District News
On January 15, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of a positive school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Willow Hill Elementary School and two positive school-associated cases of COVID-19 related to West Senior High School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
On January 14, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of positive school-associated cases of COVID-19 related to Central High School and Eastern Elementary School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
On January 13, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of two positive school-associated cases of COVID-19, one related to Cherry Knoll Elementary School and one related to West Senior High School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
On January 12, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of two positive school-associated cases of COVID-19 related to West Senior High School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
On January 11, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of two positive school-associated cases of COVID-19 related to West Senior High School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
On January 8, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of a positive school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Traverse City Central High School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
On January 7, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of a positive school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Traverse City West Middle School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
TCAPS will administer the Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT) in February for all current 3rd grade students interested in the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program next school year.
TCAPS is pleased to announce the application period for the district’s SCI-MA-TECH program is now open. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will be accepted now through March 15, 2021.
Beginning on Saturday, January 9, 2021, TCAPS will resume Saturday meal distribution for students enrolled in the school district’s virtual programs and will be providing weekend meals for students enrolled in face-to-face learning.
TCAPS is hosting hiring events throughout the month of January with opportunities to interview onsite, no appointment necessary.
TCAPS Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, is providing a monthly opportunity for community members to attend virtual office hours.
On January 5, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of a confirmed school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Long Lake Elementary School and Westwoods Elementary School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
On January 4, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of probable or confirmed school-associated cases of COVID-19, one related to Central High School and two related to Central Grade School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.
Staff professional development day Monday, Jan. 4th
Read the 
December 2020 edition of TCAPS’ district newsletter, Our Community, for all the latest information on school celebrations, community partnerships, and more.
Read the November 2020 edition of the district’s newsletter, Our Community, to learn about the many helpers in our schools and community who are always ready to support our students and families.
The October 2020 edition of TCAPS’ district newsletter, Our Community, highlights the continuing connections (in person and virtually) taking place between our staff, students, families, and community. Read it today to learn more.