DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Our new Aspiring Author is Grace from the 3rd grade. She shared her book Weather Girl with the class today and it will soon be a part of our library collection. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week is next week! #proudcardinal

#proudcardinal DC travelers spent the afternoon of their second day visiting Ford’s Theater, the Holocaust Museum, and the Jefferson and Martin Luther King, Jr Memorials.

The fun continues at 5th grade camp with kayaking, canoeing, turtles, snakes, and more! #proudcardinal

Some of the most memorable moments in school happen beyond the traditional classroom ❤️🖤 Today, we celebrate the educators who bring creativity, energy, and passion to everything they do. From the stage to the field to the lab—these Cardinals are true Game Changers.
Science Teacher Teresa Garcia, thank you for inspiring curiosity in the classroom.
Drop a kind comment below!

Some of the most memorable moments in school happen beyond the traditional classroom ❤️🖤 Today, we celebrate the educators who bring creativity, energy, and passion to everything they do. From the stage to the field to the studio—these Cardinals are true Game Changers.
Science and Math Teacher Christi Decker, thank you for making science engaging and meaningful.
Drop a kind comment below!

Some of the most memorable moments in school happen beyond the traditional classroom ❤️🖤 Today, we celebrate the educators who bring creativity, energy, and passion to everything they do. From the stage to the field to the studio—these Cardinals are true Game Changers.
English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor Breanne Palmerini, thank you for helping students tell their stories.
Drop a kind comment below!

Dryden High School Awards Assemblies
Thursday, May 28, 2026, by invitation only
Dryden High School Gymnasium
9th-11th grades at 11:30 a.m.
Junior High at 1:30 p.m.

Some of the most memorable moments in school happen beyond the traditional classroom ❤️🖤 Today, we celebrate the educators who bring creativity, energy, and passion to everything they do. From the stage to the field to the studio—these Cardinals are true Game Changers.
Media Specialist/Tech Teacher Deanna Knox, thank you for connecting students to books, technology, and learning.
Drop a kind comment below!

Mrs. Birkett's 5th graders ended the day with a campfire and s'mores, then started fresh with some outside fun and inside team building games. #proudcardinal

Some of the most memorable moments in school happen beyond the traditional classroom ❤️🖤 Today, we celebrate the educators who bring creativity, energy, and passion to everything they do. From the stage to the field to the studio—these Cardinals are true Game Changers.
Art Teacher Bobbi-Jo Torok, thank you for inspiring creativity in every student.
Drop a kind comment below!

Some of the most memorable moments in school happen beyond the traditional classroom ❤️🖤 Today, we celebrate the educators who bring creativity, energy, and passion to everything they do. From the stage to the field to the studio—these Cardinals are true Game Changers.
Physical Education/Health teacher Melissa Margrif, thank you for keeping students active and motivated.
Drop a kind comment below!

Some of the most memorable moments in school happen beyond the traditional classroom ❤️🖤 Today, we celebrate the educators who bring creativity, energy, and passion to everything they do. From the stage to the field to the studio—these Cardinals are true Game Changers.
Director of Bands & Music Jim Armbrust, thank you for bringing music and energy to our schools.
Drop a kind comment below!

Mrs. Birkett's 5th graders are having a great time at Camp Tamarack. They built a shelter, tried to make a fire, rock climbed, zip lined, and used a compass to find locations to learn some trivia about MI. #proudcardinal

Every student’s path looks different—and that’s exactly why these educators matter so much ❤️🖤 Today, we recognize our Student Support Stars across the district. They meet our #proudcardinal students where they are, help them grow, and make sure no one is left behind.
Math/Learning Strategies Teacher Kevin Shute, thank you for helping students build lasting skills.
Drop a kind comment below!

Every student’s path looks different—and that’s exactly why these educators matter so much ❤️🖤 Today, we recognize our Student Support Stars across the district. They meet our #proudcardinal students where they are, help them grow, and make sure no one is left behind.
ELL Support/Spanish & History Teacher Amy Yurk, thank you for helping students find their voice.
Drop a kind comment below!

#proudcardinal DC travelers ended yesterday with an Historic Alexandria Ghost Tour

Our #proudcardinal DC travelers spent part of today on a tour of Mt. Vernon, watching a Revolutionary War movie, and playing a George Washington interactive game.

Every student’s path looks different—and that’s exactly why these educators matter so much ❤️🖤 Today, we recognize our Student Support Stars across the district. They meet our #proudcardinal students where they are, help them grow, and make sure no one is left behind.
Special Education Teacher Aliyah Ludlow, thank you for your individualized support and care.
Drop a kind comment below!

Every student’s path looks different—and that’s exactly why these educators matter so much ❤️🖤 Today, we recognize our Student Support Stars across the district. They meet our #proudcardinal students where they are, help them grow, and make sure no one is left behind.
Special Education Teacher Beth Highley, thank you for making a difference every day.
Drop a kind comment below!