Springfield Public Schools offers an option of completing the enrollment application for students new to the district online. Using the online enrollment application process, for seated classes,  parents/guardians can provide their student's information electronically, and save time and paperwork. 

Enrolling a Student:  Easy as 1-2-3 

Step 1:  Gather your documents

• Student's proof of birth

• Student's immunization records

• Proofs of residency (utility bill, lease, or similar document)

• Previous school records (transcript, behavior, attendance, name and address of previous school)

• Copy of parent/guardian photo ID (proof of guardianship, if required)

• Health Inventory

• Student physical and Sport Medicine Services form, if applicable 

Step 2:  The school your child will attend is based on the attendance area in which you live and can be determined by using the school boundary map or by calling the records office at (417) 523-4747 or the transportation department at (417) 523-0500.  Once the school has been identified, you can start the enrollment process by completing the online application.

Step 3:  Take the email confirmation, once the application is complete, and the documents listed above to your child's school.

Note:  In addition to the forms above, there are multiple forms in the student handbook that will need to be provided to the school if applicable.  Forms must be from the student handbook for the school year you are enrolling them in.  The student handbook for the upcoming school year is typically updated July/August.  Those forms included:

• Directory Information Opt Out

• Acceptable Technology Use Agreement

• Student Media Exclusion 

• Blackboard Connect Notification System

Individuals living within the SPS school district who wish to attend a SPS school other than the one they are assigned to based on their address, must request a transfer.  Transfer request are processed in the order they are received.  Students on transfer are NOT eligible for district transportation.
There are two types of transfers, transitional and immediate.

• • Transitional transfers are only accepted during a specific time frame and are only available for specific grade-levels. 

  • Immediate transfers for the current school year are accepted any time prior to the fourth quarter.  Immediate transfers for the next school year are available year-round.  Immediate transfer requests may not be processed until the second week of the school year to allow the status of class size or building capacity to be determined.

• Upon completion of a transfer request form, parents will receive notification the request has been received. Parents will receive a second notification the request  has been approved, declined, or put on a wait list. If the request is placed on a wait list, parents will receive a third notification when the request is either approved or declined.
  You will need to use your Home Access Center log in information in order to apply for a transfer.  If you do not have this information, please reach out to the appropriate school site for assistance.
  Note:  

  • Current 5th and 8th graders who are on an immediate transfer who wish to attend the middle or high school aligned with their transfer school feeder pattern will need to complete a transitional transfer request for that school.  Otherwise, those students will be enrolled in the middle or high school assigned to their physical address.

  • For information on how a transfer may impact your sports eligibility, please review the MSHSAA Eligibility and Transferring Schools section below. 

The first day of kindergarten is an important day in a child’s life. That’s why at SPS, teachers, early childhood educators, and families partner to help students prepare for August. Each elementary school will host kindergarten registration from March 4-7 for the 2024-2025 school year.
Bring the following information with you:
1. Child's Birth Certificate or Passport
2. Child's Immunization Record
3. Proof of Residency (City Utilities bill with your name and address, lease agreement, etc.)

Patrons who do not have access to a computer may use a school computer, public computer or visit the Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 E. St. Louis St., for assistance. 

All other enrollment questions should be directed to your school secretary.