Check out these costumes at our parade! #proudcardinal
Join us for Trunk or Treat and the Boo Bash tonight! #proudcardinal
The Dryden Cardinals earned a three-set victory over SASA, winning 25-20, 25-18 and 25-22 to secure the match.
In the opening set, Karley Phillips led the Cardinals offensively with three spikes, one dump and one down-ball hit. Kayla Lapka added three spikes and one dump, while Abby Tonkoshkur contributed two aces, one spike and one block. Celine Nguyen recorded an ace and a spike, and Angelia Urick added a tip as Dryden took the first set, 25-20.
Dryden continued its momentum in the second set, earning a 25-18 win. Lapka led the team from the service line with three aces, followed by Nguyen with two aces. Phillips added one ace and one spike, while Tonkoshkur contributed a tip and a block. Elaina Yatros also recorded an ace to help the Cardinals extend their lead.
The Cardinals closed out the match with a 25-22 victory in the third set. Lapka contributed two aces, one spike and two tips, while Phillips added one ace and two spikes. Tonkoshkur recorded an ace and a down-ball hit, and Yatros added another ace to help Dryden finish the sweep.
With contributions from across the lineup, the Cardinals secured the three-set victory over SASA.
In the opening set, Karley Phillips led the Cardinals offensively with three spikes, one dump and one down-ball hit. Kayla Lapka added three spikes and one dump, while Abby Tonkoshkur contributed two aces, one spike and one block. Celine Nguyen recorded an ace and a spike, and Angelia Urick added a tip as Dryden took the first set, 25-20.
Dryden continued its momentum in the second set, earning a 25-18 win. Lapka led the team from the service line with three aces, followed by Nguyen with two aces. Phillips added one ace and one spike, while Tonkoshkur contributed a tip and a block. Elaina Yatros also recorded an ace to help the Cardinals extend their lead.
The Cardinals closed out the match with a 25-22 victory in the third set. Lapka contributed two aces, one spike and two tips, while Phillips added one ace and two spikes. Tonkoshkur recorded an ace and a down-ball hit, and Yatros added another ace to help Dryden finish the sweep.
With contributions from across the lineup, the Cardinals secured the three-set victory over SASA.
🏀❤️🖤 DRYDEN JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL 🖤❤️🏀
Our 7th and 8th grade Lady Cardinals were back on the court this week, taking on Kingston and Capac!
Both teams battled hard against Kingston and bounced back with impressive wins over Capac!
🏀 7th Grade Results:
Kingston 30, Dryden 11
Dryden 24, Capac 8 — WIN!
🏀 8th Grade Results:
Kingston 19, Dryden 10
Dryden 26, Capac 9 — WIN!
Congratulations to both teams on their victories over Capac! We are proud of the hard work, determination, and improvement our girls continue to show on the court.
Keep working hard, Lady Cardinals! ❤️🖤
Our 7th and 8th grade Lady Cardinals were back on the court this week, taking on Kingston and Capac!
Both teams battled hard against Kingston and bounced back with impressive wins over Capac!
🏀 7th Grade Results:
Kingston 30, Dryden 11
Dryden 24, Capac 8 — WIN!
🏀 8th Grade Results:
Kingston 19, Dryden 10
Dryden 26, Capac 9 — WIN!
Congratulations to both teams on their victories over Capac! We are proud of the hard work, determination, and improvement our girls continue to show on the court.
Keep working hard, Lady Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏈❤️ IT’S GAME DAY, DRYDEN! 🖤🏈
The PLAYOFFS begin TONIGHT! Our undefeated Cardinals take on Kingston in the MHSAA 8-Player Regional Semifinal. Let’s pack the stands and bring the Cardinal pride! 🔥
📅 Friday, October 30
📍 Stremler Field at Dryden High School
🚪 Gates open at 6 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7 PM
🍿 Full concessions at The Snack Shack
🎟️ Admission: $8 — purchase online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6997126
No cash accepted for admission. Tickets are required for students, senior citizens, and children under 4. Infants carried by an adult are admitted free. Regular-season free admission and athletic/league passes do not apply.
Wear your red and black, get loud, and help cheer our Cardinals on! ❤️🖤
The PLAYOFFS begin TONIGHT! Our undefeated Cardinals take on Kingston in the MHSAA 8-Player Regional Semifinal. Let’s pack the stands and bring the Cardinal pride! 🔥
📅 Friday, October 30
📍 Stremler Field at Dryden High School
🚪 Gates open at 6 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7 PM
🍿 Full concessions at The Snack Shack
🎟️ Admission: $8 — purchase online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6997126
No cash accepted for admission. Tickets are required for students, senior citizens, and children under 4. Infants carried by an adult are admitted free. Regular-season free admission and athletic/league passes do not apply.
Wear your red and black, get loud, and help cheer our Cardinals on! ❤️🖤
You’ve been BOOed! 🎃
Boo Grams are back for October! For just $1, send a little spooky surprise to a friend, classmate, teacher, or staff member! 🧡💜
🍬 Sold during lunch every Friday in October
👻 $1 per Boo Gram
🧡 Proceeds support Dryden Elementary PTA’s Boo Bash & future events!
Who are YOU going to BOO? 👀👻 #proudcardinal
We finished the last session of our baking class with some dirt cups. #proudcardinal
🎃👻 Dryden Elementary Boo Bash is coming! 👻🎃
Grab those costumes and join us Friday, October 30th for a spooky night of family fun! 🧡
🍬 5:30 PM FREE Trick-or-Treating
🎃 6–8 PM Boo Bash
🎟️ $5 admission Adults & ages 3 and under FREE
🏰 Bounce house • ✨Fun with Sparkles • 🚚 Food trucks • Raffles🎟️ • and more!
🚗 Want to decorate a trunk and pass out candy? Sign up in the school office with Maureen or call the number on the flyer!
We can’t wait to see all of our littles in their amazing and creative costumes! 🧙♀️🦇🍬
#proudcardinal
Grab those costumes and join us Friday, October 30th for a spooky night of family fun! 🧡
🍬 5:30 PM FREE Trick-or-Treating
🎃 6–8 PM Boo Bash
🎟️ $5 admission Adults & ages 3 and under FREE
🏰 Bounce house • ✨Fun with Sparkles • 🚚 Food trucks • Raffles🎟️ • and more!
🚗 Want to decorate a trunk and pass out candy? Sign up in the school office with Maureen or call the number on the flyer!
We can’t wait to see all of our littles in their amazing and creative costumes! 🧙♀️🦇🍬
#proudcardinal
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
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
📣 NOW HIRING: ELEMENTARY PARAPROFESSIONAL
Dryden Community Schools
Make a difference in a child’s school day! Dryden Elementary School is seeking a caring, dependable paraprofessional to provide one-on-one student support.
This position involves working closely with teachers and school staff to support a student’s learning, participation, and independence throughout the school day.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Enjoys working with children
• Is patient, encouraging, and flexible
• Works well as part of a team
• Is committed to helping students succeed
❤️ Join our Cardinal family and help a student learn and grow!
Interested? Contact sabromaitis@drydenschools.org
Dryden Community Schools
Make a difference in a child’s school day! Dryden Elementary School is seeking a caring, dependable paraprofessional to provide one-on-one student support.
This position involves working closely with teachers and school staff to support a student’s learning, participation, and independence throughout the school day.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Enjoys working with children
• Is patient, encouraging, and flexible
• Works well as part of a team
• Is committed to helping students succeed
❤️ Join our Cardinal family and help a student learn and grow!
Interested? Contact sabromaitis@drydenschools.org
🏐 DRYDEN VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 🏐
The Dryden Cardinals battled Capac, falling in three sets, 14-25, 11-25, and 19-25.
🔴 Set 1 (14-25): Abby Tonkoshkur led with three aces, Kayla Lapka contributed two tips, and Stori Zink added an ace.
🔴 Set 2 (11-25): Elaina Yatros and Stori Zink each recorded an ace. Karley Phillips added a kill, Kayla Lapka contributed a dump, and Abby Tonkoshkur recorded a spike.
🔴 Set 3 (19-25): The Cardinals continued to battle, with Elaina Yatros recording an ace and a spike. Karley Phillips added an ace and a tip, while Celine Nguyen and Stori Zink each contributed an ace. Kayla Lapka recorded a spike, and Angelina added a block.
Although the Cardinals came up short, the team showed determination and continued to compete throughout the match.
Keep working hard, Cardinals! We are proud of you! ❤️🏐
The Dryden Cardinals battled Capac, falling in three sets, 14-25, 11-25, and 19-25.
🔴 Set 1 (14-25): Abby Tonkoshkur led with three aces, Kayla Lapka contributed two tips, and Stori Zink added an ace.
🔴 Set 2 (11-25): Elaina Yatros and Stori Zink each recorded an ace. Karley Phillips added a kill, Kayla Lapka contributed a dump, and Abby Tonkoshkur recorded a spike.
🔴 Set 3 (19-25): The Cardinals continued to battle, with Elaina Yatros recording an ace and a spike. Karley Phillips added an ace and a tip, while Celine Nguyen and Stori Zink each contributed an ace. Kayla Lapka recorded a spike, and Angelina added a block.
Although the Cardinals came up short, the team showed determination and continued to compete throughout the match.
Keep working hard, Cardinals! We are proud of you! ❤️🏐
Here are last Friday's Cardinal 3 winners. Thank you for being safe, respectful, and responsible this week. #proudcardinal
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Congratulations to Dryden’s Big Thumb Conference Cross Country Honorees! ❤️🖤
We are proud to celebrate four Cardinals who earned 2026 All-Conference honors:
🥇 First Team: Levi Fitchett and Claire Wright
🥈 Second Team: Ella Gustner
🌟 Honorable Mention: Eliniah Fitchett
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Your hard work, dedication, and determination have made us proud. Way to represent Dryden! ❤️🖤
We are proud to celebrate four Cardinals who earned 2026 All-Conference honors:
🥇 First Team: Levi Fitchett and Claire Wright
🥈 Second Team: Ella Gustner
🌟 Honorable Mention: Eliniah Fitchett
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Your hard work, dedication, and determination have made us proud. Way to represent Dryden! ❤️🖤
Things are sweet at the elementary school! Our bakers made chocolate chip cookie bars. #proudcardinal
Welcome to the Birthday Book Club, and Happy Birthday!! #growingreaders #proudcardinal
On behalf of the Dryden Elementary PTA and staff, thank you to all parents who participated in Candy Wars. Your generous donations collected will directly support our upcoming Trunk or Treat and Boo Bash. We look forward to seeing you there! Congratulations to Mrs. Lowe's class for winning first place! They collected 92 lbs of candy! WOW! They will receive a pizza party or ice cream party of their choice! It was a very close race! Thank you again to all who participated! #proudcardinal
🏈🔴 PLAYOFF FOOTBALL: IMPORTANT ADMISSION INFORMATION 🔴🏈
We’re excited to host playoff football at Dryden! This is an MHSAA tournament event, so admission rules are different from our regular-season home games. Please plan ahead and share this information with anyone attending.
🎟️ Tickets are $8 per person and must be purchased through GoFan.
💵 Cash will NOT be accepted for admission.
Who needs a ticket?
• Adults, including senior citizens
• All students, including Dryden students
• Young children, including children under age 4
• Exception: Infants carried by an adult are admitted free.
Our usual free admission for students, senior citizens, and children under 4 does not apply to this playoff game. Regular-season athletic passes and league passes will not be accepted.
📱 Purchase your tickets before arriving and have them ready on your phone to help keep the entrance moving.
👉 Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/6997126?schoolId=MI9945
These admission requirements are set by the MHSAA for postseason contests. Thank you for planning ahead, helping us spread the word, and supporting our Cardinals! 🔴🏈
We’re excited to host playoff football at Dryden! This is an MHSAA tournament event, so admission rules are different from our regular-season home games. Please plan ahead and share this information with anyone attending.
🎟️ Tickets are $8 per person and must be purchased through GoFan.
💵 Cash will NOT be accepted for admission.
Who needs a ticket?
• Adults, including senior citizens
• All students, including Dryden students
• Young children, including children under age 4
• Exception: Infants carried by an adult are admitted free.
Our usual free admission for students, senior citizens, and children under 4 does not apply to this playoff game. Regular-season athletic passes and league passes will not be accepted.
📱 Purchase your tickets before arriving and have them ready on your phone to help keep the entrance moving.
👉 Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/6997126?schoolId=MI9945
These admission requirements are set by the MHSAA for postseason contests. Thank you for planning ahead, helping us spread the word, and supporting our Cardinals! 🔴🏈
Book-talking a newly released title, #21 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
Check out the 2nd graders' Creepy Carrots! #growingreaders #proudcardinal
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Dryden Cross Country – Cardinal Classic Invite! ❤️🖤
Our Dryden Cross Country teams competed at the Cardinal Classic Invite, and our Cardinals had some great performances! Congratulations to all of our runners on their hard work and determination!
🏅 Junior High
Mitchell Morris – 2nd Place | 12:00
Bryan Roberts – 11th Place | 13:24
🏅 High School Boys
Levi Fitchett – 4th Place | 17:59
Tyler Roberts – 45th Place | 21:01
🏅 High School Girls
Claire Wright – 8th Place | 21:37
Ella Gustner – 10th Place | 21:49
Eliniah Fitchett – 56th Place | 25:53
Anna Matson – 70th Place | 37:56
A special shoutout to Mitchell Morris for his 2nd-place finish, Levi Fitchett for finishing 4th, and Claire Wright and Ella Gustner for their top-10 finishes!
We are proud of all of our Cardinal runners for representing Dryden so well! Keep up the great work! ❤️🖤
Our Dryden Cross Country teams competed at the Cardinal Classic Invite, and our Cardinals had some great performances! Congratulations to all of our runners on their hard work and determination!
🏅 Junior High
Mitchell Morris – 2nd Place | 12:00
Bryan Roberts – 11th Place | 13:24
🏅 High School Boys
Levi Fitchett – 4th Place | 17:59
Tyler Roberts – 45th Place | 21:01
🏅 High School Girls
Claire Wright – 8th Place | 21:37
Ella Gustner – 10th Place | 21:49
Eliniah Fitchett – 56th Place | 25:53
Anna Matson – 70th Place | 37:56
A special shoutout to Mitchell Morris for his 2nd-place finish, Levi Fitchett for finishing 4th, and Claire Wright and Ella Gustner for their top-10 finishes!
We are proud of all of our Cardinal runners for representing Dryden so well! Keep up the great work! ❤️🖤
