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

South Bus Loop

other • Restricted

Buses only; no car drop-off permitted.

General Campus Parking

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Mainly for staff and authorized visitors.

Campus News

Latest updates from Taft Ms

Taft Middle School Transformation Project Underway

A major renovation and expansion of the historic 1930s Taft structure is in progress, led by Butzer Architects and BNIM. The project includes new academic, athletic, and fine arts facilities and is set for full completion by 2028.

Jul 21, 2026

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Kamron Wellington Named OKCPS Middle School Male Athlete of the Month

Taft Middle School student Kamron Wellington was recognized as the district's male athlete of the month for September 2026.

Sep 1, 2026

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New Wing Opening Changes Campus Access

The opening of the new wing has resulted in changed student walking paths and the implementation of a new South Bus Loop restricted to buses only.

Oct 19, 2026

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New walking paths and bus loop restrictions implemented as of October 19, 2026. Follow orange markers for student entry.

New walking paths and bus loop restrictions implemented as of October 19, 2026. Follow orange markers for student entry.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Taft Ms

Coed Middle School Wrestling at Hinton JH Tourney

November 14, 2026

Hinton, OK

Full-day wrestling tournament for middle school coed teams at Hinton Junior High.

Boys Middle School Basketball vs MGR (NWCHS)

November 16, 2026

Taft Middle School

Middle school boys basketball game against Mount St. Mary (MGR).

Girls Middle School Basketball vs MGR (NWCHS)

November 16, 2026

Taft Middle School

Middle school girls basketball game against Mount St. Mary (MGR) at Northwest Classen High School or Taft gym.

Basketball at Southeast (SEHS)

November 19, 2026

Southeast High School

Girls at 6:00 PM, Boys at 7:00 PM.

Wrestling at Roosevelt/Jefferson

November 19, 2026

Roosevelt/Jefferson

Coed middle school wrestling meet starting at 6:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026

Campus-wide

School closed for Thanksgiving break from November 23 to November 27, 2026.

Basketball vs Southeast

November 30, 2026

Taft Middle School

Home game vs Southeast. Girls 6:00 PM, Boys 7:00 PM.

Basketball vs Roosevelt

December 3, 2026

Taft Middle School

Home game vs Roosevelt. Girls 6:00 PM, Boys 7:00 PM.

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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