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The Dryden Red and Black

May 18, 2026

The DrydenRed and BlackMay 18, 2026

Congratulations, Regional Champions! Congratulations, Regional Champions!

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Senior Awards & Commencement This Week Senior Awards & Commencement This Week

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No School Friday or Monday No School Friday or Monday

Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day Parade

Seniors Should Attend Seniors Should Attend

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Join our #proudcardinal family! Join our #proudcardinal family!

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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.

Apply Here!

Awards Assemblies Next Week Awards Assemblies Next Week

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Join us to celebrate the retirement of Join us to celebrate the retirement of

Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Garcia, & Ms. Czerwinski Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Garcia, & Ms. Czerwinski

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Bond Projects Update Bond Projects Update

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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.

Lapeer Rec Center Upcoming Events Lapeer Rec Center Upcoming Events

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Dryden Athletic Boosters Dryden Athletic Boosters

Like our Facebook page for up to date information!
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Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings

May 13

June 17

We need your help! We need your help!

Click here to sign up as a Concessions Volunteer!

Banner Advertisements Banner Advertisements

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School Board Positions Open School Board Positions Open

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Yearbook Yearbook

Order your Yearbook here!

Exam Schedule: Dryden High School Exam Schedule: Dryden High School

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Start your journey in second language acquisition today! Start your journey in second language acquisition today!

¡Comience su paso en la adquisición de segundo idioma hoy! ¡Comience su paso en la adquisición de segundo idioma hoy!

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Who's Hungry? Who's Hungry?

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Substitute Teachers Needed! Substitute Teachers Needed!

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS: APPLY HERE!

Joke of the Week Joke of the Week

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by Claire Wright

What did the horse say after it tripped?


Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t giddy-up!

Class of 2026 Class of 2026

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Class of 2027 Information Class of 2027 Information

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Color Me Green Recycling Club Color Me Green Recycling Club

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Riddle of the Week Riddle of the Week

Last week's riddle:


I am taken from a mine and shut inside a wooden case, from which I am never released, yet I am used by almost everyone. What am I? Pencil lead!


Congratulations, Mr.B.! You were the first with the correct answer!


This week's riddle: What asks no questions but must be answered?


Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

Submit your riddle answer here for a shoutout next week!

Fundraising Information Fundraising Information

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Athletics Athletics

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Varsity Track Varsity Track

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by Cara Prusakiewicz

Last week was very exciting for our track team! On Tuesday we hosted the league meet with the boys team finishing as runner-up with 127 points and the girls team taking third overall with 106 points.


On the boys side, Logan Korth placed 2nd in the 400m with a time of 54.70. Levi Fitchett won the 800m in 2:15.06, while Logan Romain finished 2nd in the 1600m with a time of 5:09.21 and captured a league title in the 3200m with an 11:18.38 finish. In the hurdles, Brenden Peter claimed 1st in the 110m hurdles with a 16.64, followed by Kieran Schultz in 2nd with an 18.01. The boys 4x400 relay team of Jayden Stankevich, Jaycen Roberts, Logan Korth, and Levi Fitchett also earned a 1st place finish. In field events, Caleb Wilson took 1st in discus with a personal record throw of 115’8”.


For the girls team, Claire Wright placed 3rd in the 800m (2:42.88), and 3200m (13:05.26) and Cara Prusakiewicz placed third in the 1600m (5:59.69). Molly Wilkey earned 3rd in the 100m hurdles with a personal record time of 20.93. Caila Fitchett won the 300m hurdles in 51.74 and was also part of the winning 4x400 relay team alongside Mallory Barker, Cara Prusakiewicz, and Claire Wright. The girls 4x800 relay team of Claire Wright, Lilyana Lasher, Ella Gustner, and Cara Prusakiewicz placed 2nd overall. In long jump, Mallory Barker earned a 2nd place finish with a jump of 12’5”.


Dryden Track had an outstanding performance at Regionals on Friday, with both the boys and girls teams earning Regional Championship titles and multiple athletes qualifying for the state finals.


For the girls team, the 4x800 relay team of Claire Wright, Lilyana Lasher, Ella Gustner, and Cara Prusakiewicz qualified for states, along with the 4x400 relay team of Mallory Barker, Cara Prusakiewicz, Claire Wright, and Caila Fitchett. Individually, Claire Wright qualified in the 800m, Cara Prusakiewicz qualified in the 3200m, and Caila Fitchett advanced in the 300m hurdles.


On the boys side, the 4x200 relay team of Jayden Stankevich, Kieran Schultz, Logan Korth, and Tyler Roberts earned a trip to states, while the 4x400 relay team of Jayden Stankevich, Jaycen Roberts, Logan Korth, and Levi Fitchett also qualified. Individually, Levi Fitchett advanced in the 1600m, Logan Romain qualified in the 3200m, Brenden Peter qualified in the 100m hurdles, and Tyler Roberts advanced in the 300m hurdles.


Congratulations to all of the athletes on an incredible regional performance, and best of luck at the state finals!

Varsity Baseball Varsity Baseball

by Logan Romain

On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team played against Bay City All Saints. In the first game, Dryden scored 7 points while Bay City All Saints scored 23 points, taking the win. In the second game, Dryden scored 0 points while Bay City All Saints scored 6 points, taking the win overall.

Junior High Softball Junior High Softball

by Claire Wright

The Dryden junior high softball team went up against Kingston with a sad loss, but a great memories. The scores of the first game were 17-6, and for the second game 23-3. Overall, hard work by the junior high softball team.

Junior High Baseball Junior High Baseball

by Logan Romain

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Dryden Junior High Baseball team played against Marlette. In the first game, Dryden scored 0 points while Marlette scored 15 points, taking the win. In the second game, Dryden scored 0 points while Marlette scored 15 points, taking the win overall.


On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Dryden Junior High Baseball team played against Kingston. In the first game, Dryden scored 0 points while Kingston scored 15 points, taking the win. In the second game, Dryden scored 6 points while Kingston scored 22 points, taking the win overall.

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Click here to see the Dryden Athletic schedule!
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Click here to watch your Cardinals at home or on the road!

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Monday, May 18 Monday, May 18

  • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM — Varsity Golf BTC Championship at Ubly Heights (Dismissed/Leaving at 7:00 AM)
  • 1:00 PM–2:00 PM — Senior Luncheon (MPR)
  • 2:00 PM–2:10 PM — Senior Parade through High School (Hallways)
  • 2:15 PM–2:30 PM — Senior Picture on Football Field
  • 2:30 PM–2:45 PM — Senior Parade through Elementary School (Hallways)
  • 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — JH Baseball at Memphis (Bus departs at 4:00 PM)
  • 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — JH Softball at Memphis (Bus departs at 4:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 19 Tuesday, May 19

  • 7:10 AM-7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement (Library)
  • 2:30 PM–4:00 PM — Creative Writing Club (Room 226)
  • 4:00 PM–8:00 PM — Varsity Baseball at Burton Bentley (Bus departs at 2:45 PM)
  • 4:30 PM–8:30 PM — Varsity Track at Marlette Get on the Track (Bus departs at 2:45 PM)

Wednesday, May 20 Wednesday, May 20

  • All Day - Wear it Wednesday (HS) – Pattern Day

  • 2:30 PM–3:00 PM — FCA Meeting (Library)
  • 6:30 PM–9:00 PM — Seniors Honor Night (Gym)
  • 6:30 PM–7:30 PM — Weight Room Training/Workouts (Weight Room)

Thursday, May 21 Thursday, May 21

  • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM — Graduation (Gym)

Friday, May 22 Friday, May 22

  • All Day - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

Monday, May 25 Monday, May 25

  • All Day - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

  • 10:00 AM -- Memorial Day Parade (Seniors should wear their senior shirts and meet at the Elementary by 9:45 AM)

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Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule

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.

Find School Board Agendas and Minutes Here!

District Calendars District Calendars

2025-2026 2025-2026

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2026-2027 2026-2027

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The Team

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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