We’re excited to host our Valentine's Dance this Friday, February 6th from 3:20–5:00 PM in the commons! The dance is informal, so no need to worry about changing. Just wear your dance attire to school that day. Admission into the dance is $5.
Please review the following details and expectations so your student is prepared:
Getting Ready:
The dance begins right after school—there’s no time to go home first.
Students should wear their outfit/makeup to school.
No glitter may be brought to or applied at school.
During the Dance:
The dance is informal—just come ready to have fun!
All regular school rules apply. Unsafe behavior will result in being asked to leave.
If a student leaves the dance, they cannot re-enter.
Phones are allowed in the dance.
Other Notes:
Concessions will be available ($1–$4 items)
The dance ends promptly at 5:00 PM—students must have transportation arranged ahead of time as no buses will run after the dance.
There will be a home high school basketball games for those who wish to attend afterward.
Thank you for helping us make this a safe, fun, and spirited event! If you have any questions, please reach out to BillyAnn Martin (billyann.martin@lincoln.k12.or.us).
On Satruday, February 7th Taft 7-12 will be hosting a dance for Taft High School students at the Pines Dine. Cost is $10.00 per person at the door. The dance starts at 8:00PM until 10:00PM. Come and dance the night away.
When: Saturday, February 7th
Where: Pines Dine
What: Dance for High School Students
Who: Taft 7-12 Student
Cost: $10.00 Dollars each at the door.
Tigers ROCK!
A message from the Senior Parent Group.
Off to our LAST semester of senior year and we're going ALL OUT! 🎓💪
Time to make this final stretch legendary and give our seniors the most EPIC grad night they deserve! Let's go hard and make every moment count 🔥
This week's lineup:
📅 Tuesday: Pelican Trivia Night 🧠 - 6:00 p.m.
📅 Wednesday: Pines Musical Bingo 🎵 - 6:00 p.m.
📅 Friday: Senior Night Basketball Game 🏀 - 4:00 p.m. after school
SPG will be doing concessions - come support us there too! Snacks for grads! 🍿
Finally, we have our monthly Senior Parent Group Meeting, the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come join us online and help support our seniors!
THANKS!
Winter Wonderland Dance
When: February 7th, 2026
Where: The Pines Dine
Time: Doors at 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 dollars at the door
This dance is for Taft High School students. Please bring your High School ID or StudentVue to verify at the door.
Come and join the fun for our Winter Wonderland!
Parent, Students and Families...
Attendance Matters be here everyday and every period.
It is cold and flu season...stay healthy!!
When should my child stay home from school?
Based on Oregon’s When to Keep Your Child Home guidance, please keep your child home if they have:
• Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher)
• A new cough illness that is frequent/severe enough to interfere with school
• Vomiting (2 or more unexplained episodes in 24 hours) or diarrhea (3 or more loose stools in 24 hours)
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (seek medical care right away if severe)
Returning to school: Students may return when they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine and other symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours.
Please report all absences to Taft 7-12...TIGERS ROCK!
School Health Reminder: Immunizations
Oregon law requires students to be up to date on immunizations for school and child care.
Now is the time to catch up early and avoid long clinic wait times!
Important Deadlines
• January 14, 2026 – To avoid an exclusion letter
• February 25, 2026 – To attend school or child care without interruption
Where to get vaccines:
✔ Pediatricians & family doctors
✔ Pharmacies (ages 7+)
✔ School-based health centers
✔ Health departments & nonprofit clinics
You can turn in updated records to your school now.
Need help finding a provider? Call 2-1-1 or email help@211info.org
(interpreters available).
Don’t wait — catch up early!
This Week’s Senior Parent Group Events
• Trivia Night: Every Tuesday, 5:30–7:30 PM at Pelican Brewery Siletz Bay
• Music Bingo: Every Wednesday, 5:30–7:30 PM at The Pines Dines
• Basketball Concessions: Every Home Basketball Game
We can still use volunteers at all of our weekly events. Your time and support directly help fund a safe, drug- and alcohol‑free Grad Night for the Class of 2026.
— Next SPG Meeting (Online Only) —
Thursday, January 8, 6:00–7:00 PM
Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/wwo-nrzr-ctd
And Finally, we are about to put in our first order for Limited Edition Senior Sweatshirt - Buy some swag for yourself or a friend. Share the link with whomever you like!
LINK:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FEE91BADP1FXF/checkout/ARLDFULRHW7NIPHFSHLC7KUU
Happy New Year!
Parents, Families and Students,
Monday is an "A" Day. Here are a few reminders as we enter into the last three weeks of the semester.
1. 14 Days Left of First Semester - Get your grades up!
2. Monday, January 5th is an "A" day.
3. PHONE FREE School - Off and Away
4. No School - January 19th & January 26th
5. Second Semester Starts January 27th
6. Check your Schedule for Second Semester on StudentVue.
7. Come Monday (A day) ready to start the new year!
Tigers ROCK! - Responsible, Organized, Cooperative, and Kind.