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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3 Apr
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Spring BreakDate: Apr 3Calendar: City Calendar
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3 Aprthru Apr 10
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring BreakDate: Apr 3 - Apr 10Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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6 Aprthru Apr 10
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Spring BreakDate: Apr 6 - Apr 10Calendar: City Calendar
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13 Apr
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CFE Ecosystems Trip 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMCFE Ecosystems TripDate: Apr 13Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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Teaching Staff PLC Mtg 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMTeaching Staff PLC MtgDate: Apr 13Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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16 Apr
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Choir Festival Celebration Concert 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMChoir Festival Celebration ConcertDate: Apr 16Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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20 Apr
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CFE-GVSU AWRI Trip 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMCFE-GVSU AWRI TripDate: Apr 20Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: 740 Shoreline Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441, USACalendar: City Calendar
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21 Apr
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CFE-GVSU AWRI Trip 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMCFE-GVSU AWRI TripDate: Apr 21Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: 740 Shoreline Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441, USACalendar: City Calendar
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Citywide Art Show - Public Reception for GRPS Families & Friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Public Reception for GRPS Families & FriendsDate: Apr 21Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Notice of Public Hearing - Native American Education Program 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMNotice of Public Hearing - Native American Education ProgramDate: Apr 21Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: 850 Chatham St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
Native American Parents, Native American Students and the General Public are invited to share recommendations regarding programs and services to meet the special needs of Native American students in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
The input will be used to develop the district’s application for federal funding for the 2026-2027 school year.
The public hearing will be held from 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Straight School Building, 850 Chatham NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
If you have any questions, please call 616-819-3318
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GRPS receives proposals for former Alexander and Stocking elementary sites April 2, 2026
Grand Rapids Public Schools has received multiple proposals for new uses of the former Alexander and Stocking elementary school sites, marking the next step in the district’s long-term facilities planning process.
Native American Education Program Library celebrates grand opening April 1, 2026
Nearly a decade in the making, the new Native American Education Program Library is now open, featuring more than 3,000 books in 16 different languages.
As the spring season tees off, the Ottawa Hills boys’ golf team is quietly positioning itself as a contender in the conference.






