Parents & Students,

A special thank you to our junior class, 95% of whom attended and completed the SAT on Thursday! Assistant Principal Mrs. Kali Meyers worked with local businesses to reward our juniors for their efforts - thank you to Biggby Coffee and Chick Fil-A!

Details on the makeup exams are below. Juniors must complete the makeup. We strongly encourage our 9th and 10th graders to makeup their respective test if they were absent. The more students who test, the more meaningful the data (results) are to WSH. 

Brian Guiney ~Lead Principal

April 21 | Makeup SAT (juniors)

April 22 | Makeup WIN + M-STEP (juniors)

May 4 - 15 | AP exam window

May 9 | Prom - Grand Traverse Resort 7:30-10:30pm

May 14 | Senior interviews in the LMC

May 20 | Yearbook handout in the LMC during lunches

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This week, our 11th-grade students completed the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), including the Digital SAT School Day on Thursday, April 16, and the WIN Work Readiness Assessment and M-STEP on Friday, April 17.

For Juniors:
If your student missed any portion of the MME, they are automatically scheduled for the required make-up testing.

SAT Make-Up: Tuesday, April 21 at 8:05 AM

WIN Make-Up: Wednesday, April 22 at 8:05 AM

M-STEP Make-Up: Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 PM

Attendance at make-up testing is required to meet state testing expectations.

For 9th & 10th Grade Students:
Students who missed the PSAT on Thursday, April 16th, have the opportunity to participate in a make-up administration. While optional, the PSAT is strongly encouraged as it provides valuable practice and insight into future SAT performance. Students must sign up using this link by Sunday, April 19, in order to participate.

Please help ensure your student arrives on time, well-rested, and prepared for testing. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We’re excited to share that Mindy Wilkening is heading up our Staff Appreciation Week in May and is already hard at work preparing something special for our amazing staff. If you or your family would like to make a donation or contribute in any way, please contact Mindy at 933-7590 or wilkeninme@tcaps.net. We’re hoping to make this a truly memorable week for our West Senior High staff—thank you for your support!

Turn your "trash" into a high-fashion trend. We are looking for K-12 students to design and create wearable art using alternative and/or recyclable materials. Show off your vision in a professional runway-style show and compete for prize money awarded in every division!

The Details

Divisions: High School, Middle School, and Elementary.

When: May 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Where: TC West High School

Cost: $5

Register Now

Visit trashionfashion.weebly.com for more info and to sign up today.

TC West Sports Schedules: https://tcwathletics.com/

Tickets & sports passes are available on GO FAN https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10300

Academic Eligibility (Spring 2026 eligibility is based on 2025-2026 Semester 1 Grades)

Students who do not pass 66% of their class are ineligible for 60 school days and will miss fall sports (must pass a minimum of 4 of their 6 classes).

Students who passed 66% of their classes but fall under a 2.0 grade point average will be monitored on a grade card for the fall sports season.

Student athletes should be on track with graduation credits.

Ensure you are getting communication!

Parents should log in and select the 2025-26 MHSAA sports their child plans to participate in in our Final Forms system. If you have not signed up for 2025-26 sports in final forms you are likely missing communications from the coach.

Any student in need of tutoring can drop into the library after school at 3:15 - 4:15 Monday - Thursday. WSH staff members will be there to support your student. Students will sign into the LMC. Pick up arrangements will need to be made for your student.

Kiwanis Seniors of the Month- April

Congrats to Liam Bauer and Bailey Wenzlick on earning the April Kiwanis Senior of the Month nominations!

This prestigious recognition highlights your excellence in the classroom, strong leadership skills, and commitment to making a difference through service. Great job!

School Begins at 8:05am and ends at 3:02pm. Students can be in the academic wings of the school (A,B,C, Music, HPE Wings) from 7:40-3:30 on school days. Outside of those times, students must be in the Commons area unless supervised by staff. Students must have a plan to be off campus by 3:45pm on school days (unless in an afterschool activity).

Free breakfast is served daily! TCAPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds parents and students that TCAPS offers free breakfast before the start of every school day at every building in the district. Secondary buildings offer breakfast in the cafeterias, and elementary buildings provide a convenient "Grab & Go" breakfast for students to enjoy in the classrooms or the cafeterias. TCAPS encourages every student to grab a free breakfast before the start of each school day to ensure they have the energy necessary to excel. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Location: 5376 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685

Athens Office: 231-933-7590Mr. O'Berski

                     Athens Attendance: 231-933-7555

Sparta Office: 231-933-7503 Mrs.Meyers

                     Sparta Attendance: 231-933-7555

Olympia Office: 231-933-7707 Mr. Wares

                     Olympia Attendance: 231-933-7555

Main Office

Head Principal: Brian Guiney 933-7500

Lead Admin. Assistant Hannah Pohlman 933-7501

Admin. Assistant: Rebecca Seyferth 933-7507

Admin. Assistant: Molly Pahl 933-7505

Counseling Office

Jennifer Lee (student last names A-E): leeje@tcaps.net, 933-7715

Melissa Kamm (student last names F - Laf): kammme@tcaps.net, 933-7705

Tom Ford (student last names Lag - Rom): fordth@tcaps.net, 933-7706

Lauran Pinto (student last names Ron - Z): pintola@tcaps.net, 933-7544

Registrar: Pamela Jean 933-7702

Admin. Assistant: Jennifer Roy 933-7700

Athletic Office

Athletic Director: Jason Carmien, carmienja@tcaps.net, 933-7781

Admin. Assistant Amy Rickenbeam@tcaps.net, 933-7780

WSH Academic Communities: Academic Communities are not courses. Rather, they are experiences students opt into that extend their learning in an area of interest.

Stay tuned for more information about Academic Communities at West (Global, The Arts, & STEM). Students who would like to join an Academic Community at WSH for the 2025-26 school year can do so here: Google Form

Incoming freshman can sign up now if they are interested in the STEM community (Sci-Ma-Tech or Sci-Ma-Health). Incoming freshman can sign up for Global or the Arts after they have completed a semester at West Senior High.

Superintendent Monthly Office Hours: Open to the Community

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, will have monthly “office hours”, alternating each month between in person and virtual meetings. In person office hours will be held at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 on the second floor (Mezzanine level). Virtual office hours will be held via Google Meet and can be accessed here or by calling +1 475-549-0438‬ and entering PIN: ‪961 104 679‬#. All meetings begin at 5:00 pm. The alternating schedule will be as follows:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Google Meet

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - Horizon Books

TCAPS Student Health Center

Through a partnership with Northwest Michigan Health Services Inc (NMHSI) the Student Health Center provides convenient and affordable primary care and behavioral health services to TCAPS students ages 3-21. Whether serving as your child’s sole primary care provider or as supplemental care for urgent needs and injuries, we look forward to helping students feel their best, right at school. The TCAPS Student Health Center is open year-round and is always accepting new patients. Health insurance or not, everyone is welcome here. Request an appointment | Available Services