DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

The Student Library Board is preparing a display for Valentine’s Day called “Never Judge a Book by its Cover.” Students can check-out a wrapped book for a surprise read. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

It's Snowcoming Week at Dryden High School! Tomorrow's Dress Up Day is Battle of the Holidays! Seventh grade will dress for Thanksgiving, Eighth grade for Easter, Ninth grade for St. Patrick’s Day, Tenth grade for Valentine’s Day, Eleventh grade for Christmas, Twelfth grade for the Fourth of July, and teachers will be representing Halloween.

50 books read in the 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

Dryden Athletic Boosters = More Than Concessions 🏀⚽🏐
Did you know our Athletic Boosters help fund:
• Equipment & uniforms across multiple sports
• The new football scoreboard (coming Fall 2026)
• Basketball scouting software used by players & coaches
• Track & XC record boards
• Baseball equipment and facility upgrades
They’re also helping plan for future needs like field improvements, gym scoreboards, track upgrades, and weight room equipment.
👉 The challenge: Just 5 regular members are currently carrying most of the work — and many will graduate out soon.
📅 Next Booster Meeting
Tuesday, January 20
7:00 PM
At this meeting we’ll discuss major fundraising efforts and coaches’ wish lists for equipment and program needs.
If you want a voice in how Dryden athletics is supported, this is a great place to start. No experience needed — just a willingness to help.

Calendar Change--Dryden High School

Friday, May 15, 2026, has changed from a full day of school to a half day of school at Dryden High School ONLY..

Dryden High School will host the MHSAA Track and Field Regional 39 meet at Stremler Field on May 15. The event begins at noon. Because some members of the high school staff volunteer at the meet, many students participate or spectate, and the parking lot will be needed for visitors, Dryden High School only will have a half day of school, dismissing at 10:35 a.m.

We are here to support you if you need help with health, food, or housing. Contact our office - we can connect you. @drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #mentalhealthmatters #studentvoice

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
19 January 2026
Dryden 66, Parkway Christian 41
Team Record 6-6; League 2-0

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

Do you have a youngster at home? If so, this news is for you. Please share this. #proudcardinal

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Logan Romain for being accepted to the University of Michigan Flint! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

It's Snowcoming Week at Dryden High School! Tomorrow's Dress Up Day is Performative Day. Wear your quarter zips!

Don't miss these dress up days at the elementary school. #proudcardinal

A huge #proudcardinal THANK YOU to the Lapeer Optimists Club! We are grateful for their generous donation toward the reinstatement of the Dryden Junior High Football program.

"Believe in your dreams and they may come true.
Believe in yourself and they will surely come true."
Celebrating the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
16 January 2026
Dryden 60, Deckerville 38
Team Record 5-6; League 2-0

It’s Friday Book Bag Day for Kdg and 2nd grade! Kindergarten students were especially excited to take home 3 decodable books, plus a set of high frequency word cards.

Kdg and 2nd grade families, books should be brought back every Friday for students to swap them out for new ones. Practice makes permanent! #proudcardinal

Coming Soon! The Scholastic Book Fair will be held February 2nd - 6th. Check out the photo to see when your student shops. #growingreaders

Reminder:
No School on Monday, January 19, 2026

Announcing Dryden's 2026 Snowcoming King and Queen Candidates!
Nicklas Abromaitis, Dylan Lasher, Hayden Blair, Logan Romain
Karley Andersen, Caila Fitchett, Mallory Barker, Cara Prusakiewicz
Join us for the crowning at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 23, in the Dryden High School Gym.

Announcing Dryden's 2026 Snowcoming Court!
Freshmen: Jaxen Hearold & Luxy Abraham
Sophomores: TJ Mersino & Karley Phillips
Juniors: Isabella Lomasney & Trenton Myers