
December 19, 2025
Chronic absenteeism impacts reading proficiency, social and emotional development, academic confidence, test scores, early literacy and math development, and high school completion...

December 18, 2025
Know the facts! There are misconceptions about absences! Parents and students might think that absences are only a problem if unexcused, and attendance only matters in higher grade...

December 17, 2025
Join us for an evening focused on supporting our students by strengthening family support and increasing protective factors for youth. Local organizations will be on site to share...

December 16, 2025
Parents and students might think that absences are only a problem if they are unexcused, or that attendance only matters in the higher grades. That is not accurate. Chronic absen...

December 12, 2025
Missing two days of school per month, including excused and unexcused absences, suspensions, and any time missed due to changing schools, is considered chronic absenteeism. Communi...

December 11, 2025
There is a significant connection between health and attendance! Different health issues can impact a student's attendance in the classroom. Learn more about the academic effects o...

December 10, 2025
It’s not just one day without school… The absences can accumulate and become a big problem. Are you keeping track of your child’s absences? What happens when you let those absen...

December 8, 2025
Antioch Unified School District and Attendance Matters is working in partnership with parents and the local community to improve school attendance. A big thank you to the m...

December 5, 2025
The implications of chronic absence on the future attendance habits of the children are serious. Chronic absence is associated with declines in educational engagement, social-emoti...

December 4, 2025
Did you know that even at the preschool and kindergarten level, absenteeism can affect your student’s learning experience? Chronic absence means that the student misses at least 10...

December 3, 2025
The data is clear! Children who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not attend class in a consistent manner. Making sure your s...

December 1, 2025
Your Ideas. Your Voice. Real Solutions. Are you a high school student who is fed up with scrolling past problems you can't solve? Ready to actually DO something? The world's big...

November 30, 2025
School is back tomorrow, Monday, December 1st! Attendance matters! Every day counts—make sure your student comes to school and keeps learning. ¡La escuela regresa a clases maña...
November 29, 2025
Please take a moment to look at the attached guide. It can help you know when your child is well enough to come to school. Remember, attendance is very important. Thank you for hel...

November 26, 2025
We are grateful for each and every one of you. Please see the attached flyer for an important reminder about our return date after the break. Wishing you all a safe and wonderful h...

November 18, 2025
DV has created a new program designed to reward students when their attendance is over 95% for each month. See the memo from Principal Bowers HERE . He has also written a lett...

November 18, 2025
Come enjoy the performing arts this Friday Nov 21st at 7:00pm for D.V.'s Got Talent! Student acts consist of singing, dancing, and instrumentalists. Doors open at 6:30pm and the ...

November 6, 2025
The DV Thespians will be performing “Nearly, California” on November 14th at 6pm, and November 15th at 2pm and 6pm. This collection of magical vignettes is written and directed by...

November 4, 2025
DV's Orchestra will be having a free concert on Thursday Nov 6 at 7pm in the DV theatre. The Dozier Libbey High Orchestra will be joining as well. Come out for a night of free m...

November 4, 2025
“Every Day Counts – Show Up, Stand Out, Succeed!” “¡Cada Día Cuenta – Ven, Resalta, Triunfa!” We are so excited to continue our districtwide attendance campaign: Every Day C...
