DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Two more ornaments added to our Giving Tree means two more new books in our collection. Thank you to the Orzel Family and another anonymous donor. #proudcardinal #growingreaders

#proudcardinal Junior High Girls Basketball
12/8/25
Dryden 13, Peck 7

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Cara Prusakiewicz for being accepted to the University of Indianapolis! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

The Giving Tree is up and ready for ornaments to be added. Check out the online Wish List and donate a book to the library in honor of a teacher or student. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22G774EVMNA4J?ref_=wl_share #proudcardinal

The Student Library Board is encouraging reading by gifting personalized bookmarks. #proudcardinal

✨ Santa Shop Opens to the Public! 🎅🎁

Dryden Elementary’s Santa Shop will be open to the public on Friday, December 12th from 4–7 PM!

Our wonderful Dryden High School NHS students will be there to help little shoppers find the perfect gifts. ❤️

Bring the family, enjoy the holiday spirit, and come see them! 🎄

A special shout-out to Mr. Capelli, 4th grade teacher, for supporting our Giving Tree and the library with a new book about coding. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
5 December 2025
Almont 50, Dryden 34
Team Record 1-1

Do you have children at Dryden Elementary in Kdg, 1st, or 2nd grade? We want to hear from you! Please complete this anonymous survey to help us gather information around early reading and literacy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaLokR4H0i-DypSjs8uc0I9eenGWNN_dRbmmhMGT4RfachdA/viewform?usp=dialog #proudcardinal

All 1st graders are coming home with a blue bag of decodable books to help with at-home reading practice. These books are yours to keep! Parents, check out this quick video for more information: https://vimeo.com/1140227470 #proudcardinal

All 1st graders are coming home with a blue bag of decodable books to help with at-home reading practice. These books are yours to keep! Parents, check out this quick video for more information: https://vimeo.com/1140227470 #proudcardinal

Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black!  https://app.smore.com/n/a4c5f

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Hayden Blair for being accepted to Ferris State University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

🥩 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

It's a #proudcardinal GAME DAY!
Your Dryden Cardinals face the Almont Raiders at home tonight. There is no Junior Varsity game; Varsity will tip off at 7:00 p.m.
See you there!

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Rowan Handley for being accepted to the University of Michigan Flint! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

Our students had a virtual author visit with Peter Brown, author of The Wild Robot. Students from schools across the US were able to ask him questions. He did a directed drawing and students created artwork in the style of The Wild Robot. #proudcardinal

Mrs. Raymer's class is celebrating the 12 Days of Kindness. #proudcardinal

🎅✨ Dryden Elementary Santa Shop Schedule! ✨🎁

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Santa Shop Week! Our students will get the chance to shop for family and friends with their class. All items range from $.50 to $11. Check out the schedule to see when your child will be visiting:

📅 Monday, December 8th
• Howell
• Delcampo
• Capelli

📅 Tuesday, December 9th
• Calvert
• Marsh
• Raymer

📅 Wednesday, December 10th
• Diamond
• Russell
• Lowe

📅 Thursday, December 11th
• Toddler 2
• Edson

📅 Friday, December 12th
• Birkett
Open to the public from 4-7pm tonight!


🎄 Important Reminder:
If your student is absent on their scheduled shopping day, they are welcome to come shop on a different day! 💚❤️

Get ready for a week full of joy, surprises, and holiday magic! ✨🎁🎅

Santa's Secret shop is right around the corner. We are still in need of a few volunteers for santa shop and grandparents are welcome to help assist as well. Please call the front office or drydenpta25@gmail.com to volunteer. #proudcardinal