It's time to sign up for Project Christmas. A community collaboration that support families during the holidays. There are two ways to sign up for holiday assistance: online or in person at The Salvation Army from November 2–4. (Shared as a courtesy to connect the CAPS community with trusted area programs and opportunities that benefit students, families, staff, and alumni.)
CAPS Families,
REMINDER:
All schools will dismiss one hour early tomorrow, Friday, September 25th, for Cadillac Viking Homecoming festivities.
CAPS Families this is a reminder that Monday, is a Late Start Monday for students. Cadillac High School and Innovation begin at 9:20, Mackinaw Trail Middle School begins at 9:05 and elementary schools begin at 10:00 am. GSRP drop off is 9:30am and school starts at 10:00 am. Buses will pick up students 1 1/2 hours (90 minutes) later tomorrow morning.
Reminder CAPS Families,
All CAPS schools will be closed on Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Reminder CAPS Families,
All CAPS schools will be closed on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Stay Connected!
Stay updated on all the exciting things happening at Cadillac Area Public Schools! You’ll find important dates, family activities, athletic events, music performances, and more—all in one place.
Download the official Cadillac Area Public Schools app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Not a fan of apps? Visit www.cadillacschools.org to stay connected with your school community!
This is a wonderful experience for anyone interested in an aviation career. (Shared as a courtesy to connect the CAPS community with trusted area programs and opportunities that benefit students, families, staff, and alumni.)
Middle School sports start on Monday, August 24th! All student athletes MUST have a physical on file in order to participate on the first day. Each student and parent must also have a Final Forms account - the link to make an account is here: https://cadillacschools-mi.finalforms.com/
You must create a parent account first, then student account -- and link them. It will not work if you create the student account first!
7th & 8th grade football:
MTMS practice field from 2:30-4:30pm
7th grade volleyball, open gym first day:
MTMS aux gym from 2:45-4:30pm
8th grade volleyball:
MTMS main gym from 2:30-4:30pm
6th, 7th & 8th grade cross country:
Meet in the MTMS cafeteria, 2:30-3:45pm
*Cross Country is the only middle school sport that 6th graders are eligible to participate in.
Please make sure your child has water and proper athletic shoes/clothes for their sport.
Dean Transportaiton Hiring Event! Join our Team.
We are excited to welcome our new Kindergarten Class of 2039. It's not too late to register a student.
Go to: www.cadillacschools.org/enroll
CAPS Families, the Viking Family Update for Back to School is filled with helpful information as you prepare for the return to school on August 24th. Find the Viking Family Update here: https://www.cadillacschools.org/page/family-update
If you have a transportation request or a new address since the end of the last school year, please contact the Transportation Department at 231.876.5050 before August 1, 2026 to schedule your child(ren) for Bus Transportation. If you call over the weekend, please be sure to leave your name and a callback number. Thank you for your help as we prepare for your student's transportation needs.
