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.

Calendar

‹ January 2025 ›

Jan 1

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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AIMSweb is a universal screening, progress monitoring, and data management system that is administered to students in kindergarten through second grade. Our district uses AIMSweb to assess reading fluency and comprehension.

Jan 2

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 3

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 4

Winter Break

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Jan 5

Winter Break

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Jan 6

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 7

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Intersession Instruction for Students

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Jan 8

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Intersession Instruction for Students

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Jan 9

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Intersession Instruction for Students

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Jan 10

Winter Break

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Intersession Instruction for Students

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Jan 13

Institute Day - No School

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AIMsweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 14

AIMsweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 15

AIMsweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 16

AIMsweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

PreK P/T Conferences

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Jan 17

AIMsweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Report cards will be provided at Parent/Teacher Conferences

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12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School

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Jan 20

Martin Luther King's Birthday - No School

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AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 21

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 22

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 23

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

PreK Screening

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Jan 24

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 27

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 28

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 29

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 30

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Jan 31

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

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Upcoming Events

January 23

PreK Screening

9:00 AM

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PreK Screening

Date: Jan 23

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Taft School

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January 27 - January 31

AIMSweb Testing (Kdg - 2nd Grade)

Date: Jan 27 - Jan 31

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February 17

Presidents Day - No School

Date: Feb 17

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February 20

PreK Screening

9:00 AM

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PreK Screening

Date: Feb 20

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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February 21

Progress Reports Go Home

Date: Feb 21

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News

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May 7, 2024

2024-2025 Board Approved Balanced School Year Calendar

2024-2025 BSY Calendar

Arrival & Dismissal

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.