Taft 7-12 OPEN HOUSE
Thursday September 3, 2026
5:30 to 7:00PM
FREE FOOD
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We are excited for this school year!
🎓 Juniors & Seniors — Start Early College This Fall!
Taft 7–12 juniors and seniors have an opportunity to earn college credit and high school credit while still in high school through the Oregon Coast Community College Early College Program!
Eligible students can take one Early College course per term tuition-free and begin building their college transcript before graduating from Taft.
Fall In-Person Opportunities:
All of the courses allign with the Taft Bell Schedule!!
📘 PSY 201Z – Introduction to Psychology I
Mondays & Fridays | 8:00–9:45 AM
🧠 PSY 215 – Human Development
Tuesdays | 8:00–9:45 AM + Thursday hybrid coursework
👥 SOC 204Z – Introduction to Sociology
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:00–3:50 PM
🌎 GS 106 – Physical Science: Geology
Mondays | 2:00–3:30 PM
Wednesday Labs | 2:00–5:15 PM + Friday hybrid coursework
ONLINE Classes Available as well
Early College is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, experience college-level classes, save money, and get a head start on your education after high school.
Interested students should talk with their Taft counselor and begin the OCCC Early College application process.
🎓 Learn more and get started:
OCCC Early College & Dual Credit - https://oregoncoast.edu/academics/high-school-students/early-college-dual-credit/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
**TIGERS ROCK!! Your college journey can start now!
Below is the practice schedule for the first week of fall sports. Please review the schedule carefully, as some practice times will change on Wednesday, August 19, due to our mandatory Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting. Coaches will notify athletes and families directly regarding any practice time changes for Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 19
6:30 PM
Taft High School Commons
Mandatory for all fall student-athletes and a parent/guardian
We are excited to get the 2026–27 school year and fall sports season underway. Let's have a great season, Tigers!
Go Tigers!
Registration and Schedules are up!
Mr. Fingerson will be in the building on August 21st. Make an Appointment
General scheduling:
All 11th grade students 6 classes minimum
All 12th grade students 4 classes minimun (5 for if you play a sport)
All CTE Programs, Early College Programs and Dual Credit programs are avaliable for students.
Open periods at beginning and end of day and parents will need to sign off on open periods.
Teachers Aide spots can be secured once school starts.
Book an appointment - Click Here
Parents and Students,
Fall High School Athletics starts on Monday, August 17th!!
For all information about Athletic Clearance and Payment instructions, please go to our NEW Athletic Webpage for all your Athletic needs.
New this year - All athletics will be pay to play. Please see the payment instructions on the webstie for athletic participation.
TIGERS ROCK!!
Mark your calendar for OPEN House!
September 3rd at 5:30PM
Attention all familes and students, our school registration is now open.
Please visit - https://lincolncountysdor.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enroll on the LCSD website.
or
Use ParentVUE to Registar
All North Area schools will have in person support for registration on:
Wednesday, August 19th: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Thursday, August 20th: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Friday, August 21st: 8:00AM to 12:00 PM
Tigers ROCK!
- August 12, 2026 ($10)
- Where: Coastal Health Practitioners (3015 NE West Devils Lake Rd, Lincoln City Oregon 97367
- Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Drop- Ins Only
- Forms provided by Clinic - Bring Phyical Form and Turn into Athletic Secratary Kori Bayer
Sports Registration:
High School Athletic Registration: OPEN
Middle School Fall Athletic Registration: OPEN
Fall Sports Practice
HS Mandatory Practice Begins on Monday 8/17/2026
- https://forms.gle/E6JvBnd8DkQRMkez7
MS Mandatory Practice Begins 1st Day of School
- https://forms.gle/d33RFyQrd1bqkdgy7
Registration is OPEN!!
Attention all familes and students, our school registration is now open.
Please visit - https://lincolncountysdor.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enroll on the LCSD website.
or
Use ParentVUE to Registar
All North Area schools will have in person support for registration on:
Wednesday, August 19th: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Thursday, August 20th: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Friday, August 21st: 8:00AM to 12:00 PM
Tigers ROCK!
When: August 12, 2026
Where: Coastal Health Practitioners - 3015 NE West Devils Lake Rd., Lincoln City
Time: 8:00AM - 1:00PM
What: $10 sports physicals, no appointments, drop-ins only.
Forms provided by clinic. Please bring completed physical form to Kori Bayer at Taft 7-12.
Taft would like to congratulate our Taft Alumni Dylan Rodriguez who graduated from MIT!!
We are so proud of you!!
Once a Tiger Always a Tiger!
THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Monday - A Day
Tuesday - B Day
Wednesday - Last Day of School, Special Schedule All 8 Periods, Early Release.
Report Cards will be mailed home next week. If you have questions about credit recovery then please email Mr. Lupo.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER
Tigers ROCK!
Athletes and Families
High School Athletic Registration is NOW open! All athletes participating within summer athletic programs:
- Volleyball
- Football
- Boys/Girls Soccer
- Boys/Girls Basketball
- Swim
- Track
- Etc.
Must be registered and clear to participate within our school programs, this is including impact test, registration etc.
Click the link below to get registered:
https://forms.gle/P4vt3TnvFp8kDJiM9
Seniors GRADUATION Week!!
June 1st :
Senior Awards at 6:00 PM - Students will get their cords during this award ceremony.
June 2nd -
Senior Check Out day - Students may check out if they have all classes passes, all fees paid, items returned.
Moving Up ceremony! In the Gym at 10:45 AM
All permission slips are due!!
June 3rd -
Cap and Gown Parade 8:30 AM - Seniors please bring your Cap and Gown to wear during the Cap and Gown parade. You can also bring your cords.
Senior Tea 2:00 PM - Optional at Chinook Wind Restaurant down stairs. Transportation not provided. Bring a parent/guardian and dress up for the tea and snacks.
June 4th - Senior Send Off - Be there at 6:45 AM to get on the bus. Bring a bathing suit, towel, phone, charger, any snacks, maybe a pillow for the bus.
June 5th - Graducation Practice at 8:30 AM!!
You must be present at graducation practice to walk at graduation. There will be a Light Breakfast and lunch provided. Graduation practice will end after lunch at 2:00 PM.
June 6th - Graduation
Seniors - Be there at 9:30 AM
Doors Open for public at 9:45 AM
Graduation is at 10:26 AM
TIGERS ROCK!
Taft 7-12 invites students and families to attend our annual Transition Night on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Taft 7-12 campus.
This evening is designed to help students and families feel informed, prepared, and excited for the next step in their educational journey. Families will have the opportunity to learn more about academic expectations, graduation requirements, college and career pathways, and the many opportunities available for students at Taft 7-12.
Who Should Attend?
Incoming 7th Graders (Current 6th Grade):
Meet middle school teachers, tour the campus, and learn what to expect in middle school.
Incoming 9th Graders (Current 8th Grade):
Learn about high school expectations, graduation credits, course offerings, and how to successfully transition into high school.
Current 9th–11th Grade Students and Families:
Meet with counselors and representatives from Oregon Coast Community College to explore dual credit, early college opportunities, and Honors Diploma requirements.
We look forward to welcoming students and families for an informative evening as we continue building a strong future together at Taft 7-12!
