Central Grade News

November 26, 2024
Message from Superintendent Dr. VanWagoner

November 26, 2024

Dear TCAPS Families,

To coincide with the spirit of Thanksgiving and a special holiday season, I wish to acknowledge my sincere gratitude to all our families and the greater community. Your trust in TCAPS to provide a world-class education with caring and dedicated staff is possible because of the support we receive from our community. The progress of our students proves we are living our mission and performing in accordance with our vision and values. I am humbled and proud to serve this community and know I speak for others when I say thank you. 

November 22, 2024
November 2024 Newsletter Released

Please enjoy the November 2024 edition of TCAPS’ district newsletter.

November 6, 2024
Message from Superintendent Dr. VanWagoner

November 6, 2024

Dear Community & Staff,

With heartfelt gratitude, I wish to thank our voters for passing the 10-year operating millage renewal for Traverse City Area Public Schools. The passage of this millage allows our district to collect our state per pupil foundation allowance which provides TCAPS with the necessary revenue to support day-to-day expenses such as staffing, utilities, supplies, materials, and all costs associated with educational and co-curricular programs. On behalf of all TCAPS staff, thank you for your continued support of students and public education. 

October 23, 2024
TCAPS Celebrates Safe Schools Week

Dear Staff & Families,

In coordination with Safe Schools Week, TCAPS wishes to provide an update on a variety of ongoing safety and security measures happening across the district. These efforts include the work and collaboration with local authorities, neighboring districts, and all TCAPS staff and students. 

October 18, 2024
October 2024 Newsletter Released

Please enjoy the October 2024 edition of TCAPS’ district newsletter.

October 18, 2024
CHS and WSH Named to AP Honor Roll

College Board announced Traverse City Central and Traverse City West Senior High Schools have been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll.

October 11, 2024
Message from Superintendent Dr. VanWagoner

October 11, 2024

Dear TCAPS Families,

I would like to provide you with information relating to the November 5 election. The ballot includes a ten year operating millage renewal for Traverse City Area Public Schools. While all who reside in the TCAPS boundaries will have this proposal on their ballots, it is only levied against properties considered non-primary residence properties, which are essentially businesses, industrial properties, and second homes located within the school district boundary. To clarify, a non-homestead operating millage does not apply to primary residences and other exempt property.

September 27, 2024
September 2024 Newsletter Released
August 23, 2024
August 2024 District Newsletter Released

Please enjoy the August 2024 edition of TCAPS’ district newsletter.

June 13, 2024
TCAPS Heidi Maltby-Skodack Selected for Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship

Heidi Maltby-Skodack, Executive Director of School Improvement and Innovative Programs for Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has been selected to the 2024-2025 cohort of the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship – a groundbreaking program formed through a partnership between GSV and Google for Education.