DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Our first Boo Gram sale was a success! We sold about 50 boos! We did have a lot of questions from kids not knowing what they were but they were super interested! We are excited to sell the next 2 Fridays! Is your child in our early childhood program and not at school on Fridays? Just get a hold of Dr. Morley and she'll help you out. #proudcardinal

According to the CDC kids should stay home if they have any of the following symptoms:
Fever: a temperature of 100.4° F or higher
Cough: A persistent or severe cough
Sore throat: Pain when swallowing
Vomiting: Two or more episodes in the past 24 hours
Diarrhea: Three or more loose stools in the past 24 hours
Headache: A severe or persistent headache
Muscle aches: Widespread body aches
Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired or weak
Rash: A new or unexplained rash

Additionally, keep your child home if:
They have a contagious illness such as the flu
They have a chronic condition that makes them more susceptible to infections
There is a high level of illness in their classroom

Your child can return when:
They are fever free for 24 hours with no fever reducing medications
Other symptoms improve over time

When in doubt, consult your healthcare provider. Remember it is important to prioritize your child’s health and the safety of others by keeping them home when they are sick. #drydenattendancematters #strivefor5 #healthykids #attendance tips @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Set up an e-wallet for your student before his/her shopping day! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 6 - October 10 and get your readers psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool. @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

📣 Dryden High School Families 📣

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and support your student’s success.

📅 Wednesday, October 8 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 9 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.

✅ No appointment necessary—just stop in!

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️🖤 #proudcardinal

Ms. Ludlow’s students working on positive affirmation potions for the month of October. Every potion is filled with encouraging words as a reminder to believe in ourselves! ✨

🍭✨ CANDY WARS — WEEK ONE STANDINGS! ✨🍭
The sugar rush is REAL and the competition is heating up! 🔥 Here's where everyone stands after an epic first week of Candy Wars:

1️⃣ Russell - Ruby is on top and ruling the candy kingdom! 👑
2️⃣ Birkett - No Name team is silently climbing the ranks! 🕶️
3️⃣ Hearold - Mr. Chocolate Vanilla Sprinkle Doughnut is as sweet as his name! 🍩🍫
4️⃣ Raymer - Another No Name contender making moves! 🚀
5️⃣ Marsh - BOB is creeping up with candy power! 💥
6️⃣ Capelli - No Name but definitely not unnoticed! 👀
7️⃣ Calvert - SID is hanging in there with sneaky sweet tactics! 🐾
8️⃣ Toddler 1 - No Name but big heart! 💛
9️⃣ Preschool - Starting small but mighty! ✨
🔟 Tied for 10th — the underdogs (for now 😉):
Rhodes, Koroleski, Oliver, Delcampo, Lowe, Toddler 2, Infants, and Highly/Ludlow 🎈

🍬 The competition is tight, and there’s plenty of time to shake things up! Help Mrs Rhodes and Mrs Sandula crawl of of last place! Mr. Crocodiliao is hungry and we don’t want him to eat Mrs. Rhodes! #CandyWars #WeekOneRecap #SugarShowdown #TeamSweetTooth #LetTheGamesBegin @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

🥩 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

#proudcardinal Varsity Volleyball
10/2/25
Dryden vs. Reese: 10-25 L, 10-25 L
Overall Team Record 1-10

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Set up an e-wallet for your student before his/her shopping day! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drydenelementaryschool @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

BOOOOOOO GRAM! Students can purchase Boo Grams during lunch every Friday through October 24th. Each Boo Gram comes with a ghost personalized to/from message and a caramel apple sucker. Boo grams will be delivered October 27th . They are 50 cents each. Proceeds will support the PTA and go toward our student field trip fund. For more information contact drydenpta25@gmail.com @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights is hosting a Mobile Hiring Combine in Freeland. Contractors will be on site watching participants compete, and you could walk away with a future job when you graduate or land a career opportunity right now.
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Freeland High School Parking Lot – 8250 Webster Rd, Freeland, MI
🕣 8:30 AM Registration | 9:00 AM Course Opens
💵 Excellent pay, healthcare, pension, retirement annuity
🦺 Safety gear provided (gloves, hard hat, numbered vest)
👟 Dress: closed-toed shoes, no shorts
📄 Bring a resume (paper or digital)
🔥 THIS IS NOT JUST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ADULTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
I REPEAT THIS IS FOR ANYONE who wants a career in the trades
✅ Open to students from all schools and adults looking for a career change
📍 ALL ARE WELCOME
💡 If you have a good attitude and a strong work ethic, this is an opportunity for you
👉 High School Seniors age 18 and up are encouraged to participate. Students aged 17 may participate with signed-in-person permission from a parent. No waiver means no combine.
✅ Pre-register here: mrcc.link/mcr
▶️ Watch the Mobile Combine video: mrcc.link/mcv
This is your chance to show your hustle, prove your skills, and launch a career. Do not miss it!

Donating blood is as easy as pie! Please help save lives by donating blood at Dryden High School on November 4. Make your appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/ Use code drydenhs
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Our candy wars sponsored by the PTA start today! Each classroom received their own monster and get to name them! @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

📣 Dryden High School Families 📣

One week from today! Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and support your student’s success.

📅 Wednesday, October 8 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 9 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.

✅ No appointment necessary—just stop in!

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️🖤 #proudcardinal

#proudcardinal Varsity Girls Cross Country
Green Devil Invite, Brown City
30 September 2025
Girls Varsity: 4th Place Team Finish
Cara Prusakiewicz 2nd Place 20:19.34
Claire Wright 12th Place 22:31.65
Ella Gustner 14th Place 22:36.62
Caila Fitchett 33rd Place 26:16.37
Lilyana Lasher 38th Place 27:14.77

Thank you Dryden PTA and Boiron for helping keep our staff healthy during this cold and flu season. #strivefor5 @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #proudcardinal

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Cross Country
Green Devil Invite, Brown City
30 September 2025
Boys Varsity: 2nd Place Team Finish
Logan Romain 5th Place 18:00.45
Levi Fitchett 6th 18:01.06
Jaycen Roberts 20th Place 19:55.47
Dylan Lasher 24th Place 20:30.42
Brenden Peter 29th Place 20:45.51
Tyler Roberts 31st Place 20:58.77

It's Toast Tuesday in English 8! #proudcardinal students worked together to identify and arrange parts of an argument.