Traverse City East Middle School - TCAPS

Traverse City East Middle School - TCAPS Traverse City East Middle School houses grades 6-8 in three distinct wings, plus outstanding athletic facilities and a Unified Arts wing.

πŸ… Trojan Athlete of the Week – Tripp Gle πŸ…Congratulations to Tripp Gle on an absolutely dominant 2026 track and field se...
06/05/2026

πŸ… Trojan Athlete of the Week – Tripp Gle πŸ…

Congratulations to Tripp Gle on an absolutely dominant 2026 track and field season!

Tripp went undefeated in the 70m, 100m, and 200m dash, winning every race he entered and establishing himself as one of Michigan's top middle school sprinters.

πŸ”₯ Personal Best Performances
πŸ₯‡ 70m Dash: 8.36
πŸ₯‡ 100m Dash: 11.49
πŸ₯‡ 200m Dash: 23.37

Tripp closed out his season at MEGASTAR 2026, one of Michigan's largest middle school track and field competitions featuring 191 teams, by sweeping all three sprint titles:

πŸ† 70m Champion – 8.36 (PB)
πŸ† 100m Champion – 11.73
πŸ† 200m Champion – 23.48

His performance helped lead the Traverse City East Trojans to the MEGASTAR Large Division Team Championship and highlighted the hard work, dedication, and excellence that define Trojan Athletics.

Congratulations, Tripp, on being named this week's Trojan Athlete of the Week! πŸ–€πŸ’›

06/05/2026

πŸ† MEGASTAR 2026: BLACK & GOLD DOMINANCE πŸ†

The Traverse City East Trojans delivered an outstanding performance at MEGASTAR 2026, competing against 191 middle school teams from across Michigan and capturing both Large Division team championships.

Boys Large Division Champions – 65 Points
Girls Large Division Champions – 70.33 Points

In one of the state's largest middle school track and field competitions, the Trojans earned victories and top finishes across the track and field events, showcasing the depth, talent, and championship culture of Traverse City East.

BOYS TOP 10 FINISHES
Tripp Gle

1st – 70m (8.36)
1st – 100m (11.73)
1st – 200m (23.48)

Nolan Miller

4th – Pole Vault (10'6")

Harlan Agustin

5th – 55m Hurdles (8.52)
6th – 200m Hurdles (27.20)
7th – Long Jump (19'5")

Traverse O'Hearn

8th – 3200m (10:25.59)

Relay Teams

5th – 4x100 Relay (46.97)
Isaac Jonna, Samuel Keller, Silas Shaw, Lenox Hastings

7th – 4x400 Relay (3:49.99)
Henry Furlong, Cade Mekkes, Brayden Sims, Silas Shaw

8th – 4x800 Relay (9:15.07)
Cade Mekkes, Lincoln Hammer, Traverse O'Hearn, Asher Schwartz

GIRLS TOP 10 FINISHES
Elonica Tester

1st – 200m (26.51)
1st – 55m Hurdles (8.55)
1st – 200m Hurdles (28.70)

Hadley Walter

1st – 70m (9.43)
3rd – 100m (13.27)

Claire Gross

2nd – 800m (2:20.60)

Megan Gle

3rd – 200m (27.18)
10th – 100m (13.41)

4x100 Relay Champions

1st – 4x100 Relay (52.23)
Hadley Walter, Megan Gle, Madeline Stilwill, Charlotte Enoksen

Harper Haag

10th – Pole Vault (7'6")

A tremendous effort from every athlete, coach, and family member helped make this historic sweep possible. Against a field of 191 schools, the Trojans proved that hard work, dedication, and teamwork continue to set the standard for excellence.

2026 MEGASTAR LARGE DIVISION BOYS CHAMPIONS
2026 MEGASTAR LARGE DIVISION GIRLS CHAMPIONS

06/04/2026

This time of year we’ll take any excuse to go outside! β˜€οΈ Thank you Mr. Schafer and Mr. Jones for the mini concert this morning!

⚫ Trojan Boys Represent! 🟑Congratulations to TBAYS North Storm 12B White on capturing the Michigan Premier Soccer State ...
06/02/2026

⚫ Trojan Boys Represent! 🟑

Congratulations to TBAYS North Storm 12B White on capturing the Michigan Premier Soccer State Cup Championship and bringing home the U14 Boys State Title on Saturday!

πŸ₯‡ State Cup Final Result
TBAYS North Storm 2012 Boys White – 1
MI Power Futbol Academy 2012 Boys Gold – 0

The championship-winning goal came in the second half from Constantine Rajah, securing an unforgettable victory for North Storm!

A special shoutout to the Trojan players who helped lead the team to the state championship:

⚫Constantie Rajah
🟑 Austin Marek
⚫ Gerrit Johnston
🟑 Sam Keller
⚫ Brennan Fetters

Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have made the Trojan community proud. Congratulations on an incredible season and a well-earned state championship!

Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan!

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πŸ† TROJAN HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE! πŸ†Elonica Tester has etched her name into the record books at the Under Armour Nationals ...
06/02/2026

πŸ† TROJAN HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE! πŸ†

Elonica Tester has etched her name into the record books at the Under Armour Nationals at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida!

πŸ”₯ Captured the Middle School Girls 100m Hurdles National Championship
πŸ”₯ Cleared a massive 4-inch PR in the High Jump, soaring to 5'5"
πŸ”₯ Became a 2-Time National Champion

With her championship performances, Elonica has made Trojan history, proving that hard work, dedication, and belief can take you to the top of the nation.

From setting personal records to standing atop the podium, this is a moment that will be remembered for years to come.

Congratulations, Elonica! Your Trojan family is incredibly proud! πŸ–€πŸ’›

πŸ†πŸ–€πŸ’›

EMS Trojan and WMS Titan 6th grade science teachers Mrs. Garrett and Miss Harma had their students and families tag team...
06/01/2026

EMS Trojan and WMS Titan 6th grade science teachers Mrs. Garrett and Miss Harma had their students and families tag team a Beach Clean Up event at Clinch Park on Sunday. There was a great turn out, especially from our TCAPS families bringing 55 volunteers, and together they collected over 2,000 pieces of plastic/garbage and 43.2 pounds of overall plastic waste. Volunteers gathered 490 cigarette butts, 444 tiny pieces (

It's yearbook time! Students are picking up pre-purchased yearbooks today during lunches. Tomorrow is our one day sale d...
05/28/2026

It's yearbook time! Students are picking up pre-purchased yearbooks today during lunches. Tomorrow is our one day sale during all lunches. Students can purchase a book for $45 with cash or checks made to TCAPS.

Congratulations to the 2026 MHSAA Regional Champions... Traverse City East! Way to go, Trojans!
05/28/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 MHSAA Regional Champions... Traverse City East! Way to go, Trojans!

πŸ… Trojan Athlete of the Week πŸ…Congratulations to eighth grader Traverse O’Hearn! Traverse has had an outstanding track a...
05/27/2026

πŸ… Trojan Athlete of the Week πŸ…

Congratulations to eighth grader Traverse O’Hearn! Traverse has had an outstanding track and field season! πŸ‘ŸπŸ”₯

Traverse recently claimed two major titles on the track, winning the Big North Conference Championship in the 3,200 meters with a time of 10:39.35 and the MHSAA Regional Championship in the boys’ 1,600 meters with a time of 4:56.76.

Not only does Traverse excel in competition, but he is also an exemplary student-athlete, maintaining a 3.22 GPA in the classroom.

Way to represent Trojan Nation with hard work, dedication, and excellence both on and off the track! πŸ–€πŸ’›

Today our 8th grade science students had the opportunity to welcome staff from Munson into our classrooms to learn about...
05/26/2026

Today our 8th grade science students had the opportunity to welcome staff from Munson into our classrooms to learn about stress management and mental wellness. Students explored how to identify signs of stress, strategies to manage and decrease stress, and the impact stress can have on overall health.

Thank you to Munson for sharing valuable information and practical tools to help support our students both inside and outside the classroom!

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1776 Three Mile Road N
Traverse City, MI
49696

Opening Hours

Monday 7:40am - 2:37pm
Tuesday 7:40am - 2:37pm
Wednesday 7:40am - 2:37pm
Thursday 7:40am - 2:37pm
Friday 7:40am - 2:37pm

Telephone

+12319337300

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