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. 🔔
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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
Reminder: Upcoming Early Release Days 🔔
TCAPS will have a 2-hour early release on both Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23.
Thursday's early release was rescheduled due to Monday's weather closure, while Friday's remains as originally scheduled.
Start & Dismissal Times: https://5il.co/3jfxa
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For questions, please contact your school directly.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Tuesday, January 20, 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.
Due to today’s inclement weather closure, the 2-hour early release originally scheduled for today has been moved to Thursday, January 22. 🗓️
Please note that the scheduled early release for Friday, January 23 remains in effect. Students will have a 2-hour early dismissal on both Thursday and Friday.
Start & Dismissal Times: https://5il.co/3jfxa
Academic Calendar: https://5il.co/3jfx6
For questions, please contact your school directly.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Monday, January 19, 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.
🔔 Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day this coming Monday, January 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.
From deep research to thoughtful analysis of historical events, students committed significant time to exploring the past and making meaningful connections to the present. Their projects reflect not only strong academic skills, but also perseverance, creativity, and a genuine passion for learning.
We love seeing the incredible results that come from this level of effort, and we are grateful to our students and teachers for making this experience such a powerful part of the 8th grade year. Well done!
SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Wednesday, January 14, 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.
Please consider donating non-perishable food items to help TCAPS students--donations will go directly to food pantries at all TCAPS middle and high schools. Requested items include cereal, granola or protein bars, protein shakes, individual cups of mac & cheese, ramen, and soup. Every donation makes a difference!
Let’s give a big round of applause to our newest Titan Stars, nominated by their math teachers for consistently going above and beyond! These students truly exemplify what it means to be a Titan by showing effort, perseverance and a positive attitude every day. And as their math teachers can tell you… that all adds up to some really great kids!
Congratulations to Cole Widrig, Jed Rogers, Owen Williams, Amelia Monroe, Adebella Cruz, Sophia Anderson, Hannah Kandow, Samantha Finch and Jeslynn Chorley!
