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!✏️📚
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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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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
We're so thankful for their dedication to our students.
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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.
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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
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!
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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.
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.
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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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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!
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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!
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.
