Welcome to Innovation Central High School (9-12)
Welcome to Innovation Central High School (ICHS). My name is Dr. Jason McGhee, and I am the principal of the wonderful Innovation Central High School. Here at ICHS, we lead by example, inspire others, focus on academics, and excel in character. We have five academies for scholars to choose from, providing post-secondary opportunities for college, skill trades, and the workforce.
Please browse the website or call our school for more information. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you.
Principal
Jason McGhee, Ph.D.
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Innovation Central High School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:21 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m.
School Transparency
Innovation Central proudly offers five distinctive academy programs that are designed to prepare scholars for life after high school. Our scholars graduate prepared to go to college or enter the workforce immediately.
If you are interested in pursuing a 4 year college degree, or considering a 2 year study at a community college or getting certified and going directly into the workforce, then Innovation Central is the high school for you! We offer 5 distinct academies that serve as our Centers of Innovations that provide unique learning opportunities and career experiences allowing you to compete among the best. At ICHS, we encourage scholars to live L.I.F.E. where they LEAD themselves, INSPIRE others, FOCUS on success and EXCEL in character. One of our biggest goals is to bridge together the school, our families and our surrounding communities so that we continue to thrive toward graduation and on to the workforce and beyond.
Academy Of Teaching & Learning (Grade 9)
- In partnership with Ferris State University School of Education.
- Rigorous college and career preparation curriculum.
- Hands-on experience working with children to become a teacher and social justice change agent.
Academy Of Design & Construction (Grades 9,10)
- Focus on architecture, engineering, design, and construction through real world experiences.
- Help build a Habitat for Humanity house.
- Design buildings, homes, and furniture on state-of-the-art design software.
Academy Of Health Sciences & Technology (Grades 9, 10)
- Customized, career-focused courses of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, and multiple health classes.
- Opportunities for job shadowing and internships with the leading health care providers in the region.
- Partnerships with Life EMS, local hospitals, colleges, and universities.
Academy Of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (Grades 9, 10)
- Sequence of classes that focus on engineering and biomedical engineering.
- Science, technology, engineering, and math partnerships with seven leading universities.
- Culture of high expectations and achievement with rigorous courses that lay the foundation for a successful transition to engineering schools at the university level.
Academy Of Business, Leadership, & Entrepreneurship (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
- State of the art 21st century learning environment.
- Courses in business technology, marketing, management, multi-media, accounting, and business law.
- Partnerships with job providers and universities.
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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7 Jun
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Half Day of School for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm)Date: Jun 7Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Half Day of School for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm)Date: Jun 8Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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9 Jun
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Half Day of School for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm)Date: Jun 9Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SCHOLARSDate: Jun 9Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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9 Junthru Jun 11
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Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific FestivalDate: Jun 9 - Jun 11Location: City of Grand Rapids, City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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18 Aug
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Enrollment Support 9:00 AM to 3:30 PMEnrollment SupportDate: Aug 18Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PMLocation: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Enrollment Support 9:00 AM to 3:30 PMEnrollment SupportDate: Aug 21Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PMLocation: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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First Day of 2023-2023 School Year for ScholarsDate: Aug 22Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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GRPS represented in state's “largest” Memorial Day parade
June 3, 2023
Grand Rapids Public Schools band scholars marched in the Mackinaw City Memorial Day Parade in honor of those who died in service to our country.
Ottawa Hills track star to run last race as a GRPS scholar at Saturday’s MHSAA Division 1 State Finals in Rockford
June 2, 2023
Accomplished athlete, Benne Anderson, brings his passion for running to the last track meet of the season.
Old Bones—Board of Education Makes Rare Purchase for Science
June 2, 2023
In the fall of 1904, the Grand Rapids Board of Education made an unusual purchase - $300 for mastodon bones.
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