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.
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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17 Oct
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End of Marking Period 1Date: Oct 17Calendar: City Calendar
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9th Grade Glass Art Trip (Hadley's) 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM9th Grade Glass Art Trip (Hadley's)Date: Oct 17Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: 326 W Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USACalendar: City Calendar
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Walden Day (12th grade) 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMWalden Day (12th grade)Date: Oct 17Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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Marching Band to Union Football Game 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMMarching Band to Union Football GameDate: Oct 17Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: City CalendarTimes are approximate for return.
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18 Octthru Oct 19
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Homework Free WeekendDate: Oct 18 - Oct 19Calendar: City Calendar
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20 Oct
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No SchoolDate: Oct 20Calendar: City Calendar
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 20Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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21 Oct
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Marking Period 2 BeginsDate: Oct 21Calendar: City Calendar
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Choir Fall Concert 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMChoir Fall ConcertDate: Oct 21Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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22 Oct
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CFE Tours 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMCFE ToursDate: Oct 22Time: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMLocation: Media CenterCalendar: City Calendar
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed CA Frost Environmental Science Middle High School Teacher Wendy Winston to continue sharing her expertise on a statewide advisory council.

The Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) Turkey Trot, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, is thrilled to announce that it has already surpassed a significant milestone with over 1,000 runners now registered for the 33rd edition of this Thanksgiving Day tradition.

The GRPS Speech and Debate team started the new season with an impressive showing at their first tournament of the year, bringing home seven trophies.