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.
Huge shoutout to our amazing Math Club students! We are proud to share that we have the #1 team in the region, and they are headed to the State Competition in March!
Even more impressive, our team includes some of the top individual performers in the region:
#2 - Abe Blackburn
#3 - Colton Beaver
#4 -Graham O'Brien
#6 -Sadie Ambrosius
If you see these outstanding mathematicians around campus, be sure to congratulate them and Coach Rundio on this fantastic achievement. We are so proud of you!
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.
These students were phenomenal representatives of WMS, greeting families with smiles, leading building tours and assisting with the registration process. WMS is a great place because of our great students, and this group made us especially proud. Thank you for making a difference!
Congratulations to:
Fiona Kurth, Karson Flesher , AJ Cornelius, Heidi Raths, Adelyn Smits, Hannah Heethuis, Carter Slade, Lincoln Moore ,, Evelyn Makowski & Karissa Kitley
Mrs. Taplin’s Seminar students rotated through seven interactive cultural stations, thoughtfully designed around the cultural content EL students shared in videos viewed ahead of the Culture Fair. EL students taught about traditions, perspectives, and experiences from around the world to their visitors.
To commemorate the experience, participants received a handmade beaded “String of Memories”—a bracelet or ring/keychain—crafted by our EL students as a meaningful keepsake of the day.
We are so proud of our students for their creativity, collaboration, and confidence, and grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a memorable celebration!
We are so proud of our WMS Titan Star students who make our school a better place each and every day. These students consistently go above and beyond by showing leadership, kindness, and responsibility. This outstanding group was recognized by our English Language Arts teachers, support staff and administrators for the positive impact they have in our classrooms and throughout our school community.
Congratulations to the following:
Keyan Kouchnerkavich, Dayton McSauby, Susanna Dumon, James Nicol, Vann Cravey, Genesis Lopez, Khrystyna Narolska, Lauren Frick, Gunner Gorbea & Payten Holtcamp
Be sure to "paws" for this heartwarming boost for today!
Mrs. DeKett's 6th grade Art Unleashed class recently welcomed Cherryland Humane Society to learn about the incredible work they do providing refuge and medical care for homeless pets. Inspired to give back, our students launched a special service-learning project.
Students selected photos of adoptable animals and transformed them into stunning digital drawings. The best part? These masterpieces will be gifted by Cherryland to the families who give these animals their "furever" homes!
Check out these young artists using their skills to make a difference. These portrait examples were created by Maddy Bauer, Jesslynn Chorley, Quinn Lautner, Steven St. Germaine, Alice Bridges, Maggie Freeborn, Emma Kremer and Grayson Turland.
Our 8th grade ELA students explored real-world applications of writing- learning how to synthesize information and ensure their writing is clear, meaningful, and accessible for all audiences. What a powerful connection between classroom skills and the world beyond school! A big thank you to Dr. Witt, Ms. Babiasz, Mr. Dedenbach, and Ms. Donahue for making this experience possible!
Jack Williams, an eighth-grade student at Traverse City West Middle School, was named the District 13 and State of Michigan winner of the VFW Patriot Pen Youth Essay Competition. Selected from more than 60,000 students nationwide, he was formally recognized for his essay on patriotism and service at the 47th Annual Mid-Winter Conference of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. We are incredibly proud of Jack!
We are also proud to announce that Sadie Ambrosius is the 2026 West Middle School Spelling Bee Champion! After an impressive 14 rounds, 8th grader Finley Nolan earned runner-up honors, exiting the competition on a truly tough word. Our 3rd place finisher was 6th grader Leo Ruble, who will serve as the school alternate when Finley and Sadie head to the Regional Spelling Bee in March.
Way to go, Titans!
Critical thinking, student voice and leadership all in one classroom moment!
7th Grade Green: A perfect week! These girls went 2-0 with fantastic performances against Gaylord and SEAS. Their chemistry on the court is soaring!
8th Grade Green: Resilience at its finest! After a hard-fought battle at Gaylord, the girls rallied together to earn a great WIN against SEAS.
7th Grade White: Showed great spirit on the road! They secured a hard-earned victory at Gaylord and played with total effort until the final whistle at Benzie.
7/8 Combo: Picked up an exciting win against East and showed amazing growth and determination in their matchup against Benzie.
Huge congratulations to our Boys and Girls Wrestling teams on their first meet of the season!
The Titans hit the mat with intensity on Thursday, earning a fantastic dual meet victory over Kingsley. It was a great display of skill and determination to kick off the year!
We are so proud of the sportsmanship and dedication these athletes show every time they represent WMS. Keep up the great work, Titans!
Thanks to the amazing generosity of the following businesses: Center I.C.E. Arena, Cherry Republic, Culver’s (Munson Avenue), ELEV8, Handz On Art, Incredible Mo’s, Jimmy John’s Sandwiches (Front Street & South Airport locations), Lake Ann Grocery, Moomers, Oaky’s Tavern, Papa J’s Pizzeria, POP-KIES and The Stone Oven every reader went home with an awesome prize! Thank you for your support and thank you to Ms. Baumann, Ms. G and Ms. Snowday for making this event possible for our students!
Top Grade Level Readers:
6th: Carl Benson, Maya Carlson, Madelyn Carney and Annelise Rutledge
7th: Roman Douglas
8th: Charlotte Heydlauff
Keep reading, Titans!
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.
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!
Both ensembles were selected as among the very best in the state of Michigan which is a true testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of our students, as well as the outstanding leadership of our instructors, Mr. Dee, Mr. Downer, Ms. Wiliford, Mr. Peek and Mr. Mielens.
Best of luck to our performers, and congratulations to everyone involved on this exceptional honor.
Way to represent West Middle School!
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.
Congratulations to the following students on this well-deserved recognition:
Adrian Reece, Reagan Parker, Malynn Hildabridle, Lola Kashmerick, Roan McManus, Parker Gum, Sandro Glomski, Hallie Walski, Connor Seaver, Emmy Lingaur, Julie Patterson and Emma Skomp
