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Saturday well spent at WSH! ✏️📚

Shoutout to the 44 students who spent their Saturday morning at West taking the Practice SAT—what an awesome show of dedication! We’re so proud of the commitment you’re making to prepare, challenge yourselves, and invest in your future.

Juniors have another opportunity to practice! Central High School will host another Practice SAT on Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 AM.

Contact Mrs. Meyers, WSH Sparta Principal, if you have any questions.
4 months ago, West Senior High School
A wide-angle, high-angle shot of a spacious, well-lit school library or media center filled with students. Dozens of students are seated at long wooden and white folding tables, most with their backs to the camera, working on open laptops. The room features high ceilings with a large central skylight, green upper walls, and several circular hanging light fixtures. An American flag hangs prominently on the far wall above a set of glass doors and windows. The atmosphere is quiet and studious.

TITAN SPOTLIGHT!
STATE CHAMPS! The Girls Bay Reps Reign Supreme! 🏆
Shutout. Dominance. History. There aren’t enough words to describe the absolute masterclass the Bay Reps put on to secure the State Title with a massive 6-0 victory! From the first puck drop to the final buzzer, the energy was electric.

A True Powerhouse Co-op
The magic of this team lies in its unity. As a co-op program, these girls come from different schools across the area—rivals in other seasons, but one unstoppable force on the ice.

Check out these West students getting their hands on that hard-earned hardware!

4 months ago, West Senior High School
A "Titan Spotlight" celebratory graphic featuring four girls varsity hockey players from TC West. The students, Elizabeth Vollbrecht, Sarah Budd, Grayson Hysell, and Gillian Hysell, are pictured on the ice wearing their Bay Reps Varsity Hockey jerseys and championship medals. They are smiling while holding a wooden trophy shaped like the state of Michigan and a silver championship cup. The text announces them as the Michigan Girls High School Hockey League (MGHSHL) 2026 D1 State Champions. The top of the graphic includes a green Spartan helmet logo and the Bay Reps Hockey logo.
Our WSH Students of the Week for March 6th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
An announcement graphic for TC West Titans "Students of the Week" dated March 6, 2026. The header reads "Portrait of a Graduate" above the main title. Four student portraits are displayed with their names and specific honors: Miles Shuff: Collaborator/Team Player Brooklyn Chriss: Lifelong Learner Cole Kinnee: Problem Solver Ryder Folgmann: Resilient The TC West Titans logo is in the bottom left corner, and the background features a parchment texture with a faint shield emblem.
Huge shoutout to the Titans! 🛡️❤️ Our Red Cross Club raised $100 for Disaster Relief through our Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Thanks for helping us turn flowers into a force for good! 🌹✨ #TCWest #RedCross #TitanPride
4 months ago, West Senior High School
Fundraiser success poster for Traverse City West Senior High Red Cross Club. The poster has a cream background decorated with various red and pink hearts and floral doodles. At the top, red text reads: "Traverse City West Senior High Red Cross Club Raised..." In the center, a large red heart with white stitched borders contains the amount "$100!" in bold white font. Below the heart, a red ribbon banner states: "For the American Red Cross Disaster Relief." At the bottom, a paragraph of red text reads: "Thank you to everyone who supported the Valentine’s Day Flower Fundraiser! We appreciate your support in helping make it a success." An EKG heart monitor line graphic sits between the banner and the closing text.
Regional Champions Headed to Washington, D.C.!
The International Affairs Forum recently hosted its 13th annual Academic WorldQuest regional competition on February 26, 2026, at the Hagerty Center on Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Campus. As the only AWQ national qualifying contest in the state of Michigan, the event featured 21 teams representing 7 local high schools.

🥇 1st Place: Traverse City West Senior High School

The Road to Nationals
As the winning team, IAF is proud to send these four students to Washington, D.C., for the Carlos and Malú Alvarez Academic WorldQuest National Competition, hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America. This trip is a life-changing experience for these promising students as they represent our region in the nation’s capital.



4 months ago, West Senior High School
Four students standing together and holding a trophy after winning first place at the Academic WorldQuest Regional Competition on February 26, 2026. The students are identified as Hayden Murray, Trey Stewart, Dylan Gryglewski, and Jonah Dorsch. Logos for Academic WorldQuest, International Affairs Forum, and Northwestern Michigan College are displayed in the upper left corner.
🍎 Staff Appreciation Week is coming this May!

Our amazing staff at West Senior High works hard every day, and we’re ready to give back. Mindy Wilkening is spearheading the celebrations and we need your help to make it a success!

Whether you’d like to make a donation or contribute your time, we’d love to have you involved.

Get in touch with Mindy to help:
📞 933-7590
📧 wilkeninme@tcaps.net

Let’s show our teachers and staff some major love! #WestSeniorHigh #StaffAppreciation
4 months ago, West Senior High School
Graphic that reads Teacher and staff appreciation week May 4-8 with a TC West High school logo on the bottom
Congrats to our Titan Performance Training students of the week!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
A "Students of the Week" graphic for Titan Performance Training. The background shows a high school weight room. At the top is a circular logo featuring the Titan shield and a barbell. Two students are featured: Olivia Crane (left) Kasen Sarber (right) Both student portraits are framed in black and set against the blurred gym background.
Congrats to our Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
A graphic titled "TC West Artist of the Week" featuring student Olivia Schaub. On the left, a formal portrait of Olivia is displayed in a gold ornate frame. On the right, her artwork is shown: a surrealist self-portrait featuring butterflies and dragonflies overlaid on her face and eyes, with green ivy vines framing the corners. The background has a colorful, abstract painted texture.

The Traverse City West Senior High School boys alpine skiing team won the 2026 MHSAA Division 1 State Championship— finishing an undefeated season and defeating defending champion Marquette to seal the title!

And a huge shoutout to the TC West girls team for an incredible 3rd place finish in the state.

What a season for Titan skiing! 

4 months ago, West Senior High School
Photo of West Senior High ski team students holding the trophy.
Congrats to our February 27th Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
4 months ago, West Senior High School
A "Students of the Week" graphic for TC West Senior High Academic Community. Three students are featured in individual columns with their names and specific academic tracks: Leah Clark: Global Studies track (green logo with a globe). Daniel You: STEM track (teal logo with a gear and lightbulb). Estelle Young: Visual & Performing Arts track (orange logo with a musical note and paintbrush). The school’s Titan shield logo is in the top left corner against a dark green background.
Congrats to Grace McSparron and Kristopher Arnold on earning the February 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!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
A celebratory graphic for the Kiwanis Seniors of the Month for March, Class of 2026. The top of the image features the Kiwanis International logo on the left and the TC West Titan shield logo on the right. Two students are featured in arched frames with their names on white ribbons below: Grace McSparron (left). Kristopher Arnold (right). The background is dark green with gold and black accents.
An informational slide explaining the Kiwanis Senior of the Month nomination. The text states that the nomination is a recognition of a high school senior's achievements and positive impact. It lists three general criteria for recognition: Excellence in Academics: Maintaining good grades and a commitment to learning. Active Involvement: Participating in school activities, extracurriculars, or athletics. Community Service and Citizenship: Showing good character, leadership, and making a positive difference through volunteer work. The text concludes that the nomination highlights well-rounded individuals who embody Kiwanis values in serving their community. Would you like me to create a social media caption to accompany the Kiwanis Seniors of the Month announcement?
Our WSH Students of the Week for February 27th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
A "Portrait of a Graduate" graphic for TC West Titans, dated February 27, 2026. Four students are recognized for specific character traits: Layla De Los Santos-Umlor: Collaborator/Team Player. Graham King: Critical & Creative Thinker. Colton Bible: Lifelong Learner. Cameron Kiwior: Strong Character. The layout features a parchment-style background with the Titan shield at the bottom left.
Congrats to our Titan Performance Training students of the week!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
Titan Performance Training "Students of the Week" announcement. The graphic features portraits of two students set against a blurred background of a school weight room: Student 1: Avery Plummer, pictured wearing a bright pink wig and sunglasses on her head. Student 2: Zane Swartz. The image features a large Titan Performance Training logo at the top, which includes a Titan shield and a barbell.
Congrats to our Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
TC West "Artist of the Week" announcement featuring student Fyn Luebke. The graphic includes: Portrait: A photo of Fyn Luebke in a gold picture frame. Artwork: A separate photo showing a geometric, light-colored wooden sculpture resting on a rock. Branding: The TC West Artist of the Week logo with a Titan shield on a paint-stroke background. The overall background of the graphic has a colorful, abstract painted texture.
Congrats to our February 20th Titans of the week within each of our Academic Communities! THE ARTS | STEM | GLOBAL https://www.tcaps.net/page/academic-communities
4 months ago, West Senior High School
TC West Senior High Academic Community "Students of the Week" announcement. The graphic features portraits of three students, each representing a different academic community: Global Studies Academic Community: Justin Hayes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Academic Community: Tessa Gryc Arts (Visual & Performing Arts) Academic Community: Liam Bauer The image features the TC West Titans shield logo in the upper left corner and specific Academic Community logos at the bottom of each student's section.
Our WSH Students of the Week for February 20th! These Titans were recognized for embodying our Portrait of a Graduate traits. Go West!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
Portrait of a Graduate: Students of the Week" announcement for February 20, 2026, from TC West Titans. The graphic features four students, each honored under a specific category: Lifelong Learner: Maylin Bower Ethical & Global Citizen: Willow Houdek Critical & Creative Thinker: Ty Plamondon Collaborator / Team Player: Allyanah Streit The image includes the TC West Titans logo and a school shield in the background.
The Mental Health Summit: Community in Action

The annual Mental Health Summit at West was a huge success! We hosted 16 incredible local non-profits dedicated to breaking the stigma and starting honest conversations. It was inspiring to see so many students use their lunch hour to dive in, ask questions, and learn how to support one another.
4 months ago, West Senior High School
An indoor scene shows a school or community event in a large, open room with carpeted floors and high ceilings. In the foreground, a student with a blue backpack stands at a table covered with a blue tablecloth, looking at informational pamphlets and brochures. Other students and staff members are visible in the background, some standing at various tables and others walking through the space. The room has light green walls and is lit by several round, modern light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. A banner on the far wall features a "Titans" logo.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, February 19. 🔔

Note: There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, Feb 20 (Teacher Work Day).

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

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

For questions, contact your school directly.

4 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day
Congrats to our Visual Arts department Artist of the Week!
4 months ago, West Senior High School
An "Artist of the Week" promotional graphic for TC West, featuring student artist Lilian Penrod. The background is a textured, multicolored paint-stroke pattern in pastel blue, yellow, and tan. In the top left, the TC West logo—a green Spartan helmet on a shield—is placed next to the stylized text "TC West Artist of the Week." On the left, a framed portrait of Lilian Penrod, a young woman with long blonde hair and a neutral expression, is displayed above a gold nameplate. On the right, three examples of her photographic work are showcased: Top: A moody, close-up portrait of a woman’s face in cool, blue-toned lighting. Middle: A high-contrast profile shot of a person applying bright red lipstick against a black background. Bottom: A black-and-white profile portrait featuring dramatic "Rembrandt" style lighting, leaving half the face in deep shadow.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day this Thursday, February 19. 🔔

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

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

For questions, contact your school directly.

4 months ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Alert Early Release Day