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!

Charlotte Vandervliet
Principal

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City High Middle School

1720 Plainfield Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-819-2380
Charlotte Vandervliet
Principal
Christie Modzeleski
Assistant Principal
Jesse Antuma
IB Coordinator

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. 

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.

  • 21 May
    • CFE Team Building Day Camp 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
      CFE Team Building Day Camp
      Date: May 21
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
      Location: Camp Roger, 8356 Belding Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341, USA
      Calendar: City Calendar
    • Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Graduation Ceremony
      Date: May 21
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
    • City High Middle School Graduation Ceremony
      Date: May 21
      Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
    • Graduation Class of 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Graduation Class of 2026
      Date: May 21
      Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: City Calendar
  • 22 May
    • 8th Grade Trip-Treerunner 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
      8th Grade Trip-Treerunner
      Date: May 22
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
      Location: TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park & Putt Forest, 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
      Calendar: City Calendar
  • 25 May
  • 26 May
    • Band MS Spring Concert 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
      Band MS Spring Concert
      Date: May 26
      Time: 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
      Calendar: City Calendar
    • Art students to Fredrick Meijer Gardens
      Date: May 26
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
      Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
      Calendar: City Calendar
  • 27 May
    • 9th Grade Trip-Michigan Adventure
      Date: May 27
      Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Location: 1198 W Riley-Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445, USA
      Calendar: City Calendar
    • Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduation Ceremony
      Date: May 27
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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