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.
We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.
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5 Jan
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Marking Period 3 BeginsDate: Jan 5Calendar: City Calendar
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6 Jan
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Pep Band 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMPep BandDate: Jan 6Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: City Calendar
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8 Jan
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City Tours 8:00 AM to 9:30 AMCity ToursDate: Jan 8Time: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AMLocation: Media CenterCalendar: City Calendar
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12 Jan
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CFE Team Building Day Camp 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMCFE Team Building Day CampDate: Jan 12Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: Camp Roger, 8356 Belding Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341, USACalendar: City Calendar
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14 Jan
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Alexander Community Engagement Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMAlexander Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 14Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarThis meeting will be held in the Auditorium.
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Alexander Community Engagement Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMAlexander Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 14Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarThis meeting will be held in the Auditorium.
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15 Jan
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Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMStocking Elementary Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 15Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: 863 7th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMStocking Elementary Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 15Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: 863 7th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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17 Janthru Jan 18
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Homework Free WeekendDate: Jan 17 - Jan 18Calendar: City Calendar
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19 Jan
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDate: Jan 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Highlights from the Crosstown Classic at Van Andel Arena December 24, 2025
The Ottawa Hills Bengals and Union Redhawks faced off in two thrilling, hard-fought games, with the community showing up in full force to cheer them on at Van Andel Arena.
Thanks to its thriving Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Program, Union High School has been cultivating a culture where every scholar feels like they belong.
Students at Southwest Middle High School – Academia Bilingüe have come up with new ways to improve social connections and inspire belonging at their school for the 2025-2026 West Michigan Design Prize.







