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
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
Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Taylor Lesinski on her acceptance to Grand Valley State University!
🍬👻 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
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
After reading “Alpha Oops: The Day Z Went First” by Kontis, the 1st graders learned about the importance of alphabetical order for fiction books. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Tyler Radatz on his acceptance to Oakland University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30
🏀❤️🖤 CALLING ALL FUTURE CARDINAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS! 🖤❤️🏀
Registration is now open for Dryden Elementary Boys Basketball! This program is open to Dryden students in grades 3–6 and is a great opportunity to build basketball skills, develop teamwork, and connect with our Dryden varsity and JV players!
🏀 PROGRAM DETAILS:
Grades: 3–4 and 5–6 (two teams)
Practices: Saturdays in December
Games: Saturdays beginning in January
Season: 10 games per team (2 games per game date)
Bonus: Players will have opportunities to play at halftime of select varsity home games!
👨🏫 Coached by John DelCampo, with involvement from Dryden varsity and JV basketball players!
💰 Cost: $75 per player
Payment is due when the season begins.
Each player receives a Dryden Basketball jersey and T-shirt!
📌 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30!
📧 Email: coachdelcampo@aol.com
📱 Phone: (586) 918-3220
To register, please provide your child's name, grade, parent email address, and parent phone number.
⭐ Please note: Sixth graders may participate in both this recreational league and the school basketball league.
Let's get our future Cardinals on the court! 🏀
❤️🖤 GO DRYDEN! 🖤❤️
Registration is now open for Dryden Elementary Boys Basketball! This program is open to Dryden students in grades 3–6 and is a great opportunity to build basketball skills, develop teamwork, and connect with our Dryden varsity and JV players!
🏀 PROGRAM DETAILS:
Grades: 3–4 and 5–6 (two teams)
Practices: Saturdays in December
Games: Saturdays beginning in January
Season: 10 games per team (2 games per game date)
Bonus: Players will have opportunities to play at halftime of select varsity home games!
👨🏫 Coached by John DelCampo, with involvement from Dryden varsity and JV basketball players!
💰 Cost: $75 per player
Payment is due when the season begins.
Each player receives a Dryden Basketball jersey and T-shirt!
📌 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30!
📧 Email: coachdelcampo@aol.com
📱 Phone: (586) 918-3220
To register, please provide your child's name, grade, parent email address, and parent phone number.
⭐ Please note: Sixth graders may participate in both this recreational league and the school basketball league.
Let's get our future Cardinals on the court! 🏀
❤️🖤 GO DRYDEN! 🖤❤️
DRYDEN ELEMENTARY BOYS' BASKETBALL IS BACK!
We are excited to announce that Dryden will once again be participating in a youth basketball league for boys in grades 3–6! After a very successful season last year, we are looking forward to another great season of learning, teamwork, and basketball!
🏀 WHO CAN PLAY?
Boys in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
Dryden students only
Two teams are planned: Grades 3–4 and Grades 5–6
Sixth-grade students may participate in both this league and the school basketball league.
📅 SEASON DETAILS
Each team will play 10 games.
Games will be held on Saturdays, with two games per date, beginning in January.
Practices will be held on Saturdays in December.
Players will also have the opportunity to play at halftime of select Dryden varsity home games!
💲 COST: $75 per player
Payment is not due until the season begins.
❤️ COACHING & DEVELOPMENT
Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball Coach John DelCampo will be involved in the program, along with Dryden varsity and JV basketball players. This is a great opportunity for our younger Cardinals to learn from our high school athletes while building their skills and love for the game!
🚨 INTERESTED? PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 25!
Parents interested in having their child participate should contact Coach DelCampo and include:
✅ Player's name
✅ Player's grade
✅ Parent's email address
✅ Parent's phone number
📧 coachdelcampo@aol.com
📱 586-918-3220
We can't wait to see our future Cardinals on the court!
❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🏀
We are excited to announce that Dryden will once again be participating in a youth basketball league for boys in grades 3–6! After a very successful season last year, we are looking forward to another great season of learning, teamwork, and basketball!
🏀 WHO CAN PLAY?
Boys in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
Dryden students only
Two teams are planned: Grades 3–4 and Grades 5–6
Sixth-grade students may participate in both this league and the school basketball league.
📅 SEASON DETAILS
Each team will play 10 games.
Games will be held on Saturdays, with two games per date, beginning in January.
Practices will be held on Saturdays in December.
Players will also have the opportunity to play at halftime of select Dryden varsity home games!
💲 COST: $75 per player
Payment is not due until the season begins.
❤️ COACHING & DEVELOPMENT
Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball Coach John DelCampo will be involved in the program, along with Dryden varsity and JV basketball players. This is a great opportunity for our younger Cardinals to learn from our high school athletes while building their skills and love for the game!
🚨 INTERESTED? PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 25!
Parents interested in having their child participate should contact Coach DelCampo and include:
✅ Player's name
✅ Player's grade
✅ Parent's email address
✅ Parent's phone number
📧 coachdelcampo@aol.com
📱 586-918-3220
We can't wait to see our future Cardinals on the court!
❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🏀
🏀❤️🖤 CRAMER BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP IS COMING TO DRYDEN! 🖤❤️🏀
Calling all young basketball players in grades 3–8! Whether you're just learning the game or looking to take your skills to the next level, this camp is for YOU!
Dryden Community Schools is excited to welcome Cramer Basketball for a two-day Skills Camp on October 24–25, 2026, at Dryden High School!
🏀 Why Attend?
Led by former professional basketball player Coach Cramer, who has coached in the United States and internationally, this camp focuses on all aspects of the game! Coach Cramer trains thousands of players each year, helping athletes build confidence, strengthen fundamentals, and improve their basketball skills.
⭐ Current Dryden varsity basketball players will also help coach at the camp!
📅 CAMP SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 24
Grades 3–5: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 6–8: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 25
Grades 3–5: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Grades 6–8: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 CAMP COST
❤️ Dryden Students
Both Days: $35
One Day: $20
🏀 Non-Dryden Students
Both Days: $40
One Day: $25
📍 Location: Dryden High School
📝 REGISTER TODAY!
👉 https://cramerbasketball.com/camps-training
🚨 SPOTS ARE LIMITED — DON'T MISS OUT!
📞 Questions? Contact Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball Coach John DelCampo:
586-918-3220
📧 coachdelcampo@aol.com
Come learn, improve your game, and have fun on the court with Coach Cramer and our Dryden Cardinals!
❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🏀
Calling all young basketball players in grades 3–8! Whether you're just learning the game or looking to take your skills to the next level, this camp is for YOU!
Dryden Community Schools is excited to welcome Cramer Basketball for a two-day Skills Camp on October 24–25, 2026, at Dryden High School!
🏀 Why Attend?
Led by former professional basketball player Coach Cramer, who has coached in the United States and internationally, this camp focuses on all aspects of the game! Coach Cramer trains thousands of players each year, helping athletes build confidence, strengthen fundamentals, and improve their basketball skills.
⭐ Current Dryden varsity basketball players will also help coach at the camp!
📅 CAMP SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 24
Grades 3–5: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 6–8: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 25
Grades 3–5: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Grades 6–8: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 CAMP COST
❤️ Dryden Students
Both Days: $35
One Day: $20
🏀 Non-Dryden Students
Both Days: $40
One Day: $25
📍 Location: Dryden High School
📝 REGISTER TODAY!
👉 https://cramerbasketball.com/camps-training
🚨 SPOTS ARE LIMITED — DON'T MISS OUT!
📞 Questions? Contact Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball Coach John DelCampo:
586-918-3220
📧 coachdelcampo@aol.com
Come learn, improve your game, and have fun on the court with Coach Cramer and our Dryden Cardinals!
❤️🖤 LET'S GO, DRYDEN! 🏀
🌟 Celebrate Showing Up 🌟
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
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.
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
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.
📸 Picture Day is Thursday, October 15!
Photo Factory will be at Dryden Community Schools for:
📷 Dryden Elementary School Picture Day
📷 Dryden High School Picture Retake Day
Families may view information and order pictures at PhotoFactoryUSA.com.
Elementary password: drydenel
High School password: drydenhs
Come ready to smile! 😁
#DrydenCardinals #PictureDay #PictureRetakeDay #PhotoFactory @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
Photo Factory will be at Dryden Community Schools for:
📷 Dryden Elementary School Picture Day
📷 Dryden High School Picture Retake Day
Families may view information and order pictures at PhotoFactoryUSA.com.
Elementary password: drydenel
High School password: drydenhs
Come ready to smile! 😁
#DrydenCardinals #PictureDay #PictureRetakeDay #PhotoFactory @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
The Trunk or Treat and Boo Bash are coming up on October 30th, and we need your help to make this fun night a success! We're looking for businesses and people to sign up for our Trunk or Treat. If you're interested, please contact our front office. 🎃👻
🏆🏈 INTRODUCING YOUR LEAGUE CHAMPS! ❤️🖤
The Dryden Cardinals defeated Kingston tonight to claim the league championship and improve to 7–0 on the season!
Congratulations to our players and coaches! Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have given Cardinal Country so much to celebrate.
Thank you to our families, fans, cheerleaders, and community for supporting this team every step of the way!
Seven wins. Zero losses. League champs. 💪
LET’S GO DRYDEN! ❤️🖤
The Dryden Cardinals defeated Kingston tonight to claim the league championship and improve to 7–0 on the season!
Congratulations to our players and coaches! Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have given Cardinal Country so much to celebrate.
Thank you to our families, fans, cheerleaders, and community for supporting this team every step of the way!
Seven wins. Zero losses. League champs. 💪
LET’S GO DRYDEN! ❤️🖤
What do these students know how to do? Follow the Cardinal 3: safety, respect, and responsibility. #proudcardinal
🏐❤️🖤 Dryden Varsity Volleyball Update
The Dryden Cardinals varsity volleyball team faced Memphis, falling in three sets with scores of 14-25, 7-25, and 13-25.
In the opening set, Elaina Yatros, Stori Zink, and Kayla Lapka each contributed an ace for the Cardinals. During the second set, Abby Tonkoshkur made her presence known at the net with a block.
Dryden continued to compete in the third set, with Kayla Lapka recording two aces, Karley Phillips adding an ace, and Celine Nguyen contributing a kill.
Although the Cardinals came up short, the team will continue working to strengthen its performance and build momentum as the season progresses.
❤️🖤 Keep working hard, Cardinals!
The Dryden Cardinals varsity volleyball team faced Memphis, falling in three sets with scores of 14-25, 7-25, and 13-25.
In the opening set, Elaina Yatros, Stori Zink, and Kayla Lapka each contributed an ace for the Cardinals. During the second set, Abby Tonkoshkur made her presence known at the net with a block.
Dryden continued to compete in the third set, with Kayla Lapka recording two aces, Karley Phillips adding an ace, and Celine Nguyen contributing a kill.
Although the Cardinals came up short, the team will continue working to strengthen its performance and build momentum as the season progresses.
❤️🖤 Keep working hard, Cardinals!
The Scholastic Book Fair closes today, but online shopping can still continue for another week (thru 10/18). Go to https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool to place an order. Shipping is free to your home for a book order of $35 or more. Pre-orders of the new Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are available too. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
 *Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $35 or more after all discounts are applied. There may be differences in pricing or formats between online and in-school offerings.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/30808900/large_10_9_26.PNG)
🏈 IT’S GAME DAY, CARDINALS! ❤️🖤
The Dryden Varsity Football team hits the road tonight to take on Kingston!
📅 Friday, October 9
🏈 Dryden @ Kingston
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Kingston
Come out and support our Cardinals as they battle under the Friday night lights! Bring the energy, wear your RED & BLACK, and cheer them on! ❤️🖤
LET’S GO, DRYDEN! 🏈🔥
The Dryden Varsity Football team hits the road tonight to take on Kingston!
📅 Friday, October 9
🏈 Dryden @ Kingston
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Kingston
Come out and support our Cardinals as they battle under the Friday night lights! Bring the energy, wear your RED & BLACK, and cheer them on! ❤️🖤
LET’S GO, DRYDEN! 🏈🔥
Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Taylor Lesinski on her acceptance to Saginaw Valley State University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30
You’ve been BOOed! 🎃
Boo Grams are back for October! For just $1, send a little spooky surprise to a friend, classmate, teacher, or staff member! 🧡💜
🍬 Sold during lunch every Friday in October
👻 $1 per Boo Gram
🧡 Proceeds support Dryden Elementary PTA’s Boo Bash & future events!
Who are YOU going to BOO? 👀👻 #proudcardinal
Boo Grams are back for October! For just $1, send a little spooky surprise to a friend, classmate, teacher, or staff member! 🧡💜
🍬 Sold during lunch every Friday in October
👻 $1 per Boo Gram
🧡 Proceeds support Dryden Elementary PTA’s Boo Bash & future events!
Who are YOU going to BOO? 👀👻 #proudcardinal
We are still in need for volunteers to help with the Boo Bash. If you're interested in helping, please call our front office at (810) 796-2201. #proudcardinal @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Tyler Radatz on his acceptance to Saginaw Valley State University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30
