Dryden Splash | September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025
Your Opinion Needed! Student Breakfast at Dryden?
Our Food & Nutrition Services Department is surveying families to determine if there is an interest in having a School Breakfast Program at our school.
Click here to take a 1 question survey on whether you would like a breakfast program at our school.
Breakfast would include:
an entree,
a side of fruit and
A milk (optional)
Click here for a sample of the Breakfast Menu to see menu options.
Price: $2.00
*Reduced: $0.30
*Free: $0.00
*Students that qualify for free & reduced benefits.
Time:
Breakfast would be available prior to the start of the school day. Students would be allowed to come into school starting at 8:50 am and would eat in a supervised designated location.
MAP Testing | September 11–18, 2025
All Dryden students will take part in the district MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments between September 11 and 18, 2025. Classroom teachers will share specific testing dates and times.
MAP is a computer-based, adaptive multiple-choice test in reading and math. The difficulty of questions adjusts based on each student’s responses, providing a personalized assessment experience. Both assessments together take approximately 1–2 hours to complete.
For more information about district and state assessments, click here.
To help students feel prepared and confident, we recommend ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and receive positive encouragement at home.
When can families/the community use the playground?
The playground, blacktop, and fields are closed to families and the public during school hours (8:50 a.m.—3:35 p.m). At 4:00 p.m., our after-school CAP program utilizes the playground and blacktop area. As a result, other students and community members should not use the school's outdoor play areas until CAP is finished using them at 5:00 p.m. Families are welcome to use smaller playground that is just south of the school parking lot on Dryden Place during this time.
Get to know the Dryden Staff!
Have you ever wondered who helps make Dryden such a special place every day? Our Staff Visual Directory is a great way to learn more about the incredible team that supports our students and school community. Take a look to see photos of our staff members and discover fun facts about their families, hobbies, and favorite things. From favorite foods to weekend activities, there's so much to learn and love about the people who make Dryden feel like home. Check it out and get to know the friendly faces that help make our school amazing!
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Food & Nutrition Services
Please click on the following links for more information:
- Where can I view the school lunch menu? Click Here
- How does my student order a school lunch? Click Here
- How do I pay for my child’s meals? Click Here
- How do I apply for free & reduced meals? Click Here
For further details on D25 Food & Nutrition Services, please click here.
Tuesday, September 23 | School Closed
School will be closed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Thursday, October 9 | Land of Smiles Assembly
Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will be attending the Land of Smiles assembly during the school day to learn about dental care, healthy eating, and the importance of visiting the dentist. Be sure to ask them for some helpful tips!
Save the Date: Kindergarten-2nd Grade Activity Night 10/09!
Get ready for a night of fun! Kindergarten-2nd Grade Activity Night is happening on Thursday, October 9, from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Dryden Gym. It’s going to be an evening full of games, laughter, and excitement for our youngest students! Keep an eye out for an email with sign-up details so your child doesn’t miss out on the fun!
Celebrating Dryden Dolphin Birthdays!
Dryden PTA is excited to nurture our students’ love for reading by celebrating their Birthdays with a Birthday Book! Below are the dates each student is invited to stop by the Birthday Book table during lunch break, to select their book of choice. We celebrate birthdays monthly, so all students will have a chance to choose a book during their birthday month.
Here is the list of Birthday Book dates for the year:
October 9th - October birthdays
November 13th - November birthdays
December 11th - December birthdays
January 8th - January birthdays
February 12th - February birthdays
March 12th - March birthdays
April 9th - April birthdays
May 14th - May/June/July birthdays
Labor Day | September 1
A legal holiday in all states and Canada observed the first Monday in September. Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.
Patriot Day | September 11
A day to honor the victims who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001. On this day, we remember the victims at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and passengers of United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.
Hispanic Heritage Month | September 15 - October 15
A month to celebrate the rich heritage of Hispanic Americans and the many contributions they have made to American culture.
Celebrated Sept. 15- Oct 15
Mexican Independence Day | September 16
This holiday celebrates Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810.
Mexican Independence Day is a nationwide celebration. The country’s leaders were inspired by our own July 4 Independence Day festivities, so fireworks fill the skies at night and the day is filled with patriotic speeches, flag-waving, parades, live music, and feasts.
Rosh Hashanah | Begins September 22
Jewish New Year and holy days. Days of Renewed Responsibility and the first of the High Holy Days. The traditional greeting during Rosh Hashanah is the phrase “Shanah tovah,” which translates to “Good year.”
*Date changes year to year