Eastern Elementary School - TCAPS

10/19/2026

TCAPS Kicks Off Safe Schools Week 2026

Today, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) launches Safe Schools Week 2026, a national observa...

10/16/2026

Our 1st grade mathematicians were hard at work this week.

10/16/2026

What do we love about our Boss? He leaves it all on the field for Eastern students, staff, and families. We are happy to celebrate Mr. Swegles today and every day! Thanks for all you do, Boss!

10/16/2026

Congratulations to this week's Stars of the Week!

10/16/2026

Annual TC Patriot Game Set for Friday, October 23 at Thirlby Field

The annual TC Patriot Game, a cherished tradition uniting the Traverse City Central Trojans and Trav...

10/15/2026

SRP Action Spotlight: LOCKDOWN

This week’s SRP overview focuses on Lockdown.

Directive: "Locks, lights, out of sight."
Lockdown is called if there is an immediate threat inside the building. Doors are locked, lights are turned off, and everyone moves out of sight and remains quiet.

Our students and staff regularly practice Lockdown drills to respond quickly and calmly. Learn more at iloveuguys.org.

10/15/2026

The TCAPS Mobile Health Clinic, in partnership with Northwest Michigan Health Services Inc., is coming to Eastern Elementary School on October 20 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 📍

Services provided include well-child and sick visits, sports physicals, behavioral health supports, care coordination, and immunizations.

Call 231.642.5291 or visit www.tcaps.net/healthcenter to schedule your appointment! 📞

10/13/2026

Annual TC Patriot Game🏈

Join us at Thirlby Field on Friday, Oct 23 as the Trojans and Titans come together to honor Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders! Gates open at 5:30 PM, with ceremonies starting at 6:35 PM and kickoff at 7:10 PM.

Tickets are $7 in advance on GoFan.co or $7–$8 at the Thirteenth Street gate. Admission is FREE for all Veterans, active military, and first responders. Be sure to pick up commemorative apparel at either high school from Oct 12–23 (red for Trojans and blue for Titans) with all proceeds benefiting Reining Liberty Ranch.

Skip the lines and get full event details at www.tcaps.net/tcpatriotgame!

10/13/2026

Congratulations to our Students of the Week for October 5th-9th! We celebrate you for being Safe, Trustworthy, Attentive & Respectful - shining Stars!

10/13/2026

TCAPS Update: Scheduled DTE Pipeline Work on Tuesday, Oct. 13 📢

As part of ongoing natural gas pipeline upgrades in Traverse City to keep the community’s service safe and reliable, DTE Energy crews are scheduled to purge remaining gas and odorant from the line on or around Tuesday, Oct. 13.

This work will involve a second, shorter controlled flare operation in the northwest corner of the TC Central High School parking lot (near Eastern Ave. and Milliken St.). The flare may be visible to nearby residents and businesses and may be accompanied by a slight “rotten egg” odor and low roaring sound. This is a routine procedure, and natural gas service will not be interrupted. Traffic control will be in place near the work area, but no road closures or detours are expected.

If you have general or non-emergency questions about the work, call 616.632.2620, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, if you believe you detect a natural gas leak at your property, leave the area immediately, call 911, then call DTE’s dedicated natural gas leak hotline at 800.947.5000.