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Getting Ready for the 2025–2026 School Year
Parents and guardians must:
- Sign up each student
- Update phone numbers and emergency contacts
You need to do this to:
- See your child’s class schedule before school starts
- Sign up for bus rides
Bus Sign-Up
- Sign up by August 1 to get a ride on the first day
- If you signed up early, check your form and fix any missing info
- If you sign up after August 1, your child will get a ride after school starts
- The last day to sign up is September 3
- We review special bus requests after September 3
Use the Families Portal
In the CPS Families Portal, you can:
- Complete all registration steps
- View class schedules when they are released
- Open setup guides for help
Schedule Dates
- Grades 6–12: August 12 at 3:00 p.m.
- Elementary teachers: August 15 at 4:00 p.m.
If your child’s school needs more information, they will contact you.
Need Help?
- Forgot your username? Look it up online.
- Forgot your password? Reset it if you’ve logged in before and set your security questions.
- Still need help? Call the CPS Helpdesk
Using a Computer
- When you log in for the first time, create your security questions
- If you see a prompt, install the Classlink Extension to help the system work
- Follow the guide: Families Portal on a Computer – Setup (PDF)
Using a Phone or Tablet
- Download the Classlink LaunchPad app: Google Play | Apple App Store
- Follow the guide: Families Portal on a Mobile Device – Setup (PDF)

