Traverse City Area Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

TCAPS is a rural school district with 16 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin September 8 and end June 11. TCAPS was established in 1871 and has received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 21 consecutive years. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates and teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 early-release or half day — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as TCAPS.

Schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools

East Middle School (Middle)
West Senior High (High)
Traverse City High School (High)
TCAPS Montessori School (Elementary)
Central Grade School (Elementary)
Cherry Knoll Elementary School (Elementary)
Eastern Elementary School (Elementary)
Long Lake Elementary School (Elementary)
West Middle School (Middle)
Central High School (High)
Traverse Heights Elem School (Elementary)
Willow Hill Elementary School (Elementary)
Silver Lake Elementary School (Elementary)
Courtade Elementary School (Elementary)
Westwoods Elementary School (Elementary)
Blair Elementary School (Elementary)

Traverse City Area Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-09-08 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-12-23 to 2027-01-03 — Holiday Break (no school) (closed)
2027-01-04 — Students Return from Holiday Break (in session)
2027-06-11 — Last Day of School (half day for students) (partial)
2027-06-15 to 2027-06-21 — Potential Make-Up Days (if cancellation days required by law) (closed)