About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
Success in the Arts is bred of self-confidence; a fearlessness or joy in the process, more than the outcome. Taft School Portrait of an Arts Graduate
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
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Giving

In honor of the first head of school and founder, as well all individuals who have made some provision in their estate plans benefiting the school, the Board and Head of School established the Horace Dutton Taft Legacy Society in 2011. Horace Taft named the school as the beneficiary of his life insurance policy, the school’s first gift.

Since then, many from the Taft community have chosen to give back to Taft in important ways; through the Taft Fund, scholarships, faculty support, and capital projects; but we often get asked if there are ways to give back to Taft in perpetuity. Joining the Horace Dutton Taft legacy Society is a wonderful way to do just that. Taft’s ability to advance its educational mission has always been helped by “Forever Gifts, “so please consider joining many others in making a planned gift as part of ones’ overall estate planning.

Thank you for your loyalty to and support of the Taft School. Please contact Richard Galiette, Director Major and Planned Giving at 860-945-7747 or rgaliette@taftschool.org to learn about the benefits of joining the Horace Dutton Taft Legacy Society.