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Taft Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Joliet, IL 60435
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Upcoming Events
Joliet Public Schools District 86, in partnership with the Will County Health Department, is hosting two upcoming student vaccination clinics to help families fulfill state-required immunizations. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 & Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM District 86 Parents of students entering Kindergarten and 6th Grade are welcome to bring their children for state-required school vaccinations.No appointment is necessary! Walk-ins are fully welcome. Please make sure to bring the following required documents with you to the clinic: ● Child's official vaccination record ● Family insurance card ● Valid driver’s license, State ID, or Passport The Will County Health Department will provide and administer vaccinations for families who have: Medicaid, no health insurance or underinsured coverage
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The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a Curriculum Night on October 8, 2026 at Sator Sanchez Elementary School beginning at 5:00 p.m. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196.
All Joliet District parents/guardians are invited to join us online on October 14, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a Parent University Session on the topic "Making Math Connections: From Classroom to Home." Registration information will be shared soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Family & Community Engagement Program Coordinator Lisa Trilli-Mayfield at ltmayfield@joliet86.org or (815) 740-3196 ext. 8210.October Parent Session Registration Link
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Joliet Public Schools District 86, in partnership with the Will County Health Department, is hosting two upcoming student vaccination clinics to help families fulfill state-required immunizations. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 & Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM District 86 Parents of students entering Kindergarten and 6th Grade are welcome to bring their children for state-required school vaccinations.No appointment is necessary! Walk-ins are fully welcome. Please make sure to bring the following required documents with you to the clinic: ● Child's official vaccination record ● Family insurance card ● Valid driver’s license, State ID, or Passport The Will County Health Department will provide and administer vaccinations for families who have: Medicaid, no health insurance or underinsured coverage
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EventThe Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a Curriculum Night on October 8, 2026 at Sator Sanchez Elementary School beginning at 5:00 p.m. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Joliet PSD 86. Taft Elementary School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates. |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | School Improvement Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | District 86 Student Mobile Vaccination Clinic Joliet Public Schools District 86, in partnership with the Will County Health Department, is hosting two upcoming student vaccination clinics to help families fulfill state-required immunizations. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 & Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM District 86 Parents of students entering Kindergarten and 6th Grade are welcome to bring their children for state-required school vaccinations.No appointment is necessary! Walk-ins are fully welcome. Please make sure to bring the following required documents with you to the clinic: ● Child's official vaccination record ● Family insurance card ● Valid driver’s license, State ID, or Passport The Will County Health Department will provide and administer vaccinations for families who have: Medicaid, no health insurance or underinsured coverage |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | District 86 Student Mobile Vaccination Clinic Joliet Public Schools District 86, in partnership with the Will County Health Department, is hosting two upcoming student vaccination clinics to help families fulfill state-required immunizations. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 & Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM District 86 Parents of students entering Kindergarten and 6th Grade are welcome to bring their children for state-required school vaccinations.No appointment is necessary! Walk-ins are fully welcome. Please make sure to bring the following required documents with you to the clinic: ● Child's official vaccination record ● Family insurance card ● Valid driver’s license, State ID, or Passport The Will County Health Department will provide and administer vaccinations for families who have: Medicaid, no health insurance or underinsured coverage |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Curriculum Night The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a Curriculum Night on October 8, 2026 at Sator Sanchez Elementary School beginning at 5:00 p.m. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day - No School |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Joliet District 86 Parent University - Making Math Connections All Joliet District parents/guardians are invited to join us online on October 14, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a Parent University Session on the topic "Making Math Connections: From Classroom to Home." Registration information will be shared soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Family & Community Engagement Program Coordinator Lisa Trilli-Mayfield at ltmayfield@joliet86.org or (815) 740-3196 ext. 8210.October Parent Session Registration Link |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | School Improvement Day - Early Release Review the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day - No School |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Parent Session The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a Parent Session on November 12, 2026 at Pershing Elementary School beginning at 5:00 p.m. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196. |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | End of First Trimester |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | PM Parent/Teacher Conferences Review the conference schedule notice for sign-up times and procedures. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance Review the calendar notice for the full scope of the professional day. |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Student Attendance Check the school calendar for conference times and registration details. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day - No School Review the school calendar for holiday closure details. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No School |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day - No School |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day - No School |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance Review the calendar notice for the full scope of the professional day. |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Classes Resume |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a Meeting on January 14, 2027 at M.J. Cunningham Elementary School beginning at 5:00 p.m. about Safety and Technology. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | School Improvement Day - Early Release Review the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Parent Session The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a Parent Session on February 11, 2027 at Farragut Elementary School beginning at 5:00 p.m. about Homework Help. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day - No School |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Joliet District 86 Parent University - Making Literacy Connections All Joliet District parents/guardians are invited to join us online on February 17, 2027 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a Parent University Session on the topic "Making Literacy Connections: From Reading to Readiness." Registration information will be shared soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Family & Community Engagement Program Coordinator Lisa Trilli-Mayfield at ltmayfield@joliet86.org or (815) 740-3196 ext. 8210. |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | School Improvement Day - Early Release Review the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | End of Second Trimester |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Casimir Pulaski Day - No School |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Parent Session The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a Parent Session on November 12, 2026 at Isaac Singleton Elementary School beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the topic: Read Together, Grow Together. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Student Attendance Check the school calendar for conference times and registration details. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Classes Resume |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) End of the Year Event The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting an End of the year Event on April 9, 2027 at Hufford Junior High School beginning at 5:00 p.m. All Joliet District 86 parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department at (815) 740-3196. |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | School Improvement Day - Early Release Review the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Tentative Day for 8th Grade Graduation Ceremonies if no Emergency Days Used Check the school calendar for the confirmed graduation date. |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | End of Third Trimester |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | School Improvement Day - Early Release Review the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Tentative Last Day of School if no Emergency Days Used Review the school calendar for the confirmed final day of instruction. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - No School Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates. |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Emergency Day (if needed) |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | Emergency Day (if needed) |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Emergency Day (if needed) |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Emergency Day (if needed) |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | Emergency Day (if needed) |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Board of School Inspectors Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Holiday Observed Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taft Elementary School
As of the most recent data, 424 students are enrolled at Taft Elementary School. It is a Primary school within the local district.