PK–12 Public Schools · Hot Springs, Arkansas

Admissions

Apply / get started

Share a few details for 2026–27, schedule a campus visit, or call today—we will help you understand School Choice, residency, virtual, and hybrid options before June 1, 2026.

Check my student’s options (501) 262-2414

What we believe

At Cutter Morning Star, learning is about more than academics —

it is about belonging.

Your next step

You are not committing to enroll—just starting a conversation.

Our 2026–27 enrollment hub is the fastest way to share your name, contact information, grade level, and learning preference. The form takes about a minute. We route your message to elementary or high school staff and aim for same-day replies on most school days.

There is no tuition to attend as a public school student in Arkansas. Your path may depend on whether you live in the district, are applying through School Choice, are moving to Garland County, or want on-campus, virtual, hybrid, or homeschool-hybrid (Connect Care) enrollment—we will explain what applies before deadlines pass.

Prefer to talk first? Call (501) 262-2414 or email laura.baber@cmseagles.net.

Start here

Three moves to get started today

Order may shift for your situation—our office will clarify when you reach out.

  1. Share your details

    Use the enrollment interest form or call (501) 262-2414. Tell us interested grade(s), learning preference (on-campus, virtual/hybrid, homeschool hybrid, or still deciding), and any notes about athletics or support services.

  2. Hear back from the right team

    We connect you with elementary (PK–6) or high school (7–12) staff by phone, email, or text. They help confirm which enrollment path fits and what paperwork may be needed before June 1, 2026.

  3. Visit campus & decide with confidence

    Tour elementary or high school, meet principals and counselors, and ask about a typical day. You can also schedule a visit through our contact page.

Enrollment hub

Get help with enrollment

Share your name, contact information, grade level, and learning preference. We route your message to the right campus team and follow up by phone, email, or text.

The interest form lives on our dedicated 2026–27 landing page so families can focus on deadlines and FAQs in one place.

Go to enrollment form

On the form, you can share

  • First and last name, email, and phone
  • Interested grade(s)—elementary (PK–6), high school (7–12), multiple children, or not sure yet
  • Learning preference—on-campus, virtual/hybrid, homeschool hybrid, or still deciding
  • Optional notes—athletics, special services, summer programs, or timing questions

We use your details only to follow up on enrollment. Reply STOP to texts anytime.

Full 2026–27 hub Speak to admissions

Our buildings

Visit the school that fits your child’s grade

Walk the halls, meet principals and counselors, and picture your student as an Eagle—book through the form above or call the district office.

CMS Elementary School

CMS Elementary

Grades PK–6 · 2800 Spring St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 · (501) 262-2414

School overview
CMS High School

CMS High School

Grades 7–12 · 2801 Spring St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 · (501) 262-2414

School overview

Your situation

Which enrollment path might apply?

Read the full enrollment guide for step-by-step details.

School Choice

Families outside the district often apply through Arkansas School Choice before the June 1 deadline.

Residency

Moving into Garland County? Your paperwork and timeline may differ from a transfer application.

Virtual & hybrid

Eligible students can blend home-based learning with district support while staying enrolled at CMS.

Homeschool hybrid

Connect Care supports qualifying homeschool-hybrid families—we explain Arkansas requirements first.

Quick answers

Before you submit

Many Arkansas families apply through School Choice before June 1, 2026. Submit the interest form and we will help confirm whether that path fits your student’s grade and situation.

Yes, where eligible. Tell us your student’s grade, location, and learning needs on the form—we will explain what applies and how athletics or activities may work when rules are met.

There is no tuition to attend as a public school student in Arkansas, the same as other public schools in the state. Some activity, athletic, or program fees may apply—ask when you connect with our team.

While you wait

Explore CMS before you decide

Schedule a visit
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Check options before June 1

Open the 2026–27 enrollment hub to submit the interest form, or call the district office now. Same-day replies are typical on school days.

Submit interest (501) 262-2414