District News

March
March 20, 2025
TCAPS Hosts Ribbon Cuttings at Two Innovation and Manufacturing Centers

TCAPS will soon celebrate the completion of two construction projects at both Central High School and West Senior High School. The schools’ Innovation and Manufacturing Centers will officially each host a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 10 to showcase the new spaces.

March 13, 2025
Traverse City Area Public Schools Spring 2025 Navigator

Please enjoy the Spring 2025 edition of the TCAPS Navigator. 

March 11, 2025
TCAPS 2025-2026 Calendar & BOE Appoints Scott Hardy

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to share that the academic calendar for 2025-2026 is finalized and available to view, along with building start and end times.

March 5, 2025
TCAPS Receives AA- Financial Credit Rating from S&P Global

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) announced that Standard & Poors (S&P) Global Ratings assigned an ‘AA-’ rating with a stable outlook for $81.3 million series 2025 general obligation (GO) school building and site bonds. S&P Global Ratings also affirmed its 'AA-' rating on the district's existing GO debt.

March 4, 2025
TCAPS Offers Test Out Opportunity

Application Deadline is April 7, 2025

February
February 25, 2025
TCAPS State of the District

Dear TCAPS Community, 

To stay up to date with TCAPS’ initiatives, I invite you to watch our 2025 State of the District video.

February 21, 2025
TCAPS Announces Two National Merit Finalists

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce two students have been named finalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors reach this level of academic achievement.

February 11, 2025
Message from TCAPS Board of Education
Board Vacancy Announced
January
January 20, 2025
New Student Online Registration Beginning Soon

Online registration for tuition toddler, tuition preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Summer Explorer’s Club will be beginning soon.

December
December 19, 2024
December 2024 Newsletter Released

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

December 19, 2024
TCAPS' Talented & Gifted Program Invites Students to Register for Cognitive Ability Testing (CogAT)

Registration deadline is Monday, January 20, 2025

November
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
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.