Dryden Splash |September 6, 2026
Spring 2026 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Reports
Parents and guardians, please keep an eye out for your child’s Spring 2026 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) results. Reports will be sent home via backpack mail on Friday, September 18. Be sure to check your child’s backpack for their IAR report.
MAP Testing | September 1 - 18
All Dryden students will participate in the district MAP assessments September 1 - 18, 2026. Classroom teachers will communicate specific testing dates and times. MAP is a computer-based adaptive multiple-choice assessment. Test questions adjust to each student's ability level as they navigate the assessment. There is one math assessment and one reading assessment, taking in total about 1 - 2 hours. More information about the district and state assessment can be found here.
A good night's sleep, nutritious breakfast, and gentle, reassuring, positive encouragement will help our students feel confident and ready to do their best.
This is an important reminder that the parking lot at Southminster Presbyterian Church is private property and is not available for use by Dryden or District families at any time during the school day, including arrival and dismissal. Parents are not permitted to enter or use the church parking lot.
We ask for your full cooperation in adhering to this restriction. Please plan ahead by utilizing street parking or arranging carpools. Respecting this boundary is essential to maintaining positive relationships with our neighbors and ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and community.
We are grateful to Southminster Presbyterian Church for their generosity in allowing use of their parking lot after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and at any time on weekends.
Thank you for your attention to and cooperation with this matter.
October 15th is Exclusion Date for students without completed health forms
We appreciate the families who have already submitted their child’s required health forms.
It is crucial that all necessary forms are provided to avoid any interruption in your child’s education as the State of Illinois REQUIRED EXCLUSION date of October 15th.
Our school nurses will be reaching out to families who need to submit updated information, so please be attentive to any communication via voicemail, email, or backpack mail. For any questions or further assistance, please visit our D25 Health Services page for the school nurse contact information.
Required for all kindergarten and new students
The physical must be completed within a year of school start, dated on or after August 20, 2025
Parents must complete and sign the health history section
Immunizations Requirements must be met or include a MD approved schedule of administration
Failure to submit the form and have it reviewed by the School Nurse prior to the OCTOBER 15th deadline will result in your child being EXCLUDED from school
Required for all kindergarten and students new to the state of Illinois
The exam must be completed by a licensed eye doctor and dated on or after August 21, 2025
The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required
Due date of October 15, 2026
Required for all kindergarten, second grade and six grade students
The exam must be completed by a licensed dentist and dated after November 15, 2025
The official State of Illinois Dental Examination form is required
This is due by May 15th, 2027
Hearing and Vision Screenings
State-required vision and hearing screenings are starting!
Hearing Screenings will take place for students in grades K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, students new to the district, and students with IEPs.
Vision screenings will take place for students in K and 2nd grade, students new to the district, and students with IEPs.
Please contact the Dryden health office with any questions.
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.
PTA Volunteer Interest Survey
New Dryden families - please click the link below to view some of Dryden PTA’s events and activities planned for this school year. This is your opportunity to let us know which events you are interested in volunteering for. Returning families received this survey back in the spring - but there are still volunteer opportunities available!
Please read the form's header and descriptions before you fill out and submit. If you have any questions about volunteering, please email drydenpta@gmail.com.
Thank you for being generous with your time and talents!
PTA Membership & Directory Spot
DirectorySpot (Dryden’s online Family Directory) is being updated to include new families and PTA Members. DirectorySpot information for the 2026-2027 school year should be available by early October. In order to have access to DirectorySpot, you must join as a member of the PTA each year - join the PTA today!
Become a Dryden PTA Member:
https://sd25.revtrak.net/PTA/Dryden-PTA/Dryden-PTA-Membership/#/v/DES-PTA-Membership
Help the PTA FUND THE 'PHIN - September 14th through October 5th!
Fund the ‘Phin is Dryden PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year - and our only direct donation campaign. There are no products to sell, orders to deliver, pledges to collect, or family and friends to solicit. Families who choose to participate simply make a direct donation to support Dryden students, staff, and programs.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 for our Dryden Dolphins. Fund the ‘Phin is coming soon - stay tuned for details!
