About TCAPS
Mission
TCAPS educates, inspires, and supports all learners to maximize individual excellence and success.
Vision
An educational community providing opportunities and resources to relentlessly support all learners in achieving their full potential.
Values
- Students First
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Inclusive
- Success for All
- Leadership
- Community
Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is the largest district in northwestern Michigan and offers the area’s widest variety of high quality academic and extracurricular programs. TCAPS is home to 11 elementary schools, two middle schools, three high schools and a variety of preschool classrooms.
About the District
- Nearly 9,000 Students
- 300 Sq. Mile Boundary Area
- 16 Schools, 4 Support Buildings
- 2,000,000 Sq. Ft. Space
- Over $110 Million Budget
- $370 Million in Assets
- Millage Rate 3.1 Mills (state average is 5.1 mills)
- Area’s 2nd Largest Employer