About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
“Art allows the heart, mind, and spirit to grow together.” Loueta Chickadaunce, Art Teacher
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.

About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
“Art allows the heart, mind, and spirit to grow together.” Loueta Chickadaunce, Art Teacher
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.

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E-Newsletter Archive

Winter 2020: Volume 5, Issue 2
MLK Day – A Week of Discussion and Celebration; Taft Connect – Your New Online Alumni Community; Morning Meetings: Bringing the World to Taft
Fall 2019: Volume 5, Issue 1
Taft Connect – A New Online Alumni Community; Community Service Day 2019; Alumni Spotlights
December 2017: Volume 3, Issue 2
82nd Service of Lessons and Carols; Taft Completes NEASC Reaccreditation; Community Service Day 2017
Fall 2017: Volume 3, Issue 1
Taft Loses a Legend: Remembering Larry Stone; Conversation and Community; Taft Voices; Morning Meetings—Online!
January 2016: Volume 2, Issue 2
Hail and Farewell; Listening to Learn, Learning to Listen: Remembering the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Taft's 80th Service of Lessons & Carols
October 2015: Volume 2, Issue 1
Remembering Taft's Third Headmaster, John Cushing Esty, Jr.; Taft's 21st Annual Day of Service; Bringing Beauty Back: Martin Health Center, Bingham Auditorium, and HDT Renovations; Morning Meetings–Online!
April 2015: Volume 1, Issue 3
Spring Break Serving Others; Horace D. Taft Alumni Medal; Taft Takes Third Place at Connecticut Science Olympiad; Service Through Sports
February 2015: Volume 1, Issue 2
Taft's 2015 Winter Alumni Games; Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Former NYT Columnist Bob Herbert, Theoretical Physicist Jim Gates Speak at Taft; Taft Photos & Video
December 2014: Volume 1, Issue 1
79th Service of Lessons and Carols; The End of an Era - Maryann Laska Retires; Lessons in Leadership and Respectful Debate; Hotchkiss Day 2014; Community Service Day Reaches a Milestone