCard: The multi-purpose student ID card used for identification and bus entry.
northwest_guilford_high_school_cafeteria: Northwest Guilford High School Cafeteria
PowerSchool: The online portal used by students and parents to check grades and attendance.
Say Something: The anonymous reporting system for safety concerns.
The 800 Building: The wing primarily housing Science and Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms.
The Gym: The main gymnasium used for PE and indoor athletic events.
The Media Center: The school library and research hub.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?: Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 10 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.

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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 Greensboro for Northwest Guilford High Students

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Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

35,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA)

Nearest Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

59.5°F

Avg Snowfall

6.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Upper Student Parking Lot

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Primary parking for stadium and outdoor athletic events.

Bottom Student Parking Lot

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Parking for baseball, softball, and soccer fields.

Senior Parking Lot

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Dedicated lot for seniors; personalized space designs permitted.

Campus News

Latest updates from Northwest Guilford High

Northwest Guilford community remembers 13-year-old football player at vigil

Hundreds gathered at the school track to honor Caden Sorrell, a middle school student-athlete who died after a medical emergency during practice.

Sep 3, 2026

Northern Guilford defeats Northwest in high-scoring matchup

The archrival matchup, dubbed 'The Caden Sorrell Game,' saw Northern Guilford take the victory in a high-scoring football game.

Aug 30, 2026

Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!

Northwest Guilford High School welcomes students back for the new academic year with updated schedules and resources.

Aug 15, 2026

GCS technology systems temporarily unavailable during Labor Day holiday due to facility relocation.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Northwest Guilford High

Optional Teacher Workday

September 21, 2026

Northwest Guilford High School

No school for students; optional workday for teachers.

NW HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parent Night

September 23, 2026

Northwest Guilford High School

Information session for parents of the Class of 2027.

Board Policy Committee Meeting

September 30, 2026

Community Education Center, Room 214, 2703 E Florida St., Greensboro, NC 27401

District-level committee meeting regarding school board policies.

Campus Details

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