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.
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Congrats to our May 8th Titan Performance Training students of the week!
Congrats to our May 8th Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
Congrats to our May 8th Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
Titans Reaching New Heights!
Big congratulations are in order for our incredible students! We are beyond proud to celebrate the Traverse City West Senior High students who earned a spot on the Northwestern Michigan College Dean’s List for Fall 2025.
Balancing high school life while excelling in college-level courses is no small feat. These students have shown incredible dedication, grit, and academic excellence.
Take a moment to scroll through the names and celebrate these hard-working Titans!
Big congratulations are in order for our incredible students! We are beyond proud to celebrate the Traverse City West Senior High students who earned a spot on the Northwestern Michigan College Dean’s List for Fall 2025.
Balancing high school life while excelling in college-level courses is no small feat. These students have shown incredible dedication, grit, and academic excellence.
Take a moment to scroll through the names and celebrate these hard-working Titans!
Our WSH Students of the Week for May 8th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
A Heartfelt Titan Thank You!
Our Staff Appreciation Week was a resounding success, and we couldn't have done it without the incredible generosity of our community. From delicious treats to thoughtful gifts, our teachers and staff felt truly celebrated and valued.
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the parents, families, and local businesses who donated their time, resources, and products to make this week so special. Your kindness reminds us why TC West is such a wonderful place to work and learn.
Our Staff Appreciation Week was a resounding success, and we couldn't have done it without the incredible generosity of our community. From delicious treats to thoughtful gifts, our teachers and staff felt truly celebrated and valued.
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the parents, families, and local businesses who donated their time, resources, and products to make this week so special. Your kindness reminds us why TC West is such a wonderful place to work and learn.
Big news! Traverse City West is officially keeping it green! 🌲♻️
We are thrilled to announce that for the 2025-2026 school year, TC West has once again earned the Emerald Level Michigan Green School certification!
This isn't just a badge; it’s a reflection of the hard work our students, staff, and Environmental Club put in every day to protect our local ecosystem. From our annual Beautification Day to our ongoing recycling and energy-saving initiatives, we are committed to making a sustainable impact right here in Traverse City.
We are thrilled to announce that for the 2025-2026 school year, TC West has once again earned the Emerald Level Michigan Green School certification!
This isn't just a badge; it’s a reflection of the hard work our students, staff, and Environmental Club put in every day to protect our local ecosystem. From our annual Beautification Day to our ongoing recycling and energy-saving initiatives, we are committed to making a sustainable impact right here in Traverse City.
The results are in, and the chemistry is perfect! 🧪🔬
Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 celebration at Traverse City West Senior High, today we honor our brilliant Science department.
From dissecting biology to exploring the laws of physics and the wonders of chemistry, these educators spark curiosity and encourage our Titans to ask the big questions about how our world works. They turn the classroom into a lab of endless possibilities!
Thank you for your energy, your experiments, and for inspiring the next generation of innovators, doctors, and researchers. Our Titan community is better because of your passion!
What was your favorite lab experiment this year? Show some love for our Science team in the comments! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ScienceTeachers #TitanPride
Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 celebration at Traverse City West Senior High, today we honor our brilliant Science department.
From dissecting biology to exploring the laws of physics and the wonders of chemistry, these educators spark curiosity and encourage our Titans to ask the big questions about how our world works. They turn the classroom into a lab of endless possibilities!
Thank you for your energy, your experiments, and for inspiring the next generation of innovators, doctors, and researchers. Our Titan community is better because of your passion!
What was your favorite lab experiment this year? Show some love for our Science team in the comments! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ScienceTeachers #TitanPride
It all adds up to excellence! 📐📊
For today’s Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 highlight at Traverse City West Senior High, we are celebrating our incredible Mathematics department.
From Algebra to Calculus and everything in between, these educators help our Titans solve problems, think critically, and find the logic in the world around them. They make the "hard stuff" look easy and ensure every student has the tools to succeed!
Thank you for your patience, your expertise, and for always being "greater than" the challenges of the school year. You are an integral part of our Titan family! 🔢
Have a favorite math memory or a teacher who helped it all click? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #MathTeachers #TitanPride #Mathematics
For today’s Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 highlight at Traverse City West Senior High, we are celebrating our incredible Mathematics department.
From Algebra to Calculus and everything in between, these educators help our Titans solve problems, think critically, and find the logic in the world around them. They make the "hard stuff" look easy and ensure every student has the tools to succeed!
Thank you for your patience, your expertise, and for always being "greater than" the challenges of the school year. You are an integral part of our Titan family! 🔢
Have a favorite math memory or a teacher who helped it all click? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #MathTeachers #TitanPride #Mathematics
Exploring the world from right here in Traverse City! 🌎✨
As Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 continues at Traverse City West Senior High, we are celebrating the incredible educators in our World Language department. These teachers do more than just teach grammar and vocabulary; they open doors to new cultures, perspectives, and global opportunities for our students.
Learning a new language is a superpower, and these four make the journey inspiring and rewarding every single day!
Thank you for helping our Titans become global citizens and for your passion for language and culture. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🛡️💚
Which language are you learning? Give a shout-out to your favorite World Language teacher in the comments! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WorldLanguages #TitanPride #GlobalCitizens
As Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 continues at Traverse City West Senior High, we are celebrating the incredible educators in our World Language department. These teachers do more than just teach grammar and vocabulary; they open doors to new cultures, perspectives, and global opportunities for our students.
Learning a new language is a superpower, and these four make the journey inspiring and rewarding every single day!
Thank you for helping our Titans become global citizens and for your passion for language and culture. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🛡️💚
Which language are you learning? Give a shout-out to your favorite World Language teacher in the comments! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WorldLanguages #TitanPride #GlobalCitizens
Celebrating our versatile educators at Traverse City West Senior High! ✨
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week 2026, and today we are shining a spotlight on our "Multi-Subject" superstars. These incredible teachers don't just master one discipline—they bridge the gap between worlds, bringing a wealth of diverse knowledge to our classrooms every day. From solving complex equations to mastering foreign languages and exploring the human mind, these educators prove that learning has no boundaries.
Whether they are teaching in the lab, the computer suite, or in a different language entirely, their dedication to our students is what makes the Titan community so strong.
Drop a comment below to thank these teachers for everything they do! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitanPride #MultiSubjectMasters #EducationMatters
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week 2026, and today we are shining a spotlight on our "Multi-Subject" superstars. These incredible teachers don't just master one discipline—they bridge the gap between worlds, bringing a wealth of diverse knowledge to our classrooms every day. From solving complex equations to mastering foreign languages and exploring the human mind, these educators prove that learning has no boundaries.
Whether they are teaching in the lab, the computer suite, or in a different language entirely, their dedication to our students is what makes the Titan community so strong.
Drop a comment below to thank these teachers for everything they do! 👇
#TCWSH #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitanPride #MultiSubjectMasters #EducationMatters
Falling down the rabbit hole has never looked so good! 🐇🎩
Our Theatre 2 students have been working tirelessly to bring the whimsical world of Wonderland to life. From the Mad Hatter’s tea party to the Queen’s court, you won't want to miss this magical production.
Performance Details
Production: Alice in Wonderland (by Mage Miller)
Dates: May 7th & 8th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Traverse City West Theater
Ticket Information
Grab your tickets at the door and support our incredible student performers!
Adults: $12
Students: $6
Whether you're "entirely bonkers" or just looking for a night of great local theatre, we’ll see you there. Don't be late for a very important date! 🕒✨
#TCWestTheater #AliceInWonderland #Theatre2 #SupportTheArts #WonderlandBound
Our Theatre 2 students have been working tirelessly to bring the whimsical world of Wonderland to life. From the Mad Hatter’s tea party to the Queen’s court, you won't want to miss this magical production.
Performance Details
Production: Alice in Wonderland (by Mage Miller)
Dates: May 7th & 8th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Traverse City West Theater
Ticket Information
Grab your tickets at the door and support our incredible student performers!
Adults: $12
Students: $6
Whether you're "entirely bonkers" or just looking for a night of great local theatre, we’ll see you there. Don't be late for a very important date! 🕒✨
#TCWestTheater #AliceInWonderland #Theatre2 #SupportTheArts #WonderlandBound
The spotlight is on our English Language Arts department! 📚✍️
As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2026, we want to give a huge shout-out to the team that helps our Titans find their voices. Whether they are diving into classic literature, mastering the art of the essay, or exploring new perspectives, these teachers make magic happen in the classroom every day.
Thank you for teaching us that stories matter and for empowering the next generation of readers and writers at West Senior High!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TCWest #ELA #EnglishLanguageArts #TitanPride #ThankATeacher #WSH
As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2026, we want to give a huge shout-out to the team that helps our Titans find their voices. Whether they are diving into classic literature, mastering the art of the essay, or exploring new perspectives, these teachers make magic happen in the classroom every day.
Thank you for teaching us that stories matter and for empowering the next generation of readers and writers at West Senior High!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TCWest #ELA #EnglishLanguageArts #TitanPride #ThankATeacher #WSH
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and today we are making history by celebrating our incredible Social Studies Department! 🏛️🌍
From exploring the past to understanding the world around us today, these educators inspire our Titans to be informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens. We are so lucky to have this team guiding the way at West Senior High!
Thank you for your dedication to our students and for bringing history to life every single day. Let’s hear it for our Social Studies crew!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TCWest #SocialStudies #TitanPride #ThankATeacher #WSH
From exploring the past to understanding the world around us today, these educators inspire our Titans to be informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens. We are so lucky to have this team guiding the way at West Senior High!
Thank you for your dedication to our students and for bringing history to life every single day. Let’s hear it for our Social Studies crew!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TCWest #SocialStudies #TitanPride #ThankATeacher #WSH
It’s Staff Appreciation Week at West Senior High, and the smiles say it all!
We are having a fantastic week celebrating the dedicated educators and staff members who pour their hearts into our students every day. Thank you to TCAPS who provided a variety of essential school supplies—from fresh bundles of pencils and Scotch tape to those much-needed staplers and lanyards—ensuring our team has the tools they need to finish the year strong!
#WSHStaffAppreciation #TCAPS #TitanFamily #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Congrats to our May 1st Titan Performance Training students of the week!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, West Senior High! 💙
Today, we want to shine a very special light on the educators who bring boundless empathy, patience, and fierce advocacy to our classrooms every single day—our phenomenal Special Education teachers! ✨📚
Our Special Ed team does so much more than teach curriculum. They see the unique potential in every individual student, breaking down barriers and ensuring that everyone has the tools and support they need to thrive.
To our amazing Special Education department : Thank you for your unwavering belief in our students, your endless compassion, and your everyday heroism. You are the heart of West Senior High! 💚💛
Students, Parents, and Alumni: Drop a story of how a Special Ed teacher made a difference in your life, or simply leave a big "THANK YOU" in the comments below!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WestSeniorHigh #SpecialEducation #SPEDTeachers #InclusiveEducation #ThankATeacher #TitanPride
Today, we want to shine a very special light on the educators who bring boundless empathy, patience, and fierce advocacy to our classrooms every single day—our phenomenal Special Education teachers! ✨📚
Our Special Ed team does so much more than teach curriculum. They see the unique potential in every individual student, breaking down barriers and ensuring that everyone has the tools and support they need to thrive.
To our amazing Special Education department : Thank you for your unwavering belief in our students, your endless compassion, and your everyday heroism. You are the heart of West Senior High! 💚💛
Students, Parents, and Alumni: Drop a story of how a Special Ed teacher made a difference in your life, or simply leave a big "THANK YOU" in the comments below!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WestSeniorHigh #SpecialEducation #SPEDTeachers #InclusiveEducation #ThankATeacher #TitanPride
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, West Senior High! 🎶🎭
Today, we are giving a massive round of applause to the educators who bring harmony, drama, and pure magic to our stages and classrooms—our phenomenal Music and Theatre teachers! 🎬🎺
Our performing arts directors do so much more than teach notes on a page or blocking in a script. They help students find their voices, step confidently into the spotlight, and discover passions that last a lifetime.
To our brilliant Music and Theatre department: Thank you for the countless late rehearsal nights, your boundless passion, and for helping our students shine so brightly. Bravo! 👏💚💛
Students and Alumni: Drop your favorite role you played, a memorable concert solo, tag your favorite director, or leave a big "THANK YOU" in the comments below!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WestSeniorHigh #MusicTeachers #TheatreTeachers #PerformingArts #ThankATeacher #StandingOvation #TitanPride
Today, we are giving a massive round of applause to the educators who bring harmony, drama, and pure magic to our stages and classrooms—our phenomenal Music and Theatre teachers! 🎬🎺
Our performing arts directors do so much more than teach notes on a page or blocking in a script. They help students find their voices, step confidently into the spotlight, and discover passions that last a lifetime.
To our brilliant Music and Theatre department: Thank you for the countless late rehearsal nights, your boundless passion, and for helping our students shine so brightly. Bravo! 👏💚💛
Students and Alumni: Drop your favorite role you played, a memorable concert solo, tag your favorite director, or leave a big "THANK YOU" in the comments below!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WestSeniorHigh #MusicTeachers #TheatreTeachers #PerformingArts #ThankATeacher #StandingOvation #TitanPride
Congrats to Grace Bohrer and Ethen Collison on earning the May Kiwanis Senior of the Month nominations!
This prestigious recognition highlights your excellence in the classroom, strong leadership skills, and commitment to making a difference through service. Great job!
This prestigious recognition highlights your excellence in the classroom, strong leadership skills, and commitment to making a difference through service. Great job!
