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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
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
Poster for 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week featuring four teachers, each with their name. Below them, the logo of a shield.
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!
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
Poster with a dark background displaying the names and photos of two students, Grace Bohrer and Ethen Collison.
Congrats to our May 1st Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
Collage featuring TC West Artist of the Week. Portrait of Cameron, smiling, with three diverse artworks.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, West Senior High! 🎨

Today, we are turning the spotlight to the creative souls who bring color, imagination, and inspiration to our halls—our phenomenal Art teachers! 🖌️✨

Our Art department does so much more than teach students how to draw or paint. They give our students the tools to express themselves, see the world from different perspectives, and discover their own unique voices.

To our incredible Art department: Thank you for inspiring our students to create, for nurturing their talents, and for proving that art is an essential part of life. We appreciate your endless dedication! 💚💛

Students and Alumni: Drop a photo of your favorite project, tag your favorite Art teacher, or leave a big "THANK YOU" in the comments below!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WestSeniorHigh #ArtTeachers #ThankAnArtTeacher #CreativeMinds #ArtsEducation #TitanPride
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
A poster lists three teachers with their names, one of them is Melissa Clone, another is Julie Keck, and the last is Elaine McDaniel.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, West Senior High! 🌟

Today we are taking a moment to celebrate our incredible Health and Physical Education (HPE) teachers! 👟💪

Our HPE staff does so much more than just run drills or teach the rules of the game. They are dedicated to shaping our students into healthy, resilient, and confident individuals, both inside and outside the classroom.

To our amazing HPE department: Thank you for your endless patience, your motivating high-fives, and your dedication to the holistic health of our students. West Senior High wouldn't be the same without you! 💚💛

Students and Alumni: Drop your favorite memory, a shoutout to your favorite HPE teacher, or simply a "THANK YOU" in the comments below!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WestSeniorHigh #HPETeachers #ThankATeacher #PhysicalEducation #HealthEducation #TitanPride
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
A green background displays five teachers. From left to right, Matt, Adam, Darren, James, and Amy.
Congrats to our May 1st Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
Three students on a green background, each with a badge: Elooise for Global, Adeline for STEM, and Jonathan for Arts.
Our WSH Students of the Week for May 1st! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
A poster featuring four student portraits. Each has a title: Resilient, Strong Character, Collaborator/Team Player. Names are Noelle Seaver, Cavan Cosgrove, Mari Bousamra, Hannah Jerzyk.
Classroom Spotlight: Real-World Readiness! 💼📊

A huge thank you to TBA Credit Union for visiting our Personal Finance classes today! Students in Mrs. Tenbusch’s and Mr. Zenner’s 2nd, 5th, and 6th hours stepped away from the textbooks and into a fun, engaging budgeting activity.

By working directly with financial experts, our students are gaining the practical skills they need to manage their money and plan for the future. We love seeing community partners help bring our curriculum to life! 👏✨

#ActiveLearning #PersonalFinance #CommunityPartners #FinancialLiteracy
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
A collage of images of students inside a classroom. One student holds a wheel while another spins it.
Congrats to our April 24th Titan Performance Training students of the week!
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
Two students, Lily Lauters and Huxton Smith, are displayed in black frames against a gym backdrop. Both are smiling.
Congrats to our April 24th Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
A blue and pink ceramic vase and a smiling person named Gianna Nowak, highlighted in a collage with text.
Congrats to our April 24th Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
Three students in profile images on a green background. Names and categories: Justin Hayes for Global, Jacob Mertz for STEM, Shay Palmer for Arts.
Our WSH Students of the Week for April 24th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
about 2 months ago, West Senior High School
Display of four students recognized as Students of the Week on April 24, 2026. Names: Alex Radar, Isaac Hahn, Magnolia Zalewski, Brooklynn McSauby.
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
2 months 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! 🧠💧🧪
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months 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
2 months 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!
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.