Traverse City West Middle School - TCAPS

06/10/2026

Reminder that today, Wednesday, June 10, is a half day and the last day of the school year! ☀️

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

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For questions, please contact your school directly.

06/08/2026

Reminder that Wednesday, June 10, is a half day and the last day of the school year! ☀️

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, please contact your school directly.

06/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating our final Titan Stars for the year. These students have gone above and beyond throughout the entire year and their dedication is honored and appreciated. 

Congratulations to Harper Vargas, Vivan Byrne, Liam Lentz ,Addyson Hess, Adreya Mariani, Aaliyah Branch, Emma Kricher, Oliva Nuckels, Sawyer Bergeron, Viola Jonas, Sammy Finch, Ella Plamondon, McKenna Demongey, Coral Kimbrough, Abe Blackburn, and Peyton Ashworth!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our orchestra students on incredible performances last week! The concerts marked a year’s worth of hard work and dedication that resulted in an exceptional experience for our audiences. Special thanks to Ms. Pylvainen and Mr. Bollinger for their leadership. 

06/05/2026

This week, photography students took the theme "Out of Place" and ran straight into a surreal world. By combining compositions with advanced editing techniques, they created these mind-bending images. Congratulations to Lydia Johnson, Huxley Tackett, Maya Dorman, Josslyn Kochis, Ali Sevenski, Quinn Kelloff, Clara Begala, Jack Williams, Aliya Soper, Brendan Bzdok, Piper Martin, Madalyn Henfling, Aiden Wolf, Mia Mason, Cole Widrig, Jackie Murdock, Emmy Rausch, Ayla Brantley, and Daxton Clay

06/05/2026

Attention 7th Grade Families!

Planning ahead pays off! If your student is planning on going on the West Middle School 8th Grade Washington, D.C. trip next year (May 4–7, 2027), don’t miss out on savings.

⏳ Early Bird Pricing ends next Wednesday, June 10th! ⏳

Lock in this rate today, before Early Bird Pricing Ends and secure your student's spot for this unforgettable trip.

👉 8th Grade DC Trip Information

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mangan at [email protected]

06/04/2026

Our WMS Choir students once again showcased their tremendous growth in musical talent, confidence and performance skills at our sing-A-Thons. From beautiful full-choir selections to outstanding solo performances, our singers truly shined on stage and made us proud.

A special thank you to our choir students for their dedication and hard work throughout the year, and to our families and community members for supporting their musical journey. The talent, courage, and passion displayed throughout the evening were inspiring to witness.

Congratulations to all of our choir students, Mr. Dee and Ms. Wiliford on fantastic performances and a memorable celebration of music!

06/04/2026

Our outstanding WMS leader, Mrs. Stuedemann, was honored this evening with a 2026 Outstanding Educator Award, presented by Northwest Education Services in collaboration with Traverse Connect and TBA Credit Union. Congratulations, Mrs. Stuedemann! You are the best!

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

What a joy it was to celebrate with Ms. Donahue's ESL class at their Greek Mythology Party last Friday!

This special event honored the students' success and growth throughout the school year. Students shared stories, food and aspects of their cultures while creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere for everyone in attendance.

Our students were exceptional hosts, graciously welcoming guests, serving delicious Greek food and demonstrating incredible hospitality. Their kindness, confidence, and pride in their learning were on full display.

Congratulations to Ms. Donahue and her students on a wonderful year and a memorable celebration of their accomplishments!