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
Charlie Vandervliet

City High Middle School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:45 a.m.
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal 2:43 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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22 Febthru Feb 23
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Homework Free WeekendDate: Feb 22 - Feb 23Calendar: City Calendar
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24 Febthru Feb 25
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Mid-Winter BreakDate: Feb 24 - Feb 25Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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24 Febthru Feb 25
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No School; Mid-Winter BreakDate: Feb 24 - Feb 25Calendar: City Calendar
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27 Feb
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Latinx Youth Conference 8:00 AM to 1:30 PMLatinx Youth ConferenceDate: Feb 27Time: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PMLocation: Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: City Calendar
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FAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High School 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMFAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High SchoolDate: Feb 27Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: CA Frost Science Academy High School, 1417 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Pep Band To OHHS (Time Varies depending on Single or Double Games) 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMPep Band To OHHS (Time Varies depending on Single or Double Games)Date: Feb 27Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: City Calendar
Time Line
Single Game
6 PM Bus pick up at City
7 PM Game Begins9 PM
Depart to City
Double Game
5 PM Bus Pickup at City
6 PM Game 1 Begins
7:30 Game 2 Begins
9 PM Depart to City
Please refer to communications from Mrs. Vermeer if it is a single or double game event.
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28 Feb
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Girls of Color Summit (Select Scholars) 8:00 AM to 1:30 PMGirls of Color Summit (Select Scholars)Date: Feb 28Time: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PMLocation: Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401, USACalendar: City Calendar
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MSBOA Orchestra Festival (Grades 9 & 10) 8:30 AM to 10:55 AMMSBOA Orchestra Festival (Grades 9 & 10)Date: Feb 28Time: 8:30 AM to 10:55 AMLocation: Jenison Senior High School, 2140 Bauer Rd, Jenison, MI 49428, USACalendar: City Calendar
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African American Male Achievement Conference 8:30 AM to 2:00 PMAfrican American Male Achievement ConferenceDate: Feb 28Time: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: City Calendar
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MSBOA Orchestra Festival (Grade 8) 11:25 AM to 2:00 PMMSBOA Orchestra Festival (Grade 8)Date: Feb 28Time: 11:25 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Jenison Senior High School, 2140 Bauer Rd, Jenison, MI 49428, USACalendar: City Calendar
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