West Senior High Updates

June. 80 degree weather. Final exams. Summer is upon us, but not quite yet! Please encourage your students to give a reasonable best effort on all of their final exams.

As the year ends, I want to thank our parents and guardians for raising up a wonderful group of young people to share with us. Our students are imperfect (just like we are), but I'm very proud of them - their persistence, their work ethic, their kindness, and their passion for West.

Brian Guiney - Lead Principal

• June 8 -10 | Final exams

• June 8 | CTC is optional for juniors. Bus to CTC arrives at West at 12:30 due to final exams

• June 10 | Last day of school for students (half-day)
• Aug 2 - 4 | Choir camp
• Aug 10 | Fall sports begin
• Aug 24 | Band camp begins
• Aug 25-26 | West Fest student orientation

Main Office summer hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

WSH calendar | TCAPS Academic Calendar | WSH Link Tree

On May 31st, our school community came together to celebrate an incredible milestone: the commencement of the Class of 2026! Watching our graduates walk across the stage was a moment of immense pride for our faculty, staff, and everyone who has cheered them on along the way. This milestone represents years of hard work, academic curiosity, and resilience. We have watched these students grow, overcome challenges, and support one another, and we have no doubt they will bring that same remarkable spirit into their next chapters. To the parents, families, and guardians: Thank you for your unwavering support, partnership, and dedication over the years. Please join us in wishing the Class of 2026 the absolute best in all their future endeavors. They will always have a home in our school community!

Take a look at some of the highlights and memorable moments from our May 31st ceremony below:

All students will turn in their Chromebooks before leaving for Summer on June 10th. See a principal if you need your Chromebook over the summer for MVHS or other special circumstances. Approved students still will turn in their Chromebooks and will get info on when to pick it back up. All students KEEP THEIR CHARGERS AT HOME for the summer.

The Odyssey staff would like to let you know that there are still yearbooks available for purchase. The cost is $85 (cash or check - made out to TCAPS), and they can be purchased in A109 anytime next week. If you have any questions, please email Laura Henion @ henionla@tcaps.net.

• TC West Sports Schedules: https://tcwathletics.com/
• Tickets & sports passes are available on GO FAN https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10300

Academic Eligibility (Fall 2026 eligibility is based on 2025-2026 Semester 2 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 2026-27 MHSAA sports their child plans to participate in in our Final Forms system. If you have not signed up for 2026-27 sports in final forms you are likely missing communications from the coach.

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

Athens Office: 231-933-7590

• Mr. 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

• 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

• 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 Director: Jason Carmien, carmienja@tcaps.net, 933-7781
• Admin. Assistant Amy Rickenbeam@tcaps.net, 933-7780

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, June 9, 2026

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

Email: pohlmanha@tcaps.net
Website: https://linktr.ee/tcwsh
Location: 5376 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685
Phone: 2319337500
Facebook: facebook.com/TCWSH
Twitter: @tcwshtitans