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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14 Sep
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NHS Blood Drive 8:00 AM to 1:00 PMNHS Blood DriveDate: Sep 14Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Media CenterCalendar: City Calendar
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15 Sep
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Pegasi Travel 2027 Info 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMPegasi Travel 2027 InfoDate: Sep 15Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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16 Sep
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GRPS Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMGRPS Superintendent Search Virtual Town HallDate: Sep 16Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: GRPS District CalendarJoin at https://live.grps.org
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GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMGRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall MeetingDate: Sep 16Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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City PTSA 9th and 10th grade parent meeting 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCity PTSA 9th and 10th grade parent meetingDate: Sep 16Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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17 Sep
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GLM 11th and 12th 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMGLM 11th and 12thDate: Sep 17Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: City Calendar
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18 Septhru Sep 20
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Homework Free WeekendDate: Sep 18 - Sep 20Calendar: City Calendar
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21 Sep
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CFE-Riverside Park 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMCFE-Riverside ParkDate: Sep 21Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: City Calendar
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City Speech and Debate Parent Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCity Speech and Debate Parent MeetingDate: Sep 21Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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22 Sep
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Costa Rica Info Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCosta Rica Info MeetingDate: Sep 22Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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GRPS Turkey Trot Kicks Off 34th Year of Supporting Students and Community September 10, 2026
Get ready to "Move your feet before you eat!" at the annual Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot.
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Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan community and beyond.





