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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25 Aug
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First Day of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)Date: Aug 25Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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HS Musical Auditions 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMHS Musical AuditionsDate: Aug 25Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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26 Aug
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HS Musical Auditions 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMHS Musical AuditionsDate: Aug 26Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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27 Aug
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HS Musical Auditions 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMHS Musical AuditionsDate: Aug 27Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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28 Aug
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10th Grade Personal Project Kick-off Meeting 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM10th Grade Personal Project Kick-off MeetingDate: Aug 28Time: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMLocation: AuditoriumCalendar: City Calendar
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29 Aug
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Aug 29Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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1 Sep
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Labor DayDate: Sep 1Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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2 Sep
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School Picture DayDate: Sep 2Calendar: City Calendar
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4 Sep
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Speech & Debate 7:30 PM to 8:00 PMSpeech & DebateDate: Sep 4Time: 7:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Media CenterCalendar: City Calendar
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8 Sep
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Teaching Staff PLC Mtg 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMTeaching Staff PLC MtgDate: Sep 8Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMCalendar: City Calendar
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