Our Dolphin Pride
Welcome to Dolphin Pride, the awards page of Taft School, where we proudly showcase the numerous accolades earned by our students, teachers, and support staff.
Part of the Redwood City School District (RCSD), Taft School is celebrated for creating a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners, embodying our district mission in every achievement. This curated space features our latest honors, updated regularly to highlight the ongoing excellence within our community. We invite you to visit frequently to discover the latest recognitions that reflect RCSD's commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
![Nurturing Hearts, Inspiring Minds: RCSD Counseling Services Honored with the 2025 Golden Bell Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1500}])
This award recognizes RCSD’s trauma-informed, student-centered approach that helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Counseling Services play an important role in meeting RCSD’s LCAP Goal One to Strengthen Social Emotional Support and School Climate by working to ensure that every student feels supported, safe, and connected at school.
![Taft Community School’s Therapeutic Learning Center Earns Acclaim for Student Support and Excellence in Special Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":1500}])
The school recently received an award of appreciation for their support of students with disabilities from the San Mateo County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
![Stanford Community Applauds District Partnership of Research and Practice to Support Student Mental Health]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":1500}])
The Collaborative, initiated in 2020, has proved to be highly successful in expanding school mental health support and delivery. With the implementation of this partnership, at least 75 percent of Redwood City School District (RCSD) students indicate they now feel comfortable speaking with a counselor, recognize their school counselor, and know where to go to access counseling on campus. Accomplishments of this strategic alliance most recently earned a 2023 Stanford Community Partnership Award.
![New Partnership Adds to District’s Innovative Teacher Pipelines]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":2200}])
With an eye toward the future, Redwood City School District (RCSD) is partnering with rising educators from San Jose State University (SJSU) through a unique Bilingual Residency Program. The multifaceted program recruits and retains enthusiastic teachers to our already accomplished and gifted team.
![San Mateo County Education Leaders Honor RCSD for Equity Consciousness in the Time of COVID.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCBA) presented RCSD with the 2021 J. Russell Kent Award honoring the school district for embracing the path toward equity consciousness and its collective responsibility to dismantle barriers and create inclusive and supportive environments for all learners.
![California Agency Salutes District for its Support of New Teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":2200}])
California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) has presented Redwood City School District (RCSD) with full accreditation of its Induction Program, a program offering extensive on-the-job support and mentorship to new teachers in their first two years.