DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Good luck to Dryden Elementary's Oliver Manko and Dryden High School's Jaxon Buffo, who will represent Dryden in the Lapeer County Spelling Bee tonight!

We had a major upset in our Snack Cake Tournament Sweet 16 Round! Easter Basket Cakes took down Cosmic Brownies after a tiebreaker. Our Elite Eight is set. Which would you choose?
Nutty Buddy vs. Oatmeal Cream Pies
Zebra Cakes vs. Strawberry Shortcake Rolls
Honey Buns vs. Swiss Cake Rolls
Easter Basket Cakes vs. Unicorn Cakes
Find out the results tomorrow!

March is Reading Month - Tuesday, March 24 BK-2nd: Practice drawing a popsicle: https://artforkidshub.com/draw-firework-folding-surprise/ 3rd - 6th:https://youtu.be/2W6FB0Om_2E

Our next deposit day is Tuesday, April 28. #proudcardinal

From the mouths of students - Our Student Library Board members were asked why they want to make sure they come to school every day, they said, "Every day you learn something new," "You can make new friends," "Every day you get smarter," "You can be in 6-7 band!" #6-7forever #drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #studentvoices #whywecome

Today's Snack Cake Tournament results are in! Both Oatmeal Cream Pies and Swiss Cake Rolls advanced to the Sweet 16. We'll narrow the competitive field again tomorrow.

Today's #proudcardinal Varsity Baseball game vs. Faith Baptist has been cancelled due to low temperatures.

March is Reading Month - Monday, March 23 Practice singing today - Grand Old Flag audio: https://youtu.be/4acqSIO2YLw?feature=shared My Country Tis of Thee audio:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKj7FLg3WVA 3rd - 6th: https://youtu.be/Rkr_xwDKX3E

We had a blast kicking off this year’s American Heart Challenge at Dryden Jr.-Sr. High School! Your support saves lives. Every donation fuels breakthrough research, delivers lifesaving education, and helps families in our community and across the country live longer, healthier lives.
Visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12397&pg=company&company_id=519916 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!

Today's #proudcardinal March Madness Snack Cake Tournament matchups:
Oatmeal Cream Pie vs. Glazed Donut Sticks and
Butterfly Cakes vs. Swiss Cake Rolls
Which would you pick? Stay tuned to find out today's results!

​Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black! https://app.smore.com/n/gpnf0

We’re Hiring!
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you! Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/default.aspx

Who has been safe, respectful, and responsible this week?  We have!!! #proudcardinal

Dryden Community Schools Spring Break
March 30-April 6
Return to school on Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Congratulations to our raffle winners from Literacy Night! #proudcardinal

🎓 Career & Trades Fair – Explore Your Future!
Students in 7th–12th grade are invited to attend the Career and Trades Fair hosted by the Lapeer Virtual Partnership!

📅 March 26th at ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Come discover exciting career paths and connect with professionals from a variety of trades and industries. This is a great opportunity to:

✔️ Explore different career options
✔️ Ask questions directly to professionals
✔️ Learn about the skills and qualifications needed for various jobs

Bring your curiosity and start planning your future!
📞 Phone: 810-667-2453
📧 Email: office@lapeerschools.org

In Library Special, 5th graders are working on their comprehension of our March Reading Month book by using a GSCE (generate, sort, connect, elaborate) thinking routine to show their understanding.  #proudcardinal #growingreaders

Our good buddy Clifford visited many classrooms this morning! #proudcardinals

Is your bracket busted? Ours is still alive...and tasty, too! Day Two of the #proudcardinal 2026 Snack Cake Tournament saw Strawberry Shortcake Rolls defeat Strawberry Delights. In a stunning upset, Unicorn Cakes beat out Snickerdoodle Cream Pies by just one bite!
Stay tuned for next week's matchups!

🎨🎶 14th Annual Dryden Community Schools Fine Arts Festival 🎭🖌️
Celebrate creativity with us!

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 Dryden High School
⏰ Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

✨ Featuring:
• Student Art Displays
• Band Performances (beginning at 11:00 a.m.)
• Drama Club performance of Nine Girls at 12:30 p.m.

💲 Admission: $5 per person
🎉 Students with artwork or performing get in FREE!
Come enjoy a day full of art, music, and theater—there’s something for everyone!