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Middle and high school students to resume in-person learning Dec. 9th 

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) was informed by the Grand Traverse County Health Department on November 22, 2020, of two positive school-associated cases of COVID-19, one at Silver Lake Elementary School, and a case related to Eastern Elementary School, Long Lake Elementary School, and Silver Lake Elementary School. The Health Department is investigating each case and will directly notify any close contacts. 

The Eastern Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is proud to present a series of upcoming virtual enrichment events.

The last Saturday meal distribution at West Middle School until school resumes face-to-face will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2020. 

Special meeting originally scheduled for 8 p.m. Nov. 16th cancelled due to server issues 

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is announcing that the special meeting of the Board of Education originally scheduled for Monday, November 16th, which has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 18, 2020, will be held at the revised time of 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually.

MDHHS Epidemic Order and rising cases of COVID-19 in the community lead to decision to switch to remote learning, remote learning day called for Montessori Nov. 16th to allow for contact tracing 

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is announcing that in light of the new Epidemic Order (MCL 333.2253) issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) tonight, Sunday November 15, 2020, the rising cases of COVID-19 in the community, and ongoing staffing challenges, all TCAPS schools K-12 will begin remote learning starting Wednesday, November 18, 2020, and continue with remote instruction through December 8, 2020. 

Elementary schools to remain open for face-to-face learning 

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is announcing that remote learning will continue for middle school and high school students from Monday, November 16, 2020, through Friday, November 20, 2020. Additional information about how middle and high school students can continue to access their learning remotely will be provided by their school and/or teachers. Meals will be available daily for pick-up at each school building during the time designated as lunch on the remote schedule.