White Plains Senior High SchoolStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for White Plains Senior High School. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · Full School Year 2026-2027

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
Full School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
7
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Full School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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

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What academic term is relevant now?
Full School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027.
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

$2,269

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, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), bordering humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

52.2°F

Avg Snowfall

29.8 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

WPHS Student Parking Area

surface_lot • Permit-only; limited

Decals must be visible; speed limit 10mph; unauthorized entry is a code of conduct violation.

Campus News

Latest updates from White Plains Senior High School

Innovation Wing Construction on Track for 2027 Opening

The 48,000-square-foot high-tech hub for CTE and arts instruction at WPHS is currently ahead of schedule, with the steel structure complete.

Jun 17, 2026

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Junior Rayan Bertini Selected for National Carnegie Youth Fellowship

WPHS student Rayan Bertini is among 34 students nationwide chosen for the prestigious leadership program at iCivics.

Oct 30, 2026

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White Plains Remembers 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Students from WPHS and Highlands Middle School joined city officials at Liberty Park to honor those lost on September 11.

Sep 11, 2026

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WPHS No Place for Hate Superintendent & Principal Letter issued regarding community environment.

WPHS No Place for Hate Superintendent & Principal Letter issued regarding community environment.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at White Plains Senior High School

Schools Closed - Superintendent's Conference Day (Election Day)

November 3, 2026

White Plains City School District

Schools closed for students for Election Day/Superintendent's Conference Day.

WPHS - Underclass Photo Retakes

November 4, 2026

White Plains High School

Photo retake session for underclass students.

Schools Closed - Veterans' Day

November 11, 2026

White Plains City School District

Schools and offices closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Community Conversation: Safety and Security

November 12, 2026

WPHS Media Center

Discussion about district safety with Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca, security representatives, and School Resource Officers.

Emergency Early Dismissal (1/2 Day)

November 25, 2026

White Plains High School

District-wide early dismissal prior to Thanksgiving recess.

Schools Closed - Thanksgiving Recess

November 26, 2026

White Plains City School District

Schools and offices closed for Thanksgiving recess.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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