DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

🥩 Win BIG in our Project Graduation Meat Raffle! 🎉
🎟 Tickets only $5 – over $475 in prizes from The Country Market!
📅 Drawing: December 19
Tickets available in the Dryden High School Office, or email Ashley at agammon@drydenschools.org
#proudcardinal #ProjectGraduation #SupportOurSeniors @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

It's a #proudcardinal GAME DAY!
Your Dryden Cardinals face the Almont Raiders at home tonight. There is no Junior Varsity game; Varsity will tip off at 7:00 p.m.
See you there!

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Rowan Handley for being accepted to the University of Michigan Flint! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

Our students had a virtual author visit with Peter Brown, author of The Wild Robot. Students from schools across the US were able to ask him questions. He did a directed drawing and students created artwork in the style of The Wild Robot. #proudcardinal

Mrs. Raymer's class is celebrating the 12 Days of Kindness. #proudcardinal

🎅✨ Dryden Elementary Santa Shop Schedule! ✨🎁

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Santa Shop Week! Our students will get the chance to shop for family and friends with their class. All items range from $.50 to $11. Check out the schedule to see when your child will be visiting:

📅 Monday, December 8th
• Howell
• Delcampo
• Capelli

📅 Tuesday, December 9th
• Calvert
• Marsh
• Raymer

📅 Wednesday, December 10th
• Diamond
• Russell
• Lowe

📅 Thursday, December 11th
• Toddler 2
• Edson

📅 Friday, December 12th
• Birkett
Open to the public from 4-7pm tonight!


🎄 Important Reminder:
If your student is absent on their scheduled shopping day, they are welcome to come shop on a different day! 💚❤️

Get ready for a week full of joy, surprises, and holiday magic! ✨🎁🎅

Santa's Secret shop is right around the corner. We are still in need of a few volunteers for santa shop and grandparents are welcome to help assist as well. Please call the front office or drydenpta25@gmail.com to volunteer. #proudcardinal

Just a reminder that the pick up is from 4-6pm today if you ordered a poinsettia or wreathe from the elementary fundraiser. #proudcardinal

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Chloe DeLoy for being accepted to Kent State University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Cara Prusakiewicz for being accepted to Truman State University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

A big thank you to Karen Morrison for her book donation in honor of the Yatros Family. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

#proudcardinal Junior Varsity Boys Basketball
1 December 2025
Dryden 40, Memphis 34
Team Record 1-0

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
1 December 2025
Dryden 67, Memphis 51
Team Record 1-0

Congratulations to #proudcardinal Varsity Girls Cross Country Coach Emma Willett on being named the Tri-City Times All-Area Team Coach of the Year!

We have our first books from The Giving Tree. Thank you to the anonymous donor! #growingreaders #proudcardinal

Congratulations to these #proudcardinal Varsity Student-Athletes on their post-season honors!
Tri-City Times All-Area Girls Cross Country Team
First Team: Ella Gustner, Cara Prusakiewicz, Claire Wright
Second Team: Caila Fitchett, Lilyana Lasher

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Logan Romain on his acceptance to Spring Arbor University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

The Giving Tree is up and ready for ornaments to be added. Check out the online Wish List and donate a book to the library in honor of a teacher or student. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22G774EVMNA4J?ref_=wl_share #proudcardinal

Staff Shoutout! Thank you to Mrs. Hearold for welcoming students at the door every day!

MYTH and FACT: Myth - Friendships and relationships aren't affected by missing school. Fact - Attendance builds belonging. When kids miss, they miss chances to connect with friends and teachers, which can make returning harder. #drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #schoolfamily #positivestart