
Daily Announcements - October 14
Picture Retakes are happening TODAY from 11am-1pm in the New Gym. This is your chance to get your ID printed if you haven't done so already!
Students interested in taking an NMC course in the spring can attend a registration help session tomorrow, Oct. 15th, during 5th or 6th hour in the Library. Bring your Chromebook. Attendance will be excused.
Planning for college? Meet admissions reps right here at CHS! A Rep from Ferris State University will be here TODAY to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend.
Attention Global Studies members, new and returning: We will meet in Ms. Paul's room, C183, after school on Thursday, October 15th, from 3:05 to 3:25. Please contact Ms. Paul ASAP if you can't make it due to bussing or after-school extracurriculars.
If you want to be a part of a community of believers who want to get deeper in the Word with each other or are just curious about Christianity, please come and be a part of the Awaken Bible Study! We meet in C137, Ms. Burnham's room, every Friday at 7:20 am. It's an amazing opportunity whether you are far along in your faith or just curious!
There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting on Thursday morning at 7:25am in Coach Schugars' classroom, C130. All students are welcome.
Come enjoy a rare opportunity to hear a world-class college orchestra from St. Olaf College under the direction of Dr. Chung Park perform in our auditorium TONIGHT at 7:30pm! Tickets are free with a student ID, free for teachers, and $10 for the general public. To reserve a ticket, stop by the music wing and scan the QR code on the posted flyers, or pick up tickets at the door.
Reminder to all NHS members on the list for induction: You should be in line in the hallway near the auditorium and ready to start by 8 am on Friday. The ceremony begins at 8:05 am. Go to the NHS Google Classroom for more details or to check the list of this year's inductees.
There is a Key Club meeting on Thursday at 7:45am! See you tomorrow in Ms Lynch's room, C187.
Model United Nations will be meeting after school tomorrow in C187, Ms Lynch's room.
TC Central Volleyball swept TC West at all 3 levels! Varsity won 25-12, 25-12, 25-17. MVP was Kenzie Hernalsteen! Thank you to all of our fans who showed up to support and cheer us on! Go Trojans!
Lunch Today: Chili Dog with Pretzel Bun, Breaded Chicken Drumstick, Grilled Cheese, or Grilled Ham & Cheese
Join us at Thirlby Field on Friday, Oct 23 as the Trojans and Titans come together to honor Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders! Gates open at 5:30 PM, with ceremonies starting at 6:35 PM and kickoff at 7:10 PM.
Tickets are $7 in advance on GoFan.co or $7–$8 at the Thirteenth Street gate. Admission is FREE for all Veterans, active military, and first responders. Be sure to pick up commemorative apparel at either high school from Oct 12–23 (red for Trojans and blue for Titans) with all proceeds benefiting Reining Liberty Ranch.
Skip the lines and get full event details at www.tcaps.net/tcpatriotgame!
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Daily Announcements - October 13
Got dinner plans? Don't forget to stop or drive through Culver's tonight between 5 and 8pm for a burger or sweet treat. A portion of all sales will go to support your amazing Trojan Choir students!
Looking for additional support in your Algebra or Geometry class? Come to lunchtime tutoring, running Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches starting TODAY in C105. Talk to your math teacher if you would like to know more.
A Rep from Lawrence Tech University will be here TODAY from 9-10am and a Rep from Ferris State University will be here TOMORROW to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend.
Attention Global Studies members, new and returning: We will meet in Ms. Paul's room, C183, after school on Thursday, October 15th, from 3:05 to 3:25. Please contact Ms. Paul ASAP if you can't make it due to bussing or after-school extracurriculars.
Join the Collective Dialogue Club, where you can have the unique opportunity to listen to professionals in different careers share what their job is really like and the path they took to get there. Meetings will be held every other Wednesday at 7:45a in Mr. Christensen’s room, C255.
There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting on Thursday morning at 7:25am in Coach Schugars' classroom, C130. All students are welcome.
Come enjoy a rare opportunity to hear a world-class college orchestra perform in our auditorium! On Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30pm, the orchestra from St. Olaf College under the direction of Dr. Chung Park will perform in the CHS Auditorium. Tickets are free with a student ID, free for teachers, and $10 for the general public. To reserve a ticket, stop by the music wing and scan the QR code on the posted flyers, or pick up tickets at the door.
Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day! If you have not gotten your Student ID, tomorrow is your chance. Lifetouch will be set up in the New Gym from 11am-1pm for picture retakes and ID printing!
Reminder for Seniors: You have a senior meeting in the Big Gym TODAY at 1pm.
Lunch Today: Chicken & Vegetable Potstickers, Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Chicken Parm Sandwich, or Spicy Black Bean Burger
TCAPS Update: Scheduled DTE Pipeline Work on Tuesday, Oct. 13 📢
As part of ongoing natural gas pipeline upgrades in Traverse City to keep the community’s service safe and reliable, DTE Energy crews are scheduled to purge remaining gas and odorant from the line on or around Tuesday, Oct. 13.
This work will involve a second, shorter controlled flare operation in the northwest corner of the TC Central High School parking lot (near Eastern Ave. and Milliken St.). The flare may be visible to nearby residents and businesses and may be accompanied by a slight “rotten egg” odor and low roaring sound. This is a routine procedure, and natural gas service will not be interrupted. Traffic control will be in place near the work area, but no road closures or detours are expected.
If you have general or non-emergency questions about the work, call 616.632.2620, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, if you believe you detect a natural gas leak at your property, leave the area immediately, call 911, then call DTE’s dedicated natural gas leak hotline at 800.947.5000.

Daily Announcements - October 12
Reminder for Seniors: You have a Senior Meeting in the Big Gym tomorrow during 5th hour. If you want to be in the senior photo, please make sure you are in the Big Gym at 1:00pm, tomorrow!
TC Central Choir wishes all of our Volleyball teams good luck as they take on West tomorrow in the big gym, and reminds everyone to come to Culver's between 5 and 8 pm for a treat to help raise funds for your Trojan Choir students!
Varsity Volleyball won the Unity Christian Invite on Saturday! Their overall record is 21-2-1. JV Volleyball won the Saginaw Heritage tournament on Saturday. Way to go, Trojans!
Planning for college? Meet admissions reps right here at CHS! A Rep from Lawrence Tech University will be here TOMORROW, and a rep from Ferris State University will be October 14th to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend.
Looking for additional support in your Algebra or Geometry class? Come to lunchtime tutoring, running Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches starting on October 13th, in C105. Talk to your math teacher if you would like to know more.
Attention Global Studies members, new and returning: Our meeting scheduled for TODAY, after early release, is postponed due to PSAT and seniors being off campus. We will meet in Ms. Paul's room, C183, after school on Thursday, October 15th, from 3:05 to 3:25. Please contact Ms. Paul ASAP if you can't make it due to bussing or after-school extracurriculars.
Join the Collective Dialogue Club, where you can have the unique opportunity to listen to professionals in different careers share what their job is really like and the path they took to get there. Meetings will be held in room C255 every other week at 7:45am on Wednesday mornings.
Lunch Today: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, or Pork Rib Patty Sandwich
Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Monday, October 12. 🔔
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's main office.

We're eager to meet you and discuss our open positions! 💼
Join us for our Career Open House at the TCAPS Administration Building (2075 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI 49684) on Wednesday, October 14, from 2:00–4:00 p.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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Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Monday, October 12. 🔔
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's main office.

Daily Announcements - October 9
The Spanish Club is having its first meeting after school TODAY, until 4, in Señora Moore's room, C145. There will be lots of games and prizes. If you want to learn more about Hispanic culture or improve your language skills, stop by. You do not need to be in Spanish to attend.
Planning for college? Meet admissions reps right here at CHS! A Rep from Aquinas College, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Michigan will be here TODAY, and a Rep from Lawrence Tech University will be here on October 13th to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend one of these visits.
Come out and support Central High School's Choir program this Tuesday, October 13th, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Culver's in East Bay. Enjoy a delicious burger or sweet treat, and a portion of all sales will support our amazing, talented Choir students.
Looking for additional support in your Algebra or Geometry class? Come to lunchtime tutoring, running Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches starting on October 13th, in C105. Talk to your math teacher if you would like to know more.
The Teens for Life club is having their first meeting of the year TODAY, after school in the LMC until 4. Come to meet like-minded people and discuss what we will be doing this year!
Attention Global Studies members, new and returning: Our meeting scheduled for Monday, October 12, after early release is postponed due to PSAT and seniors being off campus. We will meet in Ms. Paul's room, C183, after school on Thursday, October 15th, from 3:05 to 3:25. Please contact Ms. Paul ASAP if you can't make it due to bussing or after-school extracurriculars.
TCC Volleyball beat Alpena in 3! Another program sweep at all 3 levels. Varsity won 25-15, 25-13, 25-9. Game MVP: Sienna Moeke.
PINK Out! TCC Volleyball is selling Pink Out t-shirts for next Tuesday’s game against WEST. T-shirts will be sold during both lunches for $10.
Reminder: Monday, October 12th is PSAT/Early Release Day. Check your morning announcement email for a copy of the bell schedule.
Reminder for Seniors: You have a senior meeting in the Big Gym on October 13th during 5th hour. If you want to be in the senior photo, please make sure you are in the Big Gym at 1:00pm.
Lunch Today: Chicken Tenders with Biscuit, Philly Cheesesteak, or Spicy Black Bean Burger
🎓 Graduation is coming soon… now what?!
If “I have absolutely no idea” is your current answer, you’re not alone! 😅
College? Career training? Skilled trades? Apprenticeship? Military? Workforce? There are lots of paths after high school—and you don’t have to have it all figured out yet.
Our new NEXT STEPS | Post-Secondary Planning newsletter gives students and families in grades 9–12 ideas, resources, and opportunities to help figure out what’s next.
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No crystal ball required. Just start exploring! 🔎

Directive: "Get inside. Lock the outside doors."
When there is a potential hazard outside the school, such as nearby police activity, we use SECURE. All exterior doors are locked, everyone stays inside, and normal activities continue inside the building.
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Daily Announcements - October 8
The Teens for Life Club is having their first meeting of the year this Friday, October 9th, after school in the LMC until 4. Come to meet like-minded people and discuss what we will be doing this year!
Planning for college? Meet admissions reps right here at CHS! A Rep from Aquinas College, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Michigan will be here TOMORROW to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend.
The Resilience Rising club is hosting a clothing drive through TOMORROW. There are bins near each office to collect your gently used items. These items will be donated to the Women's Resource Center to help support women in situations of domestic violence and homelessness.
The Spanish Club is having its first meeting this Friday after school until 4 in Señora Moore's room, C145. There will be lots of games and prizes. If you want to learn more about Hispanic culture or improve your language skills, stop by. You do not need to be in Spanish to attend.
SEA Club is hosting a parking lot cleanup during both lunches TODAY. Students can meet at the trophy hall gym doors to help!
If you want to be a part of a community of believers who want to get deeper in the Word with each other or are just curious about Christianity, please come and be a part of The Awaken Bible Study. We meet in C137, Ms. Burnham's room, every Friday at 7:20 am. It's an amazing opportunity whether you are far along in your faith or just curious!
Reminder for Seniors: You have a Senior Meeting in the Big Gym on October 13th during 5th hour. If you want to be in the senior photo, please make sure you are in the Big Gym at 1:00pm!
Come out and support Central High School's Choir program this Tuesday, October 13th, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Culver's in East Bay. Enjoy a delicious burger or sweet treat, and a portion of all sales will go toward supporting our amazing and talented Choir students.
Looking for additional support in your Algebra or Geometry class? Come to lunchtime tutoring, running Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches starting on October 13th, in C105. Talk to your math teacher if you would like to know more.
PINK Out! TCC Volleyball is selling Pink Out t-shirts for next Tuesday’s game against WEST. T-shirts will be sold during both lunches for $10.
Interested in riding the Fan Bus to the football game against Bay City Western on Friday? Stop in to the Athletic Office to see Ms. Bowen for more details.
Congratulations to the Boys' Varsity Tennis team for qualifying for the State Tournament for the 20th consecutive year. Way to go, Trojans!
Lunch Today: Pepperoni Calzone, Sloppy Joe Sandwich, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, or Pizza Crunchers
Daily Announcements - October 7
Reminder for Seniors: You have a Senior Meeting in the Big Gym on October 13th during 5th hour. If you want to be in the senior photo, please make sure you are in the Big Gym at 1:00pm!
The Spanish Club is having its first meeting this Friday after school until 4pm in Señora Moore's room, C145. There will be lots of games and prizes. If you want to learn more about Hispanic culture or improve your language skills, stop by. You do not need to be in Spanish to attend.
The Students for Choice Club is hosting a cookie-decorating event after school in the lower C atrium. Come by and decorate a spooky cookie for $2! Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood.
The Teens for Life Club is having their first meeting of the year this Friday, October 9th, after school in the LMC until 4pm. Come to meet like-minded people and discuss what we will be doing this year!
Planning for college? Meet admissions reps right here at CHS! A Rep from Alma College, Prescott College, and Calvin University will be here TODAY, and a Rep from Aquinas College, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Michigan will be here on October 9th to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend one of these college visits.
The Resilience Rising club is hosting a clothing drive until October 9th. There are bins near each office to collect your gently used items. These items will be donated to the Women's Resource Center to help support women in situations of domestic violence and homelessness.
Looking for additional support in your Algebra or Geometry class? Come to lunchtime tutoring, running Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches starting on October 13th, in C105. Talk to your math teacher if you would like to know more.
PINK Out! TCC Volleyball is selling Pink Out t-shirts for next Tuesday’s game during both lunches for $10.
Interested in riding the Fan Bus to the game against Bay City Western on Friday? Stop in to the Athletic Office to see Ms. Bowen for more details.
Lunch Today: Mac & Cheese with BBQ Pulled Pork, Cheese Pizza, or Pepperoni Pizza
Good morning! Today, Wednesday, October 7, is Student Count Day. We look forward to seeing all of our students in class today!🎒

Daily Announcements - October 6
College Night at NMC is TONIGHT from 6 - 7:30pm, at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Whether you are just beginning your college search or preparing your applications, College Night connects you directly with admissions representatives and higher education professionals to help you take the next step with confidence. See the link in your morning announcement email for more information.
Planning for college? Meet admissions reps right here at CHS! A Rep from Hope College, Western Michigan University, Michigan Tech, and Albion College will be here TODAY, and Alma College, Prescott College, Grand Canyon University, and Calvin University will be here TOMORROW to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend.
Reminder for Seniors: You have a senior meeting in the Big Gym on October 13th during 5th hour. If you want to be in the senior photo, please make sure you are in the Big Gym at 1:00pm!
The Students for Choice Club is hosting a cookie-decorating event before and after school on October 7th in the lower C atrium. Come by and decorate a spooky cookie for $2! Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood.
The Spanish Club is having its first meeting this Friday after school until 4 in Señora Moore's room, C145. There will be lots of games and prizes. If you want to learn more about Hispanic culture or improve your language skills, stop by. You do not need to be in Spanish to attend.
Looking for additional support in your Algebra or Geometry class? Come to lunchtime tutoring, running Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches starting on October 13th, in C105. Talk to your math teacher if you would like to know more.
TCC Volleyball will be selling pink-out T-shirts during both lunches for $10 at the kiosk.
Lunch Today: Beef Walking Taco, Refried Bean Walking Taco, Pizza Crunchers, or Italian Beef Meatball Sub

DTE Energy is making natural gas pipeline upgrades in Traverse City to keep the community’s service safe and reliable. As part of this work, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled gas flare on Tuesday, Oct. 6, beginning around 8:30 a.m. and lasting until approximately 3 p.m.
During this routine process, odorant will be injected into the new gas main near Eighth St. and Hastings St. Crews will then conduct a controlled flare operation in the northwest corner of the TC Central High School parking lot, near Eastern Ave. and Milliken St. The flare may be visible to nearby residents and businesses and may be accompanied by a slight “rotten egg” odor and low roaring sound. This is a routine procedure, and natural gas service will not be interrupted. Traffic control will be in place near the two main work areas, but no road closures or detours are expected.
The odorant will remain in the pipe for about one week, with crews expected to purge the remaining gas/odorant from the line on or around Tuesday, Oct. 13, using a second, shorter flare operation.
If you have general or non-emergency questions about the work, call 616.632.2620, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, if you believe you detect a natural gas leak at your property, leave the area immediately, call 911, then call DTE’s dedicated natural gas leak hotline at 800.947.5000.

Daily Announcements - October 5
Our CHS band is performing their show, Into the Jungle, TONIGHT at 8:15pm at Thirlby Field in the Thirlby Marching Band Exhibition. Come support them and other top bands in the region!! You can expect concessions, great music, and talent from all around the state.
Planning for college? Meet admissions reps right here at CHS! A Rep from Michigan State University will be here TODAY from 1-2pm. A Rep from Hope College, Western Michigan University, Michigan Tech, and Albion College will be here on October 6th, and Alma College, Prescott College, Grand Canyon University, and Calvin University will be here on October 7th to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend. Don’t want to miss class, but still thinking about your plans after high school? Attend College Night, Tuesday, October 6, from 6 - 7:30pm at Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Whether you are just beginning your college search or preparing your applications, College Night connects you directly with admissions representatives and higher education professionals to help you take the next step with confidence. See the link in your morning announcement email for more information.
The Resilience Rising club is hosting a clothing drive until October 9th. There are bins near each office to collect your gently used items. These items will be donated to the Women's Resource Center to help support women in situations of domestic violence and homelessness.
The Students for Choice Club is hosting a cookie-decorating event before and after school on October 7th in the lower C atrium. Come by and decorate a spooky cookie for $2! Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood.
Have something to say about homecoming? Please fill out the Google Form in your morning announcement email to provide feedback to the Student Senate. Feedback will be used to help plan future events!
Are you interested in advocating for women's rights? Join Central's Feminist Club, which meets the first and third Tuesday of every month in the Writers Studio in the LMC. Its first meeting is tomorrow at 7:40am. All are welcome!
Looking for additional support in your Algebra or Geometry class? Come to lunchtime tutoring, running Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches starting on October 13th, in C105. Talk to your math teacher if you would like to know more.
TCC Volleyball will be selling pink-out T-shirts during both lunches for $10.
Seniors! Please make sure to check your TCAPS email and vote for your class flower, color, motto, theme, and song! This information ends up on the Honors Convocation and Graduation Programs. To vote, seniors must be signed in to their TCAPS account. Voting closes on October 9th!
Reminder for Seniors: You have a Senior meeting in the Big Gym on October 13th during 5th hour. If you want to be in the senior photo, please make sure you are in the Big Gym at 1:00pm!
Lunch Today: Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Spicy Black Bean Burger, or Louie’s Hot Dog on a Pretzel Bun
Daily Announcements - October 1
Mark your calendars for College Night, Tuesday, October 6, from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street Campus! Whether you are just beginning your college search or preparing your applications, College Night connects you directly with admissions representatives and higher education professionals to help you take the next step with confidence. See the link in your morning announcement email for more information.
Meet college admissions reps right here at CHS! A rep from Kettering University will be here from 9-10am TODAY, and Michigan State University will be here Monday, October 5th to share insights on admissions, programs, and student life. Sign up in the LMC to attend.
The Resilience Rising club is hosting a clothing drive until October 9th. There are bins near each office to collect your gently used items. These items will be donated to the Women's Resource Center to help support women in situations of domestic violence and homelessness.
The next Model United Nations meeting is TODAY at 3:05pm in C187. If you are doing the main conference in March, this is a MANDATORY meeting unless you have an excused absence.
The Chess Club is meeting today in the library during both lunches. All skill levels are welcome.
If you were unable to attend your academic award ceremony, please stop by the Main Office to pick up your award.
Seniors! Please make sure to check your TCAPS email and vote for your class flower, color, motto, theme, and song! This information ends up on the Honors Convocation and Graduation Programs. To vote, seniors must be signed in to their TCAPS account. Voting closes on October 9th!
Lunch Today: Chicken Patty Sandwich or Spicy Chicken Patty Sandwich
Directive: "In your room or area. Clear the halls."
A Hold action is used when hallways need to stay clear, such as during a medical event or maintenance cleanup. Classroom instruction continues as usual behind locked doors, while hallways remain clear until the Hold is lifted.
Learn more about safety protocols at TCAPS and iloveuguys.org.
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