Another great year at East Middle School is in the books!
Thank you to all of our students for making this year so special. We are proud of our 8th graders and grateful to their parents for an amazing three years together.
As our Trojan students head off to Central High School, we wish them a fun and relaxing summer and continued success in this exciting next chapter.
8th Grade Treble Choir is leaving their mark in the choir room!
With the help of Mr. Schafer, our talented 8th Grade Treble Choir created a hand-painted poster that will be proudly displayed in the choir room for years to come. 🎶
With the help of Mr. Schafer, our talented 8th Grade Treble Choir created a hand-painted poster that will be proudly displayed in the choir room for years to come. 🎶
Reminder that today, Wednesday, June 10, is a half day and the last day of the school year! ☀️
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Trojan Standout! Congratulations to our 7th grade students who were recognized by their teachers for performing in the top of their class.
Reminder that Wednesday, June 10, is a half day and the last day of the school year! ☀️
Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa
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For questions, please contact your school directly.
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.
7th grade honors science students completed honors projects to take their science class to the next level. There were many options for what they could have chosen and the topics directly connected to their learning during the 26-27 school year. The ones seen here include experiments, research projects, and working models from 7th graders Miles Smith, Lillian Henner, Brielle Rider, Reagan Bulloch, Evan Lillie, Emily MacArthur, Danielle Summers, Harvey Rogers, Claire Coatney and Jackson Howe.
EMS Trojan and WMS Titan 6th grade science teachers Mrs. Garrett and Miss Harma had their students and families tag team a Beach Clean Up event at Clinch Park on Sunday. There was a great turn out, especially from our TCAPS families bringing 55 volunteers, and together they collected over 2,000 pieces of plastic/garbage and 43.2 pounds of overall plastic waste. Volunteers gathered 490 cigarette butts, 444 tiny pieces (<2.5cm) of plastic, and 186 food wrappers among many other categories.
This event is a culminating effort in a unit centered on microplastics and plastic pollution in the Grand Traverse Watershed.
This event is a culminating effort in a unit centered on microplastics and plastic pollution in the Grand Traverse Watershed.
Today our 8th grade science students had the opportunity to welcome staff from Munson into our classrooms to learn about stress management and mental wellness. Students explored how to identify signs of stress, strategies to manage and decrease stress, and the impact stress can have on overall health.
Thank you to Munson for sharing valuable information and practical tools to help support our students both inside and outside the classroom!
Thank you to Munson for sharing valuable information and practical tools to help support our students both inside and outside the classroom!
Reminder: There is no school today, Monday, May 25.
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, May 25, 2026. Enjoy the long weekend!
Our 8th graders had a fantastic day exploring the Traverse City area during Clean & Green Day! 🌎💚
Throughout the trip, students learned about how local government operates, how public funds are used, and the importance of conservation and community planning. Stops included The Fish Pass, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Conservation Center, Hickory Hills, and the Historical Barns.
We are proud of our students for their engagement and positive attitudes throughout the day!
Throughout the trip, students learned about how local government operates, how public funds are used, and the importance of conservation and community planning. Stops included The Fish Pass, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Conservation Center, Hickory Hills, and the Historical Barns.
We are proud of our students for their engagement and positive attitudes throughout the day!
The May 2026 edition of TCAPS District News is officially live! 🗞️✨
Stay connected with the latest stories, student highlights, and important updates from across our schools.
Mobile Version: 📱https://itl.ink/DistrictNewsMay26
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Students in Mrs. Garrett’s 6th grade science class spent the past two days sailing out on West Grand Traverse Bay with Inland Seas on the Schooner Alliance. They collected a variety of water samples, analyzed different species of fish, mussels, and plankton that they caught, and tested water quality. They learned a little bit about microplastics and how to become a sailor!
What an incredible orchestra concert! We are so proud of our students for all the hard work, dedication, and heart they put into their performance. A special thank you to our incredible teachers and conductors, Mr. Dan Jones and Mr. Andy Evans, for inspiring our students and helping bring out their very best. 🎶
Students in Mrs. Garrett's 7th grade honors science have started their unit on waves with a focus on sound waves to start. They mixed band, orchestra, and science to investigate how instruments look, sound, and feel when they make sound. Afterwards, they asked scientific questions to guide their learning for the month of May.
Students in Mrs. Garrett's 6th grade science class have been studying thermal energy transfer, more commonly known as heat. They have designed cups that will help to keep cold drinks cold for longer! Needing to stay on budget, be environmentally-friendly, fit in a cup holder, and only allow for only one degree increase inside, they worked in teams to engineer the best design and tested it out. Huge shout out to Espresso Bay here in town for donating the cups that students completed this project with.
Our 8th graders had an awesome visit to Central High School today!
Students enjoyed a fun and interactive tour, including a scavenger hunt that helped them get to know the building. They also got active with a game of dodgeball and had the opportunity to sit down with the Student Senate President to ask questions and learn more about what high school life is really like. 🎉
Students enjoyed a fun and interactive tour, including a scavenger hunt that helped them get to know the building. They also got active with a game of dodgeball and had the opportunity to sit down with the Student Senate President to ask questions and learn more about what high school life is really like. 🎉
On Saturday, April 18, the Trojan Band Program hosted its own Solo Festival for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students. Each student prepared a solo and performed in front of a master musician - then received a 10 minute one-on-one clinic! We are proud of our students and their musical accomplishments!
We hope that you join us for our last TC East Middle School Band performance of the year - the annual Spring Band Concert on June 3 featuring all of the Middle School Bands.
We hope that you join us for our last TC East Middle School Band performance of the year - the annual Spring Band Concert on June 3 featuring all of the Middle School Bands.
The 2026 State of the District video is now live! Stay up to date with TCAPS’ initiatives and see how we are educating, engaging, and supporting all learners to maximize individual excellence.
Watch the video here: https://itl.ink/TCAPSStateoftheDistrict26
Watch the video here: https://itl.ink/TCAPSStateoftheDistrict26
Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, April 16.
Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa
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