Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- A La Carte
- Individually priced food items or snacks available in the cafeteria separately from the standard school lunch.
E
- EMS
- East Middle School; the standard shorthand for Wayzata East Middle School.
M
- MyPaymentsPlus
- The online system used by parents and students to manage and fund school meal accounts.
N
- NJHS
- National Junior Honor Society; a student organization recognizing high-achieving students who demonstrate service, leadership, and character.
P
- PTO
- Parent Teacher Organization; the volunteer group that supports school events and initiatives.
T
- Trojan Pride
- A common phrase used by students and staff to express school spirit and adherence to school values.
- Trojans
- The official mascot of Wayzata schools, used to refer to the student body and school community.
W
- WEB
- Where Everybody Belongs; a middle school orientation and transition program where 8th graders mentor 6th graders.
- WPS
- Wayzata Public Schools; the school district encompassing East Middle School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1:1 Program
- The district initiative providing each student with a personal iPad for schoolwork and digital learning.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, course materials, and class announcements.
- EMS
- The physical building of East Middle School, often used to distinguish it from the Central or West campuses.
- Media Center
- The school's library and technology hub, used for research, checking out books, and technical support.
- PLC Days
- Late start days for students while staff participate in Professional Learning Communities.
- Skyward
- The student information system used to check grades, attendance, and official school records.
- Teams
- The organizational structure where groups of students are assigned to a specific set of core teachers (e.g., Team 6-1).
- wayzata_east_middle_school_cafeteria
- Wayzata East Middle School Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.