Welcome to East Middle School
The mission of Traverse City East Middle School, a nurturing supportive grades sixth through nine community 
is to guide all students in their continuing quest of lifelong learning through positive reinforcement of intellectual, social, emotional, and physical balance.
- EMS scored higher than state averages when looking at each of the tested areas of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP)
- EMS scored higher than national averages on each of the tested areas of the ACT-Plan assessment.
- Seven EMS Students qualified for county-wide spelling bee.
- 9 of our 8th grade band students qualified and will participate in the MSBOA District 2 Honors Band on Friday, March 9, in Boyne City.
- East Middle Schools average eighth grade scores on the ACT-Explore Test exceeded national averages.
Full-Year Foreign Language Opportunity Offered to
Sixth Grade Students in the 2008-2009 School Year!
Sixth grade students will have the option to participate in a full-year foreign language course upon entering middle school in the 2008-2009 school year. Students can select one of the following elective offerings:
- Full-Year Spanish Course, or
- Full-Year Explorations (explores four subject areas for a period of nine weeks each: foreign language, art, technology education, and family and consumer science).
For more information, view the elective registration information.
For more information on TCAPS' Move to Middle Schools
or for planned activities, please contact:
- Traverse City East Middle School
Principal Glenn Solowiej at 933-7304
Ways to Save Money for the School
Parents, please save all your receipts from OLESONS. The receipts do not expire and they can be submitted at any time. Thank you to OLESONS for your gift to our students.
BOX TOPS in education is another way for you to assist us financially. To learn more about this program click on the following link: BoxTops
Meijer's has a community rewards program to assist K-12 school with funding. Please click on the link below to learn more about this program. Meijer's Community Rewards Program
Free and Reduced Meal Application
The TCAPS free and reduced meal application is now available online! Please visit www.lunchapp.com and follow the instructions for the Traverse City Area Public Schools. This option allows you to complete the free and reduced application online and submit it electronically, saving time and money. You will still receive an approval letter though the mail, but your application may be approved faster. If you have questions regarding the online free and reduced meal application please contact the TCAPS food service department at 231-933-1910. Visit the TCAPS Foodservice website to view school lunch menus, nutritional analysis and food allergen listings, and family friendly nutrition information. Follow the departmental links for foodservice at www.tcaps.net.
Jodi E. Jocks, MS, RD, CDE
Nutrition Coordinator TCAPS Foodservice
231-933-1912
jocksjo@oper.tcaps.net