Severn SchoolStudent Guide

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Student guide · 2026-27 School Year

The semester, explained for Severn School

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
2026-27 School Year
Campus terms
7
Local details
12

Academic calendar

2026-27 School Year runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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7 terms

A

Admirals
The collective name and mascot for Severn School students and athletic teams.

B

BSA
Black Student Alliance, a student organization focused on cultural awareness and support.

N

NHS
National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
SHS
Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica).

T

The Refectory
The main campus dining hall where students eat lunch.

W

Water Street
The street bordering the campus, often used as a shorthand for the school's location in Severna Park.

Places and practicalities

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

12 details
Advisory
A small group of students paired with a faculty mentor for guidance and community building.
bauer_dining_hall
Bauer Dining Hall
Creeden
Creeden Hall, which houses administrative offices and Lower School classrooms.
ESJ
The Edward St. John Athletic Center, the primary indoor sports facility.
Graw
Graw Hall, an academic building on the Upper School campus.
Late Start
The delayed 9:00 AM start time occurring on Wednesday mornings.
lunch_box_service
Lunch Box Service
McCleary
McCleary Hall, the dedicated building for the Middle School.
Teel
Teel Academic Center, the main academic building for the Upper School.
The Anchor
The student-run newspaper and media outlet of Severn School.
The Bridge
The Severn Bridge, the school's internal online portal for grades, schedules, and assignments.
Zimmerman
Zimmerman Library, the central hub for research and study.

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What academic term is relevant now?
2026-27 School Year runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 12 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.

Class of 2030 · Severn School

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    Upper School New Student Orientation

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    First Day of Classes

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    Upper School Convocation

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
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  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

Worth a look

3D Printing Club

Learn how to create your own 3D models and use different types of 3D printers. The club meets in the Graw Innovation Center.

Open to all

Source: severnschool.com · Verified 2 months ago

6th and 7th Grade Drama Club

A club for 6th and 7th graders to explore acting and theater production.

Open to all

Source: severnschool.com · Verified 2 months ago

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Coffee House

A performance opportunity held in the fall and spring for Middle School students to showcase their talents.

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Source: severnschool.com · Verified 2 months ago

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Life in severn for Severn School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in severn.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,300

Cost of Living Index

115

Student Population

6,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) local and commuter buses, MARC commuter rail (nearby at BWI and Odenton)

Nearest Airports

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

21 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Edward St. John Athletic Center (ESJAC) Parking Lot

surface_lot • limited

One-way traffic only flowing toward Water Street; enter from Holly Avenue.

Campus News

Latest updates from Severn School

Severn News - Upper School Spirit Week 2026

The 2026 food drive was successful in stocking SPAN shelves, while students enjoyed Spirit Week themes like Monster Monday and Tropical Tuesday.

Oct 14, 2026

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Severn Embarks on a New School Year

Severn officially opened the 2026–27 school year with Convocation, bringing together the entire Admiral community.

Sep 4, 2026

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Save the Date for Severn's Fall 2026 Admission Events

Announcement of fall admission events including open houses for both Chesapeake and Teel campuses in October 2026.

Jun 11, 2026

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Severn uses the LiveSafe app for emergency notifications, weather alerts, and safety reporting.

Severn uses the LiveSafe app for emergency notifications, weather alerts, and safety reporting.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Severn School

US Fall Play

November 19, 2026

Price Auditorium

Upper School Fall Play performance from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

US Fall Play (Snow Date)

November 22, 2026

McCleary Student Center - Price Auditorium

Backup date for the Upper School Fall Play performance from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026

Campus-wide

School closed for Thanksgiving Break through November 27.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@severnschool.com

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