Traverse City Area Public Schools

Traverse City Area Public Schools is a public school district based in Traverse City in northwestern Michigan. Known as TCAPS, it serves a district area of about 300 square miles around the city, including portions of Grand Traverse, Benzie and Leelanau counties. Its educational programs span preschool through 12th grade, with elementary, middle and high schools and a range of academic and extracurricular offerings. Alongside classroom instruction, the district provides special education and student support, food service and transportation. A board of education oversees the district, with committees addressing curriculum and finance and operations.