Daily Announcements - October 30

This Friday, Trojan Football plays West AGAIN on Halloween Night! The theme is costume. The gates open at 6, and students enter at the Fourteenth Street entrance. Sports passes cannot be used. Bags, masks, and full face paint are not allowed. We hope to see you there!

The Resilience Rising Club is having a clothing drive this week to fill the SSN and donate to the Women’s Resource Center. Please bring in gently used items to fill the boxes outside of all offices!

Come out and support our CHS musicians displaying their hard work for an evening of incredible choral music featuring seven choirs. The Fall Choir Concert is TONIGHT at 6:30 pm at Mission Hill Church, 6105 Center Road, and also features soloists and instrumentalists. Admission is FREE!

Reminder: Jostens representatives will be at school on Wednesday, November 5th, during lunch for Celebration Day. Please make sure to stop by and see them to pick up your senior apparel items and class ring gift with purchase items.

Lunch Today: Lasagna Roll Up, Mini Pepperoni Calzones, Chicken Patty Sandwich, or Hot & Spicy Patty Sandwich

about 12 hours ago, Traverse City Central High School

Daily Announcements - October 29

A representative from Wayne State University and Ferris State University will be here TODAY to meet with interested students! Sign up in the LMC to attend a college visit!

This October, the Raptors Robotics Team is excited to partner with Biggby Coffee for a special fundraising campaign! When you visit Biggby, you’ll have the opportunity to round up your purchase to support our team, and every little bit makes a big difference. Even better, we have a generous sponsor who will match all donations, doubling your impact and helping us reach our season’s budget. Thank you for supporting the Robotics students and future innovators!

Student Senate is hosting its annual community-wide Haunted Hallway TONIGHT, from 7-9pm. Bring your friends to be guided through the decorated halls of CHS, with jump scares, a theme for each hallway, and more! $5 per person.

The Resilience Rising Club is having a clothing drive this week to fill the Student Support Network and donate to the Women’s Resource Center. Please bring in gently used items to fill the boxes outside of all offices!

TOMORROW, Come out and support our CHS musicians displaying their hard work for an evening of incredible choral music featuring seven choirs. The Fall Choir Concert is Thursday, Oct. 30th at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Hill Church, 6105 Center Road, and also features soloists and instrumentalists. Admission is FREE!

Happy Wellness Wednesday. Drink water throughout the day. Hydration improves your energy, focus, and mood. Small choices matter.

Lunch Today: Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese, Pepperoni French Bread Pizza, or Cheese French Bread Pizza

1 day ago, Traverse City Central High School

Daily Announcements - October 28

Come out and support our CHS musicians displaying their hard work for an evening of incredible choral music featuring seven choirs. The Fall Choir Concert is Thursday, Oct. 30th at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Hill Church, 6105 Center Road, and also features soloists and instrumentalists. Admission is FREE!

A representative from GVSU will be here TODAY from 1-2pm to meet with interested students. The Grand Valley State University meeting will now be held in the LMC. A representative from Wayne State University and Ferris State University will be here TOMORROW to meet with interested students. Sign up in the LMC to attend one of these college visits!

Students interested in taking an NMC course in the spring can attend a registration help session TODAY, Oct. 28th, during 5th or 6th hour in the LMC. Bring your Chromebook. Attendance will be excused.

Student Senate is hosting its annual community-wide Haunted Hallway TOMORROW, from 7-9pm. Bring your friends to be guided through the decorated halls of CHS, with jump scares, a theme for each hallway, and more! $5 per person.

The Resilience Rising Club is having a clothing drive this week to fill the SSN and donate to the Women’s Resource Center. Please bring in gently used items to fill the boxes outside of all offices!

Wear Purple TOMORROW for National Domestic Violence Awareness Day.

Attention students in Royston’s and Roskelley's 4th hour class, we are on second lunch schedule today.

Lunch Today: Chicken Quesadilla, Cheese Quesadilla, Pepperoni Bosco Sticks, or Chicken Patty Sandwich

3 days ago, Traverse City Central High School

Daily Announcements - October 27

Student Senate is hosting its annual community-wide Haunted Hallway on Wednesday, October 29th, from 7-9pm. Bring your friends to be guided through the decorated halls of CHS, with jump scares, a theme for each hallway, and more! $5 per person.

On Saturday, the Boys' Cross Country team placed 4th in the regional championship meet. Caleb Keller finished 5th and Jack Steen finished 11th to lead the Trojans. Both will be competing at the State Finals on Saturday. Way to go, Trojans!

A representative from GVSU will be here TOMORROW from 1-2pm and a representative from Wayne State University and Ferris State University will be here on October 29th to meet with interested students. Sign up in the LMC to attend one of these college visits!

Students interested in taking an NMC course in the spring can attend a registration help session tomorrow Oct 28th during 5th or 6th hour in the Library. Bring your Chromebook. Attendance will be excused.

This October, the Raptors Robotics Team is excited to partner with Biggby Coffee for a special fundraising campaign! When you visit Biggby, you’ll have the opportunity to round up your purchase to support our team, and every little bit makes a big difference. Even better, we have a generous sponsor who will match all donations, doubling your impact and helping us reach our season’s budget. Thank you for supporting our students and future innovators!

The Resilience Rising Club is having a clothing drive this week to fill the SSN and donate to the Women’s Resource Center. Please bring in gently used items to fill the boxes outside of all offices!

Wear Purple on Wednesday for National Domestic Violence Awareness Day.

Here is your Mindful Monday reminder. Notice your words today. Speak in ways that lift others up. Kind communication supports a safe and positive school community.

Come out and support our CHS musicians displaying their hard work for an evening of incredible choral music featuring seven choirs. The Fall Choir Concert is Thursday, Oct. 30th at 6:30pm at Mission Hill Church, 6105 Center Road, and also features soloists and instrumentalists. Admission is FREE!

Lunch Today: Roadhouse Burger, Hamburger, Spicy Black Bean Burger, or Hot Dog

4 days ago, Traverse City Central High School
Mr. Baran's Innovation & Design classes had the pleasure of welcoming Legacy Aviation to our new space! They talked with students about career choices after high school and how the classes they're taking at Central are beneficial, not only at Legacy Aviation, but many other TC businesses. Go Trojans! #STEM #engineers #innovationanddesign #tcaps #makingmeaningfulconnectionswithapurpose #aviation
14 days ago, Central High School
legacy aviation
legacy aviation

Our students are definitely enjoying their active lunch time in this beautiful fall weather!

Would you like to make a donation of outdoor (and indoor) equipment for our students? We are in need of basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and any outside activity (think cornhole or badminton). Let our Main Office know if you can donate!

#makingmeaningfulconnectionswithapurpose #trojanpride #outdooractivity

16 days ago, Central High School
Basketball
Football

Traverse City Central is excited to welcome back the 1985 TC Central State Champion Football Team and coaching staff this Friday, October 17th, at Thirlby Field!

This legendary team, led by Coach Jim Ooley, secured the MHSAA Class A State Championship with a dominant 29-3 victory. The team will be honored as honorary captains during the pregame coin toss and formally introduced between the first and second quarters of the varsity game.

Come show your Trojan pride and celebrate their enduring legacy! See you there!

#TCCentral #TrojanPride #1985StateChamps

16 days ago, Central High School
1985 Football
Seniors! We're ready to meet today for our big class picture and Josten's info! See you at 1:00!🎓 #seniormeeting #jostens #capandgowntime #2026 #graduation2026 #herewego
17 days ago, Central High School
Senior meeting
Senior info
Looking for a way to support our Trojan Bands AND get your car clean?? Head over to Oak Park Elementary—it's a Win, Win! Car wash at Oak Park Elementary NOW until 3pm. ALL donations are welcome. Thanks for supporting the Traverse City Trojan Bands! #musiceducation #makingmeaninfulconnectionswithapurpose #trojanband #tcaps #supportourbands #honkifyouloveourtrojans
about 2 months ago, Central High School
band car wash
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
about 2 months ago, Central High School
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Daily Announcements - September 12

Homecoming Spirit Week starts Monday with Ride the Tide - Tie Dye Day!

The Trojan Academic Award Ceremonies will take place on September 23rd and 24th in the Auditorium. Recipients are listed on the bulletin board by the cafeteria and will receive invitations by postal and electronic mail. Attendance is by invitation only. We look forward to celebrating all our award recipients!

Study Abroad with Rotary! Applications are now being accepted for students interested in studying abroad for the 2026-27 school year with Rotary Youth Exchange. Studying abroad is an excellent way to learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become a global citizen. Each year, Rotary sponsors students, aged 15-18, from our local area to live, study, and build peace around the world! Applications are due September 19th. Learn more at lunch on Friday or see Mr. Failor for a flyer. And then join us for a virtual information session at 7 pm on September 16th.

Congratulations to the Boys' Varsity Tennis Team for defeating Alpena 8-0. The doubles team had a perfect 48-0 score—they didn’t drop one game the entire match. Come support the team today against Grosse Point South, Mattawan, and Zeeland West.

The Trojans beat Gaylord in Volleyball: Freshmen 3-0, JV 3-0, and Varsity 3-0! Special shout-out to MVP Macaire Kudary! Varsity now 11-2! Way to go, Trojans!

Get ready for HOMECOMING!! This year's theme is Under the Sea, and we've got a week full of events planned for you. Tickets for the dance and official Homecoming t-shirts will be on sale through Friday, September 19th. You can find us during both lunch periods and before and after school. Both the dance tickets and the t-shirts are $10 each. If you plan to bring a pre-approved guest to HOCO who is not a CHS student, you must have them registered by Wednesday, September 17th. Scan the QR code in any office or visit the link in your morning email to get your guest registered! Join us for a fun Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, September 19th, from 4:00 PM to 6:15 PM at Rotary Square. We'll have ice cream, spike ball, face painting, and cornhole! The Homecoming Parade will kick off from the tailgate at 6:15 PM and head to Thirlby Field. Want a great seat at the game? If you walk in the parade, you'll get a VIP ticket for a prime spot in the student section! The big game starts at 7:00pm on Friday, September 19th, at Thirlby Field. Come out and cheer on our team! The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 20th, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the courtyard. The doors will close at 9:00 PM, so make sure you're on time! A quick reminder: no bags of any kind will be allowed into the dance. Get ready for an awesome Homecoming week!

Hello, Seniors! Please check your emails for the Homecoming Court Ballot. Voting will take place through Tuesday, 9/16. Homecoming Royalty voting will begin at the end of the day Tuesday, 9/16, through Thursday, 9/18.

Yearbook Flash Sale during Spirit Week, September 15th - 20th! If you missed purchasing a yearbook during registration, scan one of the QR codes on the posters around the building next week to get the yearbook at a reduced price! Code word: TROJAN!

Lunch Today: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza, or Pizza Crunchers

about 2 months ago, Traverse City Central High School

Daily Announcements - September 11

Attention Trojans! Want your voice heard? Join Burgers with Berger — a monthly student advisory lunch where you’ll meet with Mr. Berger and share your ideas to help shape our school. Applications are open now for grades 9–12. Stop by the office for details and a chance to be part of the conversation. Applications must be turned in by TOMORROW 9/12.

Student Senate is hosting a Blood Drive TOMORROW from 8:30-1:30 in the New Gym. Only students 16 years of age or older can donate blood; any 16-year-olds hoping to donate will need a parent-signed permission form. This form can be found in your morning announcement email or stop by Mr. Macneil’s class (C139) to pick one up. All donors will receive a pair of Buffalo Plaid Flannel PJ pants! Sign up here for a time to donate blood.

The Awaken Bible Study Club meets every Friday at 7:15am in Room C168; their first meeting is tomorrow!

Do you have a knack for remembering random facts and trivia? The Quiz Bowl team will have its first practice of the year TODAY, after school in Mr. Failor's room, C-182. See Mr. Failor with any questions.

Get ready for HOMECOMING!! This year's theme is Under the Sea, and we've got a week full of events planned for you. Tickets for the dance and official Homecoming t-shirts will be on sale starting TODAY through Friday, September 19th. You can find us during both lunch periods and before and after school. Both the dance tickets and the t-shirts are $10 each. If you plan to bring a pre-approved guest to HOCO who is not a CHS student, you must have them registered by Wednesday, September 17th. Scan a QR code in any office or visit the link in your morning email to get your guest registered TODAY! Join us for a fun Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, September 19th, from 4:00 PM to 6:15 PM at Rotary Square. We'll have ice cream, spike ball, face painting, and cornhole! The Homecoming Parade will kick off from the tailgate at 6:15 PM and head to Thirlby Field. Want a great seat at the game? If you walk in the parade, you'll get a VIP ticket for a prime spot in the student section! The big game starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 19th, at Thirlby Field. Come out and cheer on our team! The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 20th, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the courtyard. The doors will close at 9:00 PM, so make sure you're on time! A quick reminder: no bags of any kind will be allowed into the dance. Get ready for an awesome Homecoming week!

Yearbook Flash Sale during Spirit Week, September 15th - 20th! If you missed purchasing a yearbook during registration, scan one of the QR codes on the posters around the building next week to get the yearbook at a reduced price! Code word: TROJAN!

Lunch Today: Cinnamon French Toast with a choice of Egg & Cheese Omelet or Pork Sausage Patty

about 2 months ago, Traverse City Central High School
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
about 2 months ago, Central High School
free/reduced lunch