The Dryden Red and Black

Calling all former Dryden Drama Kids!
After 30 incredible years of teaching—and nearly three decades directing the Drama Club—Ms. Czerwinski is taking her final bow. ❤️🎭 If you were ever part of Dryden Drama (Class OR Club), this is your moment to come back, reconnect, and celebrate!

Join us for her final production as director: “Nine Girls” by W. Pettitt
📅 Friday, April 24 at 7:00 PM ($3 admission)
📅 Saturday, April 25 at 12:30 PM ($5 admission, during the Fine Arts Festival)
📍 Dryden High School Multi-Purpose Room

Let’s pack the house for Ms. Czerwinski and give her the sendoff she deserves. 💐

Our College Decision Day celebration

has been moved from

May 1 to May 5 at 11:30 a.m.

Seniors and Class of 2026 families,

please check your email for important information.

Friday, May 15, 2026, has changed from a full day of school to a half day of school at Dryden High School ONLY.

Dryden High School will host the MHSAA Track and Field Regional 39 meet at Stremler Field on May 15. The event begins at noon. Because some members of the high school staff volunteer at the meet, many students are participating in or attending the event, and the parking lot will be needed for visitors, only Dryden High School will have a half day, dismissing at 10:35 a.m.

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!

Call (810) 796-2201, (810)796-2266, or apply online below.

Stay updated on our progress with funds from the bond passed in May 2023 by using this checklist! We appreciate your continued support of our students, our schools, and our community.

Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings

April 15
May 13
June 17

by Claire Wright

Why did the student eat his homework?

Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!

Attention #proudcardinal Class of 2026 Parents:
If you're looking for a great way to honor your 2026 graduate, consider purchasing a Recognition Ad in this year's yearbook. A 1/4 page ad costs $80. There are several formats from which to choose. Here are some examples from last year's yearbook. A limited number of ads are available and are sold on a "first come - first served" basis. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Palmerini at bpalmerini@drydenschools.org.

Our seniors are going to college! Please help Dryden High School's Class of 2026 celebrate.

On May 5, our College Decision Day Celebration allows students to declare their intentions

and proudly state their college, university, trade school, training program, or military choice.

Items from this list will be given away to seniors at College Decision Day

to send them off with what they'll need in the fall!

Last week's riddle:

I cannot be seen, but my presence is clear. Dogs and small children consider me something to fear. I serve as a warning for a danger nearby, and I think that Thor is a pretty cool guy. What am I? Thunder.

No one submitted the correct answer.

This week's riddle: I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

On Friday, the track team started of their season at the Davison Shake Off the Rust Invite.

On the boys side, many started off with personal records, with the team placing 6th in the small school division. In the 100m Jayden Stankevich ran a time of 12.62, Andersen Blair also competed in the race, posting a time of 14.11. In the JV 100m, Phoenix Suit and Robert Bruland ran a 13.76, and 17.72 respectively. Logan Korth and Kieran Schultz both posted PRs in the 200m, with a 25.71, and 27.29. Logan Korth also ran a PR in the 400m with 56.97, along with Jayden Stankevich, in 57.13, and in the JV race, Josiah Matson ran 1:03.65. Levi Fitchett ran an impressive time of 2:11 in the 800, followed by a 4:56 in the mile. Logan Romain also competed in the mile, posting a 5:11, followed by a 2 mile time of 11:09. In the JV mile, Kale Bullock ran a 7:15. Brenden Peter and Kieran Schultz competed in the 110m hurdles, with times of 17.70 and 18.70. In the 300m hurdles, Brenden Peter and Tyler Roberts posted impressive times of 49.02 and 50.19.

In the relays, the 4x100 team of Kieran Schultz, Andersen Blair, Phoenix Suit, and Logan Korth ran 52.62 (PB), while the 4x200 team—Andersen Blair, Phoenix Suit, Tyler Roberts, and Logan Korth—finished in 1:48.78 (PB). The 4x400 squad of Jayden Stankevich, Josiah Matson, Tyler Roberts, and Levi Fitchett posted a 4:01.68 (PB).

In field events, Caleb Wilson led shot put with a throw of 34' 8.5", followed by Josh Adams at 27' 4.5", and also competed in discus with a mark of 97' 6", while Gavin Prusakiewicz threw 69' 11". In long jump, Kieran Schultz recorded 16' 5.5", and Brenden Peter added 15' 3", rounding out a solid overall performance from the boys team.

The girls team also had a strong performance, finishing 5th in the small schools. In the 100m dash, MaKayla Mater ran 15.98, followed by Elaina Yatros at 17.99, while JV runners Arianna Romain (17.25) and Willow DuBuis (19.13) also competed. In the 200m, Caila Fitchett finished in 28.93 and Mallory Barker in 33.75. The 400m included Karley Phillips (1:23.14), with JV efforts from Diana Lallbachan (1:27.95) and Elayna Handley (1:31.32).

In the 800m, Claire Wright ran 2:47.72 and Ella Gustner finished in 3:00.20. The 1600m was led by Cara Prusakiewicz at 5:55.09, followed by Claire Wright (6:13.24), with JV runners Ella Gustner (6:19.84) and Lilyana Lasher (7:28.00). Cara Prusakiewicz also competed in the 3200m, finishing in 12:53.45. In the 100m hurdles, Elayna Handley ran 25.37, while the 300m hurdles featured Caila Fitchett (53.63) and MaKayla Mater (1:10.11).

In relay action, the 4x100 team ran 1:05.12. The 4x200 team of Karley Phillips, MaKayla Mater, Mallory Barker, and Caila Fitchett finished in 2:07.24. The 4x400 team consisting of MaKayla Mater, Karley Phillips, Mallory Barker, and Caila Fitchett ran 5:14.54. The 4x800 team of Diana Lallbachan, Ella Gustner, Lilyana Lasher, and Olivia Zellers posted a 13:39.81.

In field events, Chole DeLoy threw 19' 0" and Aubrey Joseph added 17' 6.5" in shot put. In discus, Amy Guccuardi recorded a throw of 43' 11" (13.39m), while Chole DeLoy followed with 42' 5". In long jump, Mallory Barker jumped 11' 11", rounding out a strong and debut meet for Dryden.

• 2:30–4:30 PM – Drama Club Rehearsal
• 4:30–8:30 PM – Varsity Baseball vs Burton Atherton
• 7:00–8:00 PM – School Board Meeting

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Club (Library)
• 9:00 AM–12:30 PM – SAT Testing
• 2:30–3:30 PM – Color Me Green
• 2:30–4:30 PM – Drama Club Rehearsal
• 4:00–8:00 PM – Varsity Track at Mayville Quad

• All Day: Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Numbers Day
• 2:30–4:30 PM – Drama Club Rehearsal
• 4:00–8:00 PM – JH Track at Mayville Quad
• 6:30–7:30 PM – Weight Room Training
• 7:00–8:00 PM – Athletics Boosters Meeting

• 7:25–11:30 AM – WIN Testing
• 2:30–3:30 PM – Theater Kids Club
• 2:30–4:30 PM – Drama Club Rehearsal
• 4:00–8:00 PM – Varsity Baseball at Deckerville
• 6:30–7:30 PM – Weight Room Training

• 4:00–8:00 PM – Varsity Track at Marlette Invite
• 5:00–8:00 PM – JH Baseball at Memphis
• 5:00–8:00 PM – JH Softball at Memphis

• 5:00–10:00 PM – Prom (Maniaci's Banquet Center)

April 13

May 11

June 8

July 13

August 10

All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., will be held in the Dryden High School Library, and are open to the public.

Faculty Advisors:

Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski & Mrs. Breanne Palmerini

Editors:

Caila Fitchett & Cara Prusakiewicz

Reporters:

Logan Romain & Claire Wright

Email: Cardinal@drydenschools.org
Website: https://www.drydenschools.org/
Location: Dryden High School, Rochester Road, Dryden, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 796-2266
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drydencommunityschools

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