The Dryden Red and Black

Dryden High School staff members recently voted to recognize students from each grade as Students of the Month. In conjunction with the Positivity Project, a schoolwide initiative to build positive character habits in its fourth year, the March theme was Love of Learning. The Students of the Month received a letter from Dryden High School Principal Mary Finnigan, a "front-of-the-line" cafeteria pass, and a Dryden High School Student of the Month keychain, as well as sincere congratulations and appreciation.

7th grade: Madelyn Yatros

8th grade: Gabriella Lomasney

9th grade: Jaxen Hearold

10th grade: Elaina Yatros

11th grade: Atticus Podvin

12th grade: Hayden Blair

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. 💐

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

How do you know flowers are friendly?

They always have new buds!

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 1, 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:

What gets bigger the more you take away?

A hole.

Congratulations, Elly Roth! You were the first to submit the correct answer.

This 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?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

Coach Derek Buffo

Nick Abromaitis

Max Bangtson

Andersen Blair

Hayden Blair

Gianni Coscione

Grayson Davis

Levi Fitchett

Kai Grabowski

Devon Juopperi

Dylan Lasher

TJ Mersino

Jax Morley

Gavin Prusakiewicz

Jeffrey Taylor

Luke Taylor

Ian Tresnak

Evan Weier

Coach Rick Furneaux

Aiden Dunny

Aiden Furneaux

Rowan Handley

Luke Kage

Dylan Lasher

TJ Mersino

Jax Morley

Trenton Myers

Santiago Perales

Jayden Stankevich

Clayton Thorman

Ian Tresnak

• No School

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Club (Library)
• 2:30 PM–4:00 PM — Creative Writing Club
• 2:30 PM–4:30 PM — Drama Club Rehearsal
  

• All Day: Wear it Wednesday (HS) - (Detroit Tigers Day)
• 2:30 PM–3:30 PM — Staff Meeting (HS)
• 6:30 PM–7:30 PM — Weight Room Training/Workouts

• 7:30 AM–7:45 AM — NHS Meeting
• 2:30 PM–4:30 PM — Drama Club Rehearsal
• 2:30 PM–3:30 PM — Theater Kids Club
• 4:00 PM–8:00 PM — Varsity Baseball at Burton Bentley (Bus departs 2:45 PM)
• 6:30 PM–7:30 PM — Weight Room Training/Workouts

• 12:00 PM–6:00 PM — Varsity Track at Davison (Shake off the Rust)

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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