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
Charlotte Vandervliet
City High Middle School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:45 a.m.
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal 2:41 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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2 Aug
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Band Camp 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMBand CampDate: Aug 2Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Briggs Park, 324 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: City Calendar
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5 Aug
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Band Camp 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMBand CampDate: Aug 5Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Briggs Park, 324 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: City Calendar
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6 Aug
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Band Camp 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMBand CampDate: Aug 6Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Briggs Park, 324 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: City Calendar
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Ambassador Training (select scholars) 8:45 AM to 1:00 PMAmbassador Training (select scholars)Date: Aug 6Time: 8:45 AM to 1:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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7 Aug
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Band Camp 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMBand CampDate: Aug 7Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Briggs Park, 324 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: City Calendar
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8 Aug
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Band Camp 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMBand CampDate: Aug 8Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Briggs Park, 324 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: City Calendar
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9 Augthru Aug 10
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Band to DCI World Championship (Select Scholars) 6:00 AM to 6:00 AMBand to DCI World Championship (Select Scholars)Date: Aug 9 - Aug 10Time: 6:00 AM to 6:00 AMCalendar: City Calendar
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12 Aug
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Band Rehearsal 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMBand RehearsalDate: Aug 12Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMLocation: Briggs FieldCalendar: City Calendar
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Jump Start - New Scholars Only Orientation 10:00 AM to 2:30 PMJump Start - New Scholars Only OrientationDate: Aug 12Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PMCalendar: City CalendarMust be pre-registered. Registration closes July 22. City High Middle School JUMPSTART Registration (google.com)
Scholars MUST be registered to attend Jumpstart. Please do not sign up if you are a returning scholarto City. Jumpstart is designedspecifically for those who are brand new to the building. To register use thelink in the attached flyer. Registrationcloses July 22 at 5 PM. CFE (Grade6) students do NOT register for JumpStart.
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15 Aug
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Center for Economicology Orientation 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMCenter for Economicology OrientationDate: Aug 15Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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The final diplomas for the Class of 2024 were handed out during the graduation ceremony for Ignite Summer Learning.
More than 2,000 scholars spent the summer expanding their minds during Ignite Summer Learning at Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Pure Architects shared design plans for the new home of Southeast Career Pathways during an informational meeting open to the community at Sigsbee School on July 18.