National Attendance Initiative

Show Up USA is a robust National Attendance Initiative designed to reward students for showing up to school, reaching district attendance goals, and building strong habits for the future. Through this program, students can earn exciting rewards such as free food, bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, and other great gifts and entertainment experiences that celebrate their achievement. Participating school districts determine how certificates are distributed based on their own attendance goals, whether recognizing students with excellent attendance or students who show meaningful improvement. Schools and teachers provide the certificates directly to the students, who take them home to their parents, and families then visit participating restaurants or entertainment partners together to redeem the reward. By bringing schools, families, local restaurants, and community businesses together, Show Up USA creates a simple, positive, and memorable experience that encourages attendance, strengthens communities, and helps students develop discipline, responsibility, leadership, and strong habits that can benefit them for life.