Three-Part Video Series: “Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow”
Focus on Marina schools
This video series shines a spotlight on the critical role school attendance plays in shaping students’ futures, particularly in Marina, where chronic absenteeism rates are higher than neighboring communities. Through the voices of students, parents, educators, and community leaders, the series explores the challenges, impacts, and solutions surrounding school attendance.
The videos highlight why starting early with strong attendance habits is essential, the long-term consequences of missing school, and how absences affect not only individual students but also classrooms and communities. Viewers will learn about the resources and support available to families, as well as the collective effort required from schools, families, and the broader Marina community to turn the tide on absenteeism.
With the unifying message “Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow,” the series encourages Marina to rally together, ensuring every student has the opportunity to build a strong educational foundation and achieve their dreams.
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Video #1: This video highlights the importance of attendance across the entire community, noting that students in Marina face lower overall attendance rates compared to neighboring areas. It addresses common challenges such as traffic, transportation, illness, and family concerns, while emphasizing MPUSD's commitment to supporting families in overcoming these obstacles. Together, we can ensure students are present and ready to succeed.
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Video #2: This video underscores MPUSD's commitment to student success, emphasizing the importance of good attendance as a foundation for academic achievement and graduation. It shares a unifying message to the community about working together to ensure every student thrives, highlighting how attendance impacts not only individual students but the entire classroom. Together, let's provide the support students deserve to help them succeed.
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Video #3: This video highlights the critical importance of regular school attendance and its impact on student success. It shares insights on how missing just 10% of school can affect academic progress and emphasizes MPUSD's support options, including Saturday Academy and Short-Term Independent Study, to help students stay on track.
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Thank you to our administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members for participating.
- Reggie Breland, Principal, Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy
- Leo Carranza-Martinez, Student, Crumpton Elementary School
- Principal Drew Coleman, Olson Elementary School
- Hugo Cortez, President, Marina Youth Soccer Association, and Teacher, Crumpton Elementary School
- Shivdev Dhillon, Police Officer, City of Marina
- PK Diffenbaugh, Superintendent, MPUSD
- Bruce Delgado, Mayor, City of Marina
- PK Diffenbaugh, Superintendent, MPUSD
- Michelle Faatuai, Teacher, Crumpton Elementary
- Maryela Gonzalez, Attendance Clerk, Los Arboles Middle School
- Leland Hansen, Principal, Los Arboles Middle School
- Randy Hopkins, Police Chief, City of Marina
- Lucy Jeronimo, Parent, Marina High School and Los Arboles Middle School
- Katelyn Le, Student, Olson Elementary School
- Doug McCoun, Fire Chief, City of Marina
- Horace Mercurio, Owner, Cafe Mia Brew Bar and Cafe
- Kelly Peyton, Marina Youth Arts
- Ron Powell, Marina Youth Center
- Claudia Ramirez, Attendance Clerk, Marina High School
- Jose Quevedo, Principal, Marina High School
- Jackson Rincon, Student, Crumpton Elementary School
- Alex Tani, Principal, Crumpton Elementary School
- Jeff Uchida, Trustee, MPUSD Board of Education
- Sharon Valencia, Principal, Marina Child Development Center
- Eva Prader, Los Arboles Middle School Student
- Gabriel Ortiz Sanchez, Marina High School Student
- Alejandra Berumen, Marina High School Student