Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing back its attendance incentive program for a second year, giving high school students a chance to earn gift cards for showing up every day.
The program, called Perfect Attendance Pays, begins after Winter Break. Starting Monday, January 5 through Friday, January 9, students who attend school every day during that five-day period can earn a $100 gift card.
The district will continue offering these five-day attendance cycles through Friday, March 20, 2026. Each time a student completes a full cycle with perfect attendance, they earn another $100…