Under Construction - Taft School..

  • Construction at Taft School is scheduled from June 16, 2025 – July 25, 2025. 
  • The HVAC rooftop unit replacement project will begin on June 16th.
  • The north parking lot and playground will be seal-coated and striped between June 16th and July 25th.
  • For questions or additional information, please contact Phillip Neal. 

Registration for 2025-2026 RETURNING Students is NOW OPEN!

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Registration for Returning Students Now Open

Welcome to Taft School

Academics are the focus of an education at Taft School. You can learn about our school's policies, procedures, and philosophies by browsing the sections below.

Welcome to Taft School

It is the mission of South Holland School District 151, in collaboration with parents, communities and businesses, to be committed to educational excellence by providing opportunities in a wholesome, nurturing environment; preparing all students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens, who can meet the challenges of society.

 

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Upcoming Events

June 20, 2025
Under Construction - Coolidge Middle School..

  • Construction is scheduled for Coolidge Middle School beginning June 23, 2025.
  • An asbestos abatement project is scheduled at Coolidge Middle School from June 23, 2025 – June 30, 2025. 
  • Access to this area will be restricted to authorized personnel only. 
  • Due to the demolition and renovation taking place on the 2nd Floor, the West Parking Lot will be closed until further notice.
  • For questions or additional information, please contact Phillip Neal. 
June 16, 2025
Under Construction - Eisenhower School..


  • Construction at Eisenhower School is scheduled to begin on June 17, 2025. 
  • Generator Preparations construction will take place from June 17, 2025 - August 4, 2025.
  • For questions or additional information, please contact Phillip Neal. 
June 16, 2025
Under Construction - Madison School..


  • Generator Preparations construction will be scheduled from June 17, 2025 - August 4, 2025.
  • For questions or additional information, please contact Phillip Neal. 
June 15, 2025
Under Construction - Taft School..

  • Construction at Taft School is scheduled from June 16, 2025 – July 25, 2025. 
  • The HVAC rooftop unit replacement project will begin on June 16th.
  • The north parking lot and playground will be seal-coated and striped between June 16th and July 25th.
  • For questions or additional information, please contact Phillip Neal. 
May 19, 2025
2025-2026 Board Approved Balanced School Year Calendar

Arrival

  • Morning supervision begins at 8:15am
  • Class instruction begins at 8:30am.
  • Students are not allowed to be on school grounds before 8:15am.
  • Students arriving after 8:30am are considered tardy.  They must report to the office for an admittance slip and then proceed to class.  Teachers are not allowed to accept students who enter their classroom late without a tardy slip.

All children will enter the appropriate door – those departing buses will enter on the north side of the building. “Walkers” will enter through the east gym door. For security purposes, all doors are kept locked. Parents/Caregivers will not be able to enter the building through the east gym door.

Parents/Caregivers must enter the building through the main entrance only.  

Dismissal

  • Taft Preschool A.M. students are dismissed at 11:05am.
  • All other students at Taft are dismissed at 3:00pm with the exception of the 2:30pm early dismissal on Wednesday.

Parents/Guardians/Private Bus Companies are expected to enter the east parking lot, off of Jefferson Street. All vehicles should form a single file line. Individuals should not park and walk to pick students up. This may cause safety concerns for students and individuals as vehicles are entering and exiting the parking lot. Door 2 will not open until 2:55pm.

Parents who wish to make his/her child a ‘walker’ (car pick-up) must call and inform the Office Manager. Calls must be received by 2:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and 1:45pm on Wednesday.

  • The parents or guardians of children who are picked up on a regular basis must show a Taft Identification Card. Parents who do not have their Identification Card will be asked to check in at the office.
  • A note from the parent or guardian should be sent to the office if a child is to be dismissed early or to another adult.

Contact Information

Ana Esparza Salazar
Office Manager
Mrs. Elizabeth Navarro
Office Manager