Making a Difference Together There are many benefits to volunteering as a family; not only can you spend quality time together, you as a …
2023-2024
Celebrating Cultural Heritage
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15th until October 15th! …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Grand Rapids Public Schools’ commitment to equity and inclusion is stated in the district-wide mission: We aim to “ensure all Grand Rapids …
Strive for Less than 5!
When children miss just one day of school per month, even in kindergarten and lower grades, they will be LESS likely to graduate from high …
Family Guides
Caregiver Guides from Attendance Works According to GreatSchools.com, "[attendance] is important because students are more likely to …
Eliminating Barriers Together
Student Success Begins with 180 Days of School Did you know that some chronically absent students have poor attendance for reasons beyond …
The Problem
The Problem Across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are …
Check Your Answers!
How'd you do? Statement #1 - FALSE Students don’t start missing a lot of school until middle or high school. One in 10 Kindergarten …
Quiz: The Importance of Attendance
Let's Take a Stress-Free Attendance Quiz! Every morning, your child's teacher takes attendance in their classroom. Why is it so important …
Be Smart, Be There
Attendance Matters! Welcome back to school! September is Attendance Awareness Month, but good attendance habits should be encouraged all …