Registration & Enrollment
Enroll in Person
Families wishing to enroll new students into the district may do so at any time during normal business hours. Central registration is located at:
Sylvester Small Administration Building
10 N. Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
For Questions About Enrollment
Call the engagement center at 330.761.2810; or email enrollment@apslearns.org.
Welcome to Akron Public Schools. Register your new student using Akron Public Schools' online registration system. A new student is defined as new to Akron Public Schools and having never attended a school in Akron Public Schools or a previous Akron Public Schools student who withdrew and is re-enrolling.
New Students
Be sure to have any Required Documents (see 'Enrollment Resources' below) as you complete the registration process. Click Find My School, and enter an address to find your assigned school.
Entering Kindergarten
Check out our Kindergarten Registration.Registration
Click here to register your new student using Akron Public Schools' online registration system. A new student is defined as new to Akron Public Schools and having never attended a school in Akron Public Schools or a previous Akron Public Schools student who withdrew and is re-enrolling.
Open Enrollment
Families interested in exploring APS school options outside of their neighborhood must open enroll – this includes specialty schools and programs. Applications for specialty schools and programs are accepted from Oct. 30 – Dec. 1, 2023 (Akron Early College, Akron School for the Arts at Firestone CLC, International Baccalaureate at Firestone CLC, Miller South, NIHF STEM Middle School and STEM High School). General open enrollment applications will be accepted from Oct. 30, 2023 – Jan. 15, 2024. Learn more and apply today.
Current Student Information Update
Having up-to-date contact and health information is critical for all APS students so that we can keep parents up to date with information, announcements and in cases of emergency. A current student is defined as currently enrolled in Akron Public Schools. Click Home Access Center to verify your current information. If there are no changes, please sign and submit the form.
Online Enrollment Guide
Kindergarten Reading Workbook: GO PREP
Not sure how to get started with preparing your child for kindergarten? Check out our "GO PREP" video guides that lead our parent-partners through the entire workbook, offering impactful tips and strategies on how to move the learning when working with your student.
APS Students Who Are Moving
If you are moving, please contact your student's school for assistance; or you may call the Engagement Center at 330.761.2810.