MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Middletown City School District has launched a new initiative to continue its work to boost student attendance.

It's called "Show Up, Rise Up," and it's focused on seventh through 12th graders. The students will receive prizes for perfect attendance on three specific weeks from October through December.

"We talk about it in school, but really it's setting the precedent for life, showing up in everything you do," said Superintendent Deborah Houser.

Students joined together at a pep rally — featuring special guest Bengals running back Chase Brown — at Middletown High School for the announcement.

Middletown City Schools offering new incentives to boost attendance

In the weeks of Oct. 27-31, Nov. 10-14 and Dec. 8-12, students with perfect attendance will receive differe

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