Detroit Public Schools pay students up to $1K cash for showing up to class

Detroit Public Schools Community District is offering up to $1,000 in cash payments for students with perfect attendance — marking the second year of the incentive program.

"Detroit Public Schools Community District is excited to announce the return of its highly successful Perfect Attendance Pays initiative for the 2026 Winter Term," the district announced via a press release published on December 4th.

"Starting January 5, 2026, all DPSCD high school students will have the opportunity...