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!

California

Spark SF Public Schools, in partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District, launched the Be Here! campaign, a 6-week social media PSA campaign with weekly attendance/belonging themes. Businesses, community-based organizations, government agencies and education champions will join together to spread one clear message: Be Here! Because school is where students grow, connect and thrive.

Georgia

Mrs. Turner’s class won the attendance incentive for having the best attendance school-wide last week at Long Branch Elementary School. Students are enjoying a day with their favorite stuffed animals!

Iowa

Crestview School of Inquiry in Clive, Iowa, celebrated a major drop in chronic absence—from 22% two years ago to just 5% this school year—with a live goat party. The improvement came after launching a “GOAT” attendance initiative, awarding weekly trophies for top attendance and engaging families through outreach and the motto “be you, be here, belong.”