🎃🧡 HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO BACA SYSTEMS! 🧡🎃

The Cardinal Club at Dryden Elementary is so grateful for the generous donation of 50 mini pumpkins for our kiddos to paint at our upcoming Halloween party! 🍂🎨

A special thank you to Crystal Wilson for helping make this donation happen! ❤️ We appreciate you thinking of our kiddos and helping make our Halloween fun extra special!

We can’t wait to share the final results after our party on October 21st! 🎃👻

Thank you, BACA Systems, for supporting our kiddos! 🧡

With gratitude,
The Cardinal Club Team at Dryden Elementary 🖤
about 6 hours ago, Karen Roys
a bunch of pumpkins
BACA Systems
🎓❤️🖤 DRYDEN SENIORS ARE REACHING HIGHER! 🖤❤️🎓

October is Michigan College Month, and our #ProudCardinal seniors are already making impressive progress through MI College Match!

Check out where we stand so far:

🎓 75 College Admission Offers!

💰 $3.46 MILLION in Scholarship Offers!

📬 15 Average Admission Offers per Student!

💵 $691,000 Average Scholarship Offers per Student!

And we're just getting started! 🎉
about 8 hours ago, Mary Finnigan
🎓❤️🖤 DRYDEN SENIORS ARE REACHING HIGHER! 🖤❤️🎓 October is Michigan College Month, and our #ProudCardinal seniors are already making impressive progress through MI College Match! Check out where we stand so far: 🎓 75 College Admission Offers! 💰 $3.46 MILLION in Scholarship Offers! 📬 15 Average Admission Offers per Student! 💵 $691,000 Average Scholarship Offers per Student! And we're just getting started! 🎉
❤️🩸 MAKE A GAME-CHANGING PLAY — GIVE BLOOD! 🏈

Dryden High School's National Honor Society is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive, and we need your help to make it a success!

📅 Monday, November 9, 2026

⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM

📍 Dryden High School

Every donation can make a difference! One blood donation can help save more than one life, and your generosity could mean everything to someone in need. ❤️

🩸 Schedule your appointment today!

🌐 Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code drydenhs

📞 Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

💻 Save time on donation day! Complete your pre-donation reading and health history using RapidPass at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.

🎁 Donor Bonus: Give blood October 19–November 22 and receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email, plus earn 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards! See Red Cross for details.

Please consider donating and help our NHS students make a difference in our community!

❤️🖤 Thank you for supporting Dryden High School and the American Red Cross!
about 9 hours ago, Mary Finnigan
❤️🩸 MAKE A GAME-CHANGING PLAY — GIVE BLOOD! 🏈 Dryden High School's National Honor Society is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive, and we need your help to make it a success! 📅 Monday, November 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM 📍 Dryden High School Every donation can make a difference! One blood donation can help save more than one life, and your generosity could mean everything to someone in need. ❤️ 🩸 Schedule your appointment today! 🌐 Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code drydenhs 📞 Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 💻 Save time on donation day! Complete your pre-donation reading and health history using RapidPass at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass. 🎁 Donor Bonus: Give blood October 19–November 22 and receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email, plus earn 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards! See Red Cross for details. Please consider donating and help our NHS students make a difference in our community! ❤️🖤 Thank you for supporting Dryden High School and the American Red Cross!
7th graders are celebrating finishing The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton in English with character posters. Stay gold, Ponyboy!
about 10 hours ago, Mary Finnigan
7th graders are celebrating finishing The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton in English with character posters. Stay gold, Ponyboy!
🎓 Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Tyler Radatz on his acceptance to the University of Michigan-Dearborn! 💙💛

We are so proud of Tyler and excited to see all that he will accomplish as he takes the next step in his educational journey! Keep reaching higher! ❤️🖤

#reachhigher #bettermakeroom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30
about 15 hours ago, Mary Finnigan
Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Tyler Radatz on his acceptance to University of Michigan Dearborn! We are so proud of Tyler and are excited to see what the future holds for him! Keep reaching higher! ❤️🖤 #reachhigher #bettermakeroom #CollegBoundMI #SixtyBy30
⏰ Morning Routines = Strong Attendance ⏰
Set out clothes, prepare backpacks, and start the day with a healthy breakfast. Small routines lead to big success!

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. #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
about 15 hours ago, Karen Roys
STRIVE FOR FEWER THAN 5 Early Habits, Lifelong Benefits The routines children form in preschool and early grades influence their habits later on. Consistent attendance builds habits of responsibility, perseverance, and learning for life. fewerthan5.com MiLEAP Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential MiFamily Engagement Centers
Skip cooking dinner and join us at Pita Way on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 from 4-6pm!

Come grab dinner, bring the family, and help support Dryden Elementary PTA! Every bit of support helps us continue providing fun events, activities, programs, and resources for our Dryden students, staff and school community. 🏫❤️

📅 Thursday, October 22nd
📍 Pita Way LAPEER, 1111 Summit Dr, Lapeer MI 48446

👉 Make sure you mention DRYDEN ELEMENTARY PTA when ordering! #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Karen Roys
Here is the text from the image:PITA WAYMEDITERRANEAN EATS 20%Dine to DonateforDryden Elementary PTA Thursday, October 22nd,4PM-9PM (Next to QR code): Here's our Menu Visit Pita Way in Lapeer, mention this flyer, and Pita Way will donate 20% of your sales to Dryden Elementary PTA! 1111 Summit Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446
🍬🏆 CANDY WARS UPDATE! 🏆🍬

HOLY SUGAR RUSH! 🤯🍭 The leaderboard has officially been SHAKEN UP!

👑 Lowe has taken the lead with a whopping 691 oz!
🥈 Harty and Herald is holding strong with 482.68 oz!
🥉 Calvert is climbing with 282.26 oz!

But don't count anyone out just yet! 👀 There's still time for a SWEET comeback!

🚨 FINAL CANDY PICKUP: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD! 🚨

🍬 Reminder: All candy donations MUST be INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED PIECES IN FACTORY-SEALED BAGS!

Which classroom will take home the Candy Wars crown?! 👑🍫

Let's finish strong, Dryden Elementary! ❤️🖤
1 day ago, Karen Roys
CANDY WARSCURRENT STANDINGS(IN OUNCES) THE COMPETITION IS GETTING SWEETER! LeaderboardLOWE — 691.00 oz HERALD-HARTY — 482.68 oz CALVERT — 282.26 oz MARSH — 209.17 oz MOLLEIGH — 156.48 oz HOWELL — 154.85 oz LINDSEY — 145.50 oz DIAMOND — 135.31 oz DAVILA — 131.72 oz OLIVER — 129.06 oz RUSSEL — 121.05 oz RAYMER — 93.53 oz DELCAMPO — 90.30 oz BIRKETT — 77.94 oz AMANDA — 71.20 oz Additional AnnouncementsLAST CANDY PICK UPFRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD LET'S SEE WHICH CLASS WILL TAKE THE LEAD!THERE'S STILL TIME TO CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD! NOT ON THE BOARD YET:STRONG BEGINNINGS • GSRPRHODES • INFANTS CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED!PLEASE ONLY DONATE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED PIECES IN FACTORY, SEALED BAGS. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING DRYDEN ELEMENTARY!
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cardinal Cross Country! ❤️🖤

Dryden’s high school cross country runners competed at the Stan Ford Invitational! Here are their results:

HS Boys
• Levi Fitchett — 27th place | 18:18

HS Girls
• Claire Wright — 21st place | 21:30
• Ella Gustner — 30th place | 22:06
• Eliniah Fitchett — 73rd place | 26:10

Congratulations to our runners on their hard work and dedication! Keep pushing, Cardinals! ❤️🖤
3 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cardinal Cross Country! ❤️🖤 Dryden’s high school cross country runners competed at the Stan Ford Invitational! Here are their results: HS Boys • Levi Fitchett — 27th place | 18:18 HS Girls • Claire Wright — 21st place | 21:30 • Ella Gustner — 30th place | 22:06 • Eliniah Fitchett — 73rd place | 26:10 Congratulations to our runners on their hard work and dedication! Keep pushing, Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏈 KEEPING THE STREAK ALIVE! ❤️🖤

The Dryden Cardinals defeated Burton Bentley 44–16 tonight to improve to 8–0 on the season!

Congratulations to our players and coaches on another big win! Thank you to our fans for cheering them on. What a season, Cardinals—keep it rolling! 🔥

#GoDryden #CardinalPride #Undefeated
3 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏈 KEEPING THE STREAK ALIVE! ❤️🖤 The Dryden Cardinals defeated Burton Bentley 44–16 tonight to improve to 8–0 on the season! Congratulations to our players and coaches on another big win! Thank you to our fans for cheering them on. What a season, Cardinals—keep it rolling! 🔥 #GoDryden #CardinalPride #Undefeated
Students during PE class are practicing teamwork, good sportsmanship, rolling a ball towards a target, addition and cardio during the activity “trick or treat” bowling. #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Karen Roys
Students during PE class are practicing teamwork, good sportsmanship, rolling a ball towards a target, addition and cardio during the activity “trick or treat” bowling.
Students during PE class are practicing teamwork, good sportsmanship, rolling a ball towards a target, addition and cardio during the activity “trick or treat” bowling.
Students during PE class are practicing teamwork, good sportsmanship, rolling a ball towards a target, addition and cardio during the activity “trick or treat” bowling.
Students during PE class are practicing teamwork, good sportsmanship, rolling a ball towards a target, addition and cardio during the activity “trick or treat” bowling.
Our Cardinal 3 (safety, respect, responsibility) winners for this week. Wesley won a coin to the book vending machine too! #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Karen Roys
Our Cardinal 3 (safety, respect, responsibility) winners for this week. Wesley won a coin to the book vending machine too! #proudcardinal
Our Cardinal 3 (safety, respect, responsibility) winners for this week. Wesley won a coin to the book vending machine too! #proudcardinal
Congratuations to our September High Fliers! A certificate and a Cardinal Coin to the book vending machine were passed out today. #proudcardinal #growingreaders
3 days ago, Karen Roys
Congratuations to our September High Fliers! A certificate and a Cardinal Coin to the book vending machine were passed out today. #proudcardinal #growingreaders
🎓🎉 Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Taylor Lesinski on her acceptance to Oakland University! 🖤💛

We are so proud of Taylor and excited to see what the future holds for her! Keep reaching higher! ❤️🖤

#reachhigher #bettermakeroom #CollegBoundMI #SixtyBy30
3 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🎓🎉 Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Taylor Lesinski on her acceptance to Oakland University! 🖤💛 We are so proud of Taylor and excited to see what the future holds for her! Keep reaching higher! ❤️🖤 #reachhigher #bettermakeroom #CollegBoundMI #SixtyBy30
🏈❤️🖤 IT'S GAME DAY, CARDINALS! 🖤❤️🏈

The Dryden Cardinals Varsity Football team is back on their home field tonight as they take on Burton Bentley!

🏈 Dryden Cardinals vs. Burton Bentley
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 Dryden High School – HOME

Come out and support our Cardinals as they look to keep their winning streak going! Let's fill the stands, bring the Cardinal spirit, and cheer our team on to another victory!

❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🖤❤️

#proudcardinal #DrydenCardinals #GameDay #VarsityFootball #CardinalPride
3 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏈❤️🖤 IT'S GAME DAY, CARDINALS! 🖤❤️🏈 The Dryden Cardinals Varsity Football team is back on their home field tonight as they take on Burton Bentley! 🏈 Dryden Cardinals vs. Burton Bentley 📅 Friday, October 16, 2026 ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM 📍 Dryden High School – HOME Come out and support our Cardinals as they look to keep their winning streak going! Let's fill the stands, bring the Cardinal spirit, and cheer our team on to another victory! ❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🖤❤️ #proudcardinal #DrydenCardinals #GameDay #VarsityFootball #CardinalPride
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
4 days ago, Karen Roys
BOO GRAMS $1 PER BOO GRAM FUNDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT DRYDEN ELEMENTARY PTA BOO BASH AND FUTURE EVENTS SOLD AT LUNCH ON FRIDAYS THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
We are still in need for volunteers to help with the Boo Bash. If you're interested in helping, please call our front office at (810) 796-2201. #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
4 days ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary BOO BASH Friday, October 30th 5:30 pm trick or treating 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm If you are interested in doing a trunk, please sign up in the office with Maureen, or call 810-796-2201 Dryden Elementary • 3835 N Mill Rd, Dryden Trick or treating free! $5 entry to boo bash adults and 3 and under are free! Food trucks, bounce house, fun with sparkles & more!

🍬🏆 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!)

5 days ago, Karen Roys
CANDY WARS It's time tocollect, compete and win! Candy Wars startsOCTOBER 5TH! The winning class wins aPIZZA PARTYORICE CREAM PARTYof their choice! Candy War EndsOCTOBER 23RD! All candy will be distributed to teachers and staff for Trunk or Treat. Please make sure it is individually wrapped, unopened packages of candy. Candy will be weighed each week and will be announced who is in the lead on Facebook!
📸 Picture Day is TODAY!

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
5 days ago, Mary Finnigan
📸 Picture Day is TODAY! 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
❤️🖤 Please join us in welcoming Ray Brosseau to the Dryden High School team as our afternoon custodian!

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
5 days ago, Mary Finnigan
❤️🖤 Please join us in welcoming Ray Brosseau to the Dryden High School team as our afternoon custodian! 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