🔔 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
🔔 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
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.
Titan Middle School Performance Training is open to all 6th/7th grade boys and girls. You do not need to play sports to participate in this program. Our Titan Performance Training staff is extremely excited to continue the Training Program for West Middle School Students. We’ll be teaching movement proficiency and safe-effective training concepts which are necessary for optimal performance. All training sessions will take place in our Traverse City West Middle School Weight Room.
-Beginning January 6th and will run for roughly 21 sessions
-Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:45-3:45pm
-West Middle School Weight Room
-Cost: $200: Limited to the first 36 registrants. Sign up now!
6/7th | https://tcaps.ce.eleyo.com/course/622/winter-25-26/wms-titan-performance-training
8th | https://tcaps.ce.eleyo.com/course/621/winter-25-26/titan-performance-training
Optional Washington DC Trip Information for current 7th & 8th Families
8th Grade Families | Time is ticking!
Don't let your student miss their chance to experience our nation's capital. Give them the ultimate "gift of education" with the Washington D.C. trip! Great news: Due to overwhelming popular demand, we've secured an additional bus to allow more students to register! The final deadline to join this once-in-a-lifetime journey is February 5th. Don't wait—secure their seat today! Current 8th graders sign up with the code: 223517
7th Grade Families | Plan Ahead for the Gift of Education!
Start planning now for your student's 8th-grade adventure by giving them the ultimate "gift of education" with the Washington D.C. trip! We are thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, we've secured an additional bus to ensure more of our students can join this amazing field study experience next year. This is a trip they will talk about for years to come—keep an eye out for future registration details! Current 7th graders sign up with the code: 226512
Huge congratulations to WMS’s two FIRST Robotics competitive teams, Apollo and Artemis, who competed in their second competition over the weekend. Both teams placed in the top ten after the qualifying rounds and Apollo walked away as the competition winners and also earned second place for the Innovate Award, earning them a trip to the FIRST Robotics State Championships this coming weekend. Pictured is Apollo with their trophy.
What an impressive week for West Middle School Basketball! Our Titans went 3-1 overall across two nights of great competition. We are so proud of the effort and energy from all our athletes!
Game 1: Split Decisions vs. Benzie Huskies
Our White Teams battled hard against the Benzie Huskies earlier this week: 7th Grade White Team secured a fantastic WIN! The 8th Grade White Team took a tough loss, but never gave up the fight.
Game 2: Green Team Sweep vs. Frankfort Panthers
The Green Teams played together in their matchups against the Frankfort Panthers: 7th Grade Green Team played great and earned the WIN! 8th Grade Green Team followed up with a strong performance for another WIN!
Congratulations to all four teams!
Keep working hard, Titans!
Ms. Hart’s students showed off their incredible ELA group work skills this week as they tackled text comprehension questions together. We couldn’t be more proud! Watching our kids come together, collaborate and learn alongside one another is what it’s all about.
Congratulations to our newest Titan Stars!
Today we had the honor of recognizing students who were selected by our Art, PE, and German teacher for going above and beyond for showing leadership, kindness, effort, and the everyday actions that make WMS the very best place to learn and grow.
Congratulations to Michael Long, Mason Geetings, Madalyn Henfling, Alex Yachcik, Hannah Heethuis, Gabriela Santiago, Jacob Millner, Felix Kochis, Emery Carter, Jackson Murphy & Lily Tvardek!
⛷️ Shanty Creek Student Pass News
Shanty Creek Resorts is launching a NEW Locals Student Season Pass Program for the 2025-26 winter season, offering a reduced-rate, all-area pass for only $125 to reward students' dedication to education. This offer is available to students in grades 4-12 (ages 9-17) residing in Antrim, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Otsego counties. Purchase the pass online using your school's unique code, TRAVERSE, and remember to bring proof of student enrollment when you pick up your pass starting November 29, 2025. Click here for more information:
West Middle is a school filled with incredible students and today, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on those who have stood out among their peers.
Congratulations to our newest Titan Stars- Krisslynn Beerman, Joelle Renault, Harper Hall, Ruby Cooper, Emmett Powers, Owen Nyland, Elliott Lantz, Walker Heilman, Sophia Brown & Samantha Finch!
We are proud to announce that four WMS students qualified for All-State — an incredible accomplishment!
Congratulations to:
Daniel Ramirez, trombone (1st chair)
Sebastien Fritch, percussion (1st chair)
Colten Beaver, percussion (2nd chair)
Abe Blackburn, percussion (4th chair)
These students will rehearse with a nationally acclaimed conductor and perform at the state music conference this winter at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids.
