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TCAPS District Newsletter

TCAPS 2024-2025 Academic Calendar Announced

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to share the academic calendar for 2024-2025 is finalized and available to view, along with building start and end times. Learn More

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TCAPS Administration Building Plans Move to Glenn Loomis

Boardman Move

With the upcoming sale of the Ida Tompkins Boardman Administration Building, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) will begin relocating Administration staff in March to the Glenn Loomis school building, located at 1009 S. Oak Street. Read More

TCAPS Administration Building Spring Break Hours

The TCAPS Tompkins Boardman Administration Building will be closed to visitors during TCAPS' spring break from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. If you are scheduled to visit, please ensure you have the phone number and / or email address of the individual you are scheduled to meet with so you can reach them directly when you arrive for admittance.

TCAPS Pop-Up Shop

Measles Guidance

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released guidance on the signs and symptoms of measles. Learn More

TCAPS Offers Test Out Opportunity

Application Deadline is April 17th
Under Michigan legislation, high school students may request the opportunity to “test out” of any high school class they select. The intent of Section 1279b is to allow students to demonstrate knowledge and skills they already possess to enroll in higher level courses. Read More

2024-2025 Enrollment Information

Enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! Learn more at www.tcaps.net/enroll.

TCAPS Enrollment

Inclement Weather Alerts & School Closures

TCAPS Alert

For additional information about inclement weather closures, alerts, and FAQs, visit www.tcaps.net/alerts.

BIGS Up North
This Just In
March is Reading Month

Students around the district celebrate National Reading Month!

Polar Plunge

Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Somerville from Traverse City West Middle School carried on the WMS Polar Plunge tradition! The dynamic duo jumped as team "Shiver Me Titans" and raised the most funds by a school group in support of Special Olympics. Way to go!

Women Leaders

In honor of Women’s History Month, North Ed's Culturally Responsive Education Group recognized Women Leaders in northern Michigan. Four TCAPS educators were recognized, including Summer Baldwin, Victoria Derks, Cecelia Galatioto, and Alison Sullivan!

National Merit Finalists

Traverse City Central High School students Alden King, Lucy Poppleton, and Jackson Price, and Traverse City West Senior High student Gianna Primo, were among 15,000 students named as 2024 National Merit Finalists. These students were recognized at the March 11 Board of Education meeting.

Anything Goes

Traverse City Central High School Music Department presented their production of Anything Goes March 8-10 and 15-17. Bravo to the talented students and staff!

WMU Art Gallery

Artists from Traverse City West Middle School had the honor of having their artwork on display at the Michigan Art Education Association Top 100 State Show in Grand Rapids at the WMU Gallery this spring. Featured artists include Fisher McManus, Walter Stachnik, Elliot Jones, Brookelynn Rosa, and Zoe Butler. Elliot has also been recognized as one of the Top 18 artists in the entire State of Michigan!

North Flight Visit

Eastern Elementary School visited the North Flight Aero Med hangar and learned how aviation helps keep us safe.

First Robotics Competition

Together in the same alliance, TCAPS’ High School Robotic Teams took 1st place at the FIRST in Michigan District Event, hosted at Traverse City West Senior High School.

Global Studies Exchange Student

Members of the Global Studies Academic Community at Traverse City West Senior High School hosted a Global Exchange panel to learn from the many exchange students who attend WSH.

TCAPS thank you

Student Support Network (SSN)

The Student Support Network (SSN) is a program administered by Traverse City Area Public Schools that provides free supportive, educational-related services and non-academic support to help overcome obstacles that may create barriers to learning for all students, ages 3-20. SSN provides backpacks, school supplies, personal hygiene items, clothing for school purposes; referrals for housing, medical and mental health needs, transitional living, and more. If your student(s) needs help overcoming obstacles, please contact SSN Coordinator at 231.933.1789 or complete the Student Support Network Request Form.

The Student Support Network is successfully removing barriers to learning thanks to community donations and programs. If you would like more information about SSN, or to donate, please visit www.tcaps.net/ssn.

Traverse Heights Brownies

The Brownies of Eastern Elementary School organized a snack drive for TCAPS' food pantries. They made a special delivery to Traverse Heights Elementary School, and toured the school to learn about the House System from Mrs. Evenhouse! Special thanks to the organization Step Up Northern Michigan, a valued supporter of TCAPS’ SSN, for collaborating with the troop on this project.

SSN Caring Closets at All Buildings

Many services and support that SSN provides to students include basic needs such as clothing (including laundry assistance), hygiene items, and school supplies. School staff reach out to the SSN through a Google form, and the SSN works to provide the support or service within 48 hours. SSN is excited to announce that all buildings will have a stock of basic needs available to help students immediately.

School buildings are typically built for instructional purposes only. It is not always standard for a school building to include a food pantry, caring closet, or laundry facilities to provide students with basic needs. Thanks to donations from community organizations and individuals, as well as funding from the American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY), each TCAPS building will be equipped with a Caring Closet (stocked with basic needs such as clothing and hygiene items) and laundry facilities.

SSN Caring Closet

Upcoming Events & Calendar Dates:

2023-2024 School Year Information

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