As the summer months approach, the Murray City School District has officially released its launch guide details and key dates for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. For district parents mapping out their late summer calendars, here is the essential, evidence-based breakdown of registration dates, required documentation, and back-to-school events.

Student Registration Timelines

Online registration workflows differ depending on whether a student is returning to the district or enrolling for the first time.

• Returning Students (Grades K–12): Online registration for all returning students who previously attended MCSD opens on July 28. Kindergarten registration originally opened in March and will close temporarily on June 18 before re-opening alongside the general student population on July 28. Parents who prefer to register a returning student in person should contact their child's specific school to coordinate.

• New Students: Parents of students who have never been enrolled in the district (including the Early Childhood Education Center) can begin the online registration process starting July 28 via the MCSD Registration Portal.

Important Policy Note for Re-enrolling Families: If a student previously attended an MCSD school, left the district, and is now returning, registration cannot be finalized purely online. Instead, families must complete the process in person at the school during its designated registration day.

Required Documentation for New & Returning-Move-In Students

All new students, as well as returning students who previously left the district, must bring physical copies of the following verification documents to their assigned school on their designated registration day (if they have not already submitted them):

• Proof of Identity: The student's original, certified birth certificate, passport, or I-94 form.

• Medical Records: The student's official immunization records.

• Academic Transcripts: For new high school students, physical transcripts covering 9th grade to the present must be provided.

• Proof of Residency: Two distinct proofs of residency are required for families living within school boundaries. For out-of-district students, an official email of acceptance satisfies this residency verification requirement.

 

What Qualifies as Valid Proof of Residency?

The district enforces strict criteria regarding which financial and legal documents establish residency:

Document Type	Requirements / Accepted Examples
Dated within 60 Days	Must provide one primary document: Lease agreement, mortgage statement, or utility bill . AND one secondary document: Driver's license, letter from an approved government agency, payroll stub, bank or credit card statement, vehicle registration/insurance, or a medical bill.
Dated within 12 Months	A valid W-2 form or a property tax bill.
Non-Qualifying Documents	The following items do not establish proof of residency: Power of attorney, letters from family or friends, general property owned within boundaries, or a PO Box.

School-by-School Registration & Back-to-School Schedules

Class placement and schedule details for students in grades 1–12 will become visible online by August 7, 2026. Kindergarten placements will be made available on August 20 at 5:00 pm, following mandatory individual student assessments scheduled from August 18–20.

In-Person Registration Days

In-person registration windows vary significantly by school site and student status:

• McMillan (K–6): July 31 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

• Hillcrest Junior High (New Students): August 3 | 8:30 am – Noon & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

• Liberty (K–6): August 4 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

• Parkside (K–6): August 4 | 8:30 am – 1:35 pm

• Viewmont (K–6): August 4 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

• Murray High School (MHS): August 5

  • New Students: 8:00 am – 11:00 am

  • Returning Students: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

• Horizon (K–6): August 5 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) & August 13 (9:00 am – 5:30 pm)

• Grant (K–6): August 5 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

• Riverview Junior High (New Students): August 6 | 8:30 am – Noon & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

• Longview (K–6): August 12 | 8:30 am – 3:15 pm

ESL Parent Registration Assistance Night: On August 5, specialized registration support for English as a Second Language (ESL) families will be hosted at Hillcrest Junior High School. Sessions run from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm and re-open from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Open House & Back to School Nights

Families can visit classrooms and meet educators during designated evening windows:

• Riverview Junior High: August 12 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• Hillcrest Junior High: August 12 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• Liberty Elementary: August 12 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

• Parkside Elementary: August 13 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• McMillan Elementary: August 13 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• Longview Elementary: August 13 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• Horizon Elementary: August 13 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• Viewmont Elementary: August 13 | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

• Grant Elementary: August 13 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

• Murray High School (Sophomores Only): August 14 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am

• Viewmont Kindergarten: August 19 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Official Start Dates

The staggered launch of the 2026-27 instructional calendar is structured as follows:

• Friday, August 14, 2026: Grade 7 begins.

• Monday, August 17, 2026: Grades 1–6 and Grades 8–12 begin.

• Thursday, August 20, 2026: Kindergarten official start date.

For additional inquiries regarding registration procedures or specific boundary assignments, families can contact the District Office directly at (801) 264-7400 or visit the central administrative offices at 5102 S. Commerce Drive, Murray, UT 84107. You can also download the official Launch Guide One Sheet here.