Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – May 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
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A
- Activities Window
- The central transaction hub located near the cafeteria where students pay for ASB items, parking permits, and other fees.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for school events.
B
- Breakfast for Lunch
- A recurring favorite meal in the cafeteria featuring breakfast staples served during the lunch period.
C
- Cafeteria
- The main indoor dining area where school meals are served and students gather during lunch.
- Cyber
- The Cyber Defense program, which competes in national cybersecurity competitions like CyberPatriot.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club focused on business education and competitions.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in medical and healthcare careers.
I
- Ilium
- The name of the school's annual yearbook.
K
- Korean Chicken Wings
- A popular cafeteria menu item often served with chow mein and vegetables.
N
- NJROTC
- The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, a major leadership and citizenship program on campus.
- North Gym
- One of the two main athletic facilities, often used as a landmark for the spirit wear shop.
O
- Omnia
- The school's daily video broadcast program.
- Oracle
- The name of the school's award-winning student newspaper.
P
- PTSA
- Parent Teacher Student Association; the organization that coordinates volunteers and runs the Warrior Wear shop.
S
- SciOly
- The Science Olympiad team, a highly competitive and prominent academic club at Troy.
- Snack Bar
- The outdoor service windows providing quick-service food and beverages during breaks.
T
- Tech
- Common shorthand for the Troy Tech program or a student enrolled in it.
- Techies
- A common term for students enrolled in the Troy Tech magnet program.
- The Caf
- The main indoor cafeteria where students purchase and eat lunch.
- The Oracle
- The name of the school's student-run newspaper and its staff.
- Troy Tech
- The specialized magnet program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Troy Tech
- The school's flagship Science and Technology magnet program, which includes specialized pathways and a senior internship.
- TSO
- Troy Support Organization; a non-profit group that provides financial and volunteer support to the school.
- TT
- Troy Tech; the school's flagship specialized STEM magnet program.
W
- Warrior
- The school mascot and a general term for a Troy High School student.
- Warrior Wear Shop
- The PTSA-run store located on the east side of the cafeteria near the North Gym that sells school spirit apparel.
- Warrior Weekly
- The school's primary weekly newsletter and announcement bulletin.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 200-500 Buildings
- The primary classroom wings on campus, often referred to by their specific hundred-series numbers.
- Activities Window
- The physical location on campus where students handle all financial transactions related to school activities.
- Admin Building
- The main administrative office housing the principal and school staff.
- Aeries
- The student information system and portal used for tracking grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Collaboration Days
- Specific days with an early dismissal schedule to allow for teacher professional development.
- Data Confirmation
- The mandatory annual process for parents to update student information at the start of the school year.
- Gym North
- The second gymnasium, used for physical education and large school events.
- Gym South
- One of the two main gymnasiums on campus, often used for athletic events and the Troy Tech Fair.
- Late Start
- Designated days (typically Wednesdays) when the school day begins later than the standard start time.
- Library
- The campus media center used for quiet study, research, and PTSA meetings.
- North Campus
- The portion of the school grounds located north of Dorothy Lane.
- PAC
- Performing Arts Center; the venue for school plays, concerts, and dance performances.
- Parking Permits
- Required decals for student drivers, which must be purchased in person at the Activities Window.
- Performing Art Center
- The venue for theater productions, choir concerts, and instrumental music performances.
- South Campus
- The portion of the school grounds located south of Dorothy Lane.
- The Internship
- The mandatory senior-year professional experience required for Troy Tech program completion.
- The Lecture Hall
- A large-capacity room used for guest speakers, Troy Tech presentations, and AP testing.
- The Pool
- The campus swimming facility used by the water polo and swim teams.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard area where students congregate during lunch and breaks.
- Tutorial
- A designated time during the school day for students to seek academic help or attend tutoring sessions.
- Warrior Wear
- Official school-branded apparel sold by the PTSA to promote school spirit.
- Warrior Weekly
- The school's official weekly newsletter sent to students and parents.
- Zero Period
- An optional class period held before the official start of the school day, often for electives or NJROTC.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – May 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 23 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.