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May
May 25, 2023
TCAPS Vocalists Rise to the Top in State and National Level Competitions

The Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) held its All-State Vocal Festival at Michigan State University on May 11 - 12. 

May 1, 2023
Spring 2023 Newsletter Released

Please enjoy the Spring 2023 edition of TCAPS' district newsletter.

April
April 25, 2023
​TCAPS Announces Student Success at MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble

Students from Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) have received the following ratings as part of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Solo and Ensemble Festival held in Cadillac this past weekend. 

April 25, 2023
Students Recognized For Outstanding Artwork

Congratulations to WSH Visual Arts students who were recognized for their outstanding artwork at the Traverse City Crooked Tree Arts Center Annual Youth Art Exhibition.

April 21, 2023
TCAPS Receives AA- Financial Credit Rating from S&P Global

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) announced that Standard & Poors (S&P) Global Ratings assigned an ‘AA-’ rating with a stable outlook for $32 million series 2023-III general obligation (GO) school-building-and-site bonds. S&P Global Ratings also affirmed its 'AA-' rating on the district's existing GO debt.

April 21, 2023
TCAPS to Gather Input for Potential 2024 Bond Proposal

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) invites the community to attend a pre-bond information session on May 1 or May 2 around the district.

March
March 23, 2023
March 2023 Newsletter Released

Please enjoy the March 2023 edition of TCAPS' district newsletter.

March 23, 2023
TCAPS Receives Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) its Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year 2022.  

March 23, 2023
Three TCAPS Staff Named 2022 -2023 Outstanding Persons In Education

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce three staff named as Outstanding Persons in Education (OPIE) by the Michigan Education Association (MEA) 15-A Union Coordinating Council. TCAPS award winners include Jill Jenkins, Administrative Lead at Eastern Elementary School, Mike Livengood, History Teacher at West Middle School, and Jennifer Taylor, Bus Aide, TCAPS Transportation Department. 

March 22, 2023
TCAPS FIRST Robotics Teams Finish Strong in District Event

Traverse City Central High School (CHS) hosted the Traverse City FIRST Robotics District Event March 16-18, 2023. West Senior High (WSH) Team #3767 won the District Championship and CHS Team #1711 held strong until their elimination in the semi-finals. Both teams will advance to the Michigan FRC State Championship at Saginaw Valley State University April 6-8, 2023. 

March 8, 2023
Gavin Richmond Selected as Trojan Varsity Soccer Coach

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) and Traverse City Central High School (CHS) announce Gavin Richmond as the next head coach of the Trojan Varsity Boys’ Soccer team.

February
February 23, 2023
February 2023 Newsletter Released

Please enjoy the February 2023 edition of TCAPS’ district newsletter.

February 22, 2023
TCAPS Announces Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Award Recipients

Five Traverse City Area Public School (TCAPS) students received a total of eight awards in the 2023 West Central Michigan Regional Scholastic Art & Writing competition.

February 15, 2023
James Wagner Selected to Lead Titan Football Program

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) and Traverse City West High School (WSH) announce James Wagner as the next head coach of the Titan Football program. The 2023-24 school year marks the 27th football season for the Titans and Coach Wagner the fourth head coach in Titan history. 

February 15, 2023
TCAPS Announces Two National Merit Finalists

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce two students have been named finalists 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.