Where is Traverse City Area Public Schools located?

The Traverse City Area Public Schools district is headquartered in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. It serves Grand Traverse County County.

How many students are enrolled in Traverse City Area Public Schools?

8,655 students attend schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools.

Suburban

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

Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Holiday Break (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027), Spring Recess (Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Tue, Apr 6, 2027).

Thanksgiving Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Holiday Break: Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Spring Recess: Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Tue, Apr 6, 2027
Cougar Night at Mt. Holiday: Wed, Sep 16, 2026
No School: Mon, Nov 2, 2026
No School: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Happy Thanksgiving: Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Beginning of CO PTO Holiday Craft Week: Mon, Nov 30, 2026
PTO Holiday Night Time- TBD: Fri, Dec 4, 2026
PTO Sponsored Holiday Night COOKIES-CRAFTS-COCOA: Thu, Dec 10, 2026
TCAPS Board Of Education Meeting (meeting will begin in Closed Session and then begin at 6:00 for the Regular Meeting): Mon, Dec 14, 2026
No School: Mon, Feb 15, 2027
No School for TCAPS Students: Fri, Mar 26, 2027

8,655

Students

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

765 events

Source

Tue, Sep 15

Event

B-Day

Wed, Sep 16

Holiday

Cougar Night at Mt. Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Wed, Sep 16

Event

A-Day

Wed, Sep 16

Event

Clubs & Activities Open House- LMC All 3 Lunches

Wed, Sep 16

Event

Brew with Berger

Review the event notice for details and registration information.

Wed, Sep 16

Event

Picture Day

Check the calendar for the scheduled date and any special instructions.

Wed, Sep 16

Event

Fall Athlete Meeting

Thu, Sep 17

Event

LL PTO Meeting

Great families and great teachers coming together to make great kids. PTO Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each Month Sept - May @ 6:30 in the Library.  A virtual link is available if you're not able to join in person.

Thu, Sep 17

Event

CO Constitution Day Flagpole Ceremony

Thu, Sep 17

Event

Constitution Day

Review the civic calendar for any related observance details.

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