District News

On April 12, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of one positive school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Courtade Elementary School, one positive school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Cherry Knoll Elementary School, and two positive school-associated cases of COVID-19 related to Central High School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.

After a four-day pause to in-person instruction at Grand Traverse County high schools and middle schools, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is announcing all TCAPS high schools and middle schools will continue with remote learning, through April 16, 2021, with an expected return to face-to-face learning on April 19th. All TCAPS elementary schools will continue with face-to-face learning.

On April 9, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of one positive school-associated case 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.

The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the Boardman Administration Center (412 Webster St.) to discuss an update on COVID-19 in the community. 

Virtual Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) groups developed by school social workers to create spaces for students to cope and learn resilience 

On April 8, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of one positive school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Courtade Elementary School and one positive school-associated case of COVID-19 related to Central High School. Any families or staff members who need to quarantine or take additional action have been notified.

Scheduled for April 8th at 7:30 a.m. and April 12th, at 6:00 p.m.

On April 7, 2021, Traverse City Area Public Schools received confirmation of three 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.

The following TCAPS students were recognized for their artwork in the Crooked Tree Arts Center 2021 Youth Arts Exhibit. This year’s exhibit was held virtually. Artwork that was selected for an award will be on display in-person at Crooked Tree Arts Center, April 1-17, 2021.

TCAPS Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, is providing a monthly opportunity for community members to attend virtual “office hours.”

Four TCAPS students were named finalists in the 27th Annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students.

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is announcing that after a special meeting held this evening, the TCAPS Board of Education voted to support the recommendation from the Grand Traverse County Health Department directing middle school and high school students to move to remote learning through April 9, 2021. Therefore, TCAPS middle and high school students will remain learning remotely for the remainder of the week. At this time, school is expected to resume face-to-face on Monday, April 12, 2021. Additional updates and information will be provided as they become available. Any remote students may go to any secondary building from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to receive daily meals.  

On April 5, 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.

Board of Education to hold special meeting April 6th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss GTCHD’s directing a one week pause to in-person learning for middle schools and high schools in the County

To register, visit: http://honumg.info/TraverseHS.