DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Dryden Elementary from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. To schedule a conference - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ACAB2EA7FECF8-62413339-spring #proudcardinal

​📣 Dryden High School Parent-Teacher Conferences
#proudcardinal families — we invite you to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences at Dryden High School!
🗓 Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
✅ No appointment necessary
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss your student’s progress, ask questions, and partner together for continued success. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to support our #proudcardinal​ students!

March is Reading Month - Wednesday, March 4 - BK - 2nd grade video: https://www.cantatalearning.com/products/fourth-of-july/book-fourth-of-july.mp3 Grades 3-6: Part 1: https://youtu.be/0k78dSOIKjA Part 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/xgJRQed1o08?feature=share #proudcardinal

Congratulations to our students who showed the most growth on the NWEA from fall to February. #proudcardinal

#proudcardinal Varsity Volleyball is looking for a Head Coach ready to build the next era!

We’re seeking a leader who can:
✔️ Develop skills and systems
✔️ Build strong offseason momentum
✔️ Create a positive, competitive team culture
✔️ Mentor assistant coaches and grow the entire program

This is an incredible opportunity to lead a proud program, invest in student-athletes, and make a lasting impact on our school community.

❤️🖤 Ready to lead?
Apply here https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/default.aspx or reach out for more information: btresnak@drydenschools.org

Please share to help us find the next leader of Dryden Volleyball! 🏐

March is Reading Month - Tuesday, March 3 BK-2nd grade: https://youtu.be/goKdnlGpqEg Grades 3-6: https://youtu.be/FFdy0MJNGWk

Today was Dress Like a Dr. Seuss Character. Tomorrow be sure to wear red and blue in honor of One Fish Two Fish. #proudcardinal

Ever wondered what happens when you donate blood?
Check-in: 15 mins
Donation: 10 mins 🩸
Snacks: 15 mins (the best part! 🍪)
It’s that simple. 40 minutes of your day could mean a lifetime for someone else. Book your spot here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

#proudcardinal senior Caila Fitchett has been named one of just 500 National Semi-Finalists in the prestigious Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship competition!

As a Semi-Finalist, Caila has secured a $4,000 scholarship and is now in the running for one of the Top 20 national awards of $30,000.
Please join us in congratulating her on this incredible national achievement!

It's our first day of March Reading Month and we have our first American Symbol project entry. This one was designed and created by a 4th grader. #proudcardinal

Is your child in grades 2-6 and interested in being in our school musical, "American Symbols"? If so, complete and send in the paperwork send home on Friday or email Mrs. Roys at kroys@drydenschools.org. Practice dates are March 4, 5, 9, 12, 25 & 26. Students should plan to attend most practices to participate. #proudcardinal

Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black! https://app.smore.com/n/387f0

March is Reading Month - Monday, March 2. BK-2 audio: https://youtu.be/DVBPIlAMG-M Grade 3-6 audio: https://youtu.be/PC4dzePAxjg #proudcardinal

Breakfast is offered free every morning - no hungry tummies here! Attendance MYTH and FACT: Myth - Family trips don't hurt - kids learn from experiences. Fact - Family time is valuable, but classroom instruction is unique. Even short trips can create academic gaps that take weeks to recover from. #drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #fuelforlearning #readytogo

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
District 127 Tournament @ Beecher, Final
27 February 2026
Kingston 62, Dryden 52
Team Record 17-8

​📣 Dryden High School Parent-Teacher Conferences
#proudcardinal families — we invite you to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences at Dryden High School!
🗓 Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
✅ No appointment necessary
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss your student’s progress, ask questions, and partner together for continued success. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to support our #proudcardinal​ students!

It's time to register for next school year! #proudcardinal

Nervous about your first time giving blood? Don't be! 🩸 Our team makes it quick and easy. Plus, 16-year-olds can donate with a parent permission slip. Book your appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Quick Tips for Donors:
🍳 Eat a hearty breakfast.
💧 Drink plenty of water.
👕 Wear comfortable short sleeves.

Keep an eye out every weekday in March for a posting like this with information about March is Reading Month and links to videos of each chapter reading. Grades BK - 2nd: https://youtu.be/y2-RkNNcOTo Grades 3-6: https://youtu.be/HLG4x-7RA2w #proudcardinal