Reminder CAPS Families,
All CAPS schools will be closed on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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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.


We continue to seek a candidate to teach fourth grade at Franklin Elementary if someone you know would like to join our award-winning district, please share this. Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@cadillacschools.org and start with us on August 24th.

CAPS Families,
If you require Bus Transportation for your child(ren) this school year, please contact CAPS Transportation Department at 231.876.5050. It is best to contact Transportation with any changes or requests before August 1, 2026. When calling, please leave a callback number if you don't reach a member of our team.

REMINDER: 7 Days of Summer Meals is offered Friday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Construction continues in front of the Auditorium, so meal pick-up will again take place in the driveway loop at Cadillac High School (500 Chestnut Street, facing Lake Cadillac). Please sign up prior to 10am on Fridays through August 14th: https://forms.gle/zTrMCJVu293DcfJs5
Follow the link to sign up by 10 a.m. for today's Free Summer "Meals to Go": https://forms.gle/zTrMCJVu293DcfJs5

7 days of Free Summer "Meals to Go" will be offered today from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Cadillac High School Bus Loop.
Follow the link to sign up by 10 a.m. for today's Free Summer "Meals to Go": https://forms.gle/zTrMCJVu293DcfJs5

The Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry will be at Baker College Cadillac on Thursday, June 11th, from 2pm - 4pm. Please share this information with families who may be interested in participating.

Cadillac High School's Athletic Department will be offering retired uniforms for sale on Wednesday, June 10th, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Thursday, June 11th from 9am - noon. CHS Performance Gym - enter at the Athletics Entrance, 400 Linden St.

As we approach the end of the 2025-2026 school year, we recognize the individuals who have devoted their careers to serving students. Thank you for your support of Cadillac Area Public School students! Enjoy your well-earned retirement and next chapter!

CAPS Families this is a reminder that Monday, May 11, 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.
Thank a teacher this week for what they do to support our next generation of learners and leaders! It's a Great Day to be a Cadillac Viking!


