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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)