DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

The PTA is having a Trunk or Treat CANDY WAR from October 1-17th. Classes will be competing against each other. Factory sealed bags of candy will be weighed each week. The class with the most candy (by weight) wins their choice of a pizza party or an ice cream party! Thank you for your support! @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

Lizzy hit the 100 level in the 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Cross Country
Greater Flint Championships
4 October 2025
6th Place Team Finish
Levi Fitchett: 4th Place, 17:16.22
Logan Romain: 6th Place, 17:27.71
Dylan Lasher: 31st Place, 20:08.06
Brendan Peter: 38th Place, 20:27.39
Tyler Roberts: 42nd Place, 20:50.72

#proudcardinal Varsity Girls Cross Country
Greater Flint Championships
4 October 2025
1st Place Team Finish
Cara Prusakiewicz: 1st Place, 19:57.13
Ella Gustner: 5th Place, 21:39.93
Claire Wright: 12th Place, 22:15.61
Lilyana Lasher: 26th Place, 25:03.48
Caila Fitchett: 32nd Place, 26:13.76

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Jayden Stankevich on his acceptance to Saginaw Valley State University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

#proudcardinal Varsity Football
Brown City 75, Dryden 40
3 October 2025
Team Record 3-3

Volunteers are needed for the Boo Bash on October 24. We are looking for about 15 volunteers (parents or high school students) to help run the trunks and to run the games inside. The more volunteers we have, the more games we can have! If you are interested and available, please contact the PTA at drydenpta25@gmail.com. @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

​Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black!
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Our first Boo Gram sale was a success! We sold about 50 boos! We did have a lot of questions from kids not knowing what they were but they were super interested! We are excited to sell the next 2 Fridays! Is your child in our early childhood program and not at school on Fridays? Just get a hold of Dr. Morley and she'll help you out. #proudcardinal

According to the CDC kids should stay home if they have any of the following symptoms:
Fever: a temperature of 100.4° F or higher
Cough: A persistent or severe cough
Sore throat: Pain when swallowing
Vomiting: Two or more episodes in the past 24 hours
Diarrhea: Three or more loose stools in the past 24 hours
Headache: A severe or persistent headache
Muscle aches: Widespread body aches
Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired or weak
Rash: A new or unexplained rash

Additionally, keep your child home if:
They have a contagious illness such as the flu
They have a chronic condition that makes them more susceptible to infections
There is a high level of illness in their classroom

Your child can return when:
They are fever free for 24 hours with no fever reducing medications
Other symptoms improve over time

When in doubt, consult your healthcare provider. Remember it is important to prioritize your child’s health and the safety of others by keeping them home when they are sick. #drydenattendancematters #strivefor5 #healthykids #attendance tips @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Set up an e-wallet for your student before his/her shopping day! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 6 - October 10 and get your readers psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool. @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

📣 Dryden High School Families 📣

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and support your student’s success.

📅 Wednesday, October 8 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 9 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.

✅ No appointment necessary—just stop in!

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️🖤 #proudcardinal

Ms. Ludlow’s students working on positive affirmation potions for the month of October. Every potion is filled with encouraging words as a reminder to believe in ourselves! ✨

🍭✨ CANDY WARS — WEEK ONE STANDINGS! ✨🍭
The sugar rush is REAL and the competition is heating up! 🔥 Here's where everyone stands after an epic first week of Candy Wars:

1️⃣ Russell - Ruby is on top and ruling the candy kingdom! 👑
2️⃣ Birkett - No Name team is silently climbing the ranks! 🕶️
3️⃣ Hearold - Mr. Chocolate Vanilla Sprinkle Doughnut is as sweet as his name! 🍩🍫
4️⃣ Raymer - Another No Name contender making moves! 🚀
5️⃣ Marsh - BOB is creeping up with candy power! 💥
6️⃣ Capelli - No Name but definitely not unnoticed! 👀
7️⃣ Calvert - SID is hanging in there with sneaky sweet tactics! 🐾
8️⃣ Toddler 1 - No Name but big heart! 💛
9️⃣ Preschool - Starting small but mighty! ✨
🔟 Tied for 10th — the underdogs (for now 😉):
Rhodes, Koroleski, Oliver, Delcampo, Lowe, Toddler 2, Infants, and Highly/Ludlow 🎈

🍬 The competition is tight, and there’s plenty of time to shake things up! Help Mrs Rhodes and Mrs Sandula crawl of of last place! Mr. Crocodiliao is hungry and we don’t want him to eat Mrs. Rhodes! #CandyWars #WeekOneRecap #SugarShowdown #TeamSweetTooth #LetTheGamesBegin @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

🥩 Win BIG in our Project Graduation Meat Raffle! 🎉
🎟 Tickets only $5 – over $475 in prizes from The Country Market!
📅 Drawing: December 19
Tickets available in the Dryden High School Office, or email Ashley at agammon@drydenschools.org
#proudcardinal #ProjectGraduation #SupportOurSeniors @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

#proudcardinal Varsity Volleyball
10/2/25
Dryden vs. Reese: 10-25 L, 10-25 L
Overall Team Record 1-10

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Set up an e-wallet for your student before his/her shopping day! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

BOOOOOOO GRAM! Students can purchase Boo Grams during lunch every Friday through October 24th. Each Boo Gram comes with a ghost personalized to/from message and a caramel apple sucker. Boo grams will be delivered October 27th . They are 50 cents each. Proceeds will support the PTA and go toward our student field trip fund. For more information contact drydenpta25@gmail.com @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights is hosting a Mobile Hiring Combine in Freeland. Contractors will be on site watching participants compete, and you could walk away with a future job when you graduate or land a career opportunity right now.
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Freeland High School Parking Lot – 8250 Webster Rd, Freeland, MI
🕣 8:30 AM Registration | 9:00 AM Course Opens
💵 Excellent pay, healthcare, pension, retirement annuity
🦺 Safety gear provided (gloves, hard hat, numbered vest)
👟 Dress: closed-toed shoes, no shorts
📄 Bring a resume (paper or digital)
🔥 THIS IS NOT JUST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ADULTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
I REPEAT THIS IS FOR ANYONE who wants a career in the trades
✅ Open to students from all schools and adults looking for a career change
📍 ALL ARE WELCOME
💡 If you have a good attitude and a strong work ethic, this is an opportunity for you
👉 High School Seniors age 18 and up are encouraged to participate. Students aged 17 may participate with signed-in-person permission from a parent. No waiver means no combine.
✅ Pre-register here: mrcc.link/mcr
▶️ Watch the Mobile Combine video: mrcc.link/mcv
This is your chance to show your hustle, prove your skills, and launch a career. Do not miss it!