Taft MsStudent Guide

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Institution in Oklahoma City, OK. Operating on a semester system.

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Oklahoma City, OK
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Student guide · Quarter 2

The semester, explained for Taft Ms

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Quarter 2
Campus terms
12
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Quarter 2 runs Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Quarter 1
  2. Quarter 2Relevant now
  3. Quarter 3
  4. Quarter 4

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Campus language

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12 terms

A

ASU
Asian Student Union, a cultural organization for students of Asian descent.

B

Big Red
The collective name for Taft's athletic teams and school spirit.

E

Ex
Short for 'Extra Help,' the designated time in the schedule for students to meet with teachers.

G

GSA
Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student group supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.

M

Main
The Main Dining Room, where most daily meals and formal dinners are served.

P

PAP
Papyrus, the school's long-running student-led newspaper.

S

Sit-down
Formal, assigned-seating dinners held several times a week to foster community.
STUCO
The Student Council, the primary student government body on campus.

T

The Jig
The Jig-and-Pig, the campus snack bar and social hub located in the student center.
The Pond
Potter Pond, a central scenic spot on campus often used for relaxation or school events.
The Servery
The buffet-style food service area within the Main Dining Room.

V

Vespers
A non-denominational community gathering or service held on Sunday evenings.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Check-in
The nightly curfew procedure where students must report to their dorm faculty.
Laube
Laube Auditorium, the primary venue for school meetings and performances.
Study Hall
A mandatory quiet period in the evenings for freshmen and sophomores to complete schoolwork.
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Taft Middle School Cafeteria
The App
The Reach boarding software used by students to sign out of campus or request weekend leaves.
The Cruik
The Cruikshank Athletic Center, the main indoor sports and fitness facility.
The Wu
The Wu Science and Mathematics Center, the primary facility for STEM classes.
Veracross
The online student information system used for viewing schedules, grades, and attendance.
Walker
Walker Hall, a central building housing administrative offices and classrooms.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Quarter 2 runs Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Oklahoma City for Taft Ms Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Oklahoma City.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,150

Cost of Living Index

89

Student Population

110,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

49

Public Transit

EMBARK

Nearest Airports

Will Rogers World Airport, Wiley Post Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

60.6°F

Avg Snowfall

7.6 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Taft Middle School Main Lot

surface_lot • Limited during school hours

Primary parking for parents and visitors at 2901 NW 23rd St.

Campus News

Latest updates from Taft Ms

Oklahoma schools address social media threats with ProtectOK app

Oklahoma Highway Patrol and school districts are encouraging the use of the ProtectOK app to report suspicious activity following a series of social media threats.

Sep 1, 2026

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Warrant issued for former Oklahoma City school employee accused in minors case

An arrest warrant was issued for a former OKCPS employee following allegations involving the delinquency of minors.

Sep 3, 2026

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Confidential records from shuttered OKC charter school secured

State officials have secured private student records from the Proud To Partner Leadership Academy after months of dispute.

Sep 14, 2026

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Increased law enforcement presence at OKC schools due to social media threats in early September 2026.

Increased law enforcement presence at OKC schools due to social media threats in early September 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Taft Ms

Coed Middle School Football vs Skyline

September 22, 2026

Taft Middle School, Oklahoma City, OK

Home football game against Skyline Middle School at 7:00 PM.

Parent Conferences

September 22, 2026

Taft Middle School

All-day parent-teacher conferences.

No Classes

September 25, 2026

Taft Middle School

No school for students.

Girls Volleyball at ACAC Tourney

September 28, 2026

Oklahoma City Schools

Middle school girls volleyball tournament; time TBA.

Football at Mary Golda

September 29, 2026

Speegle Stadium, Oklahoma City, OK

Away football game at Mary Golda Ross Middle School at 7:00 PM.

Girls Softball at Roosevelt

October 1, 2026

Roosevelt Middle School

Away softball game at 5:30 PM.

Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 1, 2026

Taft Middle School

Scheduled parent-teacher conferences for middle school students.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Taft Ms

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

9 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Centennial Dormitory

Charles Phelps Taft Hall

Congdon House

Cruikshank House

Horace D. Taft Hall

ISP

John L. Vogelstein ’52 Dormitory

Capacity: 48

Room types: student rooms

McIntosh House

Upper School Girls Dormitory

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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