Farmington Schools Raise Attendance, Adopt New Attendance Support Platform

Farmington Municipal Schools reported on December 19, 2025 that regular attendance increased from 68 percent in 2023 24 to 72 percent in 2024 25, and the district adopted SchoolStatus Attend as a districtwide attendance support platform. District leaders cited a state MVISTAS report and said the new system will help staff identify emerging attendance issues and communicate promptly with families so support can be offered before absenteeism becomes chronic.

The district began sending attendance notifications to families in mid December as part of the rollout. Administrators described the notifications and platform tools as a way to keep families informed and to work collaboratively to address obstacles such as transportation gaps, health concerns, or family responsibilities that can prevent students from attending regularly. Superintendent Cody Diehl explained that the program helps monitor attendance patterns and facilitates prompt communication with families, and district officials emphasized that steady attendance correlates with higher proficiency on state assessments and improved graduation prospects.

The four percentage point rise in regular attendance represents a measurable short term gain for a district that has previously struggled to keep students in class. For local residents this can mean more stable classroom instruction, fewer disruptions from chronic absenteeism, and improved chances that students meet grade level expectations. Teachers often report that even modest increases in consistent attendance translate into better pacing and stronger cohort performance on standardized measures, and the district has highlighted those connections as part of its rationale for adopting the new technology.

Policy implications include continued investment in early warning systems and in supports that address nonacademic drivers of absence. The district will need to pair the SchoolStatus Attend platform with resources for transportation, health services, and family engagement to sustain gains. Over the long term improved attendance supports better academic outcomes, which in turn affects graduation rates and local workforce readiness.

For families seeking support, the district encouraged contact with local schools so staff can identify and help remove barriers to regular attendance. District leaders said they will monitor outcomes from the new platform and report back as they track attendance and academic indicators in the coming months.