What academic term is relevant at Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts?

School Year 2026-2027 runs from August 3, 2026 through May 21, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts student guide?

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

Does the Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 8 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

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Relevant term: School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms: 8
Local details: 8

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries

Aug 3May 21, 2027
School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Aug 3Dec 18, 2026
First Semester 2026
Jan 5May 21, 2027
Second Semester 2027
Aug 2May 19, 2028
School Year 2027-2028
Aug 2Dec 17, 2027
First Semester 2027
Jan 4May 19, 2028
Second Semester 2028

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8 terms

A

Arts Block: The dedicated multi-hour period in the daily schedule for intensive arts major coursework.

I

ITS: International Thespian Society (Troupe 8501), the honor society for theatre students.

N

NHS: National Honor Society, recognizing academic and service excellence.

R

Rainey: Common shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to the school.

S

SGA: Student Government Association, the student leadership body.

T

The Commons: The central gathering and dining area where students eat lunch.
The Rainey Way: The school's official code of conduct and cultural standard for artistic and academic excellence.
Tri-M: The Tri-M Music Honor Society for student musicians.

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8 details

Canvas: The learning management system where teachers post assignments and course materials.
Infinite Campus: The digital portal used by the Muscogee County School District for tracking grades, attendance, and schedules.
Magnet Bus: The specialized transportation service provided for students living outside the immediate school zone.
rainey_mccullers_cafeteria: Rainey-McCullers Cafeteria
The Audition: The mandatory performance or portfolio review process required for admission to the school.
The Black Box: The flexible, intimate theater space used for smaller dramatic productions and rehearsals.
The Concert Hall: The primary large-scale performance venue on campus.
The Gallery: The dedicated space for exhibiting student visual arts work.

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What academic term is relevant now?: School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 21, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 8 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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Timezone

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Median Rent

$996

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Student Population

9,000

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METRA Transit System (bus)

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Columbus Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (regional access)

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Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

65°F

Avg Snowfall

0.3 in

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Campus News

Latest updates from Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts

MCSD Celebrates Attendance Awareness Month

The Muscogee County School District launched its 'Every Day Matters' campaign to highlight the importance of school attendance throughout September.

Sep 1, 2026

Matthew White Named 2026 School-Level Teacher of the Year

Matthew White of Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts was recognized as one of the 2026 school-level Teachers of the Year by the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation.

Feb 3, 2026

Rainey-McCullers Launches New Music Technology & Production Program

The school introduced a new program for 8th-10th graders focusing on music production, artist development, and the business side of the music industry.

Jan 7, 2026

On January 9, 2026, Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts was placed on a temporary secured perimeter due to reports of gunshots in the nearby area. The perimeter was lifted after an investigation by MCSD Police and local authorities.

On January 9, 2026, Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts was placed on a temporary secured perimeter due to reports of gunshots in the nearby area. The perimeter was lifted after an investigation by MCSD Police and local authorities.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts

Syncopated Ladies Performance

September 15, 2026

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

An electrifying all-female tap dance band performance. RiverCenter is a primary venue for Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts performances and educational outreach.

Sarah Jordan Welcome Mixer

September 16, 2026

Smith-McCullers House, 1519 Stark Ave, Columbus, GA

A mixer to welcome the 2026 Marguerite & Lamar Smith Fellow, Sarah Jordan, at the Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians.

Virtual Day

September 24, 2026

Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts

A scheduled virtual learning day for students as per the Muscogee County School District 2026-2027 calendar.

Teacher Planning/Staff Development Day

September 25, 2026

Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts

No school for students; dedicated day for teacher planning and staff development.

End of First Nine Weeks

October 6, 2026

Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts

The conclusion of the first grading period for the 2026-2027 school year.

Fall Break

October 9, 2026

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Start of the fall break for students and staff; schools closed.

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