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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25 Sep
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SANP Pop Can DriveDate: Sep 25Calendar: City Calendar
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26 Sep
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WMU Band DayDate: Sep 26Calendar: City Calendar
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28 Sep
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CFE-John Ball Zoo Trip 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMCFE-John Ball Zoo TripDate: Sep 28Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: City Calendar
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28 Septhru Sep 30
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ESS Platte River TripDate: Sep 28 - Sep 30Calendar: City Calendar
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29 Sep
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Personal Finance Trip 8:30 AM to 1:30 PMPersonal Finance TripDate: Sep 29Time: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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30 Sep
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Juniors to College Fair 9:15 AM to 11:00 AMJuniors to College FairDate: Sep 30Time: 9:15 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: City Calendar
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1 Oct
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City Tours 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMCity ToursDate: Oct 1Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: City Calendar
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City PTSA 7th and 8th 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCity PTSA 7th and 8thDate: Oct 1Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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2 Oct
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Personal Finance Trip 8:30 AM to 1:30 PMPersonal Finance TripDate: Oct 2Time: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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3 Oct
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Pulaski Days Parade 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMPulaski Days ParadeDate: Oct 3Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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