Reminder: There will be no school for students from Friday, March 27, through Friday, April 3. Additionally, all TCAPS school offices and the TCAPS Administration Building at Glenn Loomis will be closed to the public during this time.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 6.

Have a safe and relaxing spring recess!

10 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A silhouette of a person sitting under a large tree and reading a book against a warm, golden sunset background. Centered in the frame is the white logo for "TCAPS" with the text "Traverse City Area Public Schools" written underneath it.
We wrapped up another incredible season with the Norte program! Our preschoolers officially traded their wobbles for wheels and mastered the art of balance and steering. We are so proud of these little riders and the confidence they built together this year.
11 days ago, Cherry Knoll Elementary
A preschooler in a red Under Armour shirt and grey helmet balances a green bike across the gym floor.
A young girl in a heart-patterned sweater successfully navigates a pink balance bike through the gym.
A child in a red shirt decorated with hearts smiles while steering a bike during a Norte session.
A line of children in helmets ride balance bikes past orange cones during their final gym practice.
A girl in a heart-patterned sweater leads a group of preschoolers on bikes under a "Learn to Move" sign.
Three young boys in helmets and superhero shirts concentrate while riding their balance bikes in a row.
A boy in a Captain America shirt and a girl in a grey sweater race their bikes across the gym.
Two preschoolers wearing blue helmets ride their balance bikes together.
A girl in a Minnie Mouse sweatshirt leads a line of young bike riders across the school gym floor.
A teacher and a large group of preschoolers pose with their bikes in the Cherry Knoll Elementary hallway.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, March 26.

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

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

For questions, please contact your school directly.

11 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Early release promotional graphic

Reminder: Spring Recess Ahead! ☀️🌸

There will be no school for students from Friday, March 27, through Friday, April 3. Additionally, all TCAPS school offices and the Administration Building at Glenn Loomis will be closed to the public. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 6. Have a safe and relaxing spring recess!

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

12 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A silhouette of a person sitting under a large tree and reading a book against a warm, golden sunset background. Centered in the frame is the white logo for "TCAPS" with the text "Traverse City Area Public Schools" written underneath it.
The talent just keeps on coming! Our Cherry Knoll Wildcats really brought the house down with some incredible vocal performances and perfectly timed group dance numbers. It’s been so much fun watching everyone show off what they’ve been working on. We definitely have some future stars in our midst!
12 days ago, Cherry Knoll Elementary
A girl in a floral peach dress stands on stage holding a microphone, ready to perform.
Four girls in blue and black dance attire strike a synchronized pose with arms raised on stage.
Two girls in matching yellow shirts and grey pants wave to the audience during their performance.
Our Annual Talent Show was a great success! From beautiful piano and ukulele solos to energetic dance routines and heartfelt singing, our students truly brought their best to the stage. Watching our students step into the spotlight with so much confidence was the highlight of our week. Huge shoutout to all our performers for sharing their skills with us. Go Wildcats!
12 days ago, Cherry Knoll Elementary
Two young girls smiling on stage, one holding a microphone and the other holding a script.
Two performers in dark green and brown costumes singing into a microphone during a musical performance.
A boy in a "Steamboat" t-shirt playing a Yamaha piano from sheet music for an audience.
A young girl in a blue top and bright pink pants strikes a graceful dance pose on the stage.
A woman in a plaid shirt with a clipboard introduces a girl in a yellow shirt to the audience.
A girl in a flowing, colorful red and orange dress leaps mid-air during a dance routine.
A student in a light-colored hoodie sits at a piano performing a solo for the crowd.
A boy in a grey plaid shirt sings into a microphone next to a music stand.
A girl with a pink hair bow sits on a bench while playing a ukulele for her performance.
Two girls in matching red "2025" shirts jump in unison during a high-energy dance number.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Thursday, March 26. 🔔

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

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

For questions, please contact your school directly.

13 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Early release promotional graphic
TCAPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This decision was made to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community by allowing our facilities team and local road crews the time needed to clear the heavy snow received throughout the district and on secondary roads. While all school buildings are closed, the TCAPS Administration Building will be open. Employees who normally report on closure days should report as scheduled.

Students currently enrolled in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual-Enrolled classes should follow the specific direction of their instructors for those programs.

For more information, please visit www.tcaps.net.
20 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Graphic
All TCAPS buildings, including TCAPS Administration, are closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. No employees should report to work on Tuesday unless their supervisor contacts them for essential work. This includes first, second, and third shift employees.
21 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Update Graphic

School is Closed: All TCAPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.

For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated and how decisions are made, visit www.tcaps.net.

21 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS ALERT Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
All TCAPS buildings, including TCAPS Administration, are closed today, March 16, 2026. No employees should report to work today. This includes first, second, and third shift employees.
21 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Update Graphic

Update: The TCAPS Administration at Glenn Loomis Building will open at 11 AM. Staff who usually report on a school closure day should report at 11 AM.

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All TCAPS buildings will open at 11 AM on Monday, March 16, 2026. No TCAPS staff should report prior to 11 AM.

21 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Update Graphic

School and Afternoon Activities Canceled - Monday, March 16, 2026

All TCAPS schools are closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to inclement weather. All afternoon activities are also canceled. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.

For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated and how decisions are made, go to www.tcaps.net.

22 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Free Meals at TCAPS! 🍎🥪

TCAPS is offering free breakfast and lunch meals at every building, every school day.

Free breakfast is served daily! TCAPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds parents and students that TCAPS offers free breakfast before the start of every school day at every building in the district.

Secondary buildings offer breakfast in the cafeterias, and elementary buildings offer a convenient "Grab & Go" breakfast for students to enjoy in the classrooms or the cafeterias. TCAPS encourages every student to grab a free breakfast to ensure they have the energy necessary to excel! 📚

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

24 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Food & Nutrition Services graphic with vegetables and the text: FREE MEALS!

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Friday, March 13, 2026 due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.

For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated and how decisions are made, go to www.tcaps.net.

24 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS ALERT Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, March 12. 🔔

For questions, please contact your school directly.

25 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day

More Than Just Rhymes: Why Poetry is a Powerhouse in CKLA!

Did you know that in our CKLA curriculum, poetry isn’t just a "fun break"? It is a foundational tool for building brilliant readers from Kindergarten all the way through 5th Grade.

Here’s how our students grow through the power of verse:

K–2 (The Sound of Language): Our youngest learners use nursery rhymes and basic poems to master Phonological Awareness. Rhyming helps them hear the "chunks" in words, making it a secret weapon for early decoding!

3rd Grade (The Bridge to Fluency): This is where it gets magical. Students focus on prosody: learning to read with expression, rhythm, and heart. Poetry teaches them that punctuation isn't just a dot, it's a breath.

4th & 5th Grade (The Depth of Knowledge): Upper elementary students dive into verbal reasoning. They deconstruct metaphors, personification, and imagery, turning "simple" stanzas into deep lessons in language comprehension.

Whether it’s a Mother Goose rhyme or an Amanda Gorman masterpiece, poetry helps our students weave the "Language Comprehension" and "Word Recognition" strands of the Reading Rope together.

26 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A 3rd-grade class dressed in black for a poetry slam. They pose in their classroom before a digital board listing poetic devices.
Gemini said A student stands in a dim classroom presenting a "Snow Day" poem on a digital screen to classmates seated on a colorful rug.
Students sit at light wood desks in a classroom "Poetry Cafe," working on illustrated poems with colored pencils. In the background, a projector displays a "Poetry Cafe CAFE" sign featuring a cartoon illustration of cats at a bistro. The students are smiling at the camera.
Two elementary-aged boys sit at a long wooden counter in a sunlit classroom, focused on writing on worksheets. The boy in the foreground wears a blue and orange varsity-style jacket and dark green pants, while the boy next to him wears a black long-sleeved shirt. Large windows to their right let in bright natural light, and other students are visible working in the blurred background.
A classroom "Poetry Cafe" display featuring a small wooden table and stools on a colorful rug. The bulletin board behind it is decorated with a brick pattern, a yellow striped awning, and paper coffee cups labeled with poetic devices .

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Thursday, March 12. 🔔

For questions, please contact your school directly.

27 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day
We had a wonderful start to our literacy celebrations this week! Miss Leestma officially launched our "March is Reading Month" activities by sharing her newly published book with our students.
about 1 month ago, Cherry Knoll Elementary
Author Miss Leestma reads her newly published book to a group of seated students in a library.
Book cover: Forest Bath by Kirsten Leestma, illustrated by Maggie Gabel. Kids and a teacher sit in an autumn forest.
We had a great glow dance tonight! Fun was had by all. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped pull this off.
about 1 month ago, Cherry Knoll Elementary
7 students standing 2 students on the ground and one little girl holding onto a girl with glow lights behind them
3 girls with lights strung around them in a dark room
two girls standing in a gym with arms around each other
three girls with arms around each other with glow bands around their wrists and waist smiling in the dark gym
one boy in a dark gym with glowing glasses on his head and a big glow stick necklace
a boy swinging around glow sticks with other people in the background and strobe lights on the wall in a dark gym
eleven students and one adult sitting at a cafeteria table eating pizza
two boys and two girls with arms around each other standing in front of balloons and a sign that says Let it Glow
three boys standing in the background and two girls laying on the floor in front of balloons and a sign that says Let it Glow
7 girls wearing glowing fluorescent tape on their dresses with arms around each other in a gym with disco lights shining on the walls