Annual Update

 Annual Student Registration Information Update for CPS Families 
2026-2027 School Year 

Each year, parents and guardians are required to complete the Annual Student Registration Information Update to ensure that student and family information on file with the district is accurate and up to date.

• July 14th – Households with at least one high school student in the primary residence may begin completing their Annual Update. If younger students also live in the same household, please complete the Annual Registration Update for all students in that household.

• July 17th – Families with middle school and/or elementary school students may begin completing their Annual Update.

If you are part of a split household, the guardian whose address is being used as the primary household for educational purposes should complete the Annual Update.

Completing the Annual Student Registration Information Update is required for families to:

• Access their student's schedules before the start of the school year
• Opt in for bus transportation services
• Update your household address, emergency contact, guardian and student information
• Complete annual acknowledgements

The Annual Student Registration Information Update must be completed and submitted by August 7th, 2026, to ensure transportation service is available on the first day of school. Annual updates received after August 7th causes a delay in processing transportation requests, which may result in your student not having a bus assignment on the first day of school. Requests for bus stop changes will be reviewed and considered after Labor Day.

Submitting Your Student's Annual Registration Update

Through the CPS Families Portal , families will have access to registration and student information. Detailed registration instructions can be found on the How to Register page.

Once your updated information is submitted and approved:

• You will receive a confirmation email that your updated information has been approved by a CPS staff member.
• Student schedules for grades 6–12 will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026.
• Elementary teacher assignments will be available beginning at 4:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.

After your student’s school reviews the submitted registration information, you will be contacted if any additional information is needed.

Thank you for completing the Annual Student Registration Information Update and helping us prepare for a successful school year!

Need help getting started?

• If you need assistance getting into the Families Portal, visit our CPS Families FAQ page.
• If you need assistance once you begin the Annual Student Registration Update, please contact your student's school or the District Registrar.