Chicago student graduates without ever missing a day of school

A local 8th grader is celebrating more than graduation!

CHICAGO - A Chicago Public Schools student has graduated from 8th grade without ever missing a day of school.

Aiden McNulty graduated from Dore Elementary in the Clearing neighborhood and has gone every single day since preschool.

"There were days when I really didn't wanna do it. I kinda just had to cause it had already been a couple years, so I kept on going," said McNulty.

He received a mention every year for perfect attendance and at graduation.

McNulty says he plans to keep the trend going in high school.

He is headed to St. Lawrence.