The countdown is on! The annual TC Patriot Game is on Friday, October 24 at Thirlby Field. 🏈

Join the Trojans and Titans as we honor our Veterans, first responders, and military heroes. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now! Find all the details, including where to buy your commemorative shirts, at www.tcaps.net/patriotgame.

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about 3 hours ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Promotional graphic for the TC Patriot Game 2025. The image shows a football field at sunset lined with a crowd holding American flags. The title "PATRIOT GAME 2025" is centered at the top. Below the title are the logos for the TC Central Trojans and TC West Titans. Text at the bottom of the image reads: "FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 • TICKETS ON SALE NOW."
The Student Support Network is so grateful to the teachers and staff of Art & Connection for their recent donation of self-care and art supplies! 🎨 Your generosity helps support our TCAPS students both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for making a difference in our community!

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1 day ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Five women stand smiling behind a large donation of suitcases and bags for students.
It's High 5 Friday! 🙌🖐

This week, high fives go out to:

1. TC High’s Maverick Enrichment Day which was a huge success! About 30 students and staff enjoyed a memorable trip to the Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain. They spent the day hiking and exploring over 40 pieces of art in a gorgeous natural setting. We love seeing our students engage with both nature and culture! 🖼️🏞️

2. Blair Elementary teachers, Mr. Walter and Mrs. Lijewski, for organizing such a wonderful field trip! With the help of generous parent volunteers, 4th and 5th graders enjoyed perfect weather and a successful learning experience, checking out the fish weir in downtown Traverse City. 🐟🍂

3. The Central High School Marching Band for their fantastic performance at East Middle School. The music and excitement were a huge hit with both staff and students! What an excellent show of Trojan Pride and a great way to link our school communities. 🥁🥳

4. Matt and Gordie, the amazing custodians at Long Lake Elementary, who were showered with appreciation for “Happy Custodian Day”. TCAPS is grateful for all their hard work and for always going out of their way to connect with the students and families. 🧹⭐

5. Mrs. Jackson's 3rd Grade students at Central Grade Elementary who put teamwork into action! They enjoyed some partner reading time with the story "Mulan". Working together makes the learning process a little brighter! 📖😊

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4 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Students standing in the woods
students standing in front of a wall
Students playing instruments in the school gym
People outside a door high fiving
person standing in front of a buletin board
two students sitting on the carpet
What a fantastic community we have! 👏 The Student Support Network wants to give a huge thank you to everyone who provided back-to-school donations. Your generosity helps make sure TCAPS students are ready for a successful school year! 🎒✏️

We’d also like to give a special thank you to our community partners Graceful Logistics LLC, GT ProFILE, GT Stamping, and Cherryland Ghostbusters partnering with Staples for their incredible support with school supplies!

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4 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A photo of two women in Amazon jackets standing with a large donation of colorful backpacks for students.
A group of five people, four in "Ghostbusters" uniforms and one in a Chewbacca costume, stand in front of a Staples store. The Chewbacca character is holding a sign that says "School Supply Drive."
Three adults hold red backpacks in front of boxes and a TCAPS sign, representing a school supply donation.
Super Science Saturday 🧪🚀

Get ready to explore and create! First Robotics Team 1711 Raptors invites kids ages 4-14 to a day of hands-on science on Saturday, October 11. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Central High School Innovation and Manufacturing Center (IMC). Join us for a variety of exciting experiments and activities.
5 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Super Science Saturday Saturday, October 11th 10:00am to 2:00pm Central High School Innovation and Manufacturing Center (IMC) 1150 Milliken Drive Experiments Include: sLime Mixing • Marshmallow Catapults • Robot Driving • Fun with Magnets

Traverse City Area Public Schools is honored to offer veterans the opportunity to receive their high school diploma and be part of the 2026 graduation ceremonies!

Under Michigan's Public Act 181 of 2001 and Public Act 55 of 2014, the TCAPS Board of Education is authorized to award diplomas to veterans of WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

Eligibility Details:

- WWII Veterans: Must have left high school between December 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946.

- Korean War Veterans: Must have left high school between June 27, 1950, and January 31, 1955.

- Vietnam Era Veterans: Must have been drafted or enlisted between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and must have attended a TCAPS high school.

This opportunity is for veterans who did not subsequently receive a high school degree. Family members are welcome to apply on behalf of a living or deceased veteran.

For more information, please call 231.933.1722.

5 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Veteran Diploma Program a walk well earned

Traverse City Area Public Schools Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

6 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A promotional graphic for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The word "HOPE" is spelled in pink, with a pink awareness ribbon replacing the letter O. The hashtag "#BRING YOUR BRAVE" is also included. The bottom of the image features the TCAPS logo and the text "Traverse City Area Public Schools celebrates breast cancer Awareness Month."
Get ready for a night of incredible jazz! 🎺🎷

Join Central High School Jazz Bands and MSU Jazz Orchestra One for a special concert featuring trumpet guest Sean Jones and director Rodney Whitaker.

🗓️ Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)
📍 City Opera House

Tickets are just $12 for adults and $5 for students. Get yours online at CityOperaHouse.org or at the door!

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7 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A promotional poster for a jazz concert. The poster is a mix of green hues and features a large, diagonally-striped diamond shape. The poster announces "Central High School Jazz Bands" and "MSU Jazz Orchestra One." It lists the performers, including special guests, and the event details: "Saturday, October 11, 2025" at "3 P.M." at the "City Opera House." Ticket prices are "$12 adults" and "$5 students." The bottom corners feature logos for "The Be-Bop Spartans" and "TC Central Trojans."
📆 SAVE THE DATE! 📆

Mark your calendars for the annual TC Patriot Game on Friday, October 24!

Join the TC Central Trojans and TC West Titans at Thirlby Field as we unite to honor our Veterans, first responders, and military heroes.

For more information, visit: www.tcaps.net/patriotgame.

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
8 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Promotional graphic for the TC Patriot Game 2025. The image shows a football field at sunset lined with a crowd holding American flags. The title "PATRIOT GAME 2025" is centered at the top. Below the title are the logos for the TC Central Trojans and TC West Titans. Text at the bottom of the image reads: "FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 • TICKETS ON SALE NOW."
Reminder: Count Day is Wednesday, October 1!

Schools receive funding based on student attendance numbers taken on Count Day. Having your student in school on Count Day when possible, helps TCAPS continue to provide a world-class education for all students.

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8 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A promotional graphic for Student Count Day. The image shows a classroom with two students in the foreground raising their hands. Large text overlaid on the image reads "EVERY CHILD COUNTS" and "TCAPS, Traverse City Area Public Schools" with the words "STUDENT COUNT DAY" at the bottom.



It's High 5 Friday! 🙌🖐

This week, high fives go out to:

1. West Senior High School students Tucker Ballenger, Owen Chadwick, Edward Chan, Jonah Dorsch, Jonas Heron, Graham Hetherington, Adeline Mulder, Brady Partlo, Katelyn Popp, Landon Rice, Trey Stewart, and Owen Wohlfer who have been awarded as National Merit Commended Scholars. These twelve students scored in the top three percent of all U.S. high school seniors for their PSAT/NMSQT performance. Such great role models for future Titans! 🌟👏

2. Central High School students, Bridget Belden, Abigail Houghton, Raven Mead, Charlie Schwarz, and Samuel Tursman, who have been named National Merit Commended Scholars. This title places them among the top academic achievers in the nation. They are truly awesome role models for their peers and a huge source of Trojan Pride! 🌟👏

3. North Sky Raptor Sanctuary for demonstrating the importance of being great stewards of our environment with the release of a hawk. Students at TCAPS Montessori had a truly unique learning experience for the International Day of Peace! It was an inspiring moment for everyone. ☮️

4. Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Safety & Security Director Patrick McManus and Deputy Core for a highly informative session on school and online safety! Our students learned valuable skills on how to make proactive choices and understand the steps for reporting any concerns. We appreciate this expert guidance that helps keep our community safe. 🛡️

5. Chelsea Park West's generous residents and employees for gathering amazing donations for our Traverse City Area Public Schools classrooms. Thanks to their kindness, our students will have the supplies needed to succeed! We are so grateful for our wonderful community partners. 💫

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools #High5Friday


11 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
students standing outside in front of school sign
students standing against the school wall
wman releasing hawk outside
Securiity Director Patrick McManus and Deputy Core standing in front of screen
Chelsea Park West employees and Student Support Network's Katie Kubesh standing behind box of school supplies

TCAPS Board of Education Office Hours - Thursday, September 25, 2025 📅✏️

Traverse City Area Public Schools  Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” virtually, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. TCAPS Board office hours provide community members with the opportunity to talk to a school board trustee. This month, Trustee Bageris is scheduled to attend. 

Learn more at www.tcaps.net/board.

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14 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Trustee Sara Bageris
TCAPS Celebrates the International Day of Peace!
16 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Graphic that states "TCAPS Celebrates the International Day of Peace"

It's High 5 Friday! 🙌🖐

This week, high fives go out to:

1. Central High School’s four students who were named as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Arthur Lijewski-Lee, Alex Potrafke, Lillian Shev, and Helly Taylor. This recognition places them among the top academic students in the country. An outstanding achievement for our Trojan Community! ✨👏

2. Our TCAPS students who celebrated Constitution Day. They explored the history and significance of our country's signing of the Constitution of 1787. We love seeing our students engage with American history! 📜

3. West Middle School students in Mrs. O’Brien’s and Mrs. Somerville’s classes who used their tech skills for a fun, interactive review of text types. They are now prepared to explore informational texts. 🚀

4. Silver Lake Elementary fifth grade students who engaged in a science experiment to see the effects of the Earth’s rotation. By tracing their shadows in the morning and again in the afternoon, they got a visual lesson on how our planet's movement affects what we see. So cool! 🌎

5. Dietary Specialists who planned an awesome Taco Tuesday at East Middle School this week! The walking tacos were a huge hit, and we are so grateful for the amazing cafeteria staff who help fuel their students so they can be active and engaged learners all day long. 🌮💪

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools #High5Friday


18 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Principal and three students standing in front of a wall in the school hallway
Principal and a student standing in front of a wall in the school hallway
Staff members and students standing in front of a flag outside the school
Students writing a on sheet of paper attached to the whiteboard in the classroom
student sitting at his desk wearing a paper hat
students knealing on the classroom floor in front of a screen with an American flag image on it
Two students learning at a computer
students chalk drawing outside on the school cement
students at the cafeteria table eating tacos
TCAPS Families,

A quick reminder, TCAPS families: Your Free & Reduced Meal Application is essential! 💡 It helps provide critical resources for every student. Please complete it by October 1.

Apply online now: https://tinyurl.com/FreeReducedMealApp

Thank you for helping us provide the best support for all.
19 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Food & Nutrition Services graphic: "YOUR APPLICATION MATTERS." Text promotes applying for Michigan School Meals Program benefits, emphasizing its importance for district funding. "Apply by Wednesday, October 1st."
Thank you to the Traverse City Pit Spitters for donating proceeds from their Star Wars Night to the Student Support Network. Funds from the jersey auction, 50/50 raffle, and ticket sales will help support students across our district. ⚾🌟

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20 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Traverse City Pit Spitters check for the Student Support Network 5,664.21 from the Star Wars Game
TCAPS Celebrates Constitution Day!
20 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Graphic that states "TCAPS Celebrates Constitution Day"

We're eager to meet you and discuss our open positions. Join us for Open Interviews at the Glenn Loomis Administration Building (1009 S. Oak Street, Traverse City) on Wednesday, September 17, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. TCAPS is hiring for various positions, many requiring no prior experience, and on-the-job training is provided. No appointment necessary.

Learn more at www.tcaps.net/jobs.

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21 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Open Interviews
TCAPS Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month!
22 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Graphic that states "TCAPS Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month"
TCAPS Families,

Don't wait! Please complete your Free & Reduced Meal Application by October 1. ⏰ Your application is crucial for TCAPS to secure vital state and federal funding that benefits all our students and programs. Printable forms are also available at your school's main office.

Apply online now: https://tinyurl.com/FreeReducedMealApp
22 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Food & Nutrition Services graphic: "YOUR APPLICATION MATTERS." Features fresh produce in baskets. Text promotes applying for Michigan School Meals Program benefits, emphasizing its importance for district funding. "Apply by Wednesday, October 1st."