Report an Absence

Attendance Line: 874-0175, Option 3

Please provide detailed information regarding the symptoms of your child's illness.

On or before the day of the absence, a parent/guardian should call the school before 9:00 am. Press #3 for the attendance line. This number is available 24 hours a day to accommodate those parents who would like to call the evening before the absence. Emails may be sent to contactcreekside@lakotaonline.com.
If the school has been notified of an absence, it is not necessary to present a note to the office. If a parent/guardian has not notified the school of an absence, the student must present, upon their return, a note stating: Date(s) of the absence, Reason for the absence, Signature of parent/guardian and Telephone number.
Phone calls will be made to parents when unexcused absences become excessive.
After ten (10) absences, a letter may be sent home to document and inform the parents/guardians regarding the number of absences.
After twelve (12) absences, the school will require medical documentation from a physician to excuse further absences.
A student who arrives to school after the start of the student day must report to the office for an admission slip.
The Butler County Attendance Officer will work directly with the schools in implementing the attendance policies of the district.

Any missed portion of the school day up to 4 and a half hours is considered a tardy. Any missed time above 4 and a half hours is considered a full day absent.