Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 23, 2026 – May 26, 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 18 of 18 terms
A
- AFJROTC
- Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, a major leadership and aerospace science program on campus.
B
- Black Hawks
- The school mascot, used to refer to the student body collectively.
D
- DECA
- A student organization focused on marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
- Dominate the Field
- The school's official motto and rallying cry for academics and athletics.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a student organization for those pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
L
- Link Crew
- A student leadership program where upperclassmen mentor incoming freshmen.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, and service.
R
- Red Out
- A themed game night where all students are encouraged to wear red to support the team.
- Red Zone
- The designated student cheering section at football games and other sports.
S
- STUGO
- Student Government, the organization responsible for planning pep assemblies and school events.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The primary indoor location for school-provided breakfast and lunch services.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor common area where students typically gather to eat lunch.
- The Den
- The campus spirit store that also serves as a quick-stop for snacks and drinks.
- The Field
- The most common shorthand name used by students to refer to Williams Field High School.
- The Hawk's Nest
- The school-run spirit store that often sells snacks and drinks during school hours.
- The Nest
- The specific name for the rowdy student section at home athletic events.
- The Nest
- The campus snack bar and concession area used for quick meals and snacks during lunch.
W
- WFHS
- The common abbreviation for Williams Field High School used in official documents and student communications.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 100-600 Wings
- The numbered classroom blocks that divide the campus by subject area (e.g., 100 wing, 200 wing).
- Canvas
- The online learning management system used by all teachers for assignments and course materials.
- Early Release Wednesday
- The weekly schedule where students are dismissed early (typically 12:50 PM) for staff development.
- ID Card
- Required identification that students must carry for lunch purchases and campus security.
- Late Start
- The weekly Wednesday schedule where classes begin at 9:25 AM instead of the usual 7:25 AM for teacher collaboration.
- Media Center
- The school library and computer lab hub.
- PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, the venue for theater, dance, and musical performances.
- Parking Permit
- A required registration tag for any student wishing to park a vehicle in the campus lot.
- Student ID
- A mandatory card that must be carried at all times for campus security and cafeteria transactions.
- StudentVUE
- The online portal and mobile app used by students to track their grades, attendance, and graduation progress.
- The Black Box
- The specialized, intimate theater space used by the drama department for smaller performances.
- The Black Hawk Pavilion
- The main gymnasium used for indoor sports and large school gatherings.
- The Lot
- The designated student parking area; requires a paid permit and adherence to specific parking regulations.
- The Media Center
- The school library and computer lab hub used for research and testing.
- The Nest
- The school's football stadium and outdoor athletic complex.
- The Stadium
- The outdoor athletic complex used for football games, track meets, and graduation ceremonies.
- wfhs_cafeteria
- WFHS Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 23, 2026 – May 26, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 17 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.