DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

These 3rd graders have started their 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge this year. Keep up the great work! #proudcardinal #growingreaders

📸 Picture Retake Day is Coming!
Did you miss picture day or need a new photo? Don’t worry — Dryden High School picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, October 24, at 9:15 a.m.

👉 Bring your original order packet with you.
📷 Pre-order online: www.photofactoryusa.com

🔑 Password: drydenhs

Let’s see those #ProudCardinal smiles! ❤️

#proudcardinal Varsity Football
17 October 2025
Kingston 78, Dryden 38
Team Record 4-4

See you at the Boo Bash! #proudcardinal

🌟 Calling all cornhole enthusiasts! Join us for the #proudcardinal Class of 2026 Project Graduation Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, November 23, at Hideaway Lanes! Doors open at 4 PM, and bags will fly at 5 PM!
🥳 Enjoy a fun-filled evening with food, drinks, a silent auction, and prizes for the top teams! 🏆
Secure your spot now for only $20 per player in advance ($25 at the door).
Have questions? Email Ashley at agammon@drydenschools.org!
🎉 Let’s make this a night to remember! Who's joining? 🙌

🚀 Join us in supporting Dryden High School Sports TODAY! We're excited to partner with McDonald's for a digital fundraiser where 20% of all Mobile Order & Pay sales will benefit Michigan High School Sports Programs.

To participate, simply download the McDonald's App, select 3989 S Lapeer McDonald's in Metamora, and place your order. Your support can make a significant impact on our local athletics. Let’s engage our community and promote youth sports together! #HighSchoolSports #CommunityEngagement #McDonaldsFundraiser #proudcardinal

Last call! We are on the lookout for more trunks for Trunk or Treat on October 24th. Contact our front office if you're interested. #proudcardinal

Last call! We are on the lookout for more trunks for Trunk or Treat on October 24th. Contact our front office if you're interested. #proudcardinal

Chloe is the newest member of this year’s Birthday Book Club and the first student to check-out this brand new book in the library. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Olivia Zellers on her acceptance to Oakland University! #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBoundMI #SixtyBy30

📣🏈 Big news, #proudcardinal fans! On Tuesday, October 21, we're teaming up with @McDonalds for a digital fundraiser! 🍟✨
📲 Download the McDonald's App and select 3989 S Lapeer McDonald's in Metamora to help us raise 20% for our high school sports programs! 🙌
Let’s show our team spirit and support! 💛💙 Share with your friends and let's make it a day to remember! #DrydenHighSchool #Fundraiser #SportsSupport #McDonalds

Strive for 5 Mythbusting! MYTH - Excused absences don't count. FACT: Whether excused or unexcused, missed time means lost learning and weaker routines. Both count toward attendance totals. #drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #planahead #stayontrack #proudcardinal

Good luck to the Imlay City Boys Tennis team as they compete at the MHSAA Division 4 state finals! Best wishes from your #proudcardinal neighbors.

Volunteers are needed for the Boo Bash on October 24. We are looking for about 15 volunteers (parents or high school students) to help run the trunks and to run the games inside. The more volunteers we have, the more games we can have! If you are interested and available, please contact the PTA at drydenpta25@gmail.com. @TMobile @drydencardinals #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black! https://secure.smore.com/n/fwcd0

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 21, is our first LEAF Deposit Day for grades 1-6. Remember to bring in your deposit. Five students who make a deposit tomorrow will win a small prize for being a Super Saver! #LEAF #proudcardinal

Our monsters have been busy collecting sweets, and together we gathered an incredible 340.46 POUNDS of candy! 🤯👏 That’s a mountain of sugar and spirit — way to go, everyone!

🏆 1st Place: Mrs. Russell and their monster Ruby – 53.74 lbs of candy! 🍕🍦 They’ve won their choice of a pizza or ice cream party!
🎉 2nd Place: Mrs. Hearold & Mr. Chocolate Vanilla Sprinkle Donut – 39.4 lbs
🍬 3rd Place: Mrs. Rhodes & Crocodillio – 37.95 lbs
👻 4th Place: Mrs. Birkett – 31.06 lbs
🍭 5th Place: Mrs. Lowe & 67 – 25.04 lbs
🧡 6th Place: Mrs. Marsh & Bob – 22.66 lbs
💜 7th Place: Toddler 2 & Monster Moe – 20.85 lbs
🎃 8th Place: Mrs. Diamond & Alivia – 19.78 lbs
🕸️ 9th Place: Mrs. Raymer – 19.15 lbs
🍫 10th Place: Mrs. Koroleski & Candy Corn – 14.24 lbs
💖 11th Place: Mrs. Howell & Bobby Riz – 11.89 lbs
🍪 12th Place: Toddler 1 – 10.83 lbs
🍎 13th Place: Mrs. Capelli – 10.27 lbs
🦇 14th Place: Mrs. Calvert & Sid – 9.34 lbs
🕷️ 15th Place: Mrs. Delcampo & Ghost Spider – 4.65 lbs
🍼 16th Place: Infants & This – 2.61 lbs

Every class did an amazing job and helped make this year’s Candy Wars monstrously fun! 💜

And the sweetest part? 🍬 All the candy collected will be donated back to our amazing teachers and staff participating in Trunk or Treat and Boo Bash on October 24th at 6 PM! 🎃👻

We can’t wait to see everyone there for more treats, fun, and Halloween spirit! 🧡🖤

#CandyWars #SweetVictory #DrydenElementary #MonsterMadness #TrunkOrTreat #BooBash #TeamRuby

📣 We’re Hiring!
Dryden Community Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!

We have openings for:
👶 Early Childhood Aide
🧩 Behavior Interventionist
💬 Special Education Paraprofessional
🏫 Recess/Lunch Aide
🎨 GSRP Preschool Aide
🍽️ Part-Time Cook
🔧 Maintenance Tech
🚸 Crossing Guard

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Call (810) 796-2201, (810)796-2266, or apply online at http://bit.ly/460NVTE

#proudcardinal Girls Cross Country
10.18.25
Cardinal Classic, Dryden
2nd Place Team Finish
Cara Prusakiewicz, 1st 20:30.26
Claire Wright, 3rd 21:23.76
Ella Gustner, 17th 22:57.00
Lilyana Lasher, 32nd 25:28.34
Caila Fitchett, 41st 27:42.18

#proudcardinal Boys Cross Country
10.18.25
Cardinal Classic, Dryden
3rd Place Team Finish
Logan Romain, 7th 18:00.13
Levi Fitchett, 8th 18:18.12
Brenden Peter, 17th 19:52.90
Tyler Roberts, 18th 20:04.22
Dylan Lasher, 20th 20:19.11
JV: Kai Grabowski, 7th 26:01.62