10/13/2026
Dear Families,
In New Mexico, a student is considered chronically absent after missing 10 percent or more of enrolled school days or classes for any reason. In a typical 155-day school year, that is about 15 days only . Excused and unexcused absences both reduce instructional time.
Beginning Monday, October, 19th, Dexter Consolidated Schools will be launching "Show Up. Connect. Succeed." to encourage regular attendance and help every student feel connected to school. Regular attendance protects learning time, strengthens relationship, and keeps students connected to opportunities.
What you can do to help, make school attendance a part of the family routine? Schedule appointments outside the school day whenever possible, notify the school promptly when your child must be absent, contact the school early when transportation, health, mental health, caregiving, or another challenge affects attendance, ask for help. The district attendance team will work with students and families to identify barriers and connect them with support.
We will can't wait to celebrate attendance improvements and progress through the school year. Thank you for helping your student Show Up. Connect. Succeed.
