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. 💐

We're working on a special project, and we need your photos!

If you have group photos from any play you've been in,

please email them to Ms. Czerwinski (SCzerwinski@drydenschools.org).

Thanks for your help!

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

May 13
June 17

by Claire Wright

Why did the student bring a ladder to school?
Because they wanted to go to high school.

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 speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I? An echo!

Congratulations, Elise Roth! You were first with the correct answer.

This week's riddle: What gets more wet the more it dries?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

Dryden had a solid performance at the Mayville Quad last Tuesday, with the girls team placing 1st (130 points) and the boys finishing 2nd (135.5 points).

For the boys, Levi Fitchett placed 3rd in the 800 (2:27.7) and won the 3200 (11:48.1). In the hurdles, Brenden Peter won the 110m hurdles (16.3) and Kieran Schultz placed 2nd (18.0). In the 300m hurdles, Schultz took 1st (46.7) and Peter finished 2nd (46.9). The 800 relay team of Josiah Matson, Logan Korth, Tyler Roberts, and Jayden Stankevich placed 3rd (1:41.5). In field events, Caleb Wilson placed 3rd in shot put (34-6.5) and discus (105-10), and Kieran Schultz won long jump (18-5).

For the girls, Caila Fitchett placed 2nd in the 200 (29.1) and 2nd in the 300m hurdles (51.9). Cara Prusakiewicz finished 3rd in the 1600 (6:13.14) and 2nd in the 3200 (13:47.5), while Claire Wright placed 3rd in the 3200 (14:25.3). Molly Wilkey took 3rd in the 300m hurdles (1:03.6) and 1st in long jump (12-2), and Mallory Barker placed 2nd (11-11).

In relays, the 400 team of Elaine Yatros, Molly Wilkey, Arianna Romain, and Olivia Zellers placed 3rd (1:03.9). The 800 relay team of Karley Phillips, MaKayla Mater, Mallory Barker, and Caila Fitchett took 1st (2:05.7) and 2nd in the 1600 relay (5:10.3). The 3200 relay team of Claire Wright, Ella Gustner, Lilyana Lasher, and Cara Prusakiewicz placed 2nd (13:18.9). Olivia Zellers also placed 2nd in high jump (4-4).

by Logan Romain

On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team played against Atherton. In the first game, Dryden scored 18 points while Atherton scored 0 points, taking the win. In the second game, Dryden scored 15 points while Atherton scored 0 points, securing the overall win.

On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team played against Deckerville. In the first game, Dryden scored 13 points while Deckerville scored 5 points, taking the win. In the second game, Dryden scored 3 points while Deckerville scored 5 points, splitting the games overall.

• 2:00–5:00 PM — Varsity Golf at Sandusky (Woodland Hills)
• 2:30–4:30 PM — Drama Club Rehearsal (MPR)
• 4:00–8:00 PM — JH Track at Peck Quad (Bus 2:00 PM)
• 4:00–8:00 PM — Varsity Baseball vs Brown City

• 7:10–7:25 AM — Weekly Encouragement (Library)
• 7:25–11:30 AM — PSAT 10 Testing (MPR, 158, 225)
• 2:30–4:00 PM — Creative Writing Club (Room 226)
• 2:30–4:30 PM — Drama Club Mandatory Dress Rehearsal (MPR)
• 4:00–7:00 PM — JH Baseball vs Bentley
• 4:00–8:00 PM — Varsity Track at Mayville (Wildcat Relays) (Bus 2:15 PM)

• All Day: Wear it Wednesday (HS) - (Decades Day)
• 7:25–11:30 AM — PSAT 9 Testing (MPR, 225, 121, 158)
• 1:30–4:30 PM — Varsity Golf at Brown City (Holly Meadows)
• 2:30–3:00 PM — FCA Meeting (Room 332)
• 2:30–3:30 PM — PLC #6 (Library)
• 4:00–8:00 PM — JH Track at CPS Quad (Bus 1:45 PM)
• 6:30–7:30 PM — Weight Room Workouts

• 7:25–11:30 AM — PSAT 8 Testing (MPR, 332, 121, 225)
• 2:30–3:30 PM — Theater Kids Club (Band Room)
• 2:30–4:30 PM — Drama Club Mandatory Dress Rehearsal (MPR)
• 4:00–8:00 PM — Varsity Baseball vs Kingston
• 6:30–7:30 PM — Weight Room Workouts

• 3:00–7:00 PM — Varsity Track at Vassar (Hurd Invite) (Bus 1:00 PM)
• 4:00–7:00 PM — JH Baseball vs Marlette
• 4:00–8:00 PM — JH Softball vs Marlette
• 4:00–7:00 PM — Varsity Golf at North Huron (Bird Creek)
• 7:00–8:30 PM — Drama Club Show (MPR)

• 11:00 AM–3:30 PM — Fine Arts Festival (Library, Gym, MPR)

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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