More than half of CPS’ 19,000 students in summer school; district touts enrichment/advancement opportunity

By Brian Hauswirth
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More than 9,400 Columbia Public Schools (CPS) students are back in the classroom for summer school.

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Students continue to enroll for CPS’ summer school (2026 graphic courtesy of CPS’ website)

CPS’ Michelle Baumstark says that represents more than half of the district’s regular school enrollment. Missouri’s fourth-largest district has about 19,000 students.

Ms. Baumstark says CPS offers a robust summer school program that includes enrichment and advancement opportunities for students. Driver’s education has returned for summer school offerings and CPS thanks Columbia Honda for providing the vehicles for the course.

What’s next: Summer school classes continue this week at CPS.