Edmonson County Schools Compete in State-wide High Attendance Day, Students Enjoy Rewards

Students were rewarded with popsicles and fun for being present on "high attendance day" at all EC Schools on Sept. 9, 2025.

Peytin Manor, story:
On Tuesday, September 9th, Edmonson County Schools competed in the state-wide high attendance day. The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel hosts the annual competition to raise awareness regarding regular school attendance. The schools from each category–small and large schools–will receive a minimum of $500. Regional winners will receive a certificate.

Kyrock Elementary “Snoozed on into School” for high attendance day. Students were encouraged to wear pajamas as a reward for their attendance. Five classes were rewarded with extra recess and popsicles for perfect attendance (Mrs. Nora Caroll, Mrs. Caitlin Caudill, Mrs. Alex Davis, Mrs. Tori Mudd, and Mrs. Brianne Wilson).

J.T. McGuire, a third grade student in Mrs. Brianne Wilson’s class states, “I love school because I like playing with my friends. My teacher makes math fun, and today at school, we ate popsicles and played outside. I love being a Blackhawk!”

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

Students enjoy the fun of "high attendance day."

South Edmonson Elementary gifted every attending student with SEE t-shirts. The shirts had the name of the school and a paw print representing their mascot, the bulldogs.

The 5/6 Center commemorates the day by providing each student with donuts. 

At Edmonson County Middle School, the two grades, seventh and eighth, went head to head to get the highest attendance of the day, whichever grade has the highest attendance will receive a reward on Friday, September 12th. 

Similar to the middle school, the high school will be awarded points for first place, second place, third place, and fourth place at their monthly clash of classes. The winning grade of clash of classes will receive a reward for winning the overall competition. 
    
ECHS Principal, Johnathan Williams said, “We work really hard to assemble a high-quality staff, and we believe the more students are present the more benefit from the teaching, learning, and social aspect and all of the services that we provide at Edmonson County High School and then all of our schools. We try our best to provide our students with a great four year experience, and we feel that if we do the best possible job, the more students are there to learn.”

Edmonson County Schools demonstrated creative ways of promoting student attendance during the state-wide high attendance day. Regular school attendance directly impacts a student’s success, overall well-being, and grasp on future opportunities. Attendance matters!