Dryden Splash | April 12, 2026
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.
Dental Forms Required for Current Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Students
If your student is in kindergarten or second grade please remember to turn in their dental form.
The compliance date for this regulation is May 15, 2026. However, you may submit the form at any time. You should make your dental appointments early in the school year. Dental offices will be very busy in the spring as the compliance deadline approaches. We will accept dental exams that have been completed after November 15, 2024. Completed forms can be turned in via email (scan or picture) to mrixon@sd25.org, in your students backpack, or by fax (847-398-4280).
Kindergarten & New Student Pre-Registration NOW Open!
Pre-registration for kindergarten and students in grades 1 - 5 who will be new to Dryden is now open. Information and step-by-step registration guidance will be available on the district website at www.sd25.org/Registration on that date.
If you know of someone with a kindergarten-aged child or new family to the neighborhood, please encourage them to pre-register or give us a call at 847-398-4280. Thank you for helping us to get the word out!
Please note: Registration for current Dryden students will begin in the spring. You will receive an email in late spring with a registration link. There is nothing you need to do at this time.
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.
April
April 16: Kindergarten Info Night
April 20-24: Spirit Wear Upcycle
April 22: Wear Green and Blue for Earth Day
April 23: PTA Trivia Night
April 29: Walk to School Day
April 30: Multicultural Night
May
May 4 : Color Spirit Day (See flyer below)
May 4-8: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 5: Pickleball Club
May 8: Kindergarten Musical
May 12: Pickleball Club
May 14: May/June/July Birthday Books
May 14: Dryden School Colors Day
May 14: PTA General Member Meeting (6:30pm open door, 7pm meeting)
May 15: World of Work & Luncheon/Slideshow
May 19: Pickleball Club
May 21: Movie or Game Spirit Day
May 21: HS Senior Walk
May 26: Pickleball Club
May 26-27: Kindergarten Screenings
May 27: Sunrise Lake
May 29: Kona Ice
June
June 4: Field Day
June 4: 5th Grade Walk the Halls
Pickleball Club: May 5 - May 26!
Attention 3rd–5th Graders!
We are excited to announce a new spring activity — Pickleball Club! 🏓 Is your child interested in trying pickleball or improving their racquet skills while having fun with friends before school? Sign them up for the Dryden PTA Pickleball Club!
Club Details:
Pickleball Club will meet before school on Tuesdays from 8:10 AM – 8:50 AM, running May 5 – May 26.
Sign-ups for Pickleball Club will be sent out on Tuesday, April 14 at 7pm. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up right away to secure your child’s place!
Questions? Contact us at drydenptachildrensprograms@gmail.com.
ARAB-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
PASSOVER (Begins APR 1)
Passover, also called Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates freedom and justice. Passover is celebrated with two traditional meals called seders, on the first two nights of the holiday. Seder translates to "order" in Hebrew, because there is a ritual order of the prayers read and the foods eaten.
*dates change from year to year
GOOD FRIDAY- April 03, EASTER- April 5, ORTHODOX EASTER- April 12
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is an important Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Countries that traditionally observe the Orthodox Easter period include: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, and Serbia.
GOOD FRIDAY: Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday or Great Friday, is a Christian holiday commemorating the Crucifixion and the death of Jesus Christ.