TITAN SPOTLIGHT!!!

We are beyond excited to announce that one of our very own is officially a published author!

Senior Adeline Mulder is releasing her debut novel on April 30! We are so incredibly proud of the hard work, creativity, and dedication it takes to achieve such a massive milestone before even crossing the graduation stage.

You can grab your print or ebook copy through Barnes & Noble. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-heretics-retribution-adeline-mulder/1149666094?ean=9798995196006
3 days ago, West Senior High School
A "Titan Spotlight" graphic featuring Adeline Mulder, a published author. On the left is a portrait of Adeline, a young woman with long reddish-brown hair wearing a black sweater. On the right is the cover of her book, "The Heretics Retribution." The graphic uses a green and black color scheme with the TC West Titans logo in the top left corner and the text "Published Author!" at the bottom.
Classroom Spotlight: Achieving "Homero-Stasis" through Active Learning

The Mission: Keep Homer healthy.
The Challenge: Fluid loss, shifting temps, and electrolyte drops.
The Class: Mr. Ulicny’s Honors Biology!

Our students acted as the central nervous system to maintain "Homero-Stasis" for a full 5 minutes. Most of the Homers made it through! 🧠💧🧪
4 days ago, West Senior High School
Collage of photos showing students in a biology lab. One photo shows a student draining fluid from a brain model.
Congrats to our April 17th Titan Performance Training students of the week!
4 days ago, West Senior High School
A graphic for "Titan Performance Training: Students of the Week." It features two side-by-side portraits: Colton Fewins on the left and Wyatt Fewins on the right. The background shows a high school weight room, and the Titan Performance Training logo, featuring a Spartan helmet and a barbell, is centered at the top.
Our high schoolers spent the afternoon exploring the Career and Majors Fair at NMC! From hands-on demos to chatting with professors and industry pros, they got a front-row seat to what’s next after graduation. Whether it’s diving into tech, healthcare, the trades, or the arts, today was all about turning "What if?" into a solid plan. Huge thanks to NMC for hosting such an inspiring event! Check out some of our favorite moments from the afternoon.
5 days ago, West Senior High School
Three individuals gather around a table with pamphlets in a room with ceiling lights and people in the distance.
Two women in front of a table with banners. One banner shows the years 1970, and the other shows 1980-2025.
Group of people at a table with a black cloth and flowers, with an exit sign and television on the wall.
A Night of Roaring Twenties Romance! ✨
Get ready for a night of wit, whimsy, and wordplay! Traverse City West Senior High School is proud to present Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Love’s Labour’s Lost, reimagined with a dazzling 1920s Art Deco flair.

Join us in the West Auditorium as four young men swear off women to focus on their studies—only to have their resolve immediately tested by the arrival of the Princess of France and her witty entourage. Expect jazz-age glamour, masquerade mischief, and plenty of "confidential" love letters!🎭

Performance Schedule
April 23-24 7:00 PM
April 25 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Ticket Information
Tickets are available at the door: Adults: $15, Students: $8

Location: West Auditorium
5 days ago, West Senior High School
An Art Deco-style theater poster for a production of William Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" by Traverse City West Senior High School. The poster features a complex, symmetrical geometric border in gold, teal, and deep burgundy. In the center, the title is written in elegant, stylized black lettering. The illustration depicts four female silhouettes in 1920s-style flapper dresses, feathered headpieces, and masquerade masks, arranged around the title. Surrounding the figures are floating elements relevant to the play: sealed envelopes (some labeled "LOVE" or "CONFIDENTIAL"), strands of pearls, sparkling diamonds, and gold rings. At the bottom, the poster lists the following performance details: Dates & Times: April 23-24 at 7pm; April 25th at 2pm & 7pm. Location: West Auditorium. Ticket Prices: Adults $15 & Students $8.
Congrats to our April 17th Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
5 days ago, West Senior High School
A graphic titled "TC West Artist of the Week" featuring student Landry Schroka. Her portrait is displayed in a gold frame on the right. The left side and bottom of the graphic showcase a four-image collage of her photography, including a mirror selfie, a conceptual shot of falling dominos, a silhouette of a person with long hair, and a person blowing white petals or paper.
Congrats to our April 17th Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
6 days ago, West Senior High School
A graphic titled "TC West Senior High Academic Community Students of the Week." Three students are featured in vertical panels with their respective academic communities: Taylor Porter for Global Studies, Edward Chan for STEM, and Sawyer Whinnery for Visual & Performing Arts. Each panel includes the student's photo and the corresponding Academic Community (AC) logo.
Huge News for Our Music Department! 🎵

We are incredibly proud to announce that three of our outstanding musicians have been selected to represent our school in the 2026 Nicole Piunno All-Star Band!

Out of hundreds of nominations from 49 schools in Michigan, our students were chosen to join this elite 120-member ensemble. This honor is a testament to their dedication, especially considering the rigorous selection process that takes into account solo/ensemble festival participation and competitive recorded auditions.

About the Event:
This performance is part of a storied tradition in Michigan music. Western Michigan University’s Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music has been a staple since 1969. The Piunno All-Star Band will be conducted by Dr. Scott Boerma, Director of bands at WMU, and Dr. Trey Harris. Associate Director of Bands at WMU.

Congratulations to these talented individuals for carrying on our school's legacy of musical excellence! We can’t wait to see you shine on the big stage. 🎺🥁🎷

#AllStarBand #WMUSpringConference
6 days ago, West Senior High School
Congratulations!" announcement for the Nicole Piunno All-Star Band, dated April 23, 2026, at Miller Auditorium, WMU Kalamazoo Campus. The TC West Titan Bands logo is at the top. Three student headshots are featured: Tayen Petoskey, Percussion, First Chair; Lucas Veledchuk, Alto Sax; and Owen Schmidt, Alternate, Euphonium. The background is forest green with white and tan text.
Our WSH Students of the Week for April 17th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
6 days ago, West Senior High School
A graphic titled "Portrait of a Graduate: Students of the Week" for TC West Senior High, dated April 17, 2026. The image features four students, each honored under a specific characteristic: Colton Bible (Collaborator/Team Player), Brooklynn McSauby (Resilient), Karson Hurd (Strong Character), and Victoria Gray (Lifelong Learner). The TC West Titans logo is displayed at the bottom.
The 2026 State of the District video is now live! Stay up to date with TCAPS’ initiatives and see how we are educating, engaging, and supporting all learners to maximize individual excellence.

Watch the video here: https://itl.ink/TCAPSStateoftheDistrict26
10 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A blue logo displays "TCAPS" with "Traverse City Area Public Schools" written underneath in smaller text.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, April 16.

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, please contact your school directly.

10 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Early release promotional graphic

TCAPS Transportation and Safety Update

Our TCAPS Administrative team spent the day working closely with Grand Traverse County to evaluate road conditions and finalize bus routing. While families whose students have been rerouted have already been notified, we ask for your patience tomorrow,  as there will likely be delays in both morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off times. School administrators are aware of these delays and are prepared to assist students as they arrive.

To stay updated on your student’s transportation status, please utilize the MyRide K-12 app. You can access Account Setup Instructions and Routing Information online to view real-time routing details at https://www.tcaps.net/page/transportation. The Grand Traverse County Road Commission asks that you plan ahead for the next few days and give yourself extra time. Please use extra caution when traveling and slow down immediately if you encounter areas with standing water.

Also, please note that tomorrow is a scheduled early release day. You can view start and dismissal times athttps://5il.co/3jfxa and the full academic calendar athttps://5il.co/3jfx6. Thank you for your flexibility and for your partnership in keeping our students and drivers safe.

11 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Orange banner with a bell icon reads "TCAPS Update" against a blue background.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Thursday, April 16. 🔔

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, please contact your school directly.

12 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Early release promotional graphic
Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the Rockies Clarinet Quartet from the USAF Academy in Colorado! They stopped by our band classes at WSH for an incredible session of music and mentorship.

The quartet is a standout ensemble within the United States Air Force Academy Band, which features 40 active-duty Air Force musicians across nine different performing groups.

Highlights from the Visit:
Live Performance: Students enjoyed an inspiring 30-minute set.

Q&A Session: Our musicians had the chance to pick the brains of these professionals, asking about everything from technique to life in a military band.

Behind the Scenes: A huge thank you to the Quartet for sharing your incredible time and talent with us!

🎬 Catch the Music!
We’ve just posted a video of one of their songs—you don’t want to miss this performance. Head over to our feed and check it out now!
16 days ago, West Senior High School
A flyer featuring two photos of the Rockies Clarinet Quartet from the United States Air Force Academy visiting West Senior High. The top photo shows four musicians in blue Air Force uniforms playing clarinets, including one bass clarinet. The bottom photo shows the quartet performing in a classroom for a seated group of high school students. The flyer includes the Air Force Bands logo, the TC West Titan Bands logo, and a background of green musical staff paper.
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to three of our Visual Arts students who were recently recognized for their Outstanding Achievement at the Crooked Tree Arts Center Youth Art Exhibit. These students have shown incredible dedication to their craft, and their hard work is being celebrated on a regional stage.

Please join us in congratulating:

Norah Forton – Recipient of a $100 CTAC Award of Excellence.

Emali Duggar – Recipient of a $100 CTAC Award of Excellence.

Alexia DeMercurio – Recipient of the U of M STAMPS Pre-Scholarship Award, which grants her a $225 virtual art camp experience!

You can browse the virtual flipbook to view the entire exhibit and see the amazing works produced by our local youth here https://online.flippingbook.com/view/949532899/

Way to go, Titans! Keep creating and inspiring us all. 🖌️🏆
16 days ago, West Senior High School
Graphic titled "Visual Arts Award Recipients" for Traverse City West Senior High School. The image features a collage of three student artworks from a 2026 Youth Art Exhibit. On the left is a sculpture of a spotted fawn; in the center is a colorful mixed-media portrait of a woman titled "Tuff Grandma" by Aliza DeMarcus; on the right is a metalwork piece titled "Jason’s Revenge" by Nora Forten, which has received a Crooked Tree Arts Center Award of Excellence. The school logo and "TCAPS Great Community, Great Schools" branding are in the top right.
Congrats to Liam Bauer and Bailey Wenzlick on earning the April 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!
19 days ago, West Senior High School
An announcement graphic for the "Class of 2026 KIWANIS Seniors of the Month" for April. The design features a dark green and black background with the Kiwanis International logo in the top left and a Spartan helmet crest in the top right. Two high school students are pictured in arched frames: Liam Bauer on the left, wearing a white button-down shirt, and Bailey Wenzlick on the right, wearing a grey t-shirt. Both are smiling in outdoor settings, with their names displayed on white ribbons below their portraits.
Congrats to our Titan Performance Training students of the week!
25 days ago, West Senior High School
A "Titan Performance Training Students of the Week" graphic set against a blurred background of a high school weight room. The central logo features a spartan helmet inside a shield flanked by two heavy barbells. Below the logo are two framed student portraits: Cody Ballinger, a young woman with long brown hair and braces, and Brock Lewandowski, a young man with wavy brown hair. The school’s green and white color scheme is used throughout.
Congrats to our Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
26 days ago, West Senior High School
A "TC West Artist of the Week" announcement featuring student Danidy Favela. On the left, a framed portrait shows Danidy, a smiling young woman with long dark hair and necklaces. On the right, two examples of her digital artwork are displayed: a red and black movie poster for "Little Shop of Horrors" and a moody illustration of a hand reaching out of a grave in a desert landscape under a full moon. The TC West Titans logo, featuring a green spartan helmet, is in the top left corner.
Congrats to our March 27th Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
27 days ago, West Senior High School
A TC West Senior High "Students of the Week" graphic organized by Academic Community. Three students are highlighted in vertical white panels against a textured green background: Global Studies: Cavan Cosgrove, a smiling young man with light brown hair. STEM: Liddie Walski, a smiling young woman with long brown hair. Arts: Kate Zuidersma, a smiling young woman with wavy brown hair and dangling earrings. Each panel includes the specific Academic Community (AC) circular logo at the bottom.
Our WSH Students of the Week for March 27th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
27 days ago, West Senior High School
Portrait of a Graduate: Students of the Week for TC West Titans, dated March 27, 2026. Four students are featured with their names and respective categories: Drew LaFaive (Strong Character), Kylee Geer (Lifelong Learner), Thomas Demongey (Critical & Creative Thinker), and Brody Hatch (Ethical & Global Citizen).