It's High 5 Friday! 🙌🖐

This week, high fives go out to:

1. TCAPS staff, thank you for the warm welcome you've given our students as we begin a new school year! 🍎 It's awesome to see so many familiar faces!

2. Baymont Inn & Suites and the Traverse City Pit Spitters who once again teamed up to collect school supplies for our students. This annual event is a huge help and a true testament to the power of our community. We appreciate you! ✏️

3. Books-A-Million Traverse City! Thanks to their summer book drive, six boxes of books are now in the hands of teachers and headed straight into classrooms for kids to enjoy!

4. Mrs. Walter, a Roadrunner Champion! She embodies compassion and care, always putting our students first. Her positive impact on the Traverse Heights school community is immeasurable. 🌟

5. Mrs. Stewart's 6th graders at East Middle School who started the year off strong by making a literal chain of connections. They shared interests, found common ground, and linked up their ideas to show just how much they have in common. What a great way to kick off the school year!

Great job, everyone!

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools #High5Friday
10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS staff writing the word welcome in chalk outside the school
the words welcome lets have fun wrote in chalk outside the school
TCAPS staff with community partners holding school supplies
donated books sitting on table
teacher standing with students in hallway holding sign that reads "we believe in you roadrunners"
students standing in their classroom holding up their handmade paperchain

Today is an early release day for TCAPS! Please remember to check your school's specific dismissal time. 🏫⏰

Start/Dismissal Times: https://5il.co/3jfxa

Academic Calendar: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, contact your school directly.

10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS ALERT Early Release Day
A huge shout-out to Jimmy John's of Traverse City for providing a delicious lunch for all of our teachers and principals last week! 🥪🥗 Your support made our professional learning day even better. Thank you for being a fantastic community partner! ❤️
10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Teachers eating Jimmy John's for lunch

The TCAPS Board of Education is holding its next meeting on Monday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. Join us in person at the Glenn Loomis Administration Building (1009 S. Oak Street, Traverse City).

Find out more at www.tcaps.net/board.

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools

10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Administration Building
Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on September 5.

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, contact your school directly. ☎️
10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS ALERT Early Release Day

Last week, we welcomed our teachers back for a day of professional learning to kick off the new school year! 🍎We're incredibly grateful for the support of all our community partners who helped make the event a success.

A big thank you to:
- Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan
- Munson Medical Center
- MESSA
- Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation
- Structure and Function Chiropractic
- TBA Credit Union
- Grand Canyon University
- TCAPS Student Health Center
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan
- Traverse Area District Library
- Michigan Legacy Art Park
- Central Michigan University
- The Pit Spitters
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Books from Birth: Sunrise Rotary's Born to Read & Dolly Parton's Imagination Library GTR
- Oryana Community Co-op
- Grand Valley State University
- Williams & Company, LLC
- BAM Books
- Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
- SET SEG Insurance
- Lifetouch
- TMP Architecture
- Meemic Harvitt Agency
- Jimmy John’s

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools

10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS teachers attending professional learning. They are talking with each other, smiling, and talking with community partners.
Teachers attending professional learning
TCAPS teachers attending professional learning. They are talking with each other, smiling, and talking with community partners.
Teachers attending professional learning
Teachers attending professional learning
TCAPS teachers attending professional learning. They are talking with each other, smiling, and talking with community partners.
Teachers attending professional learning
TCAPS teachers attending professional learning. They are talking with each other, smiling, and talking with community partners.
TCAPS teachers attending professional learning.

Happy first day of the 2025-2026 school year! 🍎✏️ We had a blast welcoming all our students back today. It was a day filled with so many bright smiles! Here's to a year of learning, growth, and fun!

10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Student on their first day of school
students on playground at school
Student with parent on first day of school
students on playground at school
TCAPS student on their first day of school
TCAPS student arriving on their first day of school
TCAPS student arriving to school on their first day
Student with parent on first day of school
Students learning in class

Welcome back, students! 🍎✏️Our amazing bus drivers are on the road right now, making their first trips of the school year. 🚌 We caught them bright and early getting ready for their morning route! We're so excited to have everyone back and can't wait for a fantastic first day.

10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Bus leaving the transportation building
Bus driver getting keys for bus on first day of school
Transportation employees smiling together
Bus driver smiling on first day of school

TCAPS Board of Education Office Hours - Thursday, August 28, 2025 📅✏️

Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” at the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) in the McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Avenue, on Thursday, August 28, 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, Vice President Moon-Mohr is scheduled to attend.

Learn more at www.tcaps.net/board.

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools

10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Picture of Vice President Moon-Mohr

Reminder: The next TCAPS Board of Education meeting is happening tonight, Monday, August 25, at 6:00 p.m. Join us in person at the Glenn Loomis Administration Building (1009 S. Oak Street, Traverse City).

Find out more at www.tcaps.net/board.

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools

10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Administration Building
TCAPS Families, the MyRide K-12 app is now live for the school year. 🚌

This app is a great way to stay connected to your student's transportation. Download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store 📱, select TCAPS, and add your students using their student ID numbers.

With the app, you can:
- Get pickup and drop-off times.
- Receive important messages about delays.
- Let us know if your student doesn't need a ride.

For routing questions or to request busing, please contact our Call Center at 231.933.1956. They are available to help from August 25-29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A smiling young boy wearing a backpack stands in front of a school bus, while a hand in the foreground holds a phone displaying the MyRide K-12 app login screen. The app's logo is in the top right corner.

The TCAPS Board of Education is holding its next meeting on Monday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m. Join us in person at the Glenn Loomis Administration Building (1009 S. Oak Street, Traverse City).

Find out more at www.tcaps.net/board.

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools

11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Administration Building

TCAPS Virtual Learning: Your Flexible Path to Education 💻

Middle school students, discover the flexibility of TCAPS Virtual Learning! Our program at East Middle School keeps you connected to your school community. Students are welcome and encouraged to participate in TCAPS events, clubs, and sports. Call 231.933.7300 to learn more and see if virtual learning is right for you!



11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Promotional graphic for TCAPS Virtual Learning, a full-time program for middle and high school students. The Middle School program is at East Middle School (231.933.7300), and the High School program is at TC High School in the Compass Learning Center (231.933.5860). The background features a geometric compass design.

Reminder: Join Cherryland Ghostbusters, ROCK 105 & 95.5, and Staples Traverse City for a School Supply Drive! Help support the TCAPS Student Support Network on August 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Join The Cherryland Ghostbusters, ROCK 105 & 95.5, and Staples Traverse City for a School Supply Drive! Help support the TCAPS Student Support Network on August 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

TCAPS Virtual Learning: Your Flexible Path to Education 💻

High schoolers, want more control over your learning environment? TCAPS Virtual Program lets you learn virtually while staying connected to school life. You're welcome and encouraged to join sports, clubs, and many activities! Contact the Compass Learning Center at 231.933.5860 to explore your options.

11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Promotional graphic for TCAPS Virtual Learning, a full-time program for middle and high school students. The Middle School program is at East Middle School (231.933.7300), and the High School program is at TC High School in the Compass Learning Center (231.933.5860). The background features a geometric compass design.
A peek behind the scenes of the Back-to-School Pop-Up Shop! ✨ A huge thank you to Katie Kubesh, TCAPS Student Support Network (SSN) Coordinator, and all the incredible volunteers and supporters who made this event possible. It was all worth it to have students shop for free new and gently used clothing, shoes, and school supplies! ❤️

#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Katie Kubesh, TCAPS Student Support Network (SSN) Coordinator
Clothing items in bins
Clothing items in bins for Pop-Up Shop
Shoes for the Pop-Up Shop

📣 Get ready! Middle and high school registration is happening soon. Most registration dates are between August 18 and August 21. Be sure to check the specific dates and times for your student's school! 📝

11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Middle & High School registration info: Middle School East Middle School: Aug 18 for last names A-L & Aug 19 for M-Z , 11am-7pm. West Middle School: Aug 20 for last names A-L & Aug 21 for M-Z , 11am-7pm. High School Central High School: Aug 18 (11am-6pm) & Aug 19 (8am-3pm) for all students. West Senior High: Aug 19 & 20 for all students , 9am-6pm. TC High School: Aug 19 & 20 for all students , 9am-3pm.
TCAPS Virtual Learning: Your Flexible Path to Education 💻

Considering a flexible learning experience for your middle or high schooler? TCAPS offers a comprehensive full-time virtual program! Students in our virtual program stay connected to TCAPS and are welcome and encouraged to participate in all school events, clubs, and sports.

Want to learn more?

Middle School Virtual Program: Located at East Middle School, call 231.933.7300 📞
High School Virtual Program: Located at TC High School in the Compass Learning Center, call 231.933.5860 📞
11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Promotional graphic for TCAPS Virtual Learning, a full-time program for middle and high school students. The Middle School program is at East Middle School (231.933.7300), and the High School program is at TC High School in the Compass Learning Center (231.933.5860). The background features a geometric compass design.
TCAPS preschool enrollment is currently available for the 2025-26 school year! 🍎✏️ We're so excited to welcome your child into a world of learning, friendship, and fun. It's a big step, but it's one we take together, ensuring your child has the best start possible.

We still have openings for children ages 3-5 at these elementary schools:

Central Grade School
Cherry Knoll Elementary
Courtade Elementary
Eastern Elementary
Long Lake Elementary
Silver Lake Elementary
Willow Hill Elementary

Ready to begin this exciting adventure? Visit www.tcaps.net to learn more and secure your child's spot today!
11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A young child plays at a table with pom-poms. The text reads "TCAPS Early Childhood FIRST STEPS," "Preschool Openings Are Still Available," and "School Starts Tuesday, September 2 ENROLL NOW!"
🔔 Back-to-school registration for TCAPS middle and high schools is just around the corner! Registration begins on August 18 for some schools and continues through August 21 for others. Get ready for the new school year! 🎒
11 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Middle & High School registration info: Middle School East Middle School: Aug 18 for last names A-L & Aug 19 for M-Z , 11am-7pm. West Middle School: Aug 20 for last names A-L & Aug 21 for M-Z , 11am-7pm. High School Central High School: Aug 18 (11am-6pm) & Aug 19 (8am-3pm) for all students. West Senior High: Aug 19 & 20 for all students , 9am-6pm. TC High School: Aug 19 & 20 for all students , 9am-3pm.