Pioneers, it's time to show up and shine!
Newtown High School is launching the Attendance Showdown, a friendly monthly competition between the Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. Each month, grades will compete to achieve the highest average attendance percentage, with standings displayed on weekly leaderboards throughout the school. [Newtown Hi...e Showdown | PDF]
Why does attendance matter? Consistent attendance helps students:
- Stay current with coursework
- Protect and improve their GPA
- Earn credits toward graduation
- Maintain athletic and extracurricular eligibility
- Build habits that support future college and career success [Newtown Hi...e Showdown | PDF]
How You Can Help
Students
- Set alarms and establish a consistent morning routine.
- Encourage friends to attend and arrive on time.
- Make homeroom attendance a priority. [Newtown Hi...e Showdown | PDF]
Guardians
- Monitor attendance through the student portal.
- Maintain consistent morning routines.
- Schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. [Newtown Hi...e Showdown | PDF]
Staff and Advisors
- Encourage strong attendance habits.
- Recognize and celebrate weekly attendance successes. [Newtown Hi...e Showdown | PDF]
Remember: Every student counts. Every day counts. Let's build Pioneer pride and see which grade rises to the top of the leaderboard!
Show Up. Lead the Way. Go Pioneers!