In the Aberdeen School District, we’ve always believed schools work best when families and educators pull in the same direction. Education has never been a solo effort here, it’s a team sport. And when parents are engaged, students win. Every time.
Parent engagement isn’t about perfection. It’s about partnership. It’s about showing students that the adults in their lives are connected, consistent, and committed to their success.
When Parents Are Engaged, Students Perform Better
The research is detailed, but we don’t need a study to tell us what we see every day in our classrooms. Students whose parents are involved tend to:
Earn higher grades
Show stronger motivation
Take greater ownership of their learning
When parents ask questions, check in on progress, and stay connected to their child’s school, students understand that school matters. That message carries weight.
Engagement Builds Accountability and Stronger Habits
Attendance improves when families and schools communicate regularly. Behavior improves when expectations are consistent at home and at school. When parents partner with teachers, students learn that responsibility doesn’t stop at the classroom door.
This kind of engagement helps students build habits that last well beyond graduation, showing up, doing the work, and pushing through challenges.
Strong Schools Are Built on Strong Relationships
Aberdeen schools are more than buildings. They’re gathering places. They’re where Friday night lights shine, where teachers know families by name, and where traditions are passed down from one generation to the next.
When parents attend events, volunteer, communicate with staff, or simply stay informed, they help create a school culture that feels welcoming, supportive, and united. That sense of belonging matters, especially to our students.
Engagement Looks Different for Every Family, and That’s Okay
Parent engagement doesn’t require a certain schedule, title, or level of availability. It might look like:
Talking with your child about their day
Reading school messages and staying informed
Encouraging effort and good decision-making
Showing up when you can
What matters most is consistency and care.
We’re Stronger Together
Parent engagement isn’t an extra, it’s essential. When families and schools work together, students feel supported, expectations are clearer, and outcomes improve.
That’s how we’ve always done things in Aberdeen. And it’s how we’ll keep moving forward, together, with purpose, and with our students at the center of everything we do.
Because when parents are engaged, our kids thrive. And that’s a tradition worth protecting.