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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21 May
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CFE Team Building Day Camp 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMCFE Team Building Day CampDate: May 21Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: Camp Roger, 8356 Belding Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341, USACalendar: City Calendar
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Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMGrand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Graduation CeremonyDate: May 21Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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City High Middle School Graduation Ceremony 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMCity High Middle School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 21Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Graduation Class of 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMGraduation Class of 2026Date: May 21Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: City Calendar
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22 May
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8th Grade Trip-Treerunner 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM8th Grade Trip-TreerunnerDate: May 22Time: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park & Putt Forest, 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525Calendar: City Calendar
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25 May
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Memorial DayDate: May 25Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 May
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Band MS Spring Concert 6:30 AM to 8:30 PMBand MS Spring ConcertDate: May 26Time: 6:30 AM to 8:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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Art students to Fredrick Meijer Gardens 8:30 AM to 2:00 PMArt students to Fredrick Meijer GardensDate: May 26Time: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: City Calendar
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27 May
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9th Grade Trip-Michigan Adventure 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM9th Grade Trip-Michigan AdventureDate: May 27Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: 1198 W Riley-Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445, USACalendar: City Calendar
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Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduation Ceremony 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMGrand Rapids Learning Center Graduation CeremonyDate: May 27Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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As yet another example of their community-based learning model, Grand Rapids Public Museum School students recently got outside to help those who may call its streets home.
Redhawks Golf Achieves Goal at Conference Championship May 15, 2026
The Union Redhawks boys golf team placed third at the conference championship on Wednesday, May 13.
Everything Families Need to Know for GRPS Commencement Ceremonies May 14, 2026
Grand Rapids Public Schools are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 during nine individual graduation ceremonies.






