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Daily Announcements - February 24

Senate is hosting after-school activities during Winterfest week! Monday, March 2nd is 2v2 Spikeball. Tuesday, March 3rd is 3v3 basketball. Thursday, March 5th is 5v5 Dodgeball. All of these activities will be in the new gym after school. Sign up for all activities across from the weight room.

On Wednesday, March 4th, Student Senate will be holding a Winterfest Carnival, open to the whole community! Come to the Cafeteria from 6-8pm for a fun night of food, games, and a chance to win awesome prizes, all run by your favorite clubs and sports teams.

If you are signing up to take a course at Career Tech Center, in addition to entering the course into PowerSchool, you must complete the North Ed Career Tech Pre-Registration Application by April 1st. Additional applications for admission are required for prospective students considering enrolling in Writers Studio, Engineering Academy, and the Teacher Academy. See your morning announcement email for application links.

New and returning Softball Players, there is a player meeting after school TODAY from 3:15-3:45pm in Coach Peoples’ classroom, F165. Please make arrangements to attend this meeting for information about the upcoming season.

Central High School will host a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 8:30 am–1:30 pm in the New Gym as part of a friendly competition with TC West to see which school can collect the most donations. The need for blood is constant—patients rely on it every day for emergency care, cancer treatment, and other critical procedures—so your participation can make a direct impact while helping Central lead the competition. Appointments are strongly preferred. Donors ages 16+ may participate; 16-year-old donors must complete a parent permission form, available in Room C139. Please eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water beforehand; snacks, sandwiches, and a hoodie (while supplies last) will be provided for donors.

Planning to bring a guest to the WinterFest Dance on March 6th? Guests must be registered by Thursday, March 5th at 3:02pm. This is a Central High School student event; not a public or community-wide event. A Central High School student may bring 1 pre-approved high school student from West Senior High or Traverse City High School. You will need to provide the following info about your guest when you sign them up and buy tickets, so get it from them in advance: Student's first and last name, their e-mail, parents name, parents phone # and their principal's name and email. Visit the link in your morning announcement email or scan the QR code in any office to get your guest registered!

Lunch Today: Turkey and Gravy, Spicy Black Bean Burger, or BBQ Pork Rib Sandwich

Daily Announcements - February 23

Planning to bring a guest to the WinterFest Dance on March 6th? Guests must be registered by Thursday, March 5th at 3:02pm. This is a Central High School student event; not a public or community-wide event. A Central High School student may bring 1 pre-approved high school student from West Senior High or Traverse City High School. You will need to provide the following info about your guest when you sign them up and buy tickets, so get it from them in advance: Student's first and last name, their e-mail, parents name, parents phone # and their principal's name and email. Visit the link in your morning announcement email or scan the QR code in any office to get your guest registered!

On Wednesday, March 4th, Student Senate will be holding a Winterfest Carnival, open to the whole community! Come to the Cafeteria from 6-8pm for a fun night of food, games, and a chance to win awesome prizes, all run by your favorite clubs and sports teams. Interested in including your club? Reach out to Mr. MacNeil in room C139.

Spotlighters - If you attended any of our meetings last semester, please check your email for an important one-question survey. This survey will let us know who is still participating and who needs to be removed from the email roster. Thanks!

Seniors - Don't forget to complete your application for the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation's collection of scholarships. Applications and AOE portfolios must be submitted by March 1st, so apply early. Links can be found in your morning email and posted around campus. See your counselor if you have any questions.

New and returning Softball players, there is a player meeting after school TOMORROW in Coach Peoples’ classroom, F165. Please make arrangements to attend this meeting for information about the upcoming season.

TC Central High School will host a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 17, from 8:30 am–1:30 pm in the New Gym as part of a friendly competition with TC West to see which school can collect the most donations. The need for blood is constant—patients rely on it every day for emergency care, cancer treatment, and other critical procedures—so your participation can make a direct impact while helping Central lead the competition. Appointments are strongly preferred. Donors ages 16+ may participate; 16-year-old donors must complete a parent permission form available in Room C139. Please eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water beforehand; snacks, sandwiches, and a hoodie (while supplies last) will be provided for donors.

Mindful Monday reminder. Take a moment to notice how you feel physically and emotionally. When you understand what you need, you can better support your well-being throughout the day.

Lunch Today: Soft Pretzel & Cheese Dip, Mozzarella Breadsticks, or Dill Chicken Fillet Sandwich

Daily Announcements - February 19

TODAY is an Early Release Day with classes ending at 12:22 and an option for lunch until 1:02. Buses leave promptly at 1:02. Check your morning announcement email for the bell schedule.

Seniors - Don't forget to complete your application for the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation's collection of scholarships. Applications and AOE portfolios must be submitted by March 1st, so apply early. Links can be found in your morning email and posted around campus. See your counselor if you have any questions.

On Wednesday, March 4th, Student Senate will be holding a Winterfest Carnival, open to the whole community! Come to the Cafeteria from 6-8pm for a fun night of food, games, and a chance to win awesome prizes, all run by your favorite clubs and sports teams. Interested in including your club? Reach out to Mr. MacNeil in room C139.

There will be a brief Global Studies Community Check-in Meeting TODAY at 12:25 in Ms. Paul's classroom, C183. New and returning members should plan on checking in to grab updated Progress Checks and learn about upcoming community experiences.

New and returning Softball players, there is a player meeting after school on Tuesday, February 24, from 3:15-3:45pm in Coach Peoples’ classroom, F165. Please make arrangements to attend this meeting for information about the upcoming season.

There is a Teens for Life meeting TODAY in the Van Gogh room, directly after school. There will be pizza served and volunteer opportunities! We hope to see you!

Traverse City Central High School will host a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 8:30 am–1:30 pm in the New Gym as part of a friendly competition with TC West to see which school can collect the most donations. The need for blood is constant—patients rely on it every day for emergency care, cancer treatment, and other critical procedures—so your participation can make a direct impact while helping Central lead the competition. Appointments are strongly preferred. Donors ages 16+ may participate; 16-year-old donors must complete a parent permission form available in Room C139. Please eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water beforehand; snacks, sandwiches, and a hoodie (while supplies last) will be provided for donors.

Planning to bring a guest to the WinterFest Dance on March 6th? Guests must be registered by Thursday, March 5th at 3:02pm. This is a Central High School student event; not a public or community-wide event. A Central High School student may bring 1 pre-approved high school student from West Senior High or Traverse City High School. You will need to provide the following info about your guest when you sign them up and buy tickets, so get it from them in advance: Student's first and last name, their e-mail, parents name, parents phone # and their principal's name and email. Visit the link in your morning announcement email or scan the QR code in any office to get your guest registered!

Congratulations to our Boys Hockey team, who won their first playoff game against Mt Pleasant last night 8-0. They take on Alpena this Friday at 6pm at Centre Ice! Go Trojans!

Lunch Today: Mini Pepperoni Calzones, Chicken Patty Sandwich, or Spicy Chicken Patty Sandwich

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, February 19. 🔔

Note: There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, Feb 20 (Teacher Work Day).

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.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day this Thursday, February 19. 🔔

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.

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Tuesday, January 27, 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.

High school graduation is right around the corner, and for many seniors, the "what’s next?" question can feel pretty overwhelming! 🎓

Check out this great feature by 9&10 News highlighting how local schools are supporting students through this major life transition.

A special shoutout to our very own: Brandee Ludka, Guidance Counselor at CHS, for her insight on making the process smoother. She emphasizes that the key to success is starting the conversation early—opening doors to possibilities as early as freshman year! Her work with the students at Central High School is invaluable.

Whether it's using tools like Xello to find a career "match" or exploring trade schools, the military, or the workforce, the goal is to turn that senior year stress into excitement for the future.

Read the full 9 and 10 News story here.

For more information on course selections and Graduation guidelines, please visit our Central High School website!

#TCAPS #TraverseCity #ClassOf2026 #HighSchoolTransition #FutureReady #CareerPlanning #GreatCommunityGreatSchools #MakingMeaningfulConnectionsWithAPurpose

All TCAPS schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.

Due to the inclement weather closure, we are moving the 2-hour early release to Thursday, March 26, 2026. Based on staff and community feedback, we want to prioritize full days of instructional time for this upcoming week. 

Thank you for your flexibility as we work to maximize learning time for our students!

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, January 22. 🔔

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.

Reminder: Upcoming Early Release Days 🔔

TCAPS will have a 2-hour early release on both Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23.

Thursday's early release was rescheduled due to Monday's weather closure, while Friday's remains as originally scheduled.

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

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

For questions, please contact your school directly.

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Tuesday, January 20, 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.

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Monday, January 19, 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.

🔔 Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day this coming Monday, January 19.

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.

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Wednesday, January 14, 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.

🔔 Reminder: No School Dec 22 - Jan 2.

Enjoy the winter break! All TCAPS school offices and the TCAPS Administration Building at Glenn Loomis will be closed during this time.

Buildings and classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

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