Registration & Enrollment

Opelika City Schools will open registration for RETURNING students on April 6, 2026. Parents/Guardians will receive an email from “Opelika City Schools Registration” containing a snapcode link. This link should be used to register for the 2026-27 school year. Since your child is a current student, this snapcode link will contain most of the information required and will only need to be updated. The information needed for the 2026-27 school year includes Proof of Residency and Contact Information. All parents/guardians must upload new documents for the upcoming school year to verify residency requirements.  

• You are considered a returning student if you currently attend Opelika City Schools in grades K-12.
• Your child is considered a returning student if they have been enrolled in OCS Pre-K for the 2025-26 school year.
• If you are moving from one school location to another due to grade level (such as moving up from 2^nd to 3^rd grade or 5^th to 6^th grade, you are considered a returning student.
• All 2026-27 Kindergarten students (except for those currently enrolled in OCS Pre-K) should use the Kindergarten registration link below.

New students who are registering for the 2026-27 school year for the first time or from another system will be able to register after April 27, 2026.  The link is listed below under New Student Registration Information.

If you do not receive an email from “Opelika City Schools Registration” on April 6, 2026, with the snapcode link, please contact the data clerk at the school that your child will be attending in the fall. The data clerk can email you the snapcode for your student.

Registration for NEW STUDENTS (2026-2027 School Year) 

• OCS 2026-27 Enrollment Link-English
• OCS 2026-27 Enrollment Link-Spanish

OCS Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year

OCS 2026-27 Kindergarten Registration Link (English)

OCS 2026-27 Kindergarten Registration Link (Spanish)

Important: If you are a current OCS Pre-K student, you should NOT use this link. Most of your information is already in our system.  Check your email for a message from OCS with a snapcode link to register. You should register as a returning student.

Enrollment Information & Requirements

The Enrollment Center is available to assist families with the enrollment process and/or applying for a residency affidavit.
Opening Date: June 1
Please note: Residency affidavits will not be accepted until June 8.

Location
Opelika Enrollment Center
1206 Denson Drive
Opelika, AL
Located in the back, right building of Opelika Middle School, off McClure Avenue.

Phone: 334-745-9750

Summer Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The last appointment begins at 4:00 p.m.

Affidavit services will be available on Mondays on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are required Tuesday through Thursday, starting June 8.

Please call to schedule an appointment.

2026-2027 Opelika City Schools Proofs of Residence Requirements

• The following documentation is required for all students enrolling in Opelika City Schools:
• Current utility bill from the current month or past 30 days with the service name of the custodial parent or legal guardian. Accepted utility bills include water, power, trash, or gas.
• Current mortgage statement or deed in the name of the custodial parent or legal guardian.

OR

• A complete copy of the original, current lease/rental agreement signed by the property owner of record in the name of the custodial parent or legal guardian.

Residing with Others — Owned Property
A custodial parent or legal guardian residing in a property they do not own, but who is residing with the homeowner, must complete a board-approved Residency Affidavit Form in person with the homeowner.
Both parties must be present with the following in their name at the time of the affidavit:

The homeowner must provide:

• A mortgage statement or deed
• A current major utility bill, such as water, power, trash, or gas

The custodial parent or legal guardian must also provide two of the following documents in the name of the custodial parent or legal guardian listing the address stated on the affidavit:

• Government-issued ID
• Driver’s license
• Government-issued voter registration card
• Vehicle registration receipt
• Medicare/Medicaid letter with the student’s name and address listed
• Federal or State tax documents

Residing with Others — Leased Property
For leased properties, the custodial parent or legal guardian must be listed as an occupant on the lease.
If the custodial parent or legal guardian does not have a major utility bill in their name, they must complete a board-approved Residency Affidavit Form in person with the person whose name is on the major utility bill.

Both parties must be present with the following in their name at the time of the affidavit:

• A lease agreement
• A current major utility bill, such as water, power, trash, or gas

The custodial parent or legal guardian must also provide one of the following documents in the name of the custodial parent or legal guardian listing the address stated on the affidavit:

• Government-issued ID
• Driver’s license
• Government-issued voter registration card
• Vehicle registration receipt
• Medicare/Medicaid letter with the student’s name and address listed
• Federal or State tax documents

Important Notes
Affidavits must be completed in person in front of a designated Opelika City Schools employee.
Affidavits provided under false pretenses will be prosecuted.

Home visits will be conducted multiple times throughout the school year for all affidavits.