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!
Principal
Charlie Vandervliet

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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21 Mar
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WorkKeys Prebubble for Juniors 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMWorkKeys Prebubble for JuniorsDate: Mar 21Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMLocation: CafeteriaCalendar: City Calendar
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21 Marthru Mar 22
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Mock Trial to State FinalsDate: Mar 21 - Mar 22Location: Lansing, MI, USACalendar: City Calendar
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24 Mar
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DP Trip to FMG 9:00 AM to 1:30 PMDP Trip to FMGDate: Mar 24Time: 9:00 AM to 1:30 PMLocation: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: City Calendar
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26 Mar
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Choir (Grades 7 & 8) 8:00 AM to 1:30 PMChoir (Grades 7 & 8)Date: Mar 26Time: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PMLocation: Harbor Lights Middle School, 1024 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49424, USACalendar: City Calendar
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CFE Tour - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMCFE Tour - BY APPOINTMENT ONLYDate: Mar 26Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: City CalendarBy Appointment Only
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Innovation Central Summer Job Fair (Select 9th & 10th gr. scholars) 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMInnovation Central Summer Job Fair (Select 9th & 10th gr. scholars)Date: Mar 26Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMLocation: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4Calendar: City Calendar
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27 Mar
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DP Music Assembly 10:00 AM to 11:15 AMDP Music AssemblyDate: Mar 27Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AMLocation: AuditoriumCalendar: City Calendar
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City Thrift 3:00 PM to 3:30 PMCity ThriftDate: Mar 27Time: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PMLocation: CafeteriaCalendar: City Calendar
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CFE Student-Led Conferences 3:00 PM to 6:00 PMCFE Student-Led ConferencesDate: Mar 27Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Center For Economicology, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: City Calendar
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28 Mar
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Grade 8 Art Trip 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMGrade 8 Art TripDate: Mar 28Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: City Calendar
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