🚛 Community Helpers Spotlight: Truck Drivers! 🚛

This week at Strong Beginnings and GSRP, we had a very special visit from one of our amazing community helpers — a truck driver!

Our students learned all about what a semi-truck hauls and how important truck drivers are to our everyday lives. From delivering food to grocery stores, supplies to hospitals, materials for construction, and even toys and clothes — truck drivers help keep our communities running smoothly every single day!

The children asked wonderful questions and were so engaged as they learned how much responsibility comes with driving a semi. We talked about safety, long trips, and how truck drivers work hard to make sure stores and businesses have what they need.

We are so thankful for the opportunity to connect classroom learning to real-life community helpers. It was a great day of hands-on learning and curiosity! ❤️

Thank you to our special guest B. J . Forrest Trucking for taking the time to teach us just how important truck drivers are to our community! #proudcardinal

about 3 hours ago, Karen Roys
🚛 Community Helpers Spotlight: Truck Drivers! 🚛 This week at Strong Beginnings and GSRP, we had a very special visit from one of our amazing community helpers — a truck driver! Our students learned all about what a semi-truck hauls and how important truck drivers are to our everyday lives. From delivering food to grocery stores, supplies to hospitals, materials for construction, and even toys and clothes — truck drivers help keep our communities running smoothly every single day! The children asked wonderful questions and were so engaged as they learned how much responsibility comes with driving a semi. We talked about safety, long trips, and how truck drivers work hard to make sure stores and businesses have what they need. We are so thankful for the opportunity to connect classroom learning to real-life community helpers. It was a great day of hands-on learning and curiosity! ❤️ Thank you to our special guest B. J . Forrest Trucking for taking the time to teach us just how important truck drivers are to our community!
🚛 Community Helpers Spotlight: Truck Drivers! 🚛 This week at Strong Beginnings and GSRP, we had a very special visit from one of our amazing community helpers — a truck driver! Our students learned all about what a semi-truck hauls and how important truck drivers are to our everyday lives. From delivering food to grocery stores, supplies to hospitals, materials for construction, and even toys and clothes — truck drivers help keep our communities running smoothly every single day! The children asked wonderful questions and were so engaged as they learned how much responsibility comes with driving a semi. We talked about safety, long trips, and how truck drivers work hard to make sure stores and businesses have what they need. We are so thankful for the opportunity to connect classroom learning to real-life community helpers. It was a great day of hands-on learning and curiosity! ❤️ Thank you to our special guest B. J . Forrest Trucking for taking the time to teach us just how important truck drivers are to our community!
Mrs. Howell’s 6th graders are preparing to read the 4th book in the Percy Jackson Series, which is called The Battle of the Labyrinth. They spent the day battling it out Battleship style with a game where one student plays the Minotaur who has placed walls and traps for the other person to avoid as Theseus, who is trying to get to the potions and sword that were stashed around the Labyrinth. Students are using skill and strategy as they venture deep into the unknown! #proudcardinal
about 3 hours ago, Karen Roys
Mrs. Howell’s 6th graders are preparing to read the 4th book in the Percy Jackson Series, which is called The Battle of the Labyrinth. They spent the day battling it out Battleship style with a game where one student plays the Minotaur who has placed walls and traps for the other person to avoid as Theseus, who is trying to get to the potions and sword that were stashed around the Labyrinth. Students are using skill and strategy as they venture deep into the unknown!
Mrs. Howell’s 6th graders are preparing to read the 4th book in the Percy Jackson Series, which is called The Battle of the Labyrinth. They spent the day battling it out Battleship style with a game where one student plays the Minotaur who has placed walls and traps for the other person to avoid as Theseus, who is trying to get to the potions and sword that were stashed around the Labyrinth. Students are using skill and strategy as they venture deep into the unknown!
Mrs. Howell’s 6th graders are preparing to read the 4th book in the Percy Jackson Series, which is called The Battle of the Labyrinth. They spent the day battling it out Battleship style with a game where one student plays the Minotaur who has placed walls and traps for the other person to avoid as Theseus, who is trying to get to the potions and sword that were stashed around the Labyrinth. Students are using skill and strategy as they venture deep into the unknown!
JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL (Grades 6–8) is coming this spring to Dryden!
No experience needed! Fun + fundamentals + team environment.
Season Includes: Practices + skill development; 6 doubleheaders (3 home / 3 away) vs. Kingston • Memphis • Marlette
Key Dates: First Game: April 21; Final Game: May 12
IMPORTANT: We need 10 committed players to run the program.
Interested? Contact Mr. Tresnak at btresnak@drydenschools.org

about 8 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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Dryden High School National Honor Society presents a Mother & Son Dance on Feb. 21 - 6:00pm-8:00pm. It will be held at the Dryden High School in the Multipurpose room. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. #proudcardinal
about 11 hours ago, Karen Roys
Dryden High School National Honor Society presents a Mother & Son Dance on Feb. 21 - 6:00pm-8:00pm. It will be held at the Dryden High School in the Multipurpose room. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. #proudcardinal
Thank you to everyone who supported our Scholastic Book Fair. It was one of our best fairs in recent years! #proudcardinal #growingreaders
about 11 hours ago, Karen Roys
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Today Bioarchaeology Professor Holly Yatros visited Mrs Calvert’s class and discussed how we make sense of the past through human material culture and remains! #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Karen Roys
Today Bioarchaeology Professor Holly Yatros visited Mrs Calvert’s class and discussed how we make sense of the past through human material culture and remains!
Today Bioarchaeology Professor Holly Yatros visited Mrs Calvert’s class and discussed how we make sense of the past through human material culture and remains!
Today Bioarchaeology Professor Holly Yatros visited Mrs Calvert’s class and discussed how we make sense of the past through human material culture and remains!
Today Bioarchaeology Professor Holly Yatros visited Mrs Calvert’s class and discussed how we make sense of the past through human material culture and remains!
Today Bioarchaeology Professor Holly Yatros visited Mrs Calvert’s class and discussed how we make sense of the past through human material culture and remains!

Voting is now open for the 4th Annual Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year Awards! You can vote for Dryden Elementary's Stephanie Cloos, Katz Rhodes, or Marisa Calvert. Voting ends at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. Scan the QR code or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwj6miqLrTLslviej9iZ_oNZXlIEIdg21F9TI_X9enQNX_xw/viewform

1 day ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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Mrs. Lowe's first graders are 100 days smarter!! #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Karen Roys
Mrs. Lowe's first graders are 100 days smarter!! #proudcardinal
A Quick Reminder...No School for Students
Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16
1 day ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
9 February 2026
Dryden 65, Mayville 42
Team Record 11-7; League 4-0
1 day ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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#proudcardinal senior Caila Fitchett has earned TWO prestigious scholarships for her excellence in academics, leadership, service, and athletics!

⭐ $3,200 National Honor Society Scholarship
🏆 $2,000 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award (Top 32 in the state!)

Caila truly represents the best of Dryden. We are incredibly proud of her hard work, character, and leadership!

👏 Join us in congratulating Caila!
2 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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How is your child feeling about school? Let's help them feel connected and seen.

MYTH and FACT: Myth - Minor colds or sniffles mean kids should stay home. Fact - Children can usually attend school with mild symptoms. Following school guidelines helps kids stay engaged while keeping everyone safe. #drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #mentalhealthmatters #studentvoice
2 days ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary Strive for 5 2025-2026 attendance initiative thank you making attending school a priority for your child and dressing them for winter weather! Check-in time How is your child feeling about school? Let’s help them feel connected and seen.
Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black! https://app.smore.com/n/t35qy
2 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Voting is now open for the 4th Annual Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year Awards! You can vote for Dryden Elementary's Stephanie Cloos, Katz Rhodes, or Marisa Calvert. Voting ends at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. Scan the QR code or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwj6miqLrTLslviej9iZ_oNZXlIEIdg21F9TI_X9enQNX_xw/viewform

3 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
6 February 2026
Dryden 43, Brown City 25
Team Record 10-7; League 3-0
3 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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Our next LEAF Deposit Day is this Tuesday, Feb. 10. If your child makes an in-school deposit in February they will receive a free frozen custard gift card from Culver’s in Lapeer! #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Karen Roys
LEAF Link “Link in with all things LEAF.” Did you know? During the month of February students how make an in-school deposit into their LEAF account will receive a free frozen custard gift card from Culver’s in Lapeer! For more information on LEAF: www.lapeercountycforg./leaf 810-664-0691 email us at LEAF@lapeerisd.org LEAF Lapeer County
Dryden Community Schools Activities Update for Saturday, February 7
Canceled: Elementary Volleyball @ Deckerville, due to icy roads
5 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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Dryden Community Schools Activities Update for Friday, February 6, 2026
Occurring as Scheduled: Boys Basketball @ Brown City: JV--6:15 p.m. tipoff; Varsity to follow
Canceled: Junior High Athletic Practices
5 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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A Quick Reminder...No School for Students
Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16
5 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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Dryden Community Schools are closed today, Friday, February 6, 2026, due to freezing rain and black ice. Snow Day child care will also be closed.
6 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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