Programs & Services

Students at TCHS are welcome to select non-perishable food, paper products, and personal care items from the school food pantry for use at home. The pantry is open at the end of the day.

Traverse City High School's food pantry was created in 2008 by students from TCHS' mentor group to better assist any and all TC High School students who may find themselves food challenged and unable to take advantage of other local food pantries due to being in school and/or lack of transportation. The pantry is supported by generous donations from the community and through the efforts of dedicated students who fundraise and shop to stock the pantry.

Sample items found in the food pantry:

• Bottled Water
• Non-perishable meals (ready to heat & eat)
• Pasta & pasta sauce, rice
• Canned goods: soup, stew, chicken, etc.
• Condiments & cooking oil
• Snacks
• Pancake mix & syrup
• Baby food & diapers sizes 4, 5, & 6
• Paper products: toilet paper, paper towel
• Laundry soap
• Shampoo & conditioner, body wash (for males & females)
• Personal care items: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lip balm, etc.

Donations Needed

Donations are accepted and appreciated. Donations may be dropped off Monday - Friday, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, at the high school main office, 3962 Three Mile Road North.

• Learn more about the food pantry and donation suggestions

Please call 231.933.5884 for more information.

The Student Support Network (SSN) is a program administered by Traverse City Area Public Schools that provides free supportive, education-related services to students, ages 3-20, who lack fixed, regular and adequate housing. It ensures the educational rights of families and youth as required by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The SSN program works with eligible students who have lost permanent housing due to foreclosure, eviction, or reasons related to economic hardship to locate and coordinate available services based on each student’s individual needs. The goal of the program is to ensure school stability, remove barriers to full participation in their education, and support academic achievement while children are in residential transition.

• Visit the district webpage to learn more about who SSN serves, what services are provided, contact information and more.
• Contact Student Support Network Coordinator Katie Kubesh at 231.933.1775 to learn more about the program and services available.

TCAPS’ Indigenous Education program meets the unique needs of Native American and Alaska Native students. The goal of the program is to improve student proficiency and graduation rates. The program provides assistance to students early on and throughout their learning journey at TCAPS.

The program is funded by a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and is administered through the Office of Indian Education. The program is further supplemented through additional grant monies from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ Community 2% Funds.

• Visit the TCAPS Indigenous Education webpage to learn more about the program, parent meeting dates, services available, etc.

For More Information

Amber Ochoa
231.933.5879
231.933.5885 (fax)

Student Work Permits

Following is the school district’s process for student work permits:

1. Student obtains a copy of the appropriate blank work permit form from his/her employer or by using the appropriate link below (based on student age).

Link to Work Permit for students ages 16 or 17 

Link to Work Permit for students under 16 years of age

1. Student completes Section 1.
    
2. Student takes the form to his/her Employer.
    
3. Employer completes Section 2.
    
4. Student goes to his/her school or the administration office with completed form and school ID or state ID card/driver’s license.
    
5. School or administration office reviews the work permit, confirms information with the student's PowerSchool record and ID that is presented, and completes Section 3 of the work permit. School makes a copy of the work permit for the student's file.
    
6. Student takes his/her completed work permit to his/her employer.  

If you have questions about this process or need further assistance, please speak with your school’s main office or call TCAPS' Human Resources office at 231.933.1710.

Health Information
 

• Visit the TCAPS Health Information webpage for more health & immunization information, resources and more.

If you experience a health concern or question at other times during the week, we may refer you to the Youth Health & Wellness Center located on Parsons Road at the Career Tech Center (231.922.6416).

• Information about TCAPS' School Social Work Services

Translation of any documents, or during any meeting, will be provided for any parent who requests translating. The process to request translation is: 

Contact your school and make a request. The school will then make the request through the Human Resources Department, and a translator will be provided. A school may use the Tele-Interpreter Service if no translator is available, or if translation services are an immediate need.