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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Can you believe that students have already been in school for over 36school days this year?Time flies when you're having fun and learning!
District Latest News
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- 1/23/2025 (9:03 am) Letter to families
- 1/16/2025 (12:03 pm) Letter to families
- 1/9/2025 (8:04 am) Letter to families
- 1/5/2025 (9:04 pm) Letter to families
- 12/12/2024 (8:04 am) Letter to families
- 12/8/2024 (5:31 pm) Letter to families
- 12/5/2024 (10:09 am) Letter to families
- 12/5/2024 (4:41 pm) Letter to families
- 12/5/2024 (12:25 pm) Letter to families
- 12/4/2024 (5:18 pm) Letter to families
- 12/4/2024 (6:39 am) Letter to families

Dear Families and Staff,
The district and the teachers’ union have been working collaboratively through contract negotiations for the past several months. While we have not confirmed all calendar dates, we have agreed to the following calendar for January 2025.
Monday, January 6: School resumes
Wednesday, January 15: Half day- high school (morning only) Final exams
Thursday, January 16: Half day- middle and high school students (morning only) Final exams
Friday, January 17: Half day- K-12 (morning only) End of first semester
Monday, January 20: No School (MLK, Jr. Day)
We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Jen Curry
Interim Superintendent

Dear Families and Staff,
Thank you for your continued support of our schools, our students, and our community. Last night, Wayne-Westland voters elected Shannnon Rochon, Frederick Weaver and Andrew Ambrus to serve on the Board of Education beginning January 1, 2025.

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up
Dear Wayne-Westland Families,
As we progress further into the school year, I’m excited to share some positive updates from across the district. First and foremost, I’m proud to report that our district budget remains in a healthy position. This stability allows us to maintain our focus on our top priority—supporting our students and staff and helping them succeed in the classroom.
Spotlight Videos
Administration

Contact Us
Taft-Galloway Elementary
4035 Gloria
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-419-2760
Fax: 734-595-2574
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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Boys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John Glenn 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMBoys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John GlennDate: Mar 1Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: John Glenn High School, 36105 Marquette St, Westland, MI 48185, USACalendar: Elementary Activities Calendar
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7 March
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Popcorn dayDate: Mar 7Calendar: Official Taft External
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8 March
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Boys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John Glenn 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMBoys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John GlennDate: Mar 8Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: John Glenn High School, 36105 Marquette St, Westland, MI 48185, USACalendar: Elementary Activities Calendar
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14 March
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Half Day (Elementary Students Only)Date: Mar 14Calendar: District Calendar
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Kindergarten Round Up 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMKindergarten Round UpDate: Mar 14Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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