DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS & SERVICES About Taft: Founded in 1890, The Taft School is a coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 - post graduate. The school’s mission is to educate the whole student with an emphasis on the importance of not only academic achievement but also the development of integrity, service, and a lifelong love of learning. Taft maintains a strong belief in high academic standards, recognizing the importance of intellectual rigor as a foundation for success. Student wellness — ensuring that students are supported emotionally, physically, and mentally — is also at the forefront of the school’s work. Academically talented students from as many as 50 different countries and 35 different states are