Resident Participant Student
Per Senate Bill 63 (SB 63), students in full-time home school, full-time virtual school, and Family Paced Education Education (FPE) schools can now participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities in their public school of residence.
Effective August 28, 2025, SB 63 ensures that students who reside within the Platte County School District boundaries and receive instruction outside of traditional public-school settings may still participate in district-sponsored athletics, fine arts, and other co-curricular activities. These students are eligible to try out for and join school activities under the same standards as traditionally enrolled students, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
Where should I begin?
Parents should contact the Activities Office at 816-858-2822 x. 1206 to begin the process. Participation in co-curricular activities such as band and choir require the student to be enrolled in the associated course at their school of residence.
What are the requirements?
- Reside within our attendance boundaries
- Adhere to eligibility standards (academics, conduct, completing a physical if required)
- Pay applicable participation fees
- Be enrolled in the corresponding co-curricular class for band or choir
- Adhere to the MSHSAA Citizenship by-laws and the "Self Report" requirement
- Parents must verify student academic eligibility during each grade check period
What are the next steps?
After contacting the Activities Office, parents will sent a link to register their resident participant student. Residency verification will be requested and as required, activities registration forms will need to be completed.