BRENHAM ISD, APPEL FORD TEAMING UP TO GIVE AWAY VEHICLE TO STUDENT WITH PERFECT ATTENDANCE

  

Brenham ISD is partnering with Appel Ford for a new attendance incentive at Brenham High School: the chance for a student to win a vehicle.

The school district is taking on the initiative to maximize student learning and secure necessary funding for public education.

High school students who have perfect attendance during any of the six six-week periods will have their name entered into a drawing for a vehicle donated by Appel Ford.  The more periods they have perfect attendance, the more chances they have to win.

The vehicle will come fully covered with tax, title and license included.  The full specifics of the vehicle will be announced later in the school year.

Brenham High School Principal Michael Watts said this is “all about building relationships and making things happen.”  He added, “If this doesn’t get students to school, I don’t know what will.”

Brenham ISD has implemented several strategies to boost school attendance, which is directly tied to funding from the state. 

One of those is pre-attendance checks, which notify parents if their child is marked absent in the first period.  This allows parents to ensure their child arrives at school before the official state attendance check at 10 a.m.  

Other incentives have been introduced in collaboration with local businesses, like bikes provided by Wal-Mart. 

Appel Ford Owner Jon Hill said he loves the community and is “happy to contribute to something so important.”  Appel Ford General Sales Manager Mike Leonard said, “You always get back what you put in. We want to reward students who are putting in the effort to be at school every day.”