At Putnam County School District, regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. To help families stay informed, we provide attendance information through several tools throughout the school year. Our goal is to partner with families—not surprise them.
Parents and guardians may receive a daily notification when a student is recorded absent or tardy. These notifications are sent after the school day has ended and are intended to keep families informed of attendance recorded that day.
For the most up-to-date attendance information, please review your student's record in Skyward Family Access.
You may also receive text messages from 386-222-0667.
These messages are sent through our partner, Everyday Labs, on behalf of Putnam County School District.
Everyday Labs helps districts across the country improve student attendance by sending timely reminders and encouragement to families. Messages may include:
Attendance reminders
Positive attendance streaks
Missed school notifications
Tips for supporting regular attendance
These messages are informational and designed to support families.
Skyward Family Access is the official source for your student's attendance records.
There you can:
View absences and tardies
Monitor attendance history
Review grades
Update contact information
Each school processes attendance documentation. If your student was absent for an excusable reason, please submit the required documentation to your child's school as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding an attendance record, contact your school's attendance office.
Planning appointments and vacations around the school calendar helps students maximize instructional time.
Research consistently shows students who attend school regularly are more likely to:
Stay on track academically
Build strong relationships
Develop positive routines
Graduate prepared for college, career, or military service
Students who arrive late or leave early miss important instruction time and can fall behind. Even missing a few days each month can impact learning over time. Regular attendance matters every day.
Establish consistent bedtime and morning routines
Avoid scheduling appointments or trips during school hours whenever possible
If your child needs support, contact the school so we can help
One of our top priorities is building awareness about the importance of school attendance. This infographic spells out the facts about chronic absence in the early grades: (English) (Spanish)
There is a connection between chronic absence and a student’s academic achievement. View these flyers to help build the habit of attendance!
Health-related absences can often be avoided. View these Health Handouts on Anxiety and When to Send a Student to School with a minor illness, or after being sick.
If your family is experiencing challenges with transportation, health, or other issues, please reach out to your school’s attendance clerk, counselor, or administrator. We’re here to help.
