Enrolling as a Parent


SPS Students Transferring to Full-Time Virtual

If your student is currently enrolled in Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and would like to transfer to full-time virtual learning, our Enrollment Team is here to help.

How to Get Started

Contact our Enrollment Team directly with your student's full legal name and student ID number (if available):

Phone: 417-523-0417
Email: [email protected]

Missouri Families Outside of Springfield (MOCAP)

Missouri families who live outside the Springfield Public Schools district may enroll tuition-free in our full-time virtual program through the MOCAP program.

How to Get Started

Review the MOCAP eligibility requirements, then complete the enrollment form below to begin the enrollment process.

Complete Enrollment FormSpring 2026 Enrollment Closes February 6
If your student is not currently enrolled in an SPS school building but resides within the Springfield Public Schools district, you may enroll them in Full-Time Virtual learning. To begin, please create an account and submit an enrollment application.

Need Help Choosing the Right Option?

If you're unsure which enrollment path applies to your student, our Enrollment Team is happy to assist. Call 417-523-0417 or email us at [email protected]

Students enrolled in Launch full-time through MOCAP or SPS should contact their resident district or building for athletic and activity participation information.

Important Information for Parents


The first day of school for the spring 2026 term is January 5, 2026. The application for spring opens on November 17. The deadline to submit an application for the spring term is February 6, 2026. All registration steps, including documentation (immunizations, school records, etc) must be submitted by February 12, 2026. (Review other important dates with this MOCAP Important Dates calendar).

Current SPS Families

Students currently enrolled in Springfield Public Schools will continue learning at their home building while we transfer them to full-time virtual learning. Our team works closely with the student’s school to ensure a smooth, seamless transfer and to build a personalized virtual schedule. Families can expect a call from their Launch counselor to walk through the new schedule, explain what to expect in the virtual environment, and help students begin their online learning journey with confidence.

Out of District Missouri Families (MOCAP)

Missouri families who live outside the Springfield Public Schools district can enroll in our full-time virtual learning program through the MOCAP program, tuition-free! Spring 2026 enrollment is open now, and students can join the program while the term is already in session. Applications must be submitted by February 6, 2026, and all registration steps, including required documentation such as immunization records and previous school records, must be completed by February 12, 2026. Families can also review additional important dates using the MOCAP Important Dates calendar.

Our Enrollment Team is available to guide families through the MOCAP application process and answer any questions, helping ensure students can start the term smoothly and successfully.

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Need More Support?

If you have questions or need assistance with enrollment, please contact our Enrollment Team at 417-523-0417 or email us at [email protected].

MOCAP Registration Process

Ready to enroll your child in full-time Launch Virtual Courses? Follow the detailed steps on the document below.
MOCAP Registration Process

Academic & Attendance Policy

Review this policy to understand our attendance guidelines and academic performance expectations for full-time MOCAP students.

SPS Graduation Requirements

All MOCAP students must meet the graduation requirements for the School District of Springfield R-XII. Learn the details below.
SPS Graduation Requirements

Next Steps

After you submit your application, the Launch and all supporting documentation. A member of the Launch enrollment team will contact you with next steps.

Looking for more information?

Download our Virtual Learning Handbook or the MOCAP Registration Process document for this information and to find out more information on Device Requests, Student Schedules, Academic and Attendance Policies, and IEP/504 Plans.

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Enrolling Through a School District


Launch liaisons at Launch partner school districts can enroll students through Launchpad, our custom-designed enrollment portal. Liaisons from non-partner school districts can also enroll students through Launchpad (via MOCAP). Please check out the Launch Member Directory to learn if your student’s current school district/the school district you live in currently works with Launch.

Launch Programming


K-5 students engage with teachers everyday.

Elementary Programming (Grades K-5)

Launch’s Elementary (k-5) courses operate on a synchronous model so that teachers may best support students. The following items will be helpful in getting students started with Launch.
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Middle school learners choose from dozens of courses.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Full-time virtual middle school students enroll in four content area courses; Health; PE; plus 1-2 exploratories (based on their home district’s requirements). Students can also enroll in Launch middle school courses on a per-course basis.
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Launch offers all courses that are needed to graduate.

High School (Grades 9-12)

Full-time virtual high school students have both required and elective courses available. Schedules vary by grade level, and graduation requirements slightly differ by school district.

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Launch Missouri's Workforce

Launch Missouri’s Workforce is a new initiative designed to offer high school students a career-focused virtual education path in their chosen area of interest. Students who successfully complete the courses in their selected workforce career pathway will graduate high school career ready with both skills and industry-recognized certifications and credentials.
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