🌟 Celebrating Excellence! 🌟
Please join us in congratulating the Dryden High School Class of 2026 Top 10 Seniors! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have earned you this incredible honor, and we couldn't be more proud of your accomplishments.
Congratulations to:
❤️ Caila Fitchett (Salutatorian)
🖤 Karley Anderson
❤️ Madilyn Thorman
🖤 Cara Pursakiewicz (Valedictorian)
❤️ Mallory Barker
🖤 Jayden Stankevich
❤️ Logan Romain
🖤 Hayden Blair
❤️ Kaeleigh Gourieux
🖤 Chloe DeLoy
These outstanding students represent the very best of Dryden High School through their academic achievement, leadership, service, and involvement both inside and outside the classroom.
A special thank you to the Tri-City Times for recognizing our students. You can read their stories in the July 1, 2026, edition or visit Tri-City Times.
Congratulations, Cardinals! We can't wait to see all that you accomplish during your senior year and beyond. #ProudCardinal
Congratulations to our Dryden Cardinals Baseball honorees! ❤️🖤
Aiden Furneaux, Rowan Handley, and Ian Tresnak were named to the Tri-City Times All-Area First Team, and Rick Furneaux was selected as the Tri-City Times All-Area Coach of the Year! #proudcardinal
Aiden Furneaux, Rowan Handley, and Ian Tresnak were named to the Tri-City Times All-Area First Team, and Rick Furneaux was selected as the Tri-City Times All-Area Coach of the Year! #proudcardinal
🎓 Dryden High School Class of 2027 Senior Events 🎓
Senior families, please see the important upcoming dates and events for the Class of 2027:
December 1, 2026
Senior photos due to the yearbook
April 1, 2027
Senior recognition ads due for the yearbook for parents
May 1, 2027
Prom at Maniaci’s Banquet Center
69227 North Main Street, Richmond, MI
May 3, 2027 at 11:30 AM
College Decision Day
May 14, 2027
Last day for seniors
May 25, 2027
Senior picture poster board and senior ceiling tile due, optional
May 25, 2027 — Senior Activities
1:00 PM — Senior Luncheon, Dryden High School Multipurpose Room
1:45 PM — Senior Parade through school, wear your cap and gown
2:00 PM — Group picture, wear your cap and gown
2:15 PM — Elementary visit, wear your cap and gown; meet on the Dryden Elementary School playground
2:45 PM — Graduation practice, Dryden High School Gymnasium
May 26, 2027 at 6:30 PM
Senior Awards Ceremony, wear your cap and gown
Dryden High School Gymnasium
May 27, 2027
6:00 PM — Graduation Ceremony; seniors report at 5:00 PM
Dryden High School Gymnasium
8:30 PM — All Night Party; meet at Hideaway Lanes
May 28, 2027 at 4:00 AM
End of All Night Party
Dismissal from Hideaway Lanes
May 31, 2027 at 10:00 AM
Memorial Day Parade — Seniors walk with kindergarteners
Downtown Dryden; seniors meet at Dryden Elementary School at 9:45 AM
Please wear your senior shirt.
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2027! ❤️🖤🎓
Senior families, please see the important upcoming dates and events for the Class of 2027:
December 1, 2026
Senior photos due to the yearbook
April 1, 2027
Senior recognition ads due for the yearbook for parents
May 1, 2027
Prom at Maniaci’s Banquet Center
69227 North Main Street, Richmond, MI
May 3, 2027 at 11:30 AM
College Decision Day
May 14, 2027
Last day for seniors
May 25, 2027
Senior picture poster board and senior ceiling tile due, optional
May 25, 2027 — Senior Activities
1:00 PM — Senior Luncheon, Dryden High School Multipurpose Room
1:45 PM — Senior Parade through school, wear your cap and gown
2:00 PM — Group picture, wear your cap and gown
2:15 PM — Elementary visit, wear your cap and gown; meet on the Dryden Elementary School playground
2:45 PM — Graduation practice, Dryden High School Gymnasium
May 26, 2027 at 6:30 PM
Senior Awards Ceremony, wear your cap and gown
Dryden High School Gymnasium
May 27, 2027
6:00 PM — Graduation Ceremony; seniors report at 5:00 PM
Dryden High School Gymnasium
8:30 PM — All Night Party; meet at Hideaway Lanes
May 28, 2027 at 4:00 AM
End of All Night Party
Dismissal from Hideaway Lanes
May 31, 2027 at 10:00 AM
Memorial Day Parade — Seniors walk with kindergarteners
Downtown Dryden; seniors meet at Dryden Elementary School at 9:45 AM
Please wear your senior shirt.
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2027! ❤️🖤🎓
Dryden Community Schools is seeking dedicated community members interested in serving our students, staff, and families.
There are currently:
• Three 6-year full-term positions available
• One 4-year partial-term position available
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, help shape the future of our schools, and support the Dryden community. Interested? Email LHall@drydenschools.org for additional information.
There are currently:
• Three 6-year full-term positions available
• One 4-year partial-term position available
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, help shape the future of our schools, and support the Dryden community. Interested? Email LHall@drydenschools.org for additional information.
These two boys have been working on our "Read the USA" Summer Reading Challenge. We hope everyone is reading daily to prevent the "summer slide". #growingreaders #proudcardinal
We’re Hiring!
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply online here: http://bit.ly/460NVTE
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply online here: http://bit.ly/460NVTE
We had a hot, but great, book swap! Thank you to everyone who joined us! Keep reading over the summer! #proudcardinal
Our pop up book swap is starting soon! It's from 12-1pm today. Play Book Bingo afterwards! Get a flag, slap bracelet, or patriotic stickers! #proudcardinal
Our pop up book swap is starting soon! It's from 12-1pm today. Play Book Bingo afterwards! Get a flag, slap bracelet, or patriotic stickers! #proudcardinal
Two more books read in the "Read the USA" Summer Reading Challenge for Joey - a book about Michigan and a book with a state's name in the title. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
These students have a task completed in the "Read the USA" Summer Reading Challenge. Both of them read a book with an American flag illustration. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
Join us on Monday, June 29, at Noon for our first Pop-Up Book Swap of the summer at the Dryden Township Library. Return your summer reading books to swap out for some new titles, enjoy a read-aloud and a popsicle, and try your luck at Book Bingo. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
Meet Up and Eat Up information. #proudcardinal
We’re Hiring!
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply online here: http://bit.ly/460NVTE
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply online here: http://bit.ly/460NVTE
Free Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under
Dryden Community Schools is offering free summer meals for children who are 18 years old and younger.
📍 Pickup Location:
Dryden Elementary School
📅 Open Days:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Now through August 6
⏰ Pickup Time:
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Families may pick up breakfast and lunch during this time.
No registration is needed.
Small Town Attention. World Class Education.
❤️ Fueling Dryden all summer long!
Dryden Community Schools is offering free summer meals for children who are 18 years old and younger.
📍 Pickup Location:
Dryden Elementary School
📅 Open Days:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Now through August 6
⏰ Pickup Time:
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Families may pick up breakfast and lunch during this time.
No registration is needed.
Small Town Attention. World Class Education.
❤️ Fueling Dryden all summer long!
Dryden Boys Basketball attended team camp at Saginaw Valley State University this week. Working together, the #proudcardinal Varsity and Junior Varsity teams faced teams including Hillman, Oscoda, Lutheran North, Montabella, and Gaylord.
Dryden Community Schools is seeking dedicated community members interested in serving our students, staff, and families.
There are currently:
• Three 6-year full-term positions available
• One 4-year partial-term position available
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, help shape the future of our schools, and support the Dryden community. Interested? Email LHall@drydenschools.org for additional information.
There are currently:
• Three 6-year full-term positions available
• One 4-year partial-term position available
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, help shape the future of our schools, and support the Dryden community. Interested? Email LHall@drydenschools.org for additional information.
Behind every student’s success is a network of love and support, and today we proudly celebrate the fathers and father figures who help our students learn, grow, and thrive.
From coaching teams and helping with homework to offering encouragement, support, and, of course, plenty of classic dad jokes, thank you for all the ways you make a difference in the lives of our #proudcardinal students. ❤️🖤
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Dryden Community Schools! 👔
From coaching teams and helping with homework to offering encouragement, support, and, of course, plenty of classic dad jokes, thank you for all the ways you make a difference in the lives of our #proudcardinal students. ❤️🖤
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Dryden Community Schools! 👔
We’re Hiring!
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply online here: http://bit.ly/460NVTE
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply online here: http://bit.ly/460NVTE
Dryden Community Schools is seeking dedicated community members interested in serving our students, staff, and families.
There are currently:
• Three 6-year full-term positions available
• One 4-year partial-term position available
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, help shape the future of our schools, and support the Dryden community. Interested? Email LHall@drydenschools.org for additional information.
There are currently:
• Three 6-year full-term positions available
• One 4-year partial-term position available
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, help shape the future of our schools, and support the Dryden community. Interested? Email LHall@drydenschools.org for additional information.
