Greenville Elementary Earns January Attendance Award

School posts 94.8% attendance, its fifth straight monthly win

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Greenville Elementary School in Alabama has been awarded the district's January attendance trophy after posting a 94.8% attendance rate, marking its fifth consecutive monthly win. School officials and administrators highlighted the importance of regular classroom participation for student success and well-being.

Why it matters

Strong attendance is a key indicator of student engagement and academic achievement. Greenville Elementary's sustained high attendance rates demonstrate a schoolwide commitment to learning and set an example for the entire district.

The details

Greenville Elementary has earned the district's monthly attendance award for the past five months by maintaining a high participation rate among its student body. School administrators and mental health services coordinator Michele Thigpen emphasized that regular attendance plays a vital role in student success and overall well-being.

  • Greenville Elementary has won the district's attendance award for the past five consecutive months.

The players

Greenville Elementary School

A public elementary school in Greenville, Alabama that has maintained high attendance rates, earning the district's monthly attendance award for the past five months.

Michele Thigpen

The mental health services coordinator at Greenville Elementary School who highlighted the importance of regular attendance for student success and well-being.

Belinda Cook

The principal of Greenville Elementary School who accepted the attendance trophy on behalf of the school.

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What they’re saying

“Regular attendance plays a vital role in student success. Greenville Elementary continues to set a strong example for the entire district. Their consistent commitment to being present and engaged in learning truly makes a difference in both academic achievement and overall student well-being.”

— Michele Thigpen, Mental Health Services Coordinator (greenvilleadvocate.com)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery Employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Greenville Elementary's sustained high attendance rates demonstrate the school's commitment to student engagement and learning, setting an example for the entire district and highlighting the importance of regular classroom participation for academic achievement and overall student well-being.