Let’s show some Dryden pride and help one of our own shine! 🌟

Mrs. Katz Rhodes from Dryden Elementary is a finalist for the Elementary Teacher of the Year through the Flint Firebirds Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Award! Out of 266 educators and more than 13,000 votes in the first round, Katz is now in the Top 10 — and the final round of voting is open!

Now it’s up to us to help bring it home for Dryden! ❤️🖤

🗳 Vote for Katz Rhodes (Elementary category) before Monday, February 23 at 5 p.m.
🔗 Cast your vote here: https://chl.ca/ohl-firebirds/teacher-of-the-year/

Let’s rally together and support Mrs. Rhodes — a teacher who makes a difference every single day at Dryden Elementary!

about 1 hour ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
cardinal logo; flint firebirds logo
Working to stop erosion in Mrs. Raymer's classroom. #proudcardinal
about 4 hours ago, Karen Roys
Working to stop erosion in Mrs. Raymer's classroom.
Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Cara Prusakiewicz, named the Dryden High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian, and Caila Fitchett, Salutatorian!
about 8 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
cardinal logo; photo of two female high school seniors
Our students are leading the way! Dryden High School is hosting a community blood drive on March 6, 2026. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—from trauma patients to those battling cancer. Help our seniors earn scholarships by reaching our donation goal! Book your appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/
about 8 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
red cross logo; clipart of important buildings and an ambulance
Good luck to the #proudcardinal Varsity Bowling Team at Regionals today!
about 12 hours ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
bowling pins and ball clipart; cardinal logo

Do you have a youngster at home? If so, this news is for you. Please share this. #proudcardinal

about 13 hours 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
🏀🔥 District Time, Cardinal Nation! 🔥🏀

The Dryden Cardinals Varsity Boys Basketball Team is headed to District Competition — and they need YOUR support in the stands!

Let’s pack the Beecher gym, bring the energy, and cheer our Cardinals on as they battle for a district title! ❤️🖤

🎟 All tickets must be purchased online:
👉 https://gofan.co/event/6150828?schoolId=MI9945

No cash sales at the door — be sure to grab your tickets in advance!
Let’s show everyone what it means to be a #proudcardinal
1 day ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
mhsaa logo; cardinal logo; outline of basketball player taking a shot
#proudcardinal English 8 students participated in a Literature Circle today and discussed the book Among the Hidden with their classmates. It was "Lit"!
1 day ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
students sitting at desks having a small group discussion
students sitting at desks having a small group discussion
students sitting at desks having a small group discussion
Thank you to the anonymous donor who selected books from our wish list and sent them during Kindness Week. What a nice gesture! #proudcardinal #growingreaders
1 day ago, Karen Roys
Thank you to the anonymous donor who selected books from our wish list and sent them during Kindness Week. What a nice gesture! #proudcardinal #growingreaders
#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
18 February 2026
Dryden 58, Deckerville 35
Team Record 14-7; League 7-0
1 day ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
basketball on fire photo; cardinal logo; eagles logo
📢 Dryden PTA Snack Donation Drive! ❤️🖤

Our Student Snack Cart helps make sure every student has access to snacks throughout the day to boost learning and concentration. We’re asking our amazing Cardinal families to help us keep it stocked!

We are collecting peanut-free snacks such as:
• Pop-Tarts
• Fruit snacks
• Pirate’s Booty
• Goldfish
• Cheese crackers
• Applesauce pouches
• Granola bars
• Pretzels

📍 Drop-Off Locations:
Front Office or the PTA Booth during Student Conferences
🗓 March 12th | 5:00–7:00 PM
2 days ago, Karen Roys
Dryden PTA Snack Donation student snack cart why do we have the snack cart? Every student deserves snacks throughout the day to boost their learning and concentration. The dryden elementary PTA wants your help to continue our current snack cart. Venmo, check or cash donations also accepted. Types of snacks pop tarts, fruit snacks pirates booty goldfish cheese crackers apple sauce ouches granola bars pretzels, peanut free thank you the PTA strives to make sure our kids and teachers are constantly supported and we can continue this withe our cardinal family help, your donation is greatly appreciated. Drop off locations the front office and the pta booth at student conferences march 12 from 5-7pm
Elementary students and families- don’t forget to order your March is Reading Month shirts by Thursday, February 19th! #proudcardinal
2 days ago, Karen Roys
March is reading month staff, student & family shirt order form top secret wear your shirt on March 12, 19, and 27 design cannot be shared until the book is revealed on February 27th please fill out and return this form with cash or check payment by thursday feb 19 make checks out to dryden community schools. Shirt will be a navy blue color with a “top secret” design sizes available> youth small, youth medium, youth large, youth xl, adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult xk, adult 2x (add $2), adult 3x, add $2 total amount enclosed student names teacher.
In honor of Kindness week first graders spread kind messages throughout the school! #proudcardinal
2 days ago, Karen Roys
In honor of Kindness week first graders spread kind messages throughout the school! #proudcardinal
In honor of Kindness week first graders spread kind messages throughout the school! #proudcardinal

Let’s show some Dryden pride and help one of our own shine! 🌟

Mrs. Katz Rhodes from Dryden Elementary is a finalist for the Elementary Teacher of the Year through the Flint Firebirds Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Award! Out of 266 educators and more than 13,000 votes in the first round, Katz is now in the Top 10 — and the final round of voting is open!

Now it’s up to us to help bring it home for Dryden! ❤️🖤

🗳 Vote for Katz Rhodes (Elementary category) before Monday, February 23 at 5 p.m.
🔗 Cast your vote here: https://chl.ca/ohl-firebirds/teacher-of-the-year/

Let’s rally together and support Mrs. Rhodes — a teacher who makes a difference every single day at Dryden Elementary!

2 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
cardinal logo; flint firebirds logo
Dryden High School National Honor Society presents a Mother & Son Dance on Feb. 21 - 6:00pm-8:00pm. It will be held at the Dryden High School in the Multipurpose room. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Karen Roys
Dryden High School National Honor Society presents a Mother & Son Dance on Feb. 21  - 6:00pm-8:00pm. It will be held at the Dryden High School  in the Multipurpose room. Tickets are $10 in advance  and $12 at the door. #proudcardinal
🏀🔥 District Time, Cardinal Nation! 🔥🏀

The Dryden Cardinals Varsity Boys Basketball Team is headed to District Competition — and they need YOUR support in the stands!

Let’s pack the Beecher gym, bring the energy, and cheer our Cardinals on as they battle for a district title! ❤️🖤

🎟 All tickets must be purchased online:
👉 https://gofan.co/event/6150828?schoolId=MI9945

No cash sales at the door — be sure to grab your tickets in advance!
Let’s show everyone what it means to be a #proudcardinal
3 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
mhsaa logo; cardinal logo; outline of basketball player taking a shot
#proudcardinal English students created a freeze frame scene from Romeo and Juliet, Act III today
3 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
high school students creating a freeze frame of Romeo and Juliet
high school students creating a freeze frame of Romeo and Juliet
high school students creating a freeze frame of Romeo and Juliet
high school students creating a freeze frame of Romeo and Juliet
Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black! https://app.smore.com/n/qk6we
4 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
Elementary students and families- don’t forget to order your March is Reading Month shirts by Thursday, February 19th! #proudcardinal
4 days ago, Karen Roys
March is reading month staff, student & family shirt order form top secret wear your shirt on March 12, 19, and 27 design cannot be shared until the book is revealed on February 27th please fill out and return this form with cash or check payment by thursday feb 19 make checks out to dryden community schools. Shirt will be a navy blue color with a “top secret” design sizes available> youth small, youth medium, youth large, youth xl, adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult xk, adult 2x (add $2), adult 3x, add $2 total amount enclosed student names teacher.
Today, we celebrate Presidents’ Day, honoring the leadership and legacy of those who have served as President of the United States.

Their dedication to our nation reminds us of the importance of service, integrity, and civic responsibility.

We encourage our #proudcardinal students and families to take a moment to reflect on the history of our country and the role each of us plays in shaping its future.
4 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski
cardinal logo; red and white boards; white stars on blue background