🔔 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

2 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Warm-toned photo with a silhouette of a person reading under a large tree and the TCAPS school logo

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

2 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS ALERT Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
It's the most wonderful time of the year... for MUSIC! 🎄✨ Get ready to be filled with the holiday spirit because our students are putting on some incredible shows! Come hear the fantastic work of our talented Choir, Band, and Orchestra students as they fill the auditoriums this week with festive cheer! It's the perfect way to kick off your holiday season.

#musicseason #holidaymusic #makingmeaningfulconnectionswithapurpose #tcaps #GreatCommunityGreatSchools #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear #gotrojans
2 months ago, Melanie Arleth
Holiday concert flyer with several dates of choir and band concerts

We are absolutely thrilled to be featured by the What School Could Be community! 🌟 It is an honor to have our school’s hard work, student creativity, and dedication to innovative learning recognized. We strive every day to reimagine what learning looks like and to empower our students to take charge of their future.

Click the link below to read the full article and see what makes our learning community so special. 👇

🔗What School Could Be article

#WhatSchoolCouldBe #EducationInnovation #FutureOfLearning #SchoolPride #StudentSuccess #TrojanPride #makingmeaningfulconnectionswithapurpose #GreatCommunityGreatSchools #tcaps

3 months ago, Central High School
What School Could Be logo Michigan

Calling out to our Trojan Community! Let's show our students some serious holiday love! ❤️

IMMEDIATE NEED: GIFT CARDS! 💳 They are the fastest, best way to give our students a memorable gift and help them feel supported right now. We also have a list of requested winter essentials to keep them cozy all season long! 🧣🧤
Click here to shop their list!

#CentralHighSchool #GiveJoy #WinterWonderland #GiftCardGoal #tcaps #givingtree #GreatCommunityGreatSchools #makingmeaningfulconnectionswithapurpose

3 months ago, Central High School
CHS logo displaying pine trees and Giving Tree logo
We are excited to see our CHS families NEXT Thursday, the 13th, for our Fall Parent/Teacher conferences! Join us here anytime between 4:30-7:30 pm, drop in style--no appointments needed. Our counseling staff will also be available for any questions you might have, including an informational session on Early College/Dual Enrollment at 6 pm with NMC. See you next week!

#makingmeaningfulconnectionswithpurpose #parentteacherconnections #fallconferences #tcaps #GreatCommunityGreatSchools #trojanpride
4 months ago, Central High School
Parent Teacher Conference information
Parent Teacher conference teacher department mapping
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
4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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
4 months 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
5 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
6 months ago, Central High School
free reduced lunch
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
6 months ago, Central High School
free/reduced lunch