🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ CARDINAL CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS! ❤️🖤

The Dryden Cardinals Cross Country teams had a great showing at the BTC Blue Red Meet, bringing home some impressive finishes, league honors, and a LEAGUE CHAMPION! 🏆

Congratulations to all of our runners on their hard work and accomplishments!

🏃 JUNIOR HIGH RESULTS

🥉 Mitchell Morris – 3rd Place (13:09)

Bryan Roberts – 8th Place (14:43)

🏃‍♂️ HIGH SCHOOL BOYS – 5TH PLACE TEAM

🥇 Levi Fitchett – 1st Place (17:51) – LEAGUE CHAMPION! 🏆

Tyler Roberts – 18th Place (22:09)

🏃‍♀️ HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS – 2ND PLACE TEAM! 🥈

🥉 Claire Wright – 3rd Place (21:58) – 1st Team All-League Honors!

Ella Gustner – 7th Place (23:14) – 2nd Team All-League Honors!

Eliniah Fitchett – 15th Place (27:44) – All-League Honorable Mention!

A special congratulations to Levi Fitchett on earning the title of League Champion and to our girls team for their 2nd-place finish!

We are so proud of all of our Cardinal runners and the dedication they have shown throughout the season! Keep up the great work, Cardinals! ❤️🖤
about 6 hours ago, Mary Finnigan
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ CARDINAL CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS! ❤️🖤 The Dryden Cardinals Cross Country teams had a great showing at the BTC Blue Red Meet, bringing home some impressive finishes, league honors, and a LEAGUE CHAMPION! 🏆 Congratulations to all of our runners on their hard work and accomplishments! 🏃 JUNIOR HIGH RESULTS 🥉 Mitchell Morris – 3rd Place (13:09) Bryan Roberts – 8th Place (14:43) 🏃‍♂️ HIGH SCHOOL BOYS – 5TH PLACE TEAM 🥇 Levi Fitchett – 1st Place (17:51) – LEAGUE CHAMPION! 🏆 Tyler Roberts – 18th Place (22:09) 🏃‍♀️ HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS – 2ND PLACE TEAM! 🥈 🥉 Claire Wright – 3rd Place (21:58) – 1st Team All-League Honors! Ella Gustner – 7th Place (23:14) – 2nd Team All-League Honors! Eliniah Fitchett – 15th Place (27:44) – All-League Honorable Mention! A special congratulations to Levi Fitchett on earning the title of League Champion and to our girls team for their 2nd-place finish! We are so proud of all of our Cardinal runners and the dedication they have shown throughout the season! Keep up the great work, Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🎃🧡 Our final pumpkin masterpieces are in, and we had an absolute BLAST! 🍂👻 A HUGE thank-you again to BACA SYSTEMS for donating our pumpkins and helping make this activity so special for our Cardinal Club kids! We appreciate your generosity more than you know! 🧡🎃 #proudcardinal
about 8 hours ago, Karen Roys
🎃🧡 Our final pumpkin masterpieces are in, and we had an absolute BLAST! 🍂👻 A HUGE thank-you again to BACA SYSTEMS for donating our pumpkins and helping make this activity so special for our Cardinal Club kids! We appreciate your generosity more than you know! 🧡🎃
🎃🧡 Our final pumpkin masterpieces are in, and we had an absolute BLAST! 🍂👻 A HUGE thank-you again to BACA SYSTEMS for donating our pumpkins and helping make this activity so special for our Cardinal Club kids! We appreciate your generosity more than you know! 🧡🎃
Skip cooking dinner TONIGHT and join us at Pita Way 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! #cardinal
about 14 hours 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
🎃👻 Dryden Elementary Boo Bash is coming! 👻🎃

Grab those costumes and join us Friday, October 30th for a spooky night of family fun! 🧡

🍬 5:30 PM FREE Trick-or-Treating
🎃 6–8 PM Boo Bash
🎟️ $5 admission Adults & ages 3 and under FREE
🏰 Bounce house • ✨Fun with Sparkles • 🚚 Food trucks • Raffles🎟️ • and more!

🚗 Want to decorate a trunk and pass out candy? Sign up in the school office with Maureen or call the number on the flyer!

We can’t wait to see all of our littles in their amazing and creative costumes! 🧙‍♀️🦇🍬
#proudcardinal
about 24 hours ago, Karen Roys
Here is the text from the image: 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!
More achievements in the 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Karen Roys
More achievements in the 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
More achievements in the 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
SENIOR NIGHT

Join us Thursday, October 22nd, as we celebrate our Dryden Cardinals seniors! We will be taking on Kingston for our final home game of the season. Come out, show your support, and help us celebrate our seniors and all the memories they have made in a Cardinal uniform!

📍 Dryden High School
⏰ Senior Night introductions begin at 5:30 PM

Let’s pack the stands and show our seniors how much they mean to our Cardinal family!
1 day ago, Mary Finnigan
SENIOR NIGHT Join us Thursday, October 22nd, as we celebrate our Dryden Cardinals seniors! We will be taking on Kingston for our final home game of the season. Come out, show your support, and help us celebrate our seniors and all the memories they have made in a Cardinal uniform! 📍 Dryden High School ⏰ Senior Night introductions begin at 5:30 PM Let’s pack the stands and show our seniors how much they mean to our Cardinal family!
🏐❤️🖤 DRYDEN VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 🖤❤️🏐

The Dryden Cardinals varsity volleyball team fell to Mayville in three sets, losing 10-25, 11-25, and 5-25.

In the opening set, Celine Nguyen, Karley Phillips, and Angelina Urick contributed offensively for the Cardinals.

During the second set, Kayla Lapka recorded an ace and a tip, while Abby Tonkoshkur and Elaina Yatros each added a spike.

In the third set, Tonkoshkur contributed another spike as the Cardinals continued to compete until the final point.

The Cardinals will look to continue building their skills and improving as they move forward through the season.

Keep working hard, Cardinals! ❤️🖤

#proudcardinal #DrydenCardinals #DrydenVolleyball #CardinalPride
1 day ago, Mary Finnigan
🏐❤️🖤 DRYDEN VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 🖤❤️🏐 The Dryden Cardinals varsity volleyball team fell to Mayville in three sets, losing 10-25, 11-25, and 5-25. In the opening set, Celine Nguyen, Karley Phillips, and Angelina Urick contributed offensively for the Cardinals. During the second set, Kayla Lapka recorded an ace and a tip, while Abby Tonkoshkur and Elaina Yatros each added a spike. In the third set, Tonkoshkur contributed another spike as the Cardinals continued to compete until the final point. The Cardinals will look to continue building their skills and improving as they move forward through the season. Keep working hard, Cardinals! ❤️🖤 #proudcardinal #DrydenCardinals #DrydenVolleyball #CardinalPride
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals!

Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤

Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐

That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤 #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Karen Roys
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏐🔥 Serve it up, Cardinals! Our Advanced PE students were bringing the heat on the volleyball court! From big serves to long rallies, these Cardinals showed off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. ❤️🖤 Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and maybe a few “MINE!” moments along the way! 😂🏐 That’s how we do PE! Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🍬👻 Let the CANDY WARS begin! 👻🍬

Starting October 5th, send in those sweet treats and help your child’s class battle for the win! 🏆🍭 The winning class gets their choice of a PIZZA PARTY 🍕 or ICE CREAM PARTY 🍦!

🍫 Please remember: All candy must be individually wrapped, and all bags/packages must be factory sealed and unopened.

May the sweetest class win! 🍬🎃🏆 #proudcardinal
2 days ago, Karen Roys
CANDY WARS It's time to collect, compete and win! Candy Wars starts OCTOBER 5TH! The winning class wins a PIZZA PARTY OR ICE CREAM PARTY of their choice! Candy War Ends OCTOBER 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!
GAME DAY!

The Cardinals are on the road tonight as we take on Mayville! Come out and support your Dryden Cardinals as we finish the season strong!

📍 Mayville High School
⏰ 6:00 PM

Let’s go, Cardinals!
2 days ago, Mary Finnigan
GAME DAY! The Cardinals are on the road tonight as we take on Mayville! Come out and support your Dryden Cardinals as we finish the season strong! 📍 Mayville High School ⏰ 6:00 PM Let’s go, Cardinals!
We are so happy to announce that Happy Fizz will be joining us at Trunk or Treat/ Boo Bash on October 30th! Food truck vendors will arrive at 4:30 with Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30! Interested in hosting a trunk? Please reach out to Maureen in the front office or email drydenpta25@gmail.com! #proudcardinal
2 days ago, Karen Roys
We are so happy to announce that Happy Fizz will be joining us at Trunk or Treat/ Boo Bash on October 30th! Food truck vendors will arrive at 4:30 with Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30! Interested in hosting a trunk? Please reach out to Maureen in the front office or email drydenpta25@gmail.com!
We are so happy to announce that Happy Fizz will be joining us at Trunk or Treat/ Boo Bash on October 30th! Food truck vendors will arrive at 4:30 with Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30! Interested in hosting a trunk? Please reach out to Maureen in the front office or email drydenpta25@gmail.com!
We are so happy to announce that Happy Fizz will be joining us at Trunk or Treat/ Boo Bash on October 30th! Food truck vendors will arrive at 4:30 with Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30! Interested in hosting a trunk? Please reach out to Maureen in the front office or email drydenpta25@gmail.com!
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing vendors who spent their Saturday with us, and to every shopper and community member who came through the doors and supported our Dryden Elementary PTA! We also want to thank our PTA volunteers, and NHS volunteers! Your kindness, patience, and support helped make our very first craft show such a success. This is only the beginning! We are already planning next year’s craft show, taking all of your feedback and ideas and working to make the event even bigger and better! We can’t wait to see what next year brings and hope to see you there! ✨ Thank you for supporting Dryden Elementary, our students, and our PTA! ❤️
2 days ago, Karen Roys
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing vendors who spent their Saturday with us, and to every shopper and community member who came through the doors and supported our Dryden Elementary PTA! We also want to thank our PTA volunteers, and NHS volunteers! Your kindness, patience, and support helped make our very first craft show such a success. This is only the beginning! We are already planning next year’s craft show, taking all of your feedback and ideas and working to make the event even bigger and better! We can’t wait to see what next year brings and hope to see you there! ✨ Thank you for supporting Dryden Elementary, our students, and our PTA! ❤️
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing vendors who spent their Saturday with us, and to every shopper and community member who came through the doors and supported our Dryden Elementary PTA! We also want to thank our PTA volunteers, and NHS volunteers! Your kindness, patience, and support helped make our very first craft show such a success. This is only the beginning! We are already planning next year’s craft show, taking all of your feedback and ideas and working to make the event even bigger and better! We can’t wait to see what next year brings and hope to see you there! ✨ Thank you for supporting Dryden Elementary, our students, and our PTA! ❤️
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing vendors who spent their Saturday with us, and to every shopper and community member who came through the doors and supported our Dryden Elementary PTA! We also want to thank our PTA volunteers, and NHS volunteers! Your kindness, patience, and support helped make our very first craft show such a success. This is only the beginning! We are already planning next year’s craft show, taking all of your feedback and ideas and working to make the event even bigger and better! We can’t wait to see what next year brings and hope to see you there! ✨ Thank you for supporting Dryden Elementary, our students, and our PTA! ❤️
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing vendors who spent their Saturday with us, and to every shopper and community member who came through the doors and supported our Dryden Elementary PTA! We also want to thank our PTA volunteers, and NHS volunteers! Your kindness, patience, and support helped make our very first craft show such a success. This is only the beginning! We are already planning next year’s craft show, taking all of your feedback and ideas and working to make the event even bigger and better! We can’t wait to see what next year brings and hope to see you there! ✨ Thank you for supporting Dryden Elementary, our students, and our PTA! ❤️
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing vendors who spent their Saturday with us, and to every shopper and community member who came through the doors and supported our Dryden Elementary PTA! We also want to thank our PTA volunteers, and NHS volunteers! Your kindness, patience, and support helped make our very first craft show such a success. This is only the beginning! We are already planning next year’s craft show, taking all of your feedback and ideas and working to make the event even bigger and better! We can’t wait to see what next year brings and hope to see you there! ✨ Thank you for supporting Dryden Elementary, our students, and our PTA! ❤️
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing vendors who spent their Saturday with us, and to every shopper and community member who came through the doors and supported our Dryden Elementary PTA! We also want to thank our PTA volunteers, and NHS volunteers! Your kindness, patience, and support helped make our very first craft show such a success. This is only the beginning! We are already planning next year’s craft show, taking all of your feedback and ideas and working to make the event even bigger and better! We can’t wait to see what next year brings and hope to see you there! ✨ Thank you for supporting Dryden Elementary, our students, and our PTA! ❤️
One book at a time until we get to 500 Books Before Middle School. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Karen Roys
One book at a time until we get to 500 Books Before Middle School. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
One book at a time until we get to 500 Books Before Middle School. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
🎃🧡 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 🖤
3 days 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! 🎉
3 days 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!
3 days 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!
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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