August 2026 Taft Tiger Tales

In accordance with Idaho Code 33-1639, all schools are required to provide a brief moment of silence of at least sixty (60) seconds at or near the beginning of each school day. During this time, students must remain silent and may use the moment for individual reflection, meditation, prayer, or another silent activity of their choice, provided it does not interfere with others. In accordance with the law, parents are encouraged to provide guidance to their children on how they may use this time each day.

On Thursday, August 20th we will practice all of our primary emergency drills including Hall Check, Shelter in Place, Evacuation, Reverse Evacuation, and Lockdown. We do these drills back to back in the morning and clearly explain each procedure to students so that they know what to expect in the future. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. 

Taft has a unique parent group called the Taft Family Collective who focuses on family engagement and supporting the school and teachers in a variety of ways. Everyone is welcome to join! We would love to see you at our first meeting on August 25th at 3:30 here at Taft.

If you want to learn more about TFC or join our Taft Family Collective please fill out this form!

Our teachers at Taft are highly qualified, and your children benefit from highly skilled instruction throughout the school day.

Federal law requires that each Title I-A school notify families/parents of each student attending any school receiving these funds that information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher(s) may be requested. As a parent or guardian of a student attending a school receiving Title I-A funds, you have the

right to know:

● Is my child’s teacher licensed to teach the grade(s) and subject(s) assigned?

● What is the college major of my child’s teacher(s)?

● What degree or degrees does my child’s teacher(s) hold?

● To request the state qualifications for any of your child’s teacher(s) and/or

paraprofessional(s), please contact the school office.

● If you would like more information about the school’s Title I-A program, feel free to

contact us.

At Taft we take school safety seriously and encourage you and your children to do the same. Click here for more information about our threat assessment process.

Here is an opportunity for in free person English language classes here in Boise.

The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to https://www.boiseschools.org/ferpa Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.