District News

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking K-12 school districts organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology.

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce two students have been named Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors reach this level of academic achievement.

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Middle School athletes will now participate under the umbrella of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), a change that provides additional eligibility opportunities for teams and individual athletes to participate in post-season events, such as regional level tournaments. Previously, middle school athletics operated under the district’s Learning, Enrichment and Athletic Program (LEAP).

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce 1,399 Advanced Placement (AP) exams were taken by high school students during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Michigan State Conservation Officer Patrick McManus has accepted the Safety and Security Coordinator position and is slated to begin with Traverse City Area Public Schools September 6, 2022. The position will focus on overall district safety and security, while providing guidance, training, and support to staff and students.

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) students who attend Long Lake, Westwoods, Traverse Heights and Glenn Loomis (TCAPS Montessori) will attend school virtually on the November 8th Election Day to provide community polling space in the buildings while ensuring the safety and security of TCAPS students and staff  is not compromised.

At the August 8th Board of Education meeting, the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board voted and approved Request for Proposals (RFP) for the District’s Boardman Administration Building and Bertha Vos Elementary School Building.

After months of ongoing delays with state inspections, securing building materials and construction workforce shortages in the area, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) announced at the August 8 Board of Education meeting that the TCAPS Montessori calendar will follow the rest of the district for the 2022-2023 school year, marking September 6 as the first day of school. 

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education approved a three-year strategic plan for the district at a study session held Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The strategic planning process involved extensive focus groups with students, parents, staff, and community leaders followed by in depth surveys with all stakeholders. 

Please join us in congratulating and thanking Jesse Smith for his dedication and commitment to TCAPS students!

The TCAPS Board of Education approved the hiring of Secure Education Consultants (SEC) as a third party administrator to assess the current condition of safety and security throughout the district and make recommendations for improvements.

View TCAPS Board Election Schedule

TCAPS Board of Education will have four, four-year terms open for the November 8, 2022 election. The four-year terms will run from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026. Prospective candidates may pick up their candidate information packets at the Grand Traverse County Clerk’s Office, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI - (231) 922-4760

June 6, 2022

As an update to today’s events at Northwest Education Services (formerly TBAISD), the secure mode has been lifted for West Middle School, Central Grade Elementary, Traverse Heights Elementary, and TCAPS Montessori. Authorities have detained a minor who threatened the safety of students at Creekside School. No direct threats were made to any TCAPS staff or students. Buildings were placed into secure mode out of an abundance of caution. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, June 7 for all buildings. 

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce seven TCAPS students are recipients of the 2022 Breaking Traditions Awards (BTA). The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced 57 high school and five college students statewide as award recipients this year.

In alignment with National Teacher Appreciation Week, Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education publicly acknowledges and recognizes all staff members of Traverse City Area Public Schools.