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. 🌮💪
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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.
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.
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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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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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
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
It's High 5 Friday! 🙌🖐
This week, high fives go out to:
1. Traverse City High School for their first Maverick Enrichment Day! They were so excited to welcome back their alumni, who spent the day assisting staff and helping students during a fun and collaborative orientation. This is what community is all about! 🌟
2. Long Lake Elementary for bringing the magic of a StoryWalk to their school! They transformed their track into a literary trail, where students can enjoy a good book one page at a time. What a fun and innovative way to encourage both literacy and physical activity. 📖🚶♂️
3. West Senior High’s Library Media Center for hosting the Annual WSH Clubs & Activities Open House! It was a fantastic opportunity for students to discover the many amazing opportunities available at WSH. Hey Titans, don't forget to join a club and find your community!
4. The staff and students at Willow Hill Elementary who are soaring! Staff created a SOAR board for students to earn slips recognizing their actions of Safety, Ownership, Acceptance, and Respect. Each Friday, staff draw a few slips for school-wide recognition. Keep up the great work, Falcons! 🚀
5. TBA Credit Union and its members! Their generous donations to the Back-to-School Drive empowered the TCAPS Student Support Network to ensure our students' classrooms are well-stocked, preparing them for a successful school year!✏️📚
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools #High5Friday
This week, high fives go out to:
1. Traverse City High School for their first Maverick Enrichment Day! They were so excited to welcome back their alumni, who spent the day assisting staff and helping students during a fun and collaborative orientation. This is what community is all about! 🌟
2. Long Lake Elementary for bringing the magic of a StoryWalk to their school! They transformed their track into a literary trail, where students can enjoy a good book one page at a time. What a fun and innovative way to encourage both literacy and physical activity. 📖🚶♂️
3. West Senior High’s Library Media Center for hosting the Annual WSH Clubs & Activities Open House! It was a fantastic opportunity for students to discover the many amazing opportunities available at WSH. Hey Titans, don't forget to join a club and find your community!
4. The staff and students at Willow Hill Elementary who are soaring! Staff created a SOAR board for students to earn slips recognizing their actions of Safety, Ownership, Acceptance, and Respect. Each Friday, staff draw a few slips for school-wide recognition. Keep up the great work, Falcons! 🚀
5. TBA Credit Union and its members! Their generous donations to the Back-to-School Drive empowered the TCAPS Student Support Network to ensure our students' classrooms are well-stocked, preparing them for a successful school year!✏️📚
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools #High5Friday
TCAPS Superintendent Monthly Office Hours – Tuesday, September 16 📅⏰
Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, provides a monthly opportunity for community members to attend “office hours”. The next office hours will be held Tuesday, September 16, at 5:00 p.m. via Google Meet. For more information and to access the virtual meeting, visit https://www.tcaps.net/page/superintendent.
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TCAPS Families,
Your Free & Reduced Meal Application directly impacts the resources available to our schools, benefiting every TCAPS student! 🏫 This helps us provide reduced fees for programs and extracurriculars, expanded learning opportunities like field trips, and equitable access to education by funding essential staff and resources that support every student. Please take a few moments to apply by October 1. 🗓️
Apply online: https://tinyurl.com/FreeReducedMealApp
Your Free & Reduced Meal Application directly impacts the resources available to our schools, benefiting every TCAPS student! 🏫 This helps us provide reduced fees for programs and extracurriculars, expanded learning opportunities like field trips, and equitable access to education by funding essential staff and resources that support every student. Please take a few moments to apply by October 1. 🗓️
Apply online: https://tinyurl.com/FreeReducedMealApp
The TCAPS Board of Education gave a special recognition to Step Up Northern Michigan at its meeting on Monday night. For well over two decades, this organization has provided essential resources and basic needs for our students, starting at Traverse City High School and now supporting our district's Student Support Network.
We're so thankful for their dedication to our students.
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We're so thankful for their dedication to our students.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Reminder: The next TCAPS Board of Education meeting is happening tonight, 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
TCAPS Families,
Did you know your Free & Reduced Meal Application helps fund vital programs for all TCAPS students? 🍎 Completing this quick form unlocks essential state and federal resources for our entire district. Your participation truly makes a difference!
Apply online by October 1: https://tinyurl.com/FreeReducedMealApp
Did you know your Free & Reduced Meal Application helps fund vital programs for all TCAPS students? 🍎 Completing this quick form unlocks essential state and federal resources for our entire district. Your participation truly makes a difference!
Apply online by October 1: https://tinyurl.com/FreeReducedMealApp
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
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
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.
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! ❤️
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
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. ☎️
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. ☎️
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
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