Welcome to The Canon City School District

Welcome to the Cañon City School District, where our vision is simple but powerful: Learning for Life!

Everything we do is anchored in this vision and guided by four Core Beliefs:

Core Belief #1: We meet the social-emotional needs of all students, putting Maslow’s Hierarchy before Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Core Belief #2: We believe growth is what matters most. Learning requires risk-taking, and the work we do has the greatest impact on student outcomes.
Core Belief #3: We are future-focused, committed to developing the traits and skills that prepare students for ever-changing careers.
Core Belief #4: We prioritize what is best for students—even when it requires stepping outside our own comfort zones.

JUL

cancelled Board of Education meeting

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

JUL

First Day of School Information

Welcome Back for the 2026–2027 School Year!
We look forward to seeing all of our students and families. Please check out FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL DATES and HOURS/TIMES for the first day of school.

2026–2027 Student Registration

Follow these two simple steps to prepare for the new school year.

STEP 1: Online Registration

July 13–24, 2026
Required for ALL students

Complete your streamlined online registration to update household information, family details, and enroll students for the 2026–2027 school year. This digital process ensures accurate records and better service for your family.

Start Here:
www.ccsregistration.org

⚠ Important:
Online registration must be completed before attending on-site registration.

Need Help?

Phone Support
719-276-6000 ext. 7652
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

In-Person Support
District Administration Office
101 North 14th Street – Learning Center
July 13–24 • 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

STEP 2: On-Site Registration

July 28–30, 2026
At Your School

Complete district forms, athletics/activities registration, concurrent enrollment, locker assignments, schedule pickup, and building tours.

Schools Where Attendance is REQUIRED

Cañon City High School
Cañon City Middle School
Harrison K-8 School
Lincoln School of Science & Technology

Schools Where Attendance is OPTIONAL

Cañon Exploratory School – Required for incoming Kindergarten students and new families
McKinley Elementary School – Required for Preschool students, incoming Kindergarten students, and new families
Mountain View Core Knowledge School
Washington Elementary School – Required for incoming Kindergarten students and new families.
Registration dates and times differ from other schools.

Registration Schedule

Washington Elementary School

Tuesday, July 21 — 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22 — 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 23 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All Schools Except Washington Elementary

July 28 — 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
July 29 — 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
July 30 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cañon City High School
Cañon City Middle School
Cañon Exploratory School
Harrison K-8 School
Lincoln School of Science & Technology
McKinley Elementary School
Mountain View Core Knowledge School

Start Online: www.ccsregistration.org

Questions? 719-276-6000 ext. 7652