Welcome to Innovation Central High School (9-12)

Welcome to Innovation Central High School (ICHS). My name is Derrick Martin, 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
Derrick Martin

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Innovation Central High School

421 Fountain St. NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616-819-2310

Fax: 616-819-2369

Derrick Martin

Principal

Natasa Karic

Dean of Scholars

Matthew Beresford

Executive Director PK-12 Instructional Leadership (Northeast)

School Hours

Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m.

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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.

SNN:‘A lot of heart’ awaits students at renovated Innovation Central

Scholars and staff celebrate the completion of a three-year renovation project for Innovation Central.

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Events

18 Sep
- Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)
  
  Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)
  
  Date: Sep 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
2 Oct
- Fall Count Day
  
  Fall Count Day
  
  Date: Oct 2
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
5 Oct
- GRPS Middle School Volleyball Invitational (City High Middle School)
  
  GRPS Middle School Volleyball Invitational (City High Middle School)
  
  Date: Oct 5
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
15 Oct
- MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Regional Meet (GRPS University)
  
  MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Regional Meet (GRPS University)
  
  Date: Oct 15
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
18 Oct
- End of 1st Marking Period
  
  End of 1st Marking Period
  
  Date: Oct 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
19 Oct
- West Michigan Middle School Cross Country Championship (GRPS University)
  
  West Michigan Middle School Cross Country Championship (GRPS University)
  
  Date: Oct 19
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
21 Oct
- No School; No LOOP Programming
  
  No School; No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Oct 21
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
22 Oct
- Beginning of 2nd Marking Period
  
  Beginning of 2nd Marking Period
  
  Date: Oct 22
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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‹ September 2024 ›

Sep 2

No School; No LOOP Programming | Labor Day

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Sep 4

Student Council Elections

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Sep 9

First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

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Sep 18

Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)

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'Reimagine' Vlog: Teacher Innovation Fund now open September 13, 2024

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