🍬🏆 CANDY WARS ARE ON! 🏆🍬
The competition is heating up at Dryden Elementary, and Mrs. Hearold, Monster Harty's class, is currently in FIRST PLACE!🎉
🍭 CURRENT LEADERBOARD 🍭
🥇 Hearold-Harty — 244.58 oz
🥈 Calvert — 180 oz
🥉 Lowe — 175.20 oz
Davila — 131.72 oz
Marsh — 105.41 oz
Lindsey — 80 oz
Amanda — 71.20 oz
Oliver — 68.48 oz
Molleigh — 63.40 oz
Birkett — 59.94 oz
Russell — 35.05 oz
Diamond — 30.61 oz
Raymer — 7.31 oz
🍬 Still waiting to get on the board:
Strong Beginnings, GSRP, Rhodes, Delcampo, Infants & Howell!
🚨 NEXT CANDY COLLECTION: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH! 🚨
There's still time to shake up the leaderboard! Every ounce counts, and no lead is safe! 👀🍭
Will Harty be ready to party and hold onto the crown, or will another classroom pull off a SWEET comeback?! 👑
❤️ Thank you to everyone donating candy and supporting our school!
(please remember when donating candy they have to be individually wrapped and sealed. Thank you!)

Photo Factory will be at Dryden Community Schools today for Dryden Elementary School Picture Day and Dryden High School Picture Retake Day.
For additional information or to order pictures, visit PhotoFactoryUSA.com.
Elementary School password: drydenel
High School password: drydenhs
Come ready to smile! 😁📷
#DrydenCardinals #PictureDay #PictureRetakeDay #PhotoFactory

Ray has been helping at Dryden Elementary while that custodial position was being filled. We appreciate his flexibility, hard work, and great attitude as he transitions to his role at the high school!
Thank you for helping keep our schools clean, safe, and ready for learning. We’re excited to have you on the high school team, Ray! 👏
#proudcardinal #DrydenHighSchool #GoCardinals

Our custodial staff plays an important role in keeping our school clean, safe, and ready for learning. We’re excited to have Nathan on board and appreciate the hard work and positive attitude he brings to our school community!
Welcome to the Cardinal family, Nathan! 👏
#proudcardinal #DrydenElementary #WelcomeToTheTeam

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

Photo Factory will be at Dryden Community Schools for:
📷 Dryden Elementary School Picture Day
📷 Dryden High School Picture Retake Day
Families may view information and order pictures at PhotoFactoryUSA.com.
Elementary password: drydenel
High School password: drydenhs
Come ready to smile! 😁
#DrydenCardinals #PictureDay #PictureRetakeDay #PhotoFactory @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
We are so excited for the 1st Annual Dryden Elementary PTA Craft & Vendor Market! ❤️🖤
Come spend your Saturday shopping handmade goods, unique finds, and local small businesses while supporting our school community!
📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Dryden Elementary School
🎟️ $3 admission | Ages 6 & under FREE
Grab a friend, bring the family, and come see what our amazing vendors have to offer! 🍁🎃
Shop small. Support local. Support Dryden. ❤️🖤
#proudcardinal
In the opening set, Elaina Yatros recorded an ace, a spike, and a tip, while Karley Phillips added a tip.
Dryden continued to compete in the second set, with Celine Nguyen contributing a spike and a tip, Stori Zink recording a dump, and Kayla Lapka adding an ace.
In the third set, Stori Zink recorded another dump, while Kayla Lapka contributed an additional ace.
The Cardinals will look to continue improving and building momentum as they move forward through the season.

Students from Dryden High School attended the Detroit Economic Club’s “2027 Final Four Tip-Off” luncheon on Wednesday, October 14, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. Sponsored by Deloitte, the students heard from leaders in college basketball and learned how hosting the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four will affect Detroit and Southeast Michigan.
The panel featured Michigan State University men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo; Dan Gavitt, the NCAA’s senior vice president of men’s basketball; and Andy Katz, a college basketball analyst and correspondent for the Big Ten Network and NCAA. Sports journalist Brad Galli moderated the discussion.
The program offered students a look at the planning and collaboration behind a major sporting event. Speakers discussed opportunities for local businesses, fan experiences, and community involvement as Detroit prepares to welcome the Final Four in April 2027. Students also learned how visitors and spending connected to the tournament can benefit hotels, restaurants, and other businesses throughout Southeast Michigan.
The experience connected classroom learning with careers in sports, business, media, and event planning while giving students an opportunity to hear directly from prominent leaders in college basketball.
Dryden Community Schools thanks Deloitte for sponsoring the students’ attendance and the Detroit Economic Club for providing this educational opportunity.

Come shop local, support our amazing community, and help us support the Dryden Elementary PTA!
We’re looking for vendors of all kinds! If you make it, bake it, grow it, or sell it, we’d love to have you join us!
✨ Craft vendors
🌾 Farm & homestead vendors
🍪 Bakers & food vendors
🛍️ Small businesses
🎁 Makers & artisans
…and more!
Whether you’re a seasoned vendor or just getting started, we’d love to showcase what you do while supporting a great cause! #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

Starting October 5th, send in those sweet treats and help your child’s class battle for the win! 🏆🍭 The winning class gets their choice of a PIZZA PARTY 🍕 or ICE CREAM PARTY 🍦!
🍫 Please remember: All candy must be individually wrapped, and all bags/packages must be factory sealed and unopened.
May the sweetest class win! 🍬🎃🏆 #proudcardinal





Registration is now open for Dryden Elementary Boys Basketball! This program is open to Dryden students in grades 3–6 and is a great opportunity to build basketball skills, develop teamwork, and connect with our Dryden varsity and JV players!
🏀 PROGRAM DETAILS:
Grades: 3–4 and 5–6 (two teams)
Practices: Saturdays in December
Games: Saturdays beginning in January
Season: 10 games per team (2 games per game date)
Bonus: Players will have opportunities to play at halftime of select varsity home games!
👨🏫 Coached by John DelCampo, with involvement from Dryden varsity and JV basketball players!
💰 Cost: $75 per player
Payment is due when the season begins.
Each player receives a Dryden Basketball jersey and T-shirt!
📌 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30!
📧 Email: coachdelcampo@aol.com
📱 Phone: (586) 918-3220
To register, please provide your child's name, grade, parent email address, and parent phone number.
⭐ Please note: Sixth graders may participate in both this recreational league and the school basketball league.
Let's get our future Cardinals on the court! 🏀
❤️🖤 GO DRYDEN! 🖤❤️

We are excited to announce that Dryden will once again be participating in a youth basketball league for boys in grades 3–6! After a very successful season last year, we are looking forward to another great season of learning, teamwork, and basketball!
🏀 WHO CAN PLAY?
Boys in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
Dryden students only
Two teams are planned: Grades 3–4 and Grades 5–6
Sixth-grade students may participate in both this league and the school basketball league.
📅 SEASON DETAILS
Each team will play 10 games.
Games will be held on Saturdays, with two games per date, beginning in January.
Practices will be held on Saturdays in December.
Players will also have the opportunity to play at halftime of select Dryden varsity home games!
💲 COST: $75 per player
Payment is not due until the season begins.
❤️ COACHING & DEVELOPMENT
Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball Coach John DelCampo will be involved in the program, along with Dryden varsity and JV basketball players. This is a great opportunity for our younger Cardinals to learn from our high school athletes while building their skills and love for the game!
🚨 INTERESTED? PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 25!
Parents interested in having their child participate should contact Coach DelCampo and include:
✅ Player's name
✅ Player's grade
✅ Parent's email address
✅ Parent's phone number
📧 coachdelcampo@aol.com
📱 586-918-3220
We can't wait to see our future Cardinals on the court!
❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🏀

Calling all young basketball players in grades 3–8! Whether you're just learning the game or looking to take your skills to the next level, this camp is for YOU!
Dryden Community Schools is excited to welcome Cramer Basketball for a two-day Skills Camp on October 24–25, 2026, at Dryden High School!
🏀 Why Attend?
Led by former professional basketball player Coach Cramer, who has coached in the United States and internationally, this camp focuses on all aspects of the game! Coach Cramer trains thousands of players each year, helping athletes build confidence, strengthen fundamentals, and improve their basketball skills.
⭐ Current Dryden varsity basketball players will also help coach at the camp!
📅 CAMP SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 24
Grades 3–5: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 6–8: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 25
Grades 3–5: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Grades 6–8: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 CAMP COST
❤️ Dryden Students
Both Days: $35
One Day: $20
🏀 Non-Dryden Students
Both Days: $40
One Day: $25
📍 Location: Dryden High School
📝 REGISTER TODAY!
👉 https://cramerbasketball.com/camps-training
🚨 SPOTS ARE LIMITED — DON'T MISS OUT!
📞 Questions? Contact Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball Coach John DelCampo:
586-918-3220
📧 coachdelcampo@aol.com
Come learn, improve your game, and have fun on the court with Coach Cramer and our Dryden Cardinals!
❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🏀

Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five materials is supported by the MiFamily Engagement Centers and MiLEAP.
Photo Factory will be at Dryden Community Schools for:
📷 Dryden Elementary School Picture Day
📷 Dryden High School Picture Retake Day
Families may view information and order pictures at PhotoFactoryUSA.com.
Elementary password: drydenel
High School password: drydenhs
Come ready to smile! 😁
#DrydenCardinals #PictureDay #PictureRetakeDay #PhotoFactory @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

