Welcome to Innovation Central Middle School (6-8)
Greetings from Innovation Central Middle School! Our teachers are uniquely positioned to serve all of our scholars' needs academically, socially, and emotionally. Our scholars are given the tools to learn, grow, and thrive within the classroom and beyond.
Our staff is committed to scholar success regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion. Our goal is to ensure that all scholars feel included, valued, supported, and safe. We are committed to educating every child, every day. We hope you join us!
Innovation Central Middle School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:15 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m.
School Transparency
At Innovation Central Middle School, scholars, staff, and families work together as valued partners in the shared mission of educating and empowering our children.
Innovation Central Middle School is committed to scholars’ success regardless of race, ethnicity socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation or religion. Our goal is to ensure that all scholars feel included, valued, supported and safe. Our diverse population is rich with many cultures and ethnicities. We understand that equitable education and compassion are the cornerstone to any successful institution, and we are committed to bringing that to our scholars and community every day. Our teachers are highly qualified and go above and beyond to ensure that all students receive an equitable education and the social skills to be successful both in and away from school.
We believe in establishing strong partnership between scholars, parents, and community that create an environment of high expectations, caring, respect, open communication, diversity of ideas, trust, and collaboration. Our parents are the primary educators of their child and that we partner with parents in helping scholars take ownership of their education and develop a positive outlook of their future.
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24 Aug
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First Day of 2026-2027 School YearDate: Aug 24Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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28 Aug
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Half Day of School for ScholarsDate: Aug 28Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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1 Sep
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First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)Date: Sep 1Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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4 Septhru Sep 7
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No School | Labor DayDate: Sep 4 - Sep 7Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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19 Oct
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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2 Novthru Nov 3
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Nov 2 - Nov 3Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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25 Novthru Nov 27
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving BreakDate: Nov 25 - Nov 27Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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16 Decthru Dec 18
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Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Dec 16 - Dec 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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“Who’s excited to have a brand-new book?” teacher Lisa Frost asked students as they exited a recent book fair at Coit Creative Arts Academy.
Fox 17: Southwest MH Sophomore Named To Guatemalan National Team July 8, 2026
As top soccer talent competes in the World Cup this week, a 15-year-old from the Grand Rapids area will try to earn the right to represent Guatemala.
Brian Gordon Named GRPS Public Safety Officer of the Year July 8, 2026
Brian Gordon, who serves at Westwood Middle School, was named GRPS Public Safety & School Security's Officer of the Year as the department recognized officers for exemplary service during the 2025-26 school year.





