Annual Update

 Annual Update for CPS Families - 2026-2027 School Year 

Columbia Public Schools has begun preparations for the upcoming school year. Each year, parents and guardians are required to complete the Annual Update to ensure that student and family information is accurate and up to date.

• July 6th – 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 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 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 Update must be completed and submitted by July 31, 2026, to ensure transportation service is available on the first day of school. Families who previously completed the early transportation opt-in form should review and confirm their selection and provide any additional required information.

Annual Updates submitted after July 31st will be processed after the school year begins. The deadline for late transportation opt-in requests is September 3, 2026. Appeals for transportation outside the eligible rider distance will not be considered until the routing process is complete following the September 3rd deadline.

Submitting Your Annual 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 Annual Update is submitted and approved:

• You will receive a confirmation email that your Annual Update 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 18, 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 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 Update, please contact your student's school or the District Registrar.