Charleston Elementary School Launches “Steal the Show” Program to Boost Attendance with Exciting Rewards
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary Offers Prizes and “Lunch with the Mayor” to Encourage School Attendance
According to West Virginia Watch, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School in Charleston, West Virginia, has started a new program to improve student attendance. Called “Steal the Show, Eight or Below,” the program rewards students who miss no more than eight days of school this year. Prizes include special lunches, limo rides, movies, and $100 for the top eight students with the best attendance. This effort is part of a larger plan to address chronic absenteeism, which affects many students in West Virginia.
Principal Destiny Spencer stressed the importance of coming to school regularly, noting that it helps students succeed and prepare for their future. The program was kicked off with an outdoor pep rally, and Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin also offered a monthly “lunch with the mayor” for students who have good attendance.
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28% of West Virginia Students Missed School: New Pilot Program Aims to Boost Attendance with Rewards and Incentives (PHOTO: West Virginia Watch)
West Virginia Education Department Tests New Attendance Program at Mary C. Snow Elementary, Potential Expansion Across State
The West Virginia Department of Education chose Mary C. Snow to try out this program, allowing the school to customize it to their needs. If successful, the program might be used in other schools across the state. New state laws also aim to reduce absenteeism by limiting unexcused absences and requiring schools to contact parents sooner.
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