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
Watch the video here: https://itl.ink/TCAPSStateoftheDistrict26
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.
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.
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.
Roadrunner Families -
Hall of Fame Nominations are out! Know a Roadrunner worthy of this recognition? Be sure to complete the form below by May 1st:
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We are one. Here are a few snapshots from last week and this week of our Roadrunners in action !
Roadrunner Families -
Enjoy the weekend! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -
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Go Roadrunners -
Mr. Kay
Enjoy the weekend! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -
https://secure.smore.com/n/n6qts
Go Roadrunners -
Mr. Kay
We are one. Roadrunners are all 😀 this week!
The "Spiral" Effect: Building Background Knowledge Experts!
Have you ever wondered how to build background knowledge for students? CKLA builds background knowledge for reading comprehension. In our Amplify CKLA curriculum, we use "spiraling"—revisiting big topics at a deeper level as students grow! For example, TCAPS 5th graders learned about Maya, Aztec and Inca this year, but this isn’t the first time students will be exposed to these ideas.
In 1st Grade (The Foundation): Students first "meet" these cultures. They listened to stories about maize, stepped into the floating gardens of Tenochtitlan, and learned basic geography. 🌽
In 5th Grade (The Deep Dive): Now, they are investigators. They aren’t just listening; they are analyzing primary sources, decoding Maya hieroglyphics, and comparing the sophisticated political systems of the three empires.
Connecting the Dots: This unit isn't just about the past, it’s a bridge! It sets the stage for future units on the Age of Exploration and the American Revolution by giving students the "big picture" of who was here first.
By revisiting these big ideas, our students aren’t just memorizing facts for a test—they are building a permanent library of knowledge that makes them better readers and critical thinkers for life.
Have you ever wondered how to build background knowledge for students? CKLA builds background knowledge for reading comprehension. In our Amplify CKLA curriculum, we use "spiraling"—revisiting big topics at a deeper level as students grow! For example, TCAPS 5th graders learned about Maya, Aztec and Inca this year, but this isn’t the first time students will be exposed to these ideas.
In 1st Grade (The Foundation): Students first "meet" these cultures. They listened to stories about maize, stepped into the floating gardens of Tenochtitlan, and learned basic geography. 🌽
In 5th Grade (The Deep Dive): Now, they are investigators. They aren’t just listening; they are analyzing primary sources, decoding Maya hieroglyphics, and comparing the sophisticated political systems of the three empires.
Connecting the Dots: This unit isn't just about the past, it’s a bridge! It sets the stage for future units on the Age of Exploration and the American Revolution by giving students the "big picture" of who was here first.
By revisiting these big ideas, our students aren’t just memorizing facts for a test—they are building a permanent library of knowledge that makes them better readers and critical thinkers for life.
We are back! Welcome back and welcome home, Roadrunners!
Roadrunner Families -
We look forward to seeing you on Monday! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -
https://secure.smore.com/n/n6qts
Go Roadrunners -
Mr. Kay
We look forward to seeing you on Monday! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -
https://secure.smore.com/n/n6qts
Go Roadrunners -
Mr. Kay
Roadrunner Families -
Enjoy your spring break! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -
https://secure.smore.com/n/n6qts
Go Roadrunners -
Mr. Kay
Enjoy your spring break! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -
https://secure.smore.com/n/n6qts
Go Roadrunners -
Mr. Kay
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!
We are proud. Congratulations to our Students of the Month and House Erie, our House of the Month!
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.
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
We are one. Mrs. Nikki was leading a CKLA lesson with 3rd graders in Mrs. Mapes class today as they talked all about character traits and finding text evidence to support their thinking.
We are mathematicians. 3rd graders in Mrs. Beamish's class worked on making equivalent fractions during math today!
We are mathematicians. Mrs. Mapes' class was on a roll working on making equivalent fractions today!
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.
