Kindergarten Parent Waivers Due June 1

CHANGE IN KINDERGARTEN STARTING AGE - MUST BE 5 BY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2013 FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

A recently enacted Michigan law amended the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1147), which changed the minimum age requirement for a child enrolling in kindergarten. Currently, a student must be five years old by December 1st to be eligible for enrollment to kindergarten. New legislation will change the “cut‐off” date and will be gradually phased‐in over three years; changing the requirement by one month each year. For the 2013‐2014 school year, children must be five years old by November 1st. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING A PARENT ENROLLMENT REQUEST OPTION.

High School Graduations

Class of 2013 Graduation Commencement Dates

• TC Central High School
  Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium
  Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 1:00 PM
   
• TC West Senior High School
  Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium
  Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 6:00 PM
   
• Traverse City High School
  Lars Hockstad Auditorium
  Friday, June 7, 7:00 PM

Click here to order a Commerative 2013 Graduation Ceremony DVD

Education Forum

Any Time, Any Place, Any Way, Any Pace

Click here to view the April 24 Education Forum. TCAPS Superintendent Cousins was one of several panelists who took part in the forum focusing on the Governor's Education Plan of Any Time, Any Place, Any Way, Any Pace and proposed school funding changes.

Last Days of School Announced

TCAPS announced Monday night its official last day of school for students will be Tuesday, June 11. There are to be  no additional minutes added to the day. The last days of school are as follows:

• Monday, June 10: Half day of school
• Tuesday, June 11: Half day of school - last day of school for students
• Wednesday, June 12: No school for students - records day for staff

Kindergarten Round-Up

Taking Place in April - May

If your child will be entering kindergarten in September 2013, please contact your local elementary school to schedule a Round-Up appointment. TCAPS schools will hold round-up in April and May. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ROUND-UP DATES.

TCAPS Alumni Network
Want to Reconnect? Sign Up Now!

Traverse City Area Public Schools is reaching out to reconnect with our alumni. The Alumni Network is working to build its alumni database. Our goal for the Network is to engage alumni and supporters of TCAPS schools through networking, creation of an endowment legacy, and by providing volunteer opportunities to enrich learning for TCAPS students. 

If You Are A TCAPS Alum, Please Click Here to Sign Up.

Great Things Are Happening at TCAPS!
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Become A Partner in Education

TCAPS is deeply grateful for the gifts of time, talents, and treasures shared by community members to enrich each student's learning journey. It is our privilege to serve children, families, and our community as a partner in education.

TCAPS is proud to present PIE; a partner in education program that honors and engages the talents and passions in our community to inspire student learning. PIE connects the passions of community members and organizations with opportunities that engage students and support innovation. Become a “piece of the PIE” by choosing a specific area to support.

We invite you to share a piece of PIE with TCAPS! www.tcaps.net/PIE.

Be a TCAPS Sponsor
Traverse City Area Public Schools is offering local businesses and non-profit organizations a perfect way to capture the attention of school audiences while helping to boost funding for education. Learn more.

Contact Us

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