The Stay in School initiative engages the entire community – youth, schools, caring adults, media, business leaders and others in reaching out to those who care for children in Springfield Public Schools to play a role in encouraging increased daily attendance.

Mother and Baby (English)

Mother and Baby (Spanish)

Approved Absences (English and Spanish)

Attendance Tips: Part 1 (English and Spanish)

Attendance Tips: Part 2 (English)

Attendance: 4 Boys (Spanish)

Attendance: 4 Boys (English)

The Stay in School initiative is a partnership between Springfield Public Schools, United Way of Pioneer Valley and many community partners.

• Baystate Health Systems

• Brookings Elementary School

• Chamber of Commerce

• City Connects

• City of Springfield

• Davis Foundation

• High School of Science & Technology

• Junior Achievement

• Latino Education Institute

• Mass Mentoring Partnership

• Partners for Healthier Communities

• Puerto Rican Cultural Council

• Regional Employment Board

• Springfield Boys & Girls Club Family Center

• Springfield Boys & Girls Club

• Springfield College

• Springfield Mayor Anti-Violence Taskforce

• Springfield Parent Academy

• Springfield Public Schools

• Springfield School Volunteers

• Stand for Children

• uAspire

• UMASS Center at Springfield

• UMASS School of Nursing

• United Way of Pioneer Valley

• WGBY

• YMCA of Greater Springfield