Dryden Elementary Parents — We Want You!
Looking for a fun way to get involved, meet other families, and make a difference at Dryden Elementary? Join the Dryden Elementary PTA! Your ideas, time, and support help make school events, activities, and special experiences even better for our kids.
PTA Meetings:
First Friday of every month. Most meetings will be held via Zoom
The first Friday of every quarter will be held in person at Dryden Elementary School
Whether you can volunteer a little or a lot, there’s a place for everyone in the PTA!
Come join us, share your ideas, and be part of the Dryden Elementary community.
Parents + PTA = A stronger school community!
#proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
about 3 hours ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary Parents — We Want You! Looking for a fun way to get involved, meet other families, and make a difference at Dryden Elementary? Join the Dryden Elementary PTA! Your ideas, time, and support help make school events, activities, and special experiences even better for our kids. PTA Meetings: First Friday of every month. Most meetings will be held via Zoom The first Friday of every quarter will be held in person at Dryden Elementary School Whether you can volunteer a little or a lot, there’s a place for everyone in the PTA! Come join us, share your ideas, and be part of the Dryden Elementary community. Parents + PTA = A stronger school community! #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from L&L Products who spent last Friday planting and cleaning up the grounds at Dryden High School! 🌱🌸

We are incredibly grateful for your hard work and willingness to give back to our school. Everything looks beautiful, and your generosity is a wonderful example of community partnership in action!

Thank you, L&L Products, for helping make Dryden High School a more welcoming place for our students, staff, and community! ❤️🤍

#ThankYou #LLProducts #CommunityPartners #DrydenCommunitySchools #ProudCardinal
about 9 hours ago, Mary Finnigan
huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from L&L Products who spent last Friday planting and cleaning up the grounds at Dryden High School! 🌱🌸 We are incredibly grateful for your hard work and willingness to give back to our school. Everything looks beautiful, and your generosity is a wonderful example of community partnership in action! Thank you, L&L Products, for helping make Dryden High School a more welcoming place for our students, staff, and community! ❤️🤍 #ThankYou #LLProducts #CommunityPartners #DrydenCommunitySchools #ProudCardinal
😴 Start the Sleep Reset 😴
If you haven't already started this, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.

Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five materials is supported by the MiFamily Engagement Centers and MiLEAP.
about 10 hours ago, Karen Roys
better nights = better mornings strive for fewer than 5 shift bedtime earlieyr before school starts for easier mornings and better attendance fewerthan5.com mi family
Happy Labor Day Weekend! ❤️🖤

In honor of Labor Day, school will be closed on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7.

We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of workers across our community and country. Wishing our Cardinal Families a safe and restful long weekend!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8.
1 day ago, Mary Finnigan
Happy Labor Day Weekend! In honor of Labor Day, school will be closed on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of workers across our community and country. Wishing our Cardinal Families a safe and restful long weekend! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8.
TICKETS:
1 for $10
3 for $25
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?
Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers.
HOW TO ENTER:
Venmo: @drydenelememtarypta and send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note.
Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased.
The more tickets you grab, the better your chances!
We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love!
Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS!
Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals!
2 days ago, Karen Roys
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
It’s Race Day! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❤️🖤

Good luck to the Dryden Cardinals Cross Country Team as they compete today at the Rambler Rust Buster at Stony Creek Metropark!

🏃 Men race at 9:00 a.m.
🏃‍♀️ Women race at 9:45 a.m.
4 days ago, Mary Finnigan
It’s Race Day! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❤️🖤 Good luck to the Dryden Cardinals Cross Country Team as they compete today at the Rambler Rust Buster at Stony Creek Metropark! 🏃 Men race at 9:00 a.m. 🏃‍♀️ Women race at 9:45 a.m.
What a great night for football at Stremler Field! The Dryden Cardinals opened the season with an impressive 48–2 victory over Peck!

Congratulations, Cardinals! 🏈❤️🖤
4 days ago, Mary Finnigan
What a great night for football at Stremler Field! The Dryden Cardinals opened the season with an impressive 48–2 victory over Peck! Congratulations, Cardinals! 🏈❤️🖤
🏐 IT’S GAME DAY! 🏐

Good luck to our Dryden Varsity Volleyball team as they compete in the Imlay City Quad tonight!

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Imlay City High School

Let’s go, Cardinals! ❤️🖤

#ProudCardinal #DrydenVolleyball #GameDay
4 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏐 IT’S GAME DAY! 🏐 Good luck to our Dryden Varsity Volleyball team as they compete in the Imlay City Quad tonight! 📅 Thursday, August 27 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. 📍 Imlay City High School Let’s go, Cardinals! ❤️🖤 #ProudCardinal #DrydenVolleyball #GameDay
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ DOUBLE THE CARDINAL PRIDE! ❤️🖤

Congratulations to Claire Wright and Levi Fitchett, who were both named Tri-City Times Athletes of the Week! Claire and Levi each placed third at the Hatchets Under the Lights Invitational.

Way to represent Dryden! 🎉

#ProudCardinal #DrydenCardinals #CardinalPride #CrossCountry
4 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ DOUBLE THE CARDINAL PRIDE! ❤️🖤 Congratulations to Claire Wright and Levi Fitchett, who were both named Tri-City Times Athletes of the Week! Claire and Levi each placed third at the Hatchets Under the Lights Invitational. Way to represent Dryden! 🎉 #ProudCardinal #DrydenCardinals #CardinalPride #CrossCountry
🏈 IT’S GAME DAY! 🏈

The lights are on, and the Cardinals are ready! Join us tonight as Dryden takes on Peck at 7:00 p.m. at Stremler Field.

Admission is only $5, and all Dryden students get in FREE!

Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our Cardinals! ❤️🖤

#ProudCardinal #GameDay #DrydenFootball
4 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏈 IT’S GAME DAY! 🏈 The lights are on, and the Cardinals are ready! Join us tonight as Dryden takes on Peck at 7:00 p.m. at Stremler Field. Admission is only $5, and all Dryden students get in FREE! Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our Cardinals! ❤️🖤 #ProudCardinal #GameDay #DrydenFootball
Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Dryden FREE Pre-K for All for the 2026–2027 school year!

If your child will be preschool age next school year, now is the perfect time to register! Our FREE Pre-K for All program provides high-quality early learning experiences at no cost to families, helping children build the skills and confidence they need for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond.

Engaging learning experiences
Social and emotional growth
Kindergarten readiness
Caring and supportive teachers

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Scan the QR code to enroll online today.

If you have any questions about eligibility or the enrollment process, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to welcoming your child for an amazing year of learning, growth, and fun!
6 days ago, Karen Roys
Free Pre-K For 4 year old Dryden GSRP Preschool Where learning, play, and fun begin! ALL income levels accepted high quality, certified teachers, breakfast, lunch, and snack provided, transportation, fiel trips & hands on Full days Monday-Thursday Now accepting applications2026-2027 school year PreK for all 810-448-4086 Lkoroleski@drydenschools.org. Lindsay Koroleski Dryden Community Schools.
🗽 2027 Class Trip to New York City — Information Meeting & Sign-Up! 🗽

Dryden students in grades 7–12 and their parents are invited to attend an information meeting for the 2027 Class Trip to New York City!

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Dryden High School Library

We will share information about the trip and provide an opportunity for students to sign up.

🎉 There will also be a drawing for a $125 trip credit!

To qualify for the drawing:

One parent must be present.
You must be present to win.
One entry is allowed per student.
The $125 credit will be applied directly to the student’s trip bill.

We hope to see you there as we start planning an exciting trip to New York City! 🗽🎭🏙️
6 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🗽 2027 Class Trip to New York City — Information Meeting & Sign-Up! 🗽 Dryden students in grades 7–12 and their parents are invited to attend an information meeting for the 2027 Class Trip to New York City! 📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 🕠 5:30 p.m. 📍 Dryden High School Library We will share information about the trip and provide an opportunity for students to sign up. 🎉 There will also be a drawing for a $125 trip credit! To qualify for the drawing: One parent must be present. You must be present to win. One entry is allowed per student. The $125 credit will be applied directly to the student’s trip bill. We hope to see you there as we start planning an exciting trip to New York City! 🗽🎭🏙️
TICKETS:
1 for $10
3 for $25
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?
Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers.
HOW TO ENTER:
Venmo: @drydenelememtarypta and send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note.
Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased.
The more tickets you grab, the better your chances!
We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love!
Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS!
Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals!
6 days ago, Karen Roys
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
If you are interested in either position please apply on Indeed.com. #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
6 days ago, Karen Roys
We’re hiring join our #proudcardinal family assistant teacher for strong beginnings/GSRP CDA required
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Dryden Elementary Parents — We Want You!
Looking for a fun way to get involved, meet other families, and make a difference at Dryden Elementary? Join the Dryden Elementary PTA! Your ideas, time, and support help make school events, activities, and special experiences even better for our kids.
PTA Meetings:
First Friday of every month. Most meetings will be held via Zoom
The first Friday of every quarter will be held in person at Dryden Elementary School
Whether you can volunteer a little or a lot, there’s a place for everyone in the PTA!
Come join us, share your ideas, and be part of the Dryden Elementary community.
Parents + PTA = A stronger school community!
#proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
7 days ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary PTO volunteer form for the 2026 -2027 school year paid parent/guardian information full name: address: phone number: email address: preferred contact method email, text phone best time to contact you student information child’s name grade teacher (if known) volunteer opportunities please check all the areas you’re interested in helping with events and activities trunk or treat teacher appreciation spirit night holiday events end of year celebrations daddy daughter dance mother son night book fair mom to mom sale school support areasL copying/laminating fundraising support hospitality/food donations decorating/setup whatever needed communications social media photography school newsletter graphic design/flyers website updated tell us a little more plans to attend PTA meetings fingerprinted for school volunteering completed background check interested in PTA leadership opportunities prefer to support through donations would like to help from home anything else you’d like to share? Thanks you for being a part of our school community.
Please read this letter for an important update. These changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice.
8 days ago, Karen Roys
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Please read this letter for an important update. These changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice.
8 days ago, Karen Roys
Please read this letter for an important update. These changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice.
Please read this letter for an important update. These changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice.
Please read this letter for an important update. These changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice.
Please read this letter for an important update. These changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice.
Please read this letter for an important update. These changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice.
Don't miss this important information. #proudcardinals
10 days ago, Karen Roys
August 24 new drop offf bus information. Check your email Drydenschools.org no school Aug 28
TICKETS:
1 for $10
3 for $25
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?
Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers.
HOW TO ENTER:
Venmo: @drydenelememtarypta and send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note.
Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased.
The more tickets you grab, the better your chances!
We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love!
Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS!
Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals!
10 days ago, Karen Roys
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
DID YOU MISS THE SNOW CONE SOCIAL RAFFLE?! Have no fear, Cardinals! Our Mommy Raffle Basket is still going! We’re keeping the raffle open until September 1st, and the BEST part? You don’t have to be a Dryden family to enter ,anyone 18+ can purchase tickets! TICKETS: 1 for $10 3 for $25 WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Every dollar raised helps our Dryden PTA provide fun, meaningful experiences and support for our students and teachers. HOW TO ENTER: Venmo: Send your payment and include “Mommy Raffle” + the number of tickets you’d like in the subject/note. Cash: Drop your payment off in the school office with Miss Maureen, with your name, contact information and amount of tickets purchased. The more tickets you grab, the better your chances! We are so excited for another amazing year with our Dryden PTA! We’re looking forward to making this a fun, loving and successful Cardinal year filled with memories our kids will love! Thank you for supporting our PTA and our Cardinals! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly our Cardinals! Basket 1 - $500 value igloo cooler, 2 tumblers 4 wick candle hat & sunglasses Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner set $10 Meesch’s gift card and lots of other essential mom goodies! Basket 2 - $240 value cooler 2 tumblers two candles sunglasses Moroccan oil set color wow products $10 Meesch’s gift card and plenty of other mom goodies A huge thank you to our current sponsors Dryden Elementary PTA Meesch’s ice cream J & J liquidation Susie Styles The Grogan family. Thank you for supporting our school, our teachers, and most importantly, our Cardinals!
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11 days ago, Karen Roys
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.
Dear Cardinal Families, As you know, the Village of Dryden has partnered with the Lapeer County Drain Commission to address local drainage problems. Work on this started this summer and continues into the fall. While we had hoped that the work affecting the day-to-day operations of the school would have been completed by now, that portion is beginning now. While the school has no control over the project's timeline, we are doing our best to implement alternate plans to lessen the impact on families. Because this construction directly affects Pleasant Street and North Street, we are making updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures. Key changes include: moving staff parking to open spaces in the north lot, relocating CELA parking to the north lot, moving school buses to the front of the building, and adding additional overflow parking at St. Cornelius Church. Safety First & Parking Guidelines: Because traffic patterns are changing, please drive with extra care and caution around campus. Watch for pedestrians, follow all posted signage, obey staff and/or police direction, and keep speeds low. ● St. Cornelius Parking Lot: We are extremely grateful to St. Cornelius for graciously allowing our school and families to use their parking lot. To show our respect for their generosity, please follow all posted signage on church property and be mindful that access may be limited during scheduled church events. ● North Lot Changes: The parking lot will be relined on Friday, August 21, 2026. We are adding in a crosswalk to enhance safety. Parents and children are required to use the crosswalk area. Parking is permitted in marked spots only. DO NOT PARK in unmarked spaces or spots marked no parking (either with a sign or lines on the pavement). We have vehicles of various sizes that require the space available to maneuver through the parking lot. ● Maps & Sharing: Detailed maps outlining these changes are attached to help you navigate drop-off and pick-up zones. Please share this communication and attached maps with anyone else who may be driving your student (grandparents, babysitters, carpool drivers, etc.). As we receive construction updates from the Village and the Drain Commission, we will continue to share that information directly with you. The following changes go into effect on Monday, August 24th and remain in effect until further notice: Elementary K-6 Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). Use the loop lane, the north lot, or St. Cornelius. Students will enter in the back as normal. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Please avoid picking up students during this window if possible. Bus students load first at the front of the building; dismissal pick-up remains in the back courtyard (students may exit slightly later than normal). ● Loop Lane Rules: Available only for students who can walk safely and independently to/from the school and lot. Students must enter/exit on the passenger side. Drivers must stay in their vehicles. If leaving your car, park in a marked spot. ● Daytime Visits: If front spots are closed, park in the north lot or church spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ Safety & Pedestrians: Follow posted signage. Pedestrians have the right of way. Staff will be on hand to assist, and all parents using the north lot must use designated crosswalks. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your schedule. Pack your patience—everyone is doing their best. ○ Parking Capacity & Flow: With 120+ vehicles sharing 85 north lot spots, please keep traffic moving and refrain from long chats. Schedule appointments for detailed staff conversations. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider using bus transportation—call (810) 724-9852 to set this up. Carpooling or walking (if you live in town) are also great options. CELA and Cardinal Club Families: ● Prior to 8:00 AM: No changes. ● Morning Drop-off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): Front parking is unavailable (buses relocated here). If dropping off after 8:00 AM, park at St. Cornelius and walk across the street to the appropriate CELA or Cardinal CLub door. ● 8:15 AM Drop-off: Utilize the north parking lot. but you must park and walk your child to the CELA door. ● Afternoon Pick-up (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM): Front parking is unavailable. Families picking up at the regular end of school day dismissal times must utilize the north lot and walk to the appropriate door. ● Daytime Visits: If you have school business lasting longer than 10 minutes during the day, please park in either the north lot or St. Cornelius spaces. ● Important Reminders: ○ No Parking in the Loop Lane: If you get out of your vehicle, you must park in a marked spot. ○ Time & Patience: Plan ahead and adjust your time. Pack your patience as everyone does their best. ○ Parking Capacity: The north lot has roughly 85 spots for 120+ vehicles utilizing daily drop-off/pick-up. Please move quickly and refrain from lengthy conversations with staff or other parents. If you need to speak with staff, please make an appointment. ○ Traffic & Alternatives: Mill Street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading. Consider carpooling or walking if you live in town. We want to acknowledge the partnerships with the Village of Dryden, St. Cornelius Church, the Imlay CIty Transportation Department, the Dryden Police Department, the Lapeer County Drain Commission, as well as the various contractors- THANK YOU! To our Cardinal Families, we greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these construction adjustments together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing the best we can. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Abromaitis, Principal Dr. Morley , Cardinal Early Learning Academy Director Mrs. Finnigan, Superintendent Dryden Elementary school please follow all posted signs and lines. Please drive with care and caution and keep speeds low. Use the new crosswalk for safety and follow the directions of school staff or Dryden police. Park in marked spots only. Loop lane traffic moves as spots become available - there is no parking, drivers may NOT exit their vehicle. Mill street traffic stops during the bus loading/unloading. St. Cornelius Church overflow parking - please follow all posted signs. Follow the directions of school staff or dryden police. Parking in marked spots only. Access may be limited during scheduled church events. Mill street traffic stops during bus loading/unloading.