🎓 Career & Trades Fair – Explore Your Future!
Students in 7th–12th grade are invited to attend the Career and Trades Fair hosted by the Lapeer Virtual Partnership!

📅 March 26th at ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Come discover exciting career paths and connect with professionals from a variety of trades and industries. This is a great opportunity to:

✔️ Explore different career options
✔️ Ask questions directly to professionals
✔️ Learn about the skills and qualifications needed for various jobs

Bring your curiosity and start planning your future!
📞 Phone: 810-667-2453
📧 Email: office@lapeerschools.org
about 9 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
photo of students attending a career and trades fail
We have another aspiring author/illustrator at our school whose book has become part of our elementary library collection. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
about 9 hours ago, Karen Roys
We have another aspiring author/illustrator at our school whose book has become part of our elementary library collection. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
We have another aspiring author/illustrator at our school whose book has become part of our elementary library collection. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
Today three more American Symbol projects arrived: a bald eagle, Mt Rushmore, and an American flag. #proudcardinal
about 9 hours ago, Karen Roys
Today three more American Symbol projects arrived: a bald eagle, Mt Rushmore, and an American flag. #proudcardinal
Today three more American Symbol projects arrived: a bald eagle, Mt Rushmore, and an American flag. #proudcardinal
Today three more American Symbol projects arrived: a bald eagle, Mt Rushmore, and an American flag. #proudcardinal
Thank you to Mrs. Finnigan for purchasing College Decision Day gifts for our #proudcardinal Class of 2026. You can help, too! Check out our Wish List: https://a.co/0bfppoT6
about 15 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
cardinal logo; amazon logo
Hey, let's get into the Dryden spirit with a spirit wear fundraiser! April 10th is the deadline to order. Ms. Marsh will be at Family Literacy Night this Thursday from 5-7pm to take orders. #proudcardinal
about 17 hours ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary Spiritwear adult sizes: S-3x Youth sizes: S-xl Design A cardinal read shirt with whit yellow, and black print Design B Spider tie dye with red,yellow, white print *not available in crewneck sweatshirt Design c *grpahite grey shirt with red, yellow, & black print Design d White shirt with red, yellow, and balck print Design E black shirt with red and white print Indicate youth sices with “y” in front of size *make checks payable to: Dryden Community Schools Total = *Designs and shirt colors are indicated in above description t-shirt $15 Long sleeve tee $20 crewneck sweatshirt $25 hoodie $30 sizes 2x-3x $3 orders dueL April 10th *turn orders into teacher name: PhoneL Teacher: Any questions regarding apparel contact inkspot 810-441-7016
Congratulations to #proudcardinal seniors Kaeleigh Gourieux and Logan Romain! Their Lapeer EdTech Broadcast News Production Team (including Imlay City's Montanna Eads and North Branch's Van Wilder) placed 5th at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids. Photos courtesy The Edge LC.
about 18 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
photo of four high school students, professionally dressed and holding plaques
March is Reading Month - Monday, March 16 BK - 2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NGecEjMDew 3rd - 6th: https://youtu.be/uke7KZ8OoCw #proudcardinal
about 19 hours ago, Karen Roys
Monday, March 16 K-2nd Grade Third Read Trivia question: How many stars are on the flag now, and what do they represent? 3rd-6th Chapter 12 trivia question: Who had King George hired to help alongside the British? How to draw the American flag Audio Read Ch. 13 Audio
In Michigan, students aged 6-18 must attend school. We want to help before it becomes a legal issue - let's work together. Contact the front office with attendance challenges you have so we can problem solve together. #drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #stayinschool #communitycare
about 20 hours ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary Strive for 5 2025-2026 attendance initiative thank you for sending your child to school today! Law reminder In Michigan, students aged 6-18 must attend school. We want to help before it becomes a legal issue - let’s work together.
Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black! https://app.smore.com/n/5djyt
about 20 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
Our $5 Book Fair is Thursday, March 19, from 5-7pm and on Friday, March 20, during the school day. #proudcardinal
about 20 hours ago, Karen Roys
$5 Book Fair all books just $5 (included tax) cash only during the school day *student’s money should be sent to school in a labeled envelope or Ziploc bag March 20 dryden elementary “open during the school day for students “also pen on March 19th from 5-7pm during family literacy night and Kdg/PreK round up paperpie learning educational services representative
Mark your calendar for our Family Literacy Night this Thursday from 5-7pm. #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary Family Literacy Night Thursday, March 19 Let’s celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence. This free event will be held in conjunction with our preschool and kindergarten roundup.all current and future Pre-K through 6th grade families invited. Fun activity stations and games. Musical performance at 5:30 $5 book fair Native American brochures on display check out the Prek art fair red white and blue
We are SO proud of these students for following the Cardinal 3 (safety, respect, and responsibility). #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Karen Roys
We are SO proud of these students for following the Cardinal 3 (safety, respect, and responsibility). #proudcardinal
Hey elementary age students, are you looking for a fun, crafty project to do this weekend? Don't forget that our Build an American Symbol projects are due this Wednesday, March 18. How about working on one over the weekend? #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Karen Roys
Build an American symbol (optional family project) in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the declaration of independence. Happy birthday, America! Choose an american symbol (ie eagle, Statue of Liberty, flag, White House, Liberty Bell, monuments, etc.) to make from everyday material such as cardboard boxes, recyclables, paper, etc. Your design should be tabletop in size. Be as simple or as creative as you'd like! Turn in Deadline: Wednesday, March 18th entries will be on display in the media center at our family literacy night on March 19. Students will be voting for their favorite symbol design beginning March 19th. The winner will be announced at our March Reading Month Closing assembly on March 27th. Great prizes awarded!
Dryden Community Schools Spring Break
March 30-April 6
Return to school on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
4 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
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Congratulations to the winners of our March is Reading month trivia! In addition to these students, Mrs. Lowe's and Mrs. Hearold's classes won as well! #proudcardinal
4 days ago, Karen Roys
students holding books in front of a flag
March is Reading Month - Friday, March 13 BK & K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neZvRXXhRlA 1st & 2nd:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Wal2xjhN0 3rd - 6th: https://youtu.be/M6xVNK56NoE
4 days ago, Karen Roys
Friday, March 13 BK/K Model/Choral Read Pledge 2X Vocab/First Read Trivia Question: What does the flag stand for? 1/2 Why are there 13 stripes on the flag? 3rd-6th Chapter 9 Trivia question:What was the name of Paul’s army company? Read & Sing Song Audio: Read Chapter 12 Audio
Do you have a youngster at home? If so, this news is for you. Please share this. #proudcardinal
4 days ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary Preschool and Kindergarten roundup reach for the stars now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year Thursday, March 19 5:00-7:00 pm what to bring: birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency, driver’s licence, proof of income (preschool only) (810) 796-2201 drydenschools.org
Thank you to all of the students who participated in our LEAF 360 Wellness incentive at parent teacher conferences. Based on their age and ability, students sorted coins, made specific denominations in multiple ways, and made change for $1. Students earned a $10 incentive toward their Childhood Savings Account. Just a reminder that if you have a BK-6th grade child in a school in Lapeer County they have a LEAF CSA started with $25 seed money. #proudcardinal
4 days ago, Karen Roys
Thank you to all of the students who participated in our LEAF 360 Wellness incentive at parent teacher conferences. Based on their age and ability, students sorted coins, made specific denominations in multiple ways, and made change for $1. Students earned a $10 incentive toward their Childhood Savings Account. Just a reminder that if you have a BK-6th grade child in a school in Lapeer County they have a LEAF CSA started with $25 seed money. #proudcardinal
Thank you to all of the students who participated in our LEAF 360 Wellness incentive at parent teacher conferences. Based on their age and ability, students sorted coins, made specific denominations in multiple ways, and made change for $1. Students earned a $10 incentive toward their Childhood Savings Account. Just a reminder that if you have a BK-6th grade child in a school in Lapeer County they have a LEAF CSA started with $25 seed money. #proudcardinal
Thank you to all of the students who participated in our LEAF 360 Wellness incentive at parent teacher conferences. Based on their age and ability, students sorted coins, made specific denominations in multiple ways, and made change for $1. Students earned a $10 incentive toward their Childhood Savings Account. Just a reminder that if you have a BK-6th grade child in a school in Lapeer County they have a LEAF CSA started with $25 seed money. #proudcardinal
​📣 Dryden High School Parent-Teacher Conferences
#proudcardinal families — we invite you to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences at Dryden High School!
🗓 Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
✅ No appointment necessary
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss your student’s progress, ask questions, and partner together for continued success. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to support our #proudcardinal​ students!
5 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
cardinal logo
March is Reading Month - Thursday, March 12 BK & K: https://youtu.be/8eodXXnb8hw 1st & 2nd: https://youtu.be/8eodXXnb8hw 3rd - 6th: https://youtu.be/Hh6cXpQzeJ4
5 days ago, Karen Roys
Thursday, March 12 Dress up day tomorrow! BK-2nd Vocab/First Read Trivia Question: How many stripes on the flag? What does the color blue on the flag stand for? 3rd-6th Chapter 9 Trivia question:What is the reason why Americans had to retreat down the back end of the hill? Read & Sing Song Audio: Read Chapter 11 Audio