We’ve collected a few of your stories, photos and videos about what schools and communities did for Attendance Awareness Month 2025. Let’s continue to support students by promoting consistent attendance all year long!
Florida
Listen up! Sarasota County Schools took a deep dive into all things attendance during a podcast interviewing district leaders. Issues covered include some of the common barriers to regular student attendance, resources available in our district to assist students and families, and what is working to increase attendance. Check out this episode of the InTune Podcast to hear why Every Day Counts.
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading worked with songwriter Jim Prosser to create an adorable music video, “Strive for Less than 5 Days Absent”.
School District of Lee County Communications Director Rob Spiker interviews Paul Milford, administrator of social work services for Lee County, about the importance of attendance on its podcast. “Every Day Counts” isn’t just a slogan – it’s a reminder that each day is a stepping stone to student success.
Maryland
In Maryland, Baltimore County Public Schools are celebrating Attendance Awareness Month and highlighting the importance of on-time, regular school attendance by hosting countywide spirit days every Friday in September.
Sandalwood Elementary in Baltimore participated in the first countywide Spirit Day for Attendance Awareness Month by wearing school colors and spirit wear to show pride in being present at school!
North Carolina
Read to Grow Johnston County launched its fourth annual Poster Contest in celebration of Attendance Awareness Month. The contest invited students in kindergarten through fifth grade to design posters that show why regular school attendance matters. Read more here.
South Carolina
Pontiac Elementary in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrated Attendance Awareness Month by having their students sign a pledge saying that if they are healthy, they will come to school on time every day!
In South Carolina, District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties introduced “On Time Teddy,” a mascot to encourage students to arrive on time each day.
Texas
Each Wednesday throughout the month of September, the Dallas Independent School District is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month, promoting strong, consistent attendance habits that will set students up for success at all grade levels. Read about the theme for every week here.
Virginia
Prince William County Public Schools is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month with national recognition for its efforts to reduce absenteeism. The district lowered its rate by 6.7% from 2021–25, including a 5.7% drop last school year, earning an invitation to join the National Attendance and Engagement Meta Network.