District News
On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, TCAPS, the City of Traverse City and Grand Traverse County Judges, will host the Michigan Supreme Court as they hear oral argument in Maniaci v Diroff, Supreme Court Case No. 158005. View the proceedings via livestream at: 
https://livestream.com/tcapslive/Court.
Eastern Elementary School is collecting new or gently used children's books and chapter books to donate to Munson Manor.
The Traverse City Central Debate team participated at the Wayne State University Debate Tournament on October 11 and 12, 2019.
The Traverse City West Senior High School National Honor Society, in partnership with Operation Gratitude, is seeking donations of leftover Halloween Candy to donate to Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders.
On behalf of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education President Sue Kelly and Superintendent Ann Cardon, please see the following joint statement:
Traverse City Area Public Schools will host the MSBOA District II Marching Band Expo at Thirlby Field on October 14, 2019 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Each band will have 10 minutes to perform and will receive feedback from two judges, one in each of the following categories: music, marching, and general effect showmanship.
On Friday, October 11, 2019, at 1:10 p.m., kindergarten through fifth grade students at Blair Elementary School will be teaming up with local gym Boomers Bootcamp, a results-driven, energetic fitness workout program, to help get students moving.
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters.
Today, TCAPS held its October 2019 “count day,” a district-wide student count to determine enrollment numbers. The October 2019 preliminary student count numbers show total enrollment has remained steady in the district.
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Traverse City Central High School’s Raptors 1711 robotics team will host Super Science Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria (1150 Milliken Dr.).
On Monday, October 7, 2019, the Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education will host a reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to recognize outgoing Vice President Doris Ellery.
This November, experience the classic hit musical West Side Story presented by Traverse City Central High School. West Side Story is an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and resilience of the human spirit.
Doris Ellery, Vice President of the TCAPS Board of Education, has announced her resignation effective November 1, 2019. Applications for interim board seat accepted through October 4th
On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Traverse City Area Public Schools will participate in the National Walk to School Day.
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, TCAPS Montessori at Glenn Loomis will be hosting a “Stone Soup Celebration” for the school’s Primary and Lower Elementary students.
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Read Our Community, TCAPS’ September 2019 newsletter to learn about upcoming events and watch a video of Superintendent Cardon as she speaks with Willow Hill Elementary School students and staff about the start of their school year.
Please enjoy the first 2019-2020 edition of the district’s e-newsletter, Our Community, featuring an introduction video message from our new superintendent Ann Cardon, highlights of summer learning activities, and upcoming events.