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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Meet Up and Eat Up Program Details
Wayne-Westland Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children.
Free meals will be made available for children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a state or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
Meals will be provided Monday through Thursday only at the sites listed below. No program June 29 - July 3, 2026. Look for the Meet Up and Eat Up sign posted at the entrance.
Meet Up and Eat Up Program Flyer
Wayne-Westland Community Schools 2026 Summer Food Service Programs
Additional Kindergarten Roundup Dates Available Coming Up
- Wednesday, April 15th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Hamilton Elementary
- Thursday, April 30th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Walker-Winter Elementary
- Thursday, May 7th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - P.D. Graham Elementary
- Tuesday, June 9th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Wildwood Elementary
In case you were unable to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up, Wayne-Westland Community Schools will host Young 5s & Kindergarten Registration Nights. Please see our Kindergarten and Young 5s page for more details.
Dear Wayne-Westland Families,
Happy Spring Break!
This is a friendly reminder that Spring Recess will be March 30 through April 2, 2026. There will be no school for students during this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 5, 2026, refreshed and ready to learn.
Board of Education Names New Superintendent
Last night marked a meaningful milestone for our district. Following several months of community input, stakeholder engagement, and robust public participation, the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education conducted final interviews with three outstanding candidates for our next Superintendent.
Following those interviews, the Board voted to appoint Dr. Catherine Cost as the next Superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, effective July 1, 2026 — pending successful contract negotiations.
The Board is deeply grateful to every community member who completed a survey, attended a forum, or shared feedback that helped define the qualities we sought in our next leader.
We are excited about what lies ahead. Dr. Cost joins a district supported by an engaged community and a dedicated team of educators committed to the success of every child. Together, we have every reason to look forward with confidence and optimism.
Please join the Board of Education in warmly welcoming Dr. Catherine Cost to the Wayne-Westland family. The best is yet to come.
With gratitude,
Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education
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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.
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Half Day (High School Students Only)Date: Jun 5Calendar: District Calendar
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Half Day (Y5-12 Students)Date: Jun 8Calendar: District Calendar
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Half Day (Y5-12 Students) Last Day of ClassesDate: Jun 9Calendar: District Calendar
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BUSting with Learning - Stottlemyer 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMBUSting with Learning - StottlemyerDate: Jun 16Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: Stottlemyer Early Childhood 34801 Marquette Westland, MI 48185Cost: FREECalendar: District Calendar
The Wayne-Westland BUSting with Learning Bus is back again on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer! Stop by any location during the time slot for some free learning activities for students in PreK-5th grade. Please note activities during each theme will not change so you only need to attend one location for each rotation.Check out the schedule here: www.wwcsd.net/BUSting2026
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BUSting with Learning - Wildwood Elementary 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMBUSting with Learning - Wildwood ElementaryDate: Jun 16Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Wildwood Elementary 500 N. Wildwood, Westland, MI 48185Cost: FREECalendar: District Calendar
The Wayne-Westland BUSting with Learning Bus is back again on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer! Stop by any location during the time slot for some free learning activities for students in PreK-5th grade. Please note activities during each theme will not change so you only need to attend one location for each rotation.Check out the schedule here: www.wwcsd.net/BUSting2026
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