White Plains Senior High SchoolStudent Guide

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Student guide · Marking Period 1

The semester, explained for White Plains Senior High 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
Marking Period 1
Campus terms
7
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Marking Period 1 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Marking Period 1Relevant now
  2. Full School Year 2026-2027
  3. Marking Period 2
  4. Marking Period 3
  5. Marking Period 4

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Campus language

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7 terms

G

GO
General Organization, the student government body responsible for school events and clubs.

N

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

O

Orange and Black
The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress code for games.

S

SADD
Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and activism group.

T

The Caf
The main cafeteria area where students eat lunch.
Tigers
The official mascot and collective name for the student body.

W

WPHS TV
The student-run television station and media production club.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
A-House
One of the seven distinct wings of the school, typically housing administrative offices and classrooms.
B-House
A specific wing/house within the high school complex.
C-House
A specific wing/house within the high school complex.
D-House
A specific wing/house within the high school complex.
E-House
A specific wing/house within the high school complex.
F-House
A specific wing/house within the high school complex.
G-House
A specific wing/house within the high school complex.
Infinite Campus
The online portal used by students and parents to access grades, schedules, and attendance records.
Late Start
Scheduled days where the school day begins later than the standard 7:35 AM start time.
Schoology
The learning management system where teachers post assignments, resources, and grades.
The Bridge
The glass-enclosed walkway that connects the different wings/houses of the school building.
The Loop
The main circular driveway used for student drop-off and pick-up.
wphs_cafeteria
WPHS Cafeteria

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Marking Period 1 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 13 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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Life in White Plains for White Plains Senior High School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in White Plains.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,100

Cost of Living Index

150

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

95

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line, Bee-Line Bus System

Nearest Airports

Westchester County Airport (HPN)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

51°F

Avg Snowfall

28 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

WPHS Student Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Permits are typically issued to seniors and juniors based on availability.

School Street Lot

surface_lot • Varies

City-managed lot located at 9 School St.

Campus News

Latest updates from White Plains Senior High School

White Plains City School District students greeted warmly for start of the 2026-27 academic year

Students returned to classrooms across the district with excitement as the new academic year officially began.

Sep 2, 2026

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Irene 'Minnie' Iannuzzi brings decades of STEM leadership experience to White Plains

The district welcomed a new Director of Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and CTE for grades 7-12.

Jul 20, 2026

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WPHS grad earns national silver medal for invention helping children with sensory disorders

Francis Fokoue-Nkoutche, a recent graduate, was recognized for his engineering achievement.

Jun 26, 2026

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White Plains ALERTS community notification system is active for emergency and weather-related notifications.

White Plains ALERTS community notification system is active for emergency and weather-related notifications.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at White Plains Senior High School

WPHS - Guidance Meeting

September 10, 2026

White Plains High School

Guidance meeting for students and parents starting at 6:30 PM.

Dads & Special Adults Take Your Child to School Day

September 17, 2026

White Plains High School

20th annual event encouraging fathers and mentors to accompany students to school.

WPHS - OPEN HOUSE

September 17, 2026

White Plains High School

Annual school open house for families starting at 6:20 PM.

WPHS - PTA Meeting

September 17, 2026

White Plains High School

Parent Teacher Association meeting starting at 6:00 PM.

Schools Closed - Yom Kippur

September 21, 2026

District-wide

Schools and offices closed in observance of Yom Kippur.

WPHS - STUDENT ACTIVITIES FAIR

September 24, 2026

White Plains High School

Fair showcasing various student clubs and organizations.

Emergency Dismissal Drill

October 2, 2026

White Plains High School

District-wide 15-minute early dismissal drill for emergency preparedness.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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