Welcome To The World’s Greatest Elementary School Taft-Galloway
Mission Statement
The vision of Taft-Galloway Elementary is to create an engaging and safe school that inspires growth and learning for all
Vision
Taft-Galloway takes PRIDE in being:
Productive
Role models for others
Individuals
Dedicated to learning
Exceptional leaders.
Taft-Galloway Latest News
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Farewell to Mrs. Alicia Donahee and Welcome Ms. LaDonna Walker!
We are grateful to Mrs. Alicia Donahee for her dedicated service as our secretary over the past few years; her hard work and commitment have been vital to our school community, and we wish her the very best in her next chapter. At the same time, it is an absolute pleasure to extend an extremely warm welcome to our new secretary, Ms. LaDonna Walker. We are thrilled to have her join our team and can’t wait for her to experience the heart and energy of the "World's Greatest Elementary School."
Important Dates & Reminders:
- April 29: No School for Students (Staff Professional Development)
- M-STEP Testing: Assessment season for grades 3–5 begins this month.
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Aim for 8 Attendance Campaign
Every school day matters! This year, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is launching the Aim for 8 Attendance Campaign to encourage students and families to prioritize regular attendance.
Our goal is simple: Aim for 8 or fewer absences during the school year.
When students are in school every day, they have more opportunities to learn, build relationships, participate in activities and stay on track for success. Even a few missed days can add up and make a difference.
Did You Know? - Preparing for the First Day of School
The 2026–27 school year is here, and we’re excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another great year of learning, growing, and making memories together. In this edition of our Did You Know? series, we’re kicking off the new school year with a very special guest — Madden, our district facility dog! Madden is ready to help us celebrate the start of another school year and remind everyone that Great Futures Start Right Here!
Back to School Fair - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 4-7 p.m.
For all Wayne-Westland families. All students MUST be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Join us for Free Food, Fun, Family Activities and Resources.
Event Location: John Glenn High School 36105 Marquette, Westland
Care Solace Article : Back-to-School Transition Toolkit
Dear Parents and Guardians of the Wayne-Westland Community School District Community,
As the new school year begins, supporting our youth's mental health is more important than ever. The new school year can bring feelings of both anxiety and excitement as students transition into a new grade or perhaps even a new school.
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Administration
Contact Us
Taft-Galloway Elementary
4035 Gloria
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-419-2760
Fax: 734-595-2588
Attendance Line: 734-419-2767
Student Hours
Full Day: 9:10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AM Half Day: 9:10 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Taft Calendar
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24 August
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Taft Open House 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMTaft Open HouseDate: Aug 24Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCalendar: Official Taft External
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25 August
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First Day of Classes - Half Day (K-12 Students)Date: Aug 25Calendar: District Calendar
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4 September
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No School (Labor Day Recess)Date: Sep 4Calendar: District Calendar
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7 September
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No School (Labor Day Recess)Date: Sep 7Calendar: District Calendar
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23 September
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No School (Professional Development)Date: Sep 23Calendar: District Calendar
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