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SRP Action Spotlight: HOLD 🚪

Directive: "In your room or area. Clear the halls."

A Hold action is used when hallways need to stay clear, such as during a medical event or maintenance cleanup. Classroom instruction continues as usual behind locked doors, while hallways remain clear until the Hold is lifted.

Learn more about safety protocols at TCAPS and iloveuguys.org.

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4 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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TCAPS Families,

A quick reminder: Your Education Benefits Form matters! 💡 It helps provide valuable resources for every student. Please complete it by October 1.

🔗 Submit online now: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm

Thank you for helping us provide the best support for all TCAPS students! 💙

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5 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Westwoods Elementary School
Picture Day Date(s): October 12, 2026
Picture Day ID: EVTRBC87T
6 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
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This week, TCAPS is launching a 6-week safety awareness campaign! 🏫 Protecting our students and staff begins with clear communication. That’s why we use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), the official response framework recognized by the State of Michigan Office of School Safety.

Watch this quick video to see how the SRP works: https://youtu.be/jH-EY3yGZDs

The SRP uses shared, clear language built around 5 core actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Follow along over the next 5 weeks as we highlight each action!

Learn more at iloveuguys.org.

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10 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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TCAPS Families,

Don't wait! Please complete your Education Benefits Form by October 1. ⏰

Your submission is key for TCAPS to secure the state and federal funding that benefits all our students and programs.

💻 Complete it online now: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm

📝 Prefer paper? Printable forms are also available at your school’s main office.

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13 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A flyer with blue and white text. Various fruits and vegetables on a blue background. Apply by Thursday, October 1.
The fifth graders received a lesson about the flag from Mr. Kopulos. They learned how to properly raise, lower, and fold it.
16 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Three photos: students standing near flagpole, students around table with flag, and students on sidewalk.

TCAPS offers free breakfast and lunch at every building, every school day! 🍎🥪

TCAPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds parents and students that breakfast is served daily before the start of the school day. Secondary buildings serve breakfast in the cafeterias, while elementary buildings provide a convenient "Grab & Go" option for students to enjoy in their classrooms or cafeterias. TCAPS encourages every student to take advantage of free breakfast each morning to ensure they have the energy needed to excel.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

19 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS Food & Nutrition Services graphic with vegetables and the text: FREE MEALS!
Reminder for the School Year!
20 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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TCAPS Families,

Your Education Benefits Form directly impacts the resources available to our schools, benefiting every single TCAPS student! 🏫

Submitting this form helps us secure funding for:

🔹 Reduced fees for programs and extracurriculars
🔹 Expanded learning opportunities like field trips
🔹 Important staffing and resources that support every student

Please take a few moments to complete yours by October 1. 🗓️

🔗 Submit online today: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm

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20 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Friday, September 11. 🔔

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

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

For questions, please contact the school's main office.

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

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Friday, September 11. 🔔

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

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

For questions, please contact the school's main office.

25 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Early release promotional graphic
TCAPS Families,

Did you know your Education Benefits Form helps fund important programs for all TCAPS students? 🍎

Completing this quick form unlocks valuable state and federal resources for our entire district. Your participation truly makes a difference!

🔗 Complete the form online by October 1: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm

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25 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Happy first day of school!
26 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
A young boy wearing a blue jacket and a blue shirt stands indoors, smiling with a pair of glasses on his face.
A young girl wearing sunglasses with "First Day" text stands in a room with chairs and a rug.
A young girl with blonde hair, wearing glasses and a smile, stands in a hallway. She holds a black bag. Behind her, a glass door reflects the outside, and a chair is near a window.
A young girl with blonde hair, wearing blue overalls and sunglasses that read "First Day." She smiles while standing in a room with chairs and a door.
A young boy stands in a hallway with a smile. He wears a backpack and blue glasses. A wooden door and tiled floor are behind him.
A child with red hair smiles while wearing blue sunglasses with the words "First Day" on them.
A child with a red backpack sits in a chair, wearing blue sunglasses and a colorful shirt. Behind, two chairs and a glass door are visible.
A child with blonde hair stands in a room with blue glasses, wearing a gray T-shirt with a skeleton design.
A child in a camouflage shirt, pink pants, and blue "First Day" sunglasses is standing. Behind is a kitchen area with cabinets and balloons.
A young boy wearing a blue shirt with a graphic, holding a yellow balloon, and wearing blue sunglasses with white letters.
Our teachers are working hard to prepare for the first day of school. We can't wait to see all the smiling faces on Sept 8th at 9:00am.
about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary
A group of people seated at tables in a classroom with a bulletin board, a rug, and desks.
Several people are gathered in a meeting room. Some sit at tables with laptops, while others stand and talk. An American flag hangs on the wall.
It was great to see everyone yesterday at Westwoods Open House.
about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary
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Westwoods Open House Open House (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten): Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Open House (First Grade through Fifth Grade): Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary
An event poster for Westwoods Open House. It has a red background with colorful pencils. Dates are listed.
We had a fantastic Kindergarten Signing Day at Westwoods Elementary yesterday! It was wonderful to meet our incoming students. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the staff who made this event possible. We look forward to seeing everyone at our Open House on Tuesday, September 1st.
about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary
A kindergarten signing day event. A group of adults in red shirts holding a yellow bus sign. A table with a pencil and a blue bus picture.
Just a friendly reminder that Kindergarten Signing Day is tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM! If you haven’t already signed up, please click the link below to choose a time slot: Sign-Up Link: 2026 Kindergarten Sign-Up If you are still missing any required forms or documents for your student, you can upload them, email them to the school, or bring them with you on Signing Day. To help you prepare, here is a list of the required documents: Oral Health Assessment Birth Certificate Proof of Residency Immunization Records School of Choice Application (if applicable) Open Enrollment Form (if applicable) Kindergarten Waiver (if applicable) We are so excited to see you and officially welcome our newest Westwoods students and families! See you tomorrow! ☀️
about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary
The August edition of TCAPS District News is officially live! 📲

Stay connected with the latest stories, student highlights, and important updates from across our schools. 📚

Mobile Version: https://qr.tcaps.net/AugDistrictNews26

Desktop & Print Version: https://aptg.co/NH2QmD

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about 1 month ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A child in a hoodie stands with arms raised in a classroom. Behind him, another child raises their arm.
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
We are excited to welcome you and your incoming kindergartener to Westwoods Kindergarten Signing Day on Thursday, August 27, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.!
On Signing Day, your child will meet and visit with our amazing kindergarten teachers, giving them a chance to get to know your child.
When you arrive at the school, please park in the south parking lot and enter through the south doors into the gym. Look for signs/balloons to show you the way. The first stop is to check in with the administrative assistants, Ms. Kelly and Ms. Dibi - look for the red balloon. While your child completes stations with the teachers, you will be asked to complete a student information form, providing useful information for teachers as they prepare for the school year.
Click this link to see our SignUp schedule: https://signup.com/go/OGMrUfF. Please select the time slot that works best for you.
Below is a list of all documents required to complete enrollment. If you have not submitted any of the following, you can bring them with you to Signing Day. All documents must be turned in by September 4th.
Complete the following forms in PowerSchool:
2026-27 TCAPS K/JK Student Registration Form

Contacts

Turn in to the office staff or upload in PowerSchool:
Birth certificate

Immunization records or immunization waiver

Proof of residency (driver's license or utility bill showing your home address)

Oral Health Assessment

Kindergarten Waiver (if student turns 5 after 9/1/2026)

Kindergarten Signing Day is an exciting and busy event for our new students, and we ask that only parents and the kindergarten student attend. Students who were enrolled in the Junior Kindergarten Program for the 25-26 school year are not obligated to attend Signing Day. Ms Trillet feels confident using parent input, assessment data, and daily observations to place her kiddos into appropriate Kindergarten classrooms for the 26-27 school year!
Additionally, because Signing Day data is used to create informed and balanced class lists, students enrolled in the Junior Kindergarten Program for the 26-27 school year are also exempt from Signing Day. These students will be auto-enrolled into Ms. Trillet's JK classroom.
For those families who can not attend Signing Day, please click on this link Kindergarten Info Sheet for the student survey info. We will have a station at the open house for parents to take their students' pictures using the same setup, banner, and props as Signing Day.
If you are still deciding between the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs for the 26-27 school year, however, we encourage you to please sign your child up for Signing Day on August 27th. Data gained from this visit will support our JK and K teachers in placing your child in the appropriate class for the 26-27 school year.
If you have any questions at all, please contact the school office at 933-7900.
We look forward to seeing you and your child on Thursday!
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary