DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Elementary students and families- don’t forget to order your March is Reading Month shirts by Thursday, February 19th! #proudcardinal

5 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.

6 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

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!

6 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Congratulations to #proudcardinal Varsity Bowlers Chloe DeLoy and Dylan Lasher! These student-athletes earned Big Thumb Conference All-Conference Honors. We're so proud of you!

6 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Thank you to our Kindness Club for sponsoring Kindness Week! #proudcardinal

6 days ago, Karen Roys

Dryden Elementary Kindness Week Spirit Days Feb. 17-20, 2026 Tuesday - Hats off to Kindness Wear your favorite hat and help a teacher or friend. Wednesday dream of kindness wear your pjs and write a note to someone Thursday - peace, love, and kindness wear tye dye and give someone a compliment Friday - team kindness wear your dryden gear and a smile at everyone

Congratulations to #proudcardinal Jaxon Buffo, Dryden's Junior High Spelling Bee winner, and runner-up Charlee Bowerson! Jaxon will represent our school at the Lapeer County Spelling Bee on March 24 at 6:30 pm at Lapeer County Ed Tech.

7 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day to our own SRO Betts! We love seeing you every day, and we appreciate what you do for our #proudcardinal students, families, and staff! Drop a kind comment below.

7 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

ai generated school resource officer image with school, school bus, and students in the background

A Quick Reminder...No School for Students
Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16

7 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Happy Valentine's Day to our #proudcardinal family!

7 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Congratulations to your #proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball Team! With their overtime win against Kingston, Dryden clinched the Big Thumb Conference Blue Division championship!

8 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

#proudcardinal Varsity Boys Basketball
13 February 2026
Dryden 58, Kingston 52 OT
Team Record 13-7; League 6-0

8 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

basketball on fire photo; cardinal logos

Ever wondered what happens when you donate blood?
Check-in: 15 mins
Donation: 10 mins 🩸
Snacks: 15 mins (the best part! 🍪)
It’s that simple. 40 minutes of your day could mean a lifetime for someone else. Book your spot here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

8 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Congratulations to Oliver Manko, the winner of the Dryden Elementary 5th and 6th Grade Spelling Bee and Addison Kedzierski, the first runner up. Oliver will represent our school at the Lapeer County Spelling Bee on March 24th at 6:30 pm at Lapeer County Ed Tech. #proudcardinal

9 days ago, Karen Roys

two students in front of a red background

Thank you to our Kindness Club for sponsoring Kindness Week next week! #proudcardinal

10 days ago, Karen Roys

A Quick Reminder...No School for Students
Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16

10 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Voting is now open for the 4th Annual Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year Awards! You can vote for Dryden Elementary's Stephanie Cloos, Katz Rhodes, or Marisa Calvert. Voting ends at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. Scan the QR code or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwj6miqLrTLslviej9iZ_oNZXlIEIdg21F9TI_X9enQNX_xw/viewform

10 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski