Academic calendar
1st Quarter 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 1st Quarter 2026Relevant now
- 2nd Quarter 2026
- 3rd Quarter 2027
- 4th Quarter 2027
- 1st Quarter 2027
- 2nd Quarter 2027
- 3rd Quarter 2028
- 4th Quarter 2028
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that competes in business and entrepreneurship events.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes; a student-led religious organization open to all students.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; a club for students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for students who meet specific requirements for scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
R
- Ravens
- The school mascot and the collective term used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student government body responsible for school events and spirit.
T
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and multi-purpose gathering area where all student lunches are served.
- The Nest
- The official name for the student cheering section at athletic events, particularly football and basketball games.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Late Start
- A modified schedule, typically on Thursdays, where the school day begins later to allow for teacher professional development.
- olathe_northwest_cafeteria
- Olathe Northwest Cafeteria
- Seminar
- A dedicated advisory and study hall period where students can receive academic help or attend club meetings.
- Student ID
- A mandatory identification card required for purchasing lunch, checking out library books, and entering school dances.
- Student Parking
- Designated parking areas requiring a purchased permit for students who drive to school.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gymnasium, used for physical education classes and smaller athletic practices.
- The Commons
- The large, open central area of the school used for dining and large group presentations.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center; the venue for school plays, musicals, and band or choir concerts.
- The Raven's Nest
- The school store where students can purchase ONW apparel and snacks.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 1st Quarter 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.