Enrollment Online

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open! Columbia Public Schools (CPS) offers two options for kindergarten enrollment: either online or using a paper form and making an appointment with their home school. You can use the school locator to determine your school.

K-12 Online Enrollment Application

Online Enrollment (OLR)

Families enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year:

Access the CPS Online Registration system for enrollment of new or returning (not currently enrolled) families.
Families of active students, please return to the CPS Home page (www.cpsk12.org) and log into the CPS Families Portal to access the Annual Registration form for your child(ren).

Step 1

Use the School Locator Tool to find your student's school.

Step 2

Sign in to Online Registration (OLR) to complete the forms. Be sure to upload the required documents* as you go through the form.

Step 3

Submit the completed application. -- Nothing happens until you click SUBMIT.

Step 4

Contact the school to finalize enrollment and determine your child's start date: Columbia Public Schools Directory

If you do not have a laptop or desktop computer, enrollment kiosks are available at the board office! It is recommended that you call to confirm availability, then come in with your documents* and submit your online enrollment forms for new or returning students. 573-214-3400

Preschool Enrollment Application
Important Documents to Prepare

Preschool Enrollment Application

Important Documents to Prepare

Birth certificate issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics (except for currently enrolled CPS Preschool students)
A copy of your student's immunization record. You may review the immunization requirements for Missouri.
Proof of residence (current water, electric, or gas bill, home contract/lease showing address, or a notarized letter from the owner of the residence with whom the family is living and residence utility bill).

Other supporting documents may be needed.

Note: If your child is enrolled in a CPS Preschool or Early Learning / Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), you only need to bring an updated immunization card and proof of residence.