Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools (GTACS) has selected Joseph (Joe) Carlson as the next Principal of Traverse City St. Francis High School. May 19, 2023…GTACS Superintendent Michael Buell is pleased […]
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Why Catholic Schools Do Well
Research at Harvard University indicates that Catholic school students have higher levels of civic engagement and knowledge, and are more politically tolerant and supportive of civil liberties. In a 2011 […]
The best way to know? Visit.
One of the best ways to know if our schools are right for your child is to simply visit. In a visit, you can gauge a number of things that […]
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a prayerful, peaceful method of presenting Scripture and the Truths of our Faith to young children in an atmosphere of tranquil joy. It […]
GTACS App
The GTACS app is available in app stores for Apple and Google devices. Use the link below to be directed to the download options for your device. https://a3a.me/grandtraverseareacatholicschools The app is intended primarily for current students and […]
ACT Composite Score
The average of the best composite ACT scores for the Traverse City St. Francis Class of 2020 was 26.4. This compares to a national average or 20.6. For information about […]

Parent Perspective: The Case for PreKindergarten
During the summer of 2009, my wife and I were excited to find out that God had blessed us with our first pregnancy. The educator in me saw the early […]
GTACS Receives National Recognition Copy
At a September 26, 2017 awards banquet in New York City – Manhattan, Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools was one of just two schools in the United States to be recognized […]
Fr. Thomas A. Neis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Father Thomas A. Neis Memorial Scholarship Fund The Fr. Thomas A. Neis Memorial Scholarship Fund was formally established in August of 2008. This endowment fund provides need-based tuition scholarships to […]
Experience The Difference
Get the inside story regarding our award-winning Catholic school system and its impact on the lives of more than 1,000 local students and their families. This hour-long presentation is free, open to […]