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!
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.
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9 Oct
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Field DayDate: Oct 9Calendar: City Calendar
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9 Octthru Oct 11
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Homework Free WeekendDate: Oct 9 - Oct 11Calendar: City Calendar
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10 Oct
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Homecoming Dance 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMHomecoming DanceDate: Oct 10Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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12 Octthru Oct 16
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PSAT TestingDate: Oct 12 - Oct 16Calendar: City Calendar
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14 Oct
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Picture RetakesDate: Oct 14Calendar: City Calendar
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City PTSA and GR Promise Zone 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCity PTSA and GR Promise ZoneDate: Oct 14Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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15 Oct
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MS/HS Band Concert 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMMS/HS Band ConcertDate: Oct 15Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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16 Oct
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SANP Pop Can DriveDate: Oct 16Calendar: City Calendar
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19 Oct
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No SchoolDate: Oct 19Calendar: City Calendar
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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MLK Scholars Huddle Up for Literacy with Amon-Ra St. Brown October 8, 2026
Third-grade scholars from Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy traveled to Ford Field for a day centered on literacy, learning, and an unforgettable visit from Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
GRPS Debate Team Opens Season Strong October 7, 2026
Scholars kicked off the debate season with an impressive performance at their first tournament of the year, earning multiple top finishes and individual honors at a competition hosted by Birch Run High School on Oct. 3.
From unsure to unstoppable: How Isabel found her path through the Promise Zone October 7, 2026
When Isabel Herrera graduated from Southwest Middle High School in 2024, she knew one thing about her future: She wasn’t ready to decide what came next.





