A surge in abandoned children is fueling a school dropout crisis on Kisima II Island in Uganda’s Jinja City. Many children are forced to leave school to care for younger siblings due to parental abandonment, creating child-headed households struggling for survival. Kisima II Primary School began the academic year with 200 pupils, but faces increasing challenges retaining students. The situation highlights the socio-economic hardships faced by families on the island. Authorities have not yet commented on specific interventions to address the growing problem. This trend threatens the future educational opportunities for vulnerable children in the region. The issue underscores the need for support systems for orphaned and abandoned children in Uganda.