DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Congratulations to these #proudcardinal student-athletes on their post-season honors!
Tri-City Times All-Area Varsity Boys BasketballTeam
First Team: Gianni Coscione, Luke Taylor
Second Team: Brady Schneider
Honorable Mention: Hayden Blair, Jax Morley, Rowan Handley

10 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Rock Your Socks is coming soon! #proudcardinal

10 days ago, Karen Roys

Rock Your Socks world down syndrome day help raise awareness of what Down Syndrome is, what it means to have Down Syndrome, and how people with Down Syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities! (world down syndrome day *WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the UnitedNations since 2012. Since the chromosomes look like socks, you can “rock your socks” by wearing mismatched, colorful, fancy socks on Friday, March 20, 2026 to support and create awareness! World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21st, but since we are not in school on 3/21, we would like to celebrate district-wide on 3/20/26. Drycen celebrated in honor of our very own Jax Malkiewicz! Make sure to take pictures of your socks or groups of socks and post them on social media using the hashtags #lotsofsocks, and #worddownsyndromeday

Parents of incoming Kindergarten and Begindergarten students - Save the date: Wednesday, May 20th #proudcardinal

10 days ago, Karen Roys

Join us for Kindergarten & Begindergarten Parent orientation What to expect: a meeting for parents and guardians of upcoming KDG and BK students starting school in the fall of 2026-2027 at Dryden Elementary. Meet the teachers and ask questions. Learn about Curriculum & expectations typical daily schedules differences between KDG and BK Wednesday, May 20th 2 sessions to choose from? 5:15 or 6:00pm dryden elementary school 3835 north mill street, dryden MI 48428 (810) 796-2201

Our Family Literacy Night is right around the corner - Thursday, March 19, from 5-7pm. We hope to see you there! #proudcardinal

10 days ago, Karen Roys

Dryden Elementary Family Literacy Night Thursday, March 19 Let’s celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence. This free event will be held in conjunction with our preschool and kindergarten roundup.all current and future Pre-K through 6th grade families invited. Fun activity stations and games. Musical performance at 5:30 $5 book fair Native American brochures on display check out the Prek art fair red white and blue

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Hearold's class practice their math skills during Work Places. #proudcardinal

10 days ago, Karen Roys

Our museum is coming alive with two more entries in our American Symbols Family Project. It is not too late to participate! Get your entries turned in by the end of the week. #proudcardinal

10 days ago, Karen Roys

Build an American symbol (optional family project) in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the declaration of independence. Happy birthday, America! Choose an american symbol (ie eagle, Statue of Liberty, flag, White House, Liberty Bell, monuments, etc.) to make from everyday material such as cardboard boxes, recyclables, paper, etc. Your design should be tabletop in size. Be as simple or as creative as you'd like! Turn in Deadline: Wednesday, March 18th entries will be on display in the media center at our family literacy night on March 19. Students will be voting for their favorite symbol design beginning March 19th. The winner will be announced at our March Reading Month Closing assembly on March 27th. Great prizes awarded!

student holding a flag and declaration of independence she made

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

10 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Cara Prusakiewicz! Cara signed her letter of intent to run cross country at Indiana Institute of Technology while studying engineering.

10 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

family (two parents, three children) standing/sitting behind a table

high school athlete sitting behind a table with five coaches

1st grade met their bear reading buddies today and talked through a picture walk or read to them. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

10 days ago, Karen Roys

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Caila Fitchett! Caila signed her letter of intent to run track and field at Hope College while pursuing a psychology major.

10 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

photo of a high school athlete sitting behind a table with family and coaches

Today in Library Special 3rd graders competed in groups to “Name That Genre!” #growingreaders #proudcardinal

11 days ago, Karen Roys

🎓 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

11 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

photo of students attending a career and trades fail

We have another aspiring author/illustrator at our school whose book has become part of our elementary library collection. #growingreaders #proudcardinal

11 days ago, Karen Roys

Today three more American Symbol projects arrived: a bald eagle, Mt Rushmore, and an American flag. #proudcardinal

11 days ago, Karen Roys

Thank you to Mrs. Finnigan for purchasing College Decision Day gifts for our #proudcardinal Class of 2026. You can help, too! Check out our Wish List: https://a.co/0bfppoT6

11 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

Hey, let's get into the Dryden spirit with a spirit wear fundraiser! April 10th is the deadline to order. Ms. Marsh will be at Family Literacy Night this Thursday from 5-7pm to take orders. #proudcardinal

12 days ago, Karen Roys

Dryden Elementary Spiritwear adult sizes: S-3x Youth sizes: S-xl Design A cardinal read shirt with whit yellow, and black print Design B Spider tie dye with red,yellow, white print *not available in crewneck sweatshirt Design c *grpahite grey shirt with red, yellow, & black print Design d White shirt with red, yellow, and balck print Design E black shirt with red and white print Indicate youth sices with “y” in front of size *make checks payable to: Dryden Community Schools Total = *Designs and shirt colors are indicated in above description t-shirt $15 Long sleeve tee $20 crewneck sweatshirt $25 hoodie $30 sizes 2x-3x $3 orders dueL April 10th *turn orders into teacher name: PhoneL Teacher: Any questions regarding apparel contact inkspot 810-441-7016

Congratulations to #proudcardinal seniors Kaeleigh Gourieux and Logan Romain! Their Lapeer EdTech Broadcast News Production Team (including Imlay City's Montanna Eads and North Branch's Van Wilder) placed 5th at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids. Photos courtesy The Edge LC.

12 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski

photo of four high school students, professionally dressed and holding plaques

March is Reading Month - Monday, March 16 BK - 2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NGecEjMDew 3rd - 6th: https://youtu.be/uke7KZ8OoCw #proudcardinal

12 days ago, Karen Roys

Monday, March 16 K-2nd Grade Third Read Trivia question: How many stars are on the flag now, and what do they represent? 3rd-6th Chapter 12 trivia question: Who had King George hired to help alongside the British? How to draw the American flag Audio Read Ch. 13 Audio

In Michigan, students aged 6-18 must attend school. We want to help before it becomes a legal issue - let's work together. Contact the front office with attendance challenges you have so we can problem solve together. #drydenelementaryattendance #strivefor5 #stayinschool #communitycare

12 days ago, Karen Roys

Dryden Elementary Strive for 5 2025-2026 attendance initiative thank you for sending your child to school today! Law reminder In Michigan, students aged 6-18 must attend school. We want to help before it becomes a legal issue - let’s work together.

Check out this week's issue of The Dryden Red and Black! https://app.smore.com/n/5djyt

12 days ago, Sheryl Czerwinski