DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

We're counting down the days until it's Dryden Elementary Family Game Night! Fun game stations, free pizza, bounce house and open gym, raffle giveaways, and the book fair! You won’t want to miss it! #proudcardinal

More super readers hit new tiers this week in the 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

Just a reminder to Kindergarten and 2nd grade families-- have your students bring back their books and reading bags tomorrow (and every Friday) for our weekly Book Cart Program! They get to choose 3 new decodable books to borrow for reading practice at home. Practice makes permanent! #GrowingReaders #proudcardinal

1st Grade Families:
Please have your 1st grader bring their blue Just Right Reader drawstring backpack to school tomorrow and every Friday! We will be starting the Friday Book Cart Program with your child’s classroom. Previously, 1st graders were sent home with (3) sets of ‘paper-like’ books to read and keep. Starting January 23rd, your child gets to choose 3 brand new decodable books to read and return. Each Friday students will bring their blue bag and 3 books back to school and choose 3 more to borrow. (No worries if you misplaced the blue bag. We have pouches available as replacements.) Don’t forget, there is also a QR code on each book with a phonics lesson that goes along with that specific book. The Friday Book Cart Program was made possible for K-2 students by a grant from MiFamily Engagement Center. #proudcardinal

4th graders have been learning about different reading genres and worked together on a matching activity. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

Save the date - Mother & Son Dance on Feb. 21, 6-8pm, in the multipurpose room at the High School.

It's time to nominate your favorite #proudcardinal teacher for the Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year! Nominations are open until Thursday, January 29. Click here: https://chl.ca/ohl-firebirds/teacher-of-the-year/

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so shopping can be done cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! The Book Fair will be in town February 2nd - 6th. Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool #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 here: https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/default.aspx

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

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

Dryden Community Schools Activities Update
Monday, January 26, 2026
Canceled: Boys Basketball ​at Bendle & Junior High games & practices​
Basketball ​at Bendle Rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Occurring as scheduled: Varsity Bowling vs. Deckerville, 3:30 p.m. @ Hideaway Lanes & High School Boys Basketball Practice

Is this on your calendar? #proudcardinal

Dryden Community Schools are closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to road conditions and drifting snow. Snow Day Childcare is also closed.

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
23 January 2026
Dryden 61, North Huron 33
Team Record 7-6; League 2-0

It's time to nominate your favorite #proudcardinal teacher for the Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year! Nominations are open until Thursday, January 29. Click here: https://chl.ca/ohl-firebirds/teacher-of-the-year/

Dryden Community Schools Activities Update
Friday, January 23, 2026
Boys Basketball vs. North Huron: Varsity only, 6:00 p.m. tipoff
Snowcoming King and Queen Crowning at Halftime

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 here: https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/default.aspx

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Cara Prusakiewicz for being accepted to Calvin College! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30