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Traverse City Area Public Schools — District Profile & Schools

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan · Grand Traverse County

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Key Dates — Traverse City Area Public Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Traverse City Area Public Schools is Tue, Sep 8, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include No School - Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), No School-Thanksgiving Break (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), TCAPS No School - Winter Break (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Holiday Break Begins (Wed, Dec 23, 2026), No School - Holiday Break (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Holiday Break - No School (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027).

First day of school
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Last day of school
Fri, May 28, 2027
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School-Thanksgiving Break
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
TCAPS No School - Winter Break
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Holiday Break Begins
Wed, Dec 23, 2026
No School - Holiday Break
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Holiday Break - No School
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
No School (Offices Closed)
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
No School (Main Office is open)
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
No School - Holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
TCAPS Board Of Education Meeting-*Closed Session at 5:00pm, regular meeting business will begin at 6:00pm
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Cougar Night at Mt. Holiday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
No School
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
No School for Students
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
TCAPS Montessori No School for Students
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
No School for Students- District Professional Development Day
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
No School - Professional Development
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
8,655
Students
16
Schools
11 elem · 2 mid · 3 high
19.4:1
Student-Teacher
445 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

541
Avg. School Size
1,074
Total Staff

Traverse City Area Public Schools Calendar

541 events

Source

Tue, Jul 28

Event

Board Curriculum Committee Meeting

Wed, Jul 29

Event

Board Governance Ad Hoc

Thu, Jul 30

Event

Board Finance and Operations Committee Meeting

Thu, Jul 30

Event

Board Executive Committee Meeting

Mon, Aug 10

Event

TCAPS Board Of Education Meeting

Tue, Aug 11

Event

PTO Meeting

Fri, Aug 21

Event

Board Governance Ad Hoc

Fri, Aug 21

Event

3rd Annual Titan Community Kick Off

Mon, Aug 24

Event

Freshmen Kick-Off Event

Mon, Aug 24

Event

Board Study Session

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Contact

Address
412 WEBSTER ST
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Phone
(231)933-1700

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
445
Total Staff
1,074
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools (16)

West Senior High

TRAVERSE CITY

High
1,471 studentsGrades 9 - 1224.9:1 ratio29.84% FRPL

Central High School

TRAVERSE CITY

High
1,324 studentsGrades 8 - 1223.2:1 ratio27.27% FRPL

West Middle School

TRAVERSE CITY

Middle
1,108 studentsGrades 6 - 822.2:1 ratio37.18% FRPL

East Middle School

TRAVERSE CITY

Middle
779 studentsGrades 6 - 821.1:1 ratio33.25% FRPL

Central Grade School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
537 studentsGrades -1 - 617.9:1 ratio46.93% FRPL

Eastern Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
480 studentsGrades -1 - 520:1 ratio22.29% FRPL

Willow Hill Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
444 studentsGrades -1 - 522.2:1 ratio24.1% FRPL

Long Lake Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
357 studentsGrades -1 - 517.9:1 ratio37.82% FRPL

Westwoods Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
347 studentsGrades -1 - 517.4:1 ratio31.41% FRPL

Cherry Knoll Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
341 studentsGrades -1 - 516.2:1 ratio36.07% FRPL

TCAPS Montessori School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
297 studentsGrades -1 - 814.1:1 ratio28.96% FRPL

Silver Lake Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
293 studentsGrades -1 - 517.2:1 ratio45.39% FRPL

Traverse Heights Elem School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
276 studentsGrades -1 - 514.5:1 ratio78.26% FRPL

Courtade Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
209 studentsGrades -1 - 516.1:1 ratio42.58% FRPL

Blair Elementary School

TRAVERSE CITY

Primary
205 studentsGrades -1 - 510.8:1 ratio69.27% FRPL

Traverse City High School

TRAVERSE CITY

High
149 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.6:1 ratio74.5% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Traverse City Area Public Schools

The first day of school in Traverse City Area Public Schools is Tue, Sep 8, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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