All TCAPS buildings, including TCAPS Administration, are closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. No employees should report to work on Tuesday unless their supervisor contacts them for essential work. This includes first, second, and third shift employees.
about 9 hours ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Update Graphic

School is Closed: All TCAPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 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, visit www.tcaps.net.

about 12 hours ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS ALERT Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
All TCAPS buildings, including TCAPS Administration, are closed today, March 16, 2026. No employees should report to work today. This includes first, second, and third shift employees.
about 18 hours ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Update: The TCAPS Administration at Glenn Loomis Building will open at 11 AM. Staff who usually report on a school closure day should report at 11 AM.

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All TCAPS buildings will open at 11 AM on Monday, March 16, 2026. No TCAPS staff should report prior to 11 AM.

1 day ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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School and Afternoon Activities Canceled - Monday, March 16, 2026

All TCAPS schools are closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to inclement weather. All afternoon activities are also canceled. 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.

1 day ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Free Meals at TCAPS! 🍎🥪

TCAPS is offering free breakfast and lunch meals at every building, every school day.

Free breakfast is served daily! TCAPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds parents and students that TCAPS offers free breakfast before the start of every school day at every building in the district.

Secondary buildings offer breakfast in the cafeterias, and elementary buildings offer a convenient "Grab & Go" breakfast for students to enjoy in the classrooms or the cafeterias. TCAPS encourages every student to grab a free breakfast to ensure they have the energy necessary to excel! 📚

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

4 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Food & Nutrition Services graphic with vegetables and the text: FREE MEALS!

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Friday, March 13, 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.

4 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS ALERT Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
A huge thank you to all of our incredible Career Day speakers who so generously gave their time and shared their expertise with our 8th grade students today!

Our students had a day filled with insight and inspiration as they learned from talented professionals right here in our community. Hearing firsthand about different career paths, experiences, and advice for the future made a meaningful impact on our students.

Thank you to the following individuals for making the day so special:
Jonah Kurth | Structural Engineer with Structural Technologies
Charles Hamlyn | Judge with the 13th Judicial Circuit Court
Rachel White | Freelance Travel Writer
Jason Kimbrough | District Conservationist with the US Department of Agriculture
Ashley Maxbauer | Nurse with Munson Medical Center
Joe Bennett | Lineman with Cherryland Electric Cooperative
Caitlyn Menhart | Nurse with Munson Medical Center
Alisha Baker | Nurse with Munson Medical Center
Tony Posey | Operations Chief for Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department
Amber Frazier | Interior Designer at Karina K Studio
Katelyn Hagood | Dentist with Third Coast Dental Group in Frankfort
Doug Baumann | Detective Sergeant at the Michigan State Police
5 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
Picture of career day speakers giving presentations to classrooms of students.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, March 12. 🔔

For questions, please contact your school directly.

5 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Thursday, March 12. 🔔

For questions, please contact your school directly.

6 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day
We are thrilled to celebrate 14 Titan Stars who were nominated by their science teachers for going above and beyond to Walk the Path of a Titan! These students consistently demonstrate curiosity, perseverance and a commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. Their dedication to learning and their positive impact on those around them truly make them shine. We are so proud of these students and incredibly thankful to have them as part of our Titan community.

Congratulations to Penelope Barrett, Emerson Bernard, Tristen Brackett, Wesley Charnes, Nicolas Clisso, Marcello Gubbini, Elodie McGill, Hayden Pheasant, Musaver Qayumi, Adalynn Schopieray, Nolan Sevenski, Lana Williams, Owen Williams, and Renna Wolf.
7 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
Group of students holding certificates in front of Titan Logo
This week, we are excited to highlight Elena, one of our outstanding 7th graders here at West Middle School.

Elena loves being part of the WMS community because of the people and the many friendships she has built along the way. Her favorite class is Choir, where she has truly found her voice. One of her teachers shared, “Elena is a star singer in Choir! She consistently leads by example with enthusiasm and hard work.”

Outside the classroom, Elena stays very active, proudly representing the Titans in volleyball, tennis, and cheer. She also has a unique talent: she can solve a 12-sided Rubik’s Cube at an impressive speed.

Her teachers consistently describe her as kind, hardworking, and respectful. As one teacher put it, “Elena is a cheerful, friendly student who is always willing to lend a hand. She walks the path of a Titan by being a good friend and respectful to everyone.”

Elena’s goal this year is to earn a 4.0 GPA, and with her dedication and positive attitude, we know she will continue to accomplish great things. We are proud to have Elena as part of our Titan community.

11 days ago, TC West Middle School
Elena Tamlyn standing to the right of the Titan shield
Ms. Babiasz, Dr. Witt and Mr. Dedenbach's students put their thoughtful engagement and learning on display as they discussed The Diary of Anne Frank and The Boys Who Challenged Hitler. Using an inside- outside circle format, students engaged in quick, focused conversations around discussion prompts and then reflected by summarizing their thinking.. It was wonderful to see such thoughtful engagement and learning taking place!
11 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
Students seated facing one another in desks to form a large rectangle in a classroom. Ms. Babiasz is standing toward the back of the rectangle
Congratulations to WMS 8th Grader, Kavontaye Matthews, who is a recent recipient of a Titan Ticket for his hard work in Mr. Klopcic’s science class.

Kavontaye’s favorite class at WMS is Choir with Mr. Dee. He says that it is a fun experience, namely that the students get to travel and sing.

Kavontaye’s favorite memory at WMS has been meeting all of his friends for the first time, and strengthening those friendships.

Outside of school, Kavontaye enjoys hanging out with family and friends, as well as playing video games.

Kavontaye would like to give a shout out to Mr. Dee and Mr. Mattson because they are ‘cool’ and they help him with a lot of things. Kavontaye (pictured Left) would also like to recognize his friend, Trevor Curtiss (pictured Right), because Trevor helps Kavontaye a lot and they’ve been friends since 6th Grade. Kavontaye also gives a shout out to his Mom and Dad for being his biggest supporters!

Way to go, Kavontaye! We are proud that you are a Titan!
14 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
Kavontaye and Trevor standing in front of our Titan Logo

This week’s Titan Stars were selected by our Art and Physical Education staff, who recognized these outstanding students for truly demonstrating the Path of a Titan each and every day! We are so proud of the positive example these students set for our school community! In celebration of their efforts, each Titan Star will be receiving a special gift from Jimmy John’s.

Congratulations to
6th: Carl Benson, Eleanor Traile and Logan Burtrum
7th: Rickey Raphael, John VanDalson and Zada Elston
8th: Jayce Carlson, Jacob Harrison and Geneva Whitman

19 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
8 students standing in front of the Titan Logo holding their Titan Star certificates
Congratulations to West Middle School artists Kalen Fate, Jasmine Primeau, Nate McSparron, Sophia Angove and Lucy Cory! These artists had their photography pieces accepted into the Michigan Art Education Association K-12 State Exhibit.

Over 500 pieces of artwork were entered for adjudication and these artists stood out from the rest. Jasmine's photo was chosen as one of the Top 18 middle school works of art in Michigan while Nate, Sophia and Kalen represent the Top 100. Lucy's photograph was chosen to be on display at the Michigan Department of Education for an entire year.

This year both the MAEA K-12 Show as well as the Michigan Department of Education Show will be available to be viewed in person March 16-28 at the Hickman Gallery on Adrian College’s campus. Gallery hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday with a reception on Saturday, March 28th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
20 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
Group of five students standing in front of green Titan logo holding their art awards
Image of a person hunched over in front of a door with student name and learning statement
Image of three toy horses  with student name and learning statement
Image of a blurred person taking a photo with student name and learning statement
Image of a red photo collage with student name and learning statement
image of a hand that is made to look like a mouth with red lips and white teeth with student name and learning statement

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.

26 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day

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!

27 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
Picture of eight students who participated in Math Counts standing in front of Math Counts banner, four students are holding awards

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.

27 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day
We are incredibly grateful to our outstanding 8th grade volunteers , many of whom are pictured here , who generously gave their time last week to support our 5th into 6th grade registration nights.

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!
29 days ago, Traverse City West Middle School
Group of 7 registration volunteers standing in front of the Titan Logo