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Our WSH Students of the Week for April 17th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
2 months 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
2 months 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.

2 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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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.

2 months 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.

2 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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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!
3 months 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. 🖌️🏆
3 months 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!
3 months 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!
3 months 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!
3 months 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
3 months 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!
3 months 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).

Reminder: There will be no school for students from Friday, March 27, through Friday, April 3. Additionally, all TCAPS school offices and the TCAPS Administration Building at Glenn Loomis will be closed to the public during this time.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 6.

Have a safe and relaxing spring recess!

3 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A silhouette of a person sitting under a large tree and reading a book against a warm, golden sunset background. Centered in the frame is the white logo for "TCAPS" with the text "Traverse City Area Public Schools" written underneath it.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, March 26.

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.

3 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Reminder: Spring Recess Ahead! ☀️🌸

There will be no school for students from Friday, March 27, through Friday, April 3. Additionally, all TCAPS school offices and the Administration Building at Glenn Loomis will be closed to the public. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 6. Have a safe and relaxing spring recess!

Academic Calendar: https://5il.co/3jfx6

3 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A silhouette of a person sitting under a large tree and reading a book against a warm, golden sunset background. Centered in the frame is the white logo for "TCAPS" with the text "Traverse City Area Public Schools" written underneath it.
Interested in Cheer? Come find out what it’s all about at our Cheerleading Info Night:

📅 Date: Thursday, April 16

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: TCW High School Athletic Commons

Meet the coaches, chat with veteran teammates, and get all the details on camp and the upcoming season. No experience is needed—just bring your positivity and Titan pride!

Got questions? Shoot us an email at tcwestcheer@gmail.com or DM us @t.c.west_cheerleading.
3 months ago, West Senior High School
Promotional flyer for "Cheerleading Info Night" at TC West High School. The top features a background photo of cheerleaders in green and white uniforms with pink pom-poms on a football field. Three hexagonal photo cutouts show the varsity sideline cheer team in action and posing together. Event Details: Date & Time: Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM. Location: TCW High School Athletic Commons. Meeting Highlights: Meet coaches and teammates, learn about camp and schedules, and ask questions. No experience is needed. Contact Info: Follow @t.c.west_cheerleading on Instagram or email tcwestcheer@gmail.com.
Congrats to our Titan Performance Training students of the week!
3 months ago, West Senior High School
A graphic for "Titan Performance Training Students of the Week" featuring a background of a high school weight room. Two students are pictured: Lillian Bardenhagen on the left and Henry Davis on the right. A large central logo shows a Spartan helmet inside a shield flanked by barbells.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Thursday, March 26. 🔔

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.

3 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Congrats to our Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
3 months ago, West Senior High School
A graphic titled "TC West Artist of the Week" featuring student Aubrianna Hernandez. Next to her portrait is her artwork: a vibrant, multi-colored watercolor and ink piece depicting yellow hibiscus flowers and green leaves intertwined with flowing black lines on a pink, purple, and blue background.
Congrats to our March 20th Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
3 months ago, West Senior High School
A green and white graphic titled "TC West Senior High Academic Community Students of the Week." It features three student portraits: Laila Hautala for "Global" (Global Studies), Ava Zerasky for "STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), and Dylan Gryglewski for "Arts" (Visual & Performing Arts). Each section includes the respective Academic Community logo.