Summer School Enrollment | Columbia Public Schools

Online enrollment will open March 2, 2026.

Preschool

Session 1: June 1 – June 18

Session 2: July 6 – July 23

Enrollment deadline for the first session is Friday, May 22, 2026.
Enrollment deadline for the second session is Friday, June 26, 2026
Preschool Tuition:
- $175.00 per 3 hours/14-day session per student
- $325.00 per student for both the June and July sessions
Enrollment:
- Mail enrollment form, health summary form, child's up-to-date immunization record, and tuition to:
  - Enrichment Summer School c/o Nicole Langston, Center for Early Learning North, 2191 Smiley Lane, Columbia, MO 65202
Payment Options
- Online, Cash, Check: Make checks payable to Columbia Public Schools.
  - Enrichment Summer School c/o Nicole Langston, Center for Early Learning North, 2191 Smiley Lane, Columbia, MO 65202

Preschool Enrollment Form

School Pay

Current Students Entering Grades 1-8

Registration Dates:

Begins: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 (starting at 9:00 a.m.)
Deadline for Guaranteed Enrollment: Friday, April 24th, 2026.

How to Enroll:

Online Enrollment: Opens Monday March 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the Families Portal.
Paper Enrollment: Forms will be available the week of February 17th at each building. Complete the Enrollment Application and submit it to your school. The school will then process the enrollment information.

Current Students Entering Grades 9-12

Registration Dates:

Begins: Monday, February 9th, 2026 (starting at 9:00 a.m.)
Deadline for Guaranteed Enrollment: Friday, April 24th, 2026

How to Enroll:

Online Enrollment: Opens Monday February 9th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the Families Portal.
Paper Enrollment: Forms will be available the week of February 17th at each building. Complete the Enrollment Application and submit it to your school. The school will then process the enrollment information.

Non-CPS Students

Non-CPS students are welcome to enroll in K-8 SunSations or High School Credit as long as space is available.

Non-CPS students or entering Kindergarten without ID Number

How to Enroll:

Online
- Follow the instructions given
- If your student has a CPS ID number, you need not upload a Certificate of Birth
- If your student has a CPS number and they are not entering grades Kindergarten, 8, or 10, your immunization record should be on file and you need not provide a current immunization record
- If you have problems with the form, you may contact Megan Treadway at 573-214-3414

Tuition-Free Programs

A+ Tutoring opportunities may be arranged for secondary students enrolled in the A+ program.
Columbia Summer SUNsation offers free summer school sessions for students. Programs are available for students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Early Childhood Special Education
English Language Learner Summer Program provides support for students to continue English language instruction and participate in other regular classes.
FUN City Youth Academy is a program provided in partnership with Columbia Public Schools.
Gifted Education (EEE) for grades 2-5 for students enrolled in the EEE Gifted Program.
Gifted Education (EEE) for grades 6-8 for students enrolled in the EEE Gifted Program.
MAC Scholars Summer Opportunities
Secondary Summer Music Program
Secondary Summer School
Special Education Extended School Year grades K-12 (ESY)

Fee-based Program

Eligible Students

Children 3 years of age by June 1, 2026
4-year-olds
5-year-olds who have not attended kindergarten
All children must be toilet trained

Session 1

Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 18, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Two locations:
- Bethel Street Center (4600 Bethel Street) Preschool/Early Learning Program
- Center for Early Learning North (2191 Smiley Lane)

Session 2

Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 23, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Two locations:
- Bethel Street Center (4600 Bethel Street) Preschool/Early Learning Program
- Center for Early Learning North (2191 Smiley Lane)

Columbia Public Schools' Summer Adventure Club offers fee-based before and after school care for elementary-aged children, ages 5-12, attending the CPS Summer SUNsations program. Incoming kindergartners must be at least five years old by June 2, 2025, to participate. Held in CPS elementary schools, the program runs from June 2 to June 27, 2025 (with no care on June 19), providing a safe, engaging, and educational environment for students entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Summer Adventure Club emphasizes hands-on learning and recreational activities in a supportive setting.

Adventure Club Summer Program Website