Taft Elementary School; Youngstown, Ohio

09/15/2026

Yay!

Youngstown City School District is celebrating remarkable progress across YCSD! ⭐⭐⭐

YCSD has officially earned a 3-star overall rating on the latest Ohio State Report Card, demonstrating that our district meets state standards and marking a historic milestone for the district.

We are equally proud to recognize our schools' outstanding achievements: Youngstown Rayen Early College earned 5 stars, Rayen Early College Middle School earned 4 stars, and Choffin Career and Technical Center earned 5 stars! East High School earned a 3-star rating, meeting state standards. This is a remarkable turnaround for a school that, based on state performance data, was among Ohio's lowest-performing high schools in 2018.🌟

Additionally, our district achieved a four-year graduation rate of 90.7%, which is another significant accomplishment for YCSD.

These achievements reflect the dedication of our teachers, staff, and administrators, the commitment of our scholars, and the unwavering support of our families and the Youngstown community. Thank you to everyone who helps our scholars learn, grow, and succeed.

We are proud of how far we have come, yet we recognize that more work lies ahead. Together, we will continue building an even brighter future for every scholar in Youngstown.

One Vision. One Youngstown. ❤️💙🦉

View the Ohio State Report Card: https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/district/045161

09/11/2026

Youngstown is shining bright ☀️

Our amazing teachers and staff wore yellow for World Su***de Prevention Day. Every bright outfit across our district serves as a reminder that you matter 💛

A huge thank you to our YCSD community standing up for mental health awareness.

09/08/2026

This Thursday Sept 10th- We are painting the town YELLOW! Please wear yellow for World Su***de Prevention Day to show that our school district stands together in support of mental health, hope, connection and su***de prevention.

On September 10, World Su***de Prevention Day, YCSD invites scholars, staff, families, and the community to wear yellow. Let's stand together and raise awareness, and show support for mental health. You are seen, you are valued, and never alone 💛

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

Youngstown City School District asks families in grades K-8 to complete the YCSD transportation OPT-IN form for each child in their household who lives outside the two-mile walk zone and is eligible for district transportation. The form takes only a few moments to complete and is required to be eligible for busing services.
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Link to form: https://forms.gle/GHseznsEYWNH2fbg8

Additionally , we are happy to announce that the My Ride K-12 App is now active!

A reminder that families can find their student’s bus route information (stop times and locations) by using the My Ride K-12 mobile app. Families must input their scholar’s StudentID to register, which can be found on FinalForms, and older report cards, or Progress Book
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Thank you for your partnership and attention to these important updates.

08/24/2026

Parents, Scholars and Families,
Please join us on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00pm for Taft's Open House!

08/24/2026

Today, our district came together at Stambaugh Auditorium for Convocation to welcome and celebrate all of our district employees as we begin a new school year.
We are united by one purpose: serving our students and building a stronger Youngstown.

This is the future of Youngstown.
This is the future of Taft Elementary.
And we are ready to be a part of it!
Go Defenders!

08/13/2026

Preschool is back at Taft Elementary!

08/13/2026

To ensure a smooth and compliant start to the school year, please update your student's FinalForms prior to the first day of classes. A link to update your student's forms can be found on our website.

https://youngstowncity-oh.finalforms.com