District News

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) received a letter on October 16, 2018, via the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District (TBAISD), indicating that the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) directed TBAISD to deduct 102 full time equivalent (FTE) from TCAPS' prior year student count.

Due to construction impacting the parking lot and area surrounding the Boardman Administration Building, the next Board of Education meeting, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on October 22, 2018, will be held at the Sabin Data Center in the Training Lab (2075 Cass Rd.).

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Traverse City Central High School’s Eurochorale will host “Meals for Musicians” at Mt. Holiday (3100 Holiday Rd.).

The 27th annual East Extravaganza Craft Show will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at East Middle School (1776 Three Mile Rd. N.).

On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, a student and parent meeting is being held for those interested in the Global Service study abroad trip to Mexico.

On Friday, October 19, 2018, Willow Hill Elementary School (1250 Hill Street) will host “Super Heroes for Willow Hill,” the largest classroom fundraiser for the 2018-19 school year.

On Saturday, November 3, 2018, the Traverse City West Senior High School Robotics teams are holding a spaghetti dinner and silent auction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to raise money for the 2019 VEX and FIRST Robotics teams at the Masonic Lodge (13360 S. West Bay Shore Dr.).

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, the Traverse City West Middle School Choirs, led by teacher Emerick Dee, will host the 3rd Annual Choir Code Celebration.

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce the selection of David Kenny as the Traverse City West Senior High School Varsity Softball Head Coach and Lisa Walheim-Seymour as the Varsity Girls’ Head Tennis Coach.

Yesterday, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) held its October 2018 “count day,” a district-wide student count to determine enrollment numbers. 

On Monday, October 8, 2018, Thirlby Field will play host to the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 2 Marching Exhibition starting at 5:00 p.m. 

The community is invited to attend the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 2 Marching Exhibition being held on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Thirlby Field beginning at 5:00 p.m. 

Central High School’s Personal Finance classes recently partnered with Northwest Michigan Works to provide students with real-life scenarios regarding managing finances and creating a monthly budget. 

On September 27, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. representatives from Serra Subaru will donate books to Silver Lake Elementary School (5858 Culver Rd.). 

On September 27, 2018, students in the primary and lower elementary school classrooms at TCAPS Montessori at Glenn Loomis will participate in Stone Soup Day.