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East Hardy Elementary principal reports rising attendance, warns families about new third‑grade retention rule
Summary
Principal Mrs. Morris told the Hardy County school board that early‑year attendance improved after a later start and that expanded teacher data meetings and daily outreach reduced chronic absenteeism; she said she will meet second‑grade families about House Bill 3035 retention rules taking effect next year.
Mrs. Morris, the principal at East Hardy Elementary, told the Hardy County Schools board that attendance at her school is “definitely trending upwards” after the district shifted the start of the school year and increased daily outreach to families.
Why it matters: The school reported better August and September attendance compared with the previous four years, officials said, and credited earlier vacations and more aggressive absence follow‑up. At the same time, a severe flu outbreak in February produced the lowest monthly attendance in four years, underscoring how illness can quickly reverse gains.
In her presentation, Mrs. Morris described a set of practices the school has used to boost presence and…
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