Good Attendance and Academic Success Go Hand in Hand

Good attendance and academic success go hand in hand

September is Attendance Awareness Month, highlighting the connection between good attendance habits formed at the beginning of the school year and better academic achievement throughout the year.

Attendance Awareness Month Focuses on Youngest Learners

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is joining schools, families and community partners across the state in recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month. Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation earlier this month, affirming the importance of regular attendance and Oregon’s shared commitment to supporting students. “As we begin the 2025-26 school year, we are placing renewed focus on helping every child build the habit of showing up…