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New Student Registration for Fall 2024

New Student Registration for Fall 2024 Still need to register for the 2024-25 school year? It's not too late! Click to find out more...
Thank You Mr. Grishaber!

Thank You Mr. Grishaber! Please join us in thanking Mr. Grishaber for an amazing 10 years at Taft High School! Enjoy your retirement Mr. Grishaber! Forever thankful, all of your Eagles at Taft High School!
Aaaand, We're Done.

Aaaand, We're Done. The school year has ended and summer break has begun! Enjoy the time off and we'll see you back here for the first day of school on Monday, August 26th. Stay safe!!!
Summer Camps @ Taft

Summer Camps @ Taft Dozens of camps, grade school & high school, athletic, academic & more, all summer long! Click for details...
Main Office Summer Hours

Main Office Summer Hours The Main Office at both campuses will be open for business Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm beginning on Tuesday, June 25th. Visitors should park in visitor parking and enter via the Main Entrance.
Summer XC Training Begins June 24!

Summer XC Training Begins June 24! For all who are interested in Summer Running to prepare for the upcoming Cross Country season, we can't wait to welcome all our new and returning Eagles to our Summer training! Click for details...
SAVE THE DATE- Taft Soccer

SAVE THE DATE- Taft Soccer Boys soccer tryouts for the fall 2024 season will happen in August! Click for details...
Girls Flag Football

Girls Flag Football Have you ever thought about playing flag football? Maybe you’re a current/former athlete who is doing nothing this upcoming Fall. Join us this summer at our summer camp and give it a try! Click for more info...
Principal's Weekly Bulletin

Principal's Weekly Bulletin What's going on this week? Click to read the full text of Mr. Grishaber's message to students & parents...
Taft 2024-25 School Year Calendar & Bell Schedules

Taft 2024-25 School Year Calendar & Bell Schedules This year's moving into the rear-view, but what about next? Click to check out the Taft calendar and bell schedules for the 2024-25 school year and get yourself up-to-date!
Apply Today: After School Matters

Apply Today: After School Matters Do you want to earn money while learning a new skill this summer? Apply today for the After School Matters Podcast Exploration, Auto Maintenance OR Water Polo hosted at Taft! Click for details...
Want a Summer Job?

Want a Summer Job? One Summer Chicago's got you covered! They offer hundreds of opportunities for teens to earn some extra cash. Click for details and to apply online...
Get the FREE Taft HS App Today!

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News Highlights

A Look Back...

As Mr. G heads for the exit, let's take a look back at the video moments he's created to get you to school on time...

It's a 4-Peat!

Your Eagles make history as only the 2nd CPS softball team ever to achieve this! Click for details...

Postponed

The IHSA Regional Championship Softball Game moved to tomorrow! More...

Taft Softball: City Finals

Please come out and support both our JV and Varsity softball teams this Friday! Click for details...

Taft Drama Takes First!

Taft Earned Most Outstanding School at CYTF! Click for details...

2024 International Night

You are invited to attend this year's International Night, "Adventure Awaits!" Friday, April 26th at 5:30 pm in the Varsity Campus Auditorium. Tickets $7 at the door, doors open at 5:00 pm.

Taft Night Out is Tonight! Online Auction is LIVE!

After 4 long years, we are so excited Taft Night Out is back! Click for more...

BACK TO BACK CITY CHAMPS!

Congratulations to the Taft High School Cheer Team! Click for details...

Chess Takes First Place!

Taft Chess continued its winning at the Greater Chicago Tournament! Click for details...

Bowling Regional Champs!

Congratulations to the Girls Bowling Team who won the IHSA Regional Championship this past weekend! Click for details...

All-State Honors

Bartosz Wojda ('25) and Alberto Alizo ('25) were both selected as a members of the IHSSCA All-State soccer teams!

Soccer City Champions

Your Taft Varsity Boys Team are the City Champions! We're so proud!

Taft Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Play Lane 12/8 at NOW Arena!

Come out and support Taft Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball teams as they prepare to play their rival Lane Tech at NOW Arena, home of the Windy City Bulls on 12/8! Click for more info...
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Photo Album

  • Cover photo of the Taft's Got Talent 2024 album

    Taft's Got Talent 2024

  • Senior Graduation
    Countdown
  • 8th Grade Graduation
    Countdown
  • Taft's 100th
    Anniversary Countdown

Taft at a Glance

  • 1939

    Year Founded

  • 7-12

    Grades

  • 70+

    clubs

  • 91%

    Freshman on
    Track

  • 4,440

    Total
    Enrollment

  • 70+

    Teams

  • 34

    Varsity Sports

  • 90%

    Students who live
    in our neighborhood

  • 55

    Languages Spoken

  • 1

    Inspired Broadway musical/ Blockbuster Movie

No Dreams Too High Where EAGLES fly

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Video Highlights

Graduation Ceremony 2024

Taft Eagles SportsLive Stream!

Catch all the action here!

You can now watch Taft teams compete LIVE on the Taft YouTube Live Steam Channel! All of the home events for badminton, boys basketball and girls basketball that are held at the TFA and VC will be streamed live. You can also check out past games!