Welcome to City High Middle School (7-12)
Thanks for your interest in City High Middle School, a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School! As an International Baccalaureate school, we offer the full Middle Years and Diploma Programmes to ALL scholars at NO COST to families, and we have an excellent legacy of college/university preparation amidst a positive and scholar-centered school climate. We prepare scholars in grades 7-12 to be well-rounded, critical thinkers through challenging advanced academics.
City is continually one of the top-ranked schools in the state of Michigan and the nation! Our graduates regularly come back to tell us they are often the most prepared scholars in their college and university courses and that City gave them the skills needed to find success in their higher education journey. We hope you’ll consider City as a top choice for the middle and high school experience for your family! Please arrange a scholar-led tour of the school by calling our Counseling Office at 616-819-2383. Thank you!
Principal
Charlotte Vandervliet
City High Middle School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:45 a.m.
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal 2:41 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:45 a.m.
School Transparency
City High Middle School stands apart in the world of secondary school options through a unique combination of elements that include a challenging academic program, positive culture and climate, and a diverse scholar body.
A 2019 National Blue Ribbon School, City offers the comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) program to all scholars at no cost to our families! Scholars in grades 7-10 follow the IB Middle Years Programme, while scholars in grades 11 and 12 complete the IB Diploma Programme. The goal of both programmes is to develop life-long learners who are naturally curious, seek knowledge, think about complex issues, and communicate confidently and creatively. Through the IB programmes, scholars are well prepared for post-secondary education.
City strives to meet the varying needs of every scholar through a scholar-centered educational experience that is focused on acceptance, belonging, and scholar engagement. We are a diverse and open-minded school community where all scholars are safe to be themselves, no matter their interests or preferences. Whether you are a passionate artist, athlete, activist, academic, or all of the above, there is a place for you here!
City has a long-standing legacy of high academic standards coupled with a positive school climate that has resulted in our school community earning top rankings across our region, state, and nation. Through our challenging academic offerings and rich cultural elements, the mission at City is to shape our scholars into well-educated and active members of an ever-changing global society.
We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.
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24 Apr
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Wege Speaker SeriesDate: Apr 24Calendar: City Calendar
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Secondary & Shared-Time Public Reception at Citywide Art Show 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMSecondary & Shared-Time Public Reception at Citywide Art ShowDate: Apr 24Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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24 Aprthru May 9
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Citywide Art Show (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)Date: Apr 24 - May 9Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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25 Apr
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Orchestra Symphony Trip (Grades 7 & 8) 9:15 AM to 11:20 AMOrchestra Symphony Trip (Grades 7 & 8)Date: Apr 25Time: 9:15 AM to 11:20 AMLocation: St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: City Calendar
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Rotary Club (Select Scholars) 11:45 AM to 1:15 PMRotary Club (Select Scholars)Date: Apr 25Time: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PMLocation: TBDCalendar: City Calendar
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Jewish American Heritage Month Planning Committee Meeting 2:45 PM to 3:30 PMJewish American Heritage Month Planning Committee MeetingDate: Apr 25Time: 2:45 PM to 3:30 PMLocation: Room 132Calendar: City Calendar
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7th/8th Grade Movie Night 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM7th/8th Grade Movie NightDate: Apr 25Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: AuditoriumCalendar: City Calendar
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Jr. vs Sr. Powderbuff Rematch 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMJr. vs Sr. Powderbuff RematchDate: Apr 25Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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Elementary Reception at Citywide Art Show 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMElementary Reception at Citywide Art ShowDate: Apr 25Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 Apr
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Science (Snyder & Muzio, Grade) to Van Andel Institute 9:00 AM to 1:30 PMScience (Snyder & Muzio, Grade) to Van Andel InstituteDate: Apr 26Time: 9:00 AM to 1:30 PMLocation: Van Andel Institute, 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: City Calendar
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Two schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools earned high national and metro-area rankings in the 2024 Best U.S. High Schools rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby and Board of Education Treasurer Jen Schottke have both been named to the list of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan for 2024 by Crain's Grand Rapids Business.
Art created by Grand Rapids Public School scholars will be on display for two weeks during the biggest student art show in Michigan.