09/03/2026
📅 Every day counts. Every grade matters.
From elementary school through high school, regular attendance helps students stay connected, keep up with learning, and build habits that support their success.
As kids get older and become more independent, families still play an important role in helping them get to school and stay on track.
Here’s why showing up matters:
✅ Missing just 2 days a month adds up. That’s about 10% of the school year and can make it harder for students to keep up academically.
✅ Attendance patterns matter early. By 6th grade, chronic absence is one of the strongest warning signs that a student may not graduate on time.
✅ Absences can be a sign that something else is going on. Struggling with schoolwork, friendship issues, bullying, stress, or other challenges can sometimes show up as difficulty getting to school.
✅ Showing up is a life skill. Regular attendance helps students build routines and habits they’ll carry into work, college, and adulthood.
A few things families can do:
🗣️ Talk about attendance. Let your child know that going to school is important and that you're there to help when something makes it difficult.
😴 Keep routines consistent. A regular bedtime, morning routine, and time for homework can make school days easier.
🩺 Plan appointments when you can. Whenever possible, schedule routine medical and dental appointments outside of school hours.
And if getting to school is hard, please reach out. Transportation, health concerns, housing, food, family circumstances, or other challenges can all affect attendance. You don't have to figure it out alone. Your student's teacher, school counselor, and principals are here to help.
You can also check your child's attendance through PowerSchool and reach out to their teacher or school staff with questions.
Every day counts. And we're in this together. 💚
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