We had many empty cans today and only two cans with pennies for our Imagination Library Coin War. Mrs. Hearold's class is in 1st place and Mrs. DelCampo's class is in 2nd place. Bring in those pennies and paper bills tomorrow! #growingreaders #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
about 11 hours ago, Karen Roys
empty coin war jars
Sept. 21 Coin War Update Tuesday & Wednesday turn in your pennies & paper to give your class can positive points. Only 2 classrooms turned in pennies and paper today to earn points! Mrs. Hearold (1st) $12.71 Mrs. DelCampo (K) $5.92 Give Like Dolly!
🍎 Everyday Attendance Starts Now 🍎
Showing up early every day in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with their learning.

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 19 hours ago, Karen Roys
Every day counts Strive for fewer than 5 Showing up early in the year helps students build confidence, friendships, and strong learning habits. fewerthan5.com MiLEAP MIFamily
"Give Like Dolly” this week as the Student Library Board holds a Coin War to benefit the Imagination Library Fund for Dryden children ages 1-5. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Karen Roys
A social media post if you have time tonight please… “Give Like Dolly” this week as the Student Library Board holds a Coin War to benefit the Imagination Library Fund for Dryden children ages 1-5. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
A social media post if you have time tonight please… “Give Like Dolly” this week as the Student Library Board holds a Coin War to benefit the Imagination Library Fund for Dryden children ages 1-5. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
Interested in learning more about 4-H? The open house is coming up soon! #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
1 day ago, Karen Roys
Michigan State University Extension 4-H Open House: Discover, Create, Grow! September 23, 2026 6-8pm Discover Everything 4-H Offers Your child in Lapeer County Discover Projects that spark curiosity hands on projects that help kids shine see how kids build, create, and explore Information 810-667-0341 1800 Imlay City, Lapeer, Ground Level https;??www.canr.msu.edu/lapeer/ Michigan State University extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Debbie at 810 667-0341 by June 1 to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible.
This week our Coin War starts at Dryden Elementary. M, T, & W are pennies and paper. Help us raise funds to help Dryden children, ages 1-5, get a head start in their literacy journey through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. #growiingreaders #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
2 days ago, Karen Roys
Sept. 21-25 Coin War Day 1, 2, and 3: Sept. 21, 22, 23 (pennies & paper!) Each day, bring in all your pennies to “add points” to your class can. (Dollars are accepted, but no silver coins on these days.) Day 4 & 5: Sept. 24 & 25 (Silvers) Bring in all your silver coins to “Bomb” the other classes. Silver coins “subtract points” from class cans. Each day, students will have a chance to pick the class an they want to bomb. (Silver coins only! Pennies and collars not accepted on these days) Prize The class with the most points left at the end of the week will win a special prize. Help us to grow readers Proceeds will go to the Friends of the Imagination Library Fund at Four County Community Foundation to provide 1 new book each month for Dryden residents ages birth to 5. Foud county Community Foundation Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sponsored by the Dryden Elementary Student Library Board question? Contact Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org

🏈 HOMECOMING VICTORY! 🏈

The Dryden Cardinals delivered a dominant performance, defeating Mayville 52–0 tonight! Congratulations to our players and coaches on an incredible win!

❤️🖤 GO CARDINALS! 🖤❤️

#DrydenCardinals #HomecomingVictory

3 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏈 HOMECOMING VICTORY! 🏈 The Dryden Cardinals delivered a dominant performance, defeating Mayville 52–0 tonight! Congratulations to our players and coaches on an incredible win! ❤️🖤 GO CARDINALS! 🖤❤️ #proudcardinal
❤️🖤 Red & Black Day was the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable Homecoming Spirit Week!

Our students showed incredible school spirit all week long, and we loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate what it means to be a Dryden Cardinal!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Homecoming Week so much fun. Cardinal pride was everywhere! ❤️🖤
3 days ago, Mary Finnigan
❤️🖤 Red & Black Day was the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable Homecoming Spirit Week! Our students showed incredible school spirit all week long, and we loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate what it means to be a Dryden Cardinal! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Homecoming Week so much fun. Cardinal pride was everywhere! ❤️🖤
👑 Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Isabella Lomasney, and our 2026 Homecoming King, Logan Korth!

We are proud to have Isabella and Logan represent Dryden High School. Please join us in congratulating them on this special honor! ❤️🖤

#DrydenCardinals #Homecoming2026 #CardinalPride
3 days ago, Mary Finnigan
👑 Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Isabella Lomasney, and our 2026 Homecoming King, Logan Korth! We are proud to have Isabella and Logan represent Dryden High School. Please join us in congratulating them on this special honor! ❤️🖤 #DrydenCardinals #Homecoming2026 #CardinalPride
🏈❤️ IT’S GAME DAY, CARDINALS! 🖤🏈

Tonight is our Homecoming Game as the Dryden Varsity Football team takes on Mayville under the lights!

📍 HOME
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🏈 Dryden vs. Mayville

Come out, wear your red and black, and help us pack the stands as we celebrate Homecoming and cheer on our Cardinals!

❤️🖤 GO CARDINALS! 🖤❤️

#DrydenCardinals #GameDay #Homecoming2026 #FridayNightLights #CardinalPride #GoCardinals
4 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏈❤️ IT’S GAME DAY, CARDINALS! 🖤🏈 Tonight is our Homecoming Game as the Dryden Varsity Football team takes on Mayville under the lights! 📍 HOME ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM 🏈 Dryden vs. Mayville Come out, wear your red and black, and help us pack the stands as we celebrate Homecoming and cheer on our Cardinals! ❤️🖤 GO CARDINALS! 🖤❤️ #DrydenCardinals #GameDay #Homecoming2026 #FridayNightLights #CardinalPride #GoCardinals
In recognition of Constitution Day we had some guest readers from the Daughters of the American Revolution Lapeer Chapter. They read We The Kids to our Kindergarten through third grade students. #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
4 days ago, Karen Roys
Guest readers for Constitution Day
Coming next week....Coin War! To benefit the Imagination Library Fund at Four County Community Foundation for our Dryden children ages 1-5. #growingreaders #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
4 days ago, Karen Roys
Sept. 21-25 Coin War Day 1, 2, and 3: Sept. 21, 22, 23 (pennies & paper!) Each day, bring in all your pennies to “add points” to your class can. (Dollars are accepted, but no silver coins on these days.) Day 4 & 5: Sept. 24 & 25 (Silvers) Bring in all your silver coins to “Bomb” the other classes. Silver coins “subtract points” from class cans. Each day, students will have a chance to pick the class an they want to bomb. (Silver coins only! Pennies and collars not accepted on these days) Prize The class with the most points left at the end of the week will win a special prize. Help us to grow readers Proceeds will go to the Friends of the Imagination Library Fund at Four County Community Foundation to provide 1 new book each month for Dryden residents ages birth to 5. Foud county Community Foundation Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sponsored by the Dryden Elementary Student Library Board question? Contact Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org
A huge thank you to the Dryden Athletic Boosters for purchasing the beautiful new signs throughout our outdoor athletic complex!

From the “Home of the Cardinals” sign and Cardinal logo to the new Snack Shack signage, these additions look incredible and bring even more Cardinal pride to our facilities.

We are so grateful for the Boosters’ continued generosity, hard work, and commitment to supporting our students, athletes, and community. Thank you for everything you do for Dryden Community Schools! ❤️🖤

#DrydenCardinals #CardinalPride #ThankYouBoosters #HomeOfTheCardinals
5 days ago, Mary Finnigan
A huge thank you to the Dryden Athletic Boosters for purchasing the beautiful new signs throughout our outdoor athletic complex! From the “Home of the Cardinals” sign and Cardinal logo to the new Snack Shack signage, these additions look incredible and bring even more Cardinal pride to our facilities. We are so grateful for the Boosters’ continued generosity, hard work, and commitment to supporting our students, athletes, and community. Thank you for everything you do for Dryden Community Schools! ❤️🖤 #DrydenCardinals #CardinalPride #ThankYouBoosters #HomeOfTheCardinals
🏛️ It’s Toga Day at Dryden High School! Our staff and students are stepping back into ancient Greece as we continue celebrating Homecoming Spirit Week! ❤️🖤

#DrydenCardinals #HomecomingSpiritWeek #TogaDay #CardinalPride
5 days ago, Mary Finnigan
🏛️ It’s Toga Day at Dryden High School! Our staff and students are stepping back into ancient Greece as we continue celebrating Homecoming Spirit Week! ❤️🖤 #DrydenCardinals #HomecomingSpiritWeek #TogaDay #CardinalPride
Today, Dryden Community Schools recognizes Constitution Day and the document that continues to serve as the foundation of our nation.

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Constitution Day gives our students an opportunity to learn more about the history, principles, rights, and responsibilities established through the U.S. Constitution.

We are proud to help our Cardinals understand the importance of civic knowledge and the role each generation plays in carrying these ideals forward.

Happy Constitution Day from Dryden Community Schools!
#ProudCardinal #ConstitutionDay #DrydenCommunitySchools
5 days ago, Mary Finnigan
Today, Dryden Community Schools recognizes Constitution Day and the document that continues to serve as the foundation of our nation. “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Constitution Day gives our students an opportunity to learn more about the history, principles, rights, and responsibilities established through the U.S. Constitution. We are proud to help our Cardinals understand the importance of civic knowledge and the role each generation plays in carrying these ideals forward. 🇺🇸 Happy Constitution Day from Dryden Community Schools! #ProudCardinal #ConstitutionDay #DrydenCommunitySchools
The forecast looks great! Put our wellness fair on your calendar right now! #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
5 days ago, Karen Roys
Dryden Elementary Wellness Fair Saturday, September 26th Dryden ElementarySchool 3835 N Mill Dr. Dryden MI 48428 10:00-2:00 pm Join us for 4 hours of family fun + wellness! Interact with therapy dog, fun activities kids and families giveaways & Prizes mental health & wellness resources healthy living & movement family and parenting resources meet dryden fire & Police community program & services dryden PTA concessions combo: hot dog, chips & pop $4.00 a great meal deal! Free event all ages welcome open to the entire community
Look who's dressed like a teacher today! #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
5 days ago, Karen Roys
student dressed like a teacher
students dressed like a teacher
📸 Meet the 2026–2027 Dryden High School Yearbook Staff!

This talented team will spend the year capturing the moments, milestones, activities, and memories that make our school so special. From taking photographs and designing pages to writing stories and meeting deadlines, they will be working hard behind the scenes to create a yearbook our Cardinals will treasure for years to come.

We can’t wait to see the story of the 2026–2027 school year through their eyes! ❤️🖤

#DrydenCardinals #YearbookStaff #GoodStoriesLiveHere #CardinalPride
6 days ago, Mary Finnigan
📸 Meet the 2026–2027 Dryden High School Yearbook Staff! This talented team will spend the year capturing the moments, milestones, activities, and memories that make our school so special. From taking photographs and designing pages to writing stories and meeting deadlines, they will be working hard behind the scenes to create a yearbook our Cardinals will treasure for years to come. We can’t wait to see the story of the 2026–2027 school year through their eyes! ❤️🖤 #DrydenCardinals #YearbookStaff #GoodStoriesLiveHere #CardinalPride
CRAFT VENDOR FAIR — OCTOBER 17TH!

Come shop local, support our amazing community, and help us support the Dryden Elementary PTA!

We’re looking for vendors of all kinds! If you make it, bake it, grow it, or sell it, we’d love to have you join us!

✨ Craft vendors
🌾 Farm & homestead vendors
🍪 Bakers & food vendors
🛍️ Small businesses
🎁 Makers & artisans
…and more!

Whether you’re a seasoned vendor or just getting started, we’d love to showcase what you do while supporting a great cause! #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
6 days ago, Karen Roys
1st annual Dryden Elementary PTA craft & vendor Market Saturday, Oct. 17 9am-3pm admission: $3 per person (6& under free) dryden elementary school 3835 n mill rod dryden, MI 48428 vendors needed! 10 ft space w/2 folding chairs - $30 tables to rent - additional $15 (limited availability) set up available: Friday, october 16th 5pm-7pm Saturday, October 17 7am questions: Call or test Brittany Pytleski @810-627-4743 or email drydenpta25@gmail.com
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground. #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5Gl #Sweepstakes
6 days ago, Karen Roys
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground.
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground.
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground.
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground.
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground.
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground.
First graders worked in groups to design posters to help students remember how to play safe and have fun on our playground.
Coming next week....Coin War! To benefit the Imagination Library Fund at Four County Community Foundation for our Dryden children ages 1-5. #growingreaders #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
6 days ago, Karen Roys
Sept. 21-25 Coin War Day 1, 2, and 3: Sept. 21, 22, 23 (pennies & paper!) Each day, bring in all your pennies to “add points” to your class can. (Dollars are accepted, but no silver coins on these days.) Day 4 & 5: Sept. 24 & 25 (Silvers) Bring in all your silver coins to “Bomb” the other classes. Silver coins “subtract points” from class cans. Each day, students will have a chance to pick the class an they want to bomb. (Silver coins only! Pennies and collars not accepted on these days) Prize The class with the most points left at the end of the week will win a special prize. Help us to grow readers Proceeds will go to the Friends of the Imagination Library Fund at Four County Community Foundation to provide 1 new book each month for Dryden residents ages birth to 5. Foud county Community Foundation Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sponsored by the Dryden Elementary Student Library Board question? Contact Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org