As we prepare to welcome students back to school next week, we want to share the reminder that the District encourages you to reach out to us anytime your child is dealing with something big or small, in school or outside of school, at home or in the community, and we will always be more than willing to help you access the right resources and people to support you and your student.
You can submit a report anytime using the District Tip Line at https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/.../tip-line-report-an-incident
#LionPride!
Please be aware of the District's plan to implement the NYS No Cell From Bell to Bell Policy at Dryden Middle School and High School.
Read the full policy on our website.
Please reach out to your student's main office with any questions. #LionPride
Dryden Middle School students who will be riding a bus, please contact the transportation office at 607-844-4221 to find out your bus number and bus stop.
⚠️ A few important safety reminders as we approach the start of a new school year:
- Please be aware of school speed zones and follow limits. Speed limits in these zones are set by the NYS Department of Transportation and enforced by local law enforcement.
- Be aware of all surroundings and watch out for students at bus stops, in crosswalks, and on bikes.
- Look both ways when entering and exiting parking lots, and follow district procedures for drop off and pick up at each building.
- You MUST stop for a school bus when it is stopped with flashing lights on.
By following these procedures, we hope to keep our students happy, safe, and full of #LionPride!
- Please be aware of school speed zones and follow limits. Speed limits in these zones are set by the NYS Department of Transportation and enforced by local law enforcement.
- Be aware of all surroundings and watch out for students at bus stops, in crosswalks, and on bikes.
- Look both ways when entering and exiting parking lots, and follow district procedures for drop off and pick up at each building.
- You MUST stop for a school bus when it is stopped with flashing lights on.
By following these procedures, we hope to keep our students happy, safe, and full of #LionPride!
With just a couple of weeks left until the start of school, the Class of 2027 is ready to ROAR!
Some seniors gathered together to paint their parking spots for the upcoming year! 🦁
#LionPride!
Some seniors gathered together to paint their parking spots for the upcoming year! 🦁
#LionPride!
Parents and their children ages 6-10 are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm, September 15 through November 3 at the High School for free parent-child communication classes!
Dinner is included and childcare is available upon request. Learn more and sign up at: CCETompkins.org/family
#LionPride! 💜
Dinner is included and childcare is available upon request. Learn more and sign up at: CCETompkins.org/family
#LionPride! 💜
DMS is so excited to welcome the newest class of 6th graders to school! Incoming 6th grade students and their families are invited to attend one of two 6th Grade Preview Days next week.
Join us on:
Wednesday, August 26: 12-3 PM
or
Thursday, August 27: 8-11 AM
Preview Days are designed to help students get comfortable in their new environment before the hustle and bustle of the first day!
During Preview Days, students can:
🗓Walk the halls and practice following their class schedule.
🔐Locate their locker, practice opening the combination, and store their school supplies.
🏫Get a feel for the building so they feel confident on Day 1.
Please Note: Preview Days are purely an opportunity to explore the physical building. Because our teachers do not return until the following week, staff will not be present in their classrooms. This is not a "Meet the Teacher" event, but rather a self-guided practice run for students!
We hope to see you there! #LionPride
Join us on:
Wednesday, August 26: 12-3 PM
or
Thursday, August 27: 8-11 AM
Preview Days are designed to help students get comfortable in their new environment before the hustle and bustle of the first day!
During Preview Days, students can:
🗓Walk the halls and practice following their class schedule.
🔐Locate their locker, practice opening the combination, and store their school supplies.
🏫Get a feel for the building so they feel confident on Day 1.
Please Note: Preview Days are purely an opportunity to explore the physical building. Because our teachers do not return until the following week, staff will not be present in their classrooms. This is not a "Meet the Teacher" event, but rather a self-guided practice run for students!
We hope to see you there! #LionPride
There's no better time than back to school season to stock up on your #LionPride gear!
Visit our Dryden Lions Den Apparel Store for all the Lion Pride to start the new school year 🦁💜
https://zapathletics.chipply.com/Dryden-CSD
Visit our Dryden Lions Den Apparel Store for all the Lion Pride to start the new school year 🦁💜
https://zapathletics.chipply.com/Dryden-CSD
Attention families: Open Doors English: The Julie Rudd Coulombe Language Program of Ithaca, NY offers free English classes for adults at any level.
Fall Session runs September 8 through December 10, with classes offered Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
Visit www.opendoorsenglish.org or contact esloffice.ode@gmail.com to register!
Fall Session runs September 8 through December 10, with classes offered Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
Visit www.opendoorsenglish.org or contact esloffice.ode@gmail.com to register!
Dryden families and community members are invited to line the red carpet with #LionPride on Tuesday, September 1st from 7:30-7:50am to cheer on our staff as they kick off the 2026-2027 school year! 🦁💜
We are so excited to welcome our Dryden Lions back to school in just four weeks!
Reminder that grade level school supply lists are available on our website: https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/page/supply-lists
#LionPride!
Reminder that grade level school supply lists are available on our website: https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/page/supply-lists
#LionPride!
Attention all incoming 6th grade families! 📢
Join us at the Dryden MS/HS Auditorium on Thursday, August 13, 6-7pm for a 6th Grade Parent Information Night!
Hear from Principal Lora Champlain and Assistant Principal Greg Harris on what it takes to thrive in middle school. We’ll cover essential information about academic expectations, student support, daily routines, and how we can partner with you to support your child’s success. 🦁💜
Join us at the Dryden MS/HS Auditorium on Thursday, August 13, 6-7pm for a 6th Grade Parent Information Night!
Hear from Principal Lora Champlain and Assistant Principal Greg Harris on what it takes to thrive in middle school. We’ll cover essential information about academic expectations, student support, daily routines, and how we can partner with you to support your child’s success. 🦁💜
The Dryden Southworth Library Wednesday Wildlife summer program invites families to gather at Montgomery Park on Wednesday afternoons to enjoy lunch, stories, a craft, and some furry friends, as well as fresh fruits and veggies from the Kids' Farmers Market!
Thank you to Ms. Laura from The Southworth Library for coordinating this program, Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund for providing free books, Dryden Central School District Food Service Team for providing fresh produce, and The Carpenter Family Farm for bringing this week's animal friends! We are so grateful for community partnerships and opportunities to gather and learn!
Don't miss your last chance to join in on the fun! The final Wednesday Wildlife of the summer is Wednesday, August 12, 12:30pm, at Montgomery Park. The Reynolds Game Farm will be bringing Pheasants!
The Library has so many programs to take advantage of! Check out their website (https://southworthlibrary.org) or Facebook page (Dryden Southworth Library) to learn more!
Thank you to Ms. Laura from The Southworth Library for coordinating this program, Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund for providing free books, Dryden Central School District Food Service Team for providing fresh produce, and The Carpenter Family Farm for bringing this week's animal friends! We are so grateful for community partnerships and opportunities to gather and learn!
Don't miss your last chance to join in on the fun! The final Wednesday Wildlife of the summer is Wednesday, August 12, 12:30pm, at Montgomery Park. The Reynolds Game Farm will be bringing Pheasants!
The Library has so many programs to take advantage of! Check out their website (https://southworthlibrary.org) or Facebook page (Dryden Southworth Library) to learn more!
Day Two of the Public Safety, Law and Military Career Academy. A big thank you to our partners at the Dryden Fire Department, Dryden Police Department, and Dryden Ambulance for giving up their time this morning to meet with students from George Junior, Groton, and Dryden. #LionPride!
District Safety Personnel Rob Reyngoudt and Dryden HS Nurse Travis Berggren recently provided District leadership with a Stop the Bleed training, and Stop the Bleed kits will be present in each school building.
As we prepare for another amazing year, we are continuously guided by a commitment to creating a safe, joyful and nurturing environment which promotes learning and growth.
A special shoutout to Travis's daughter for being an excellent tourniquet model! #LionPride!
As we prepare for another amazing year, we are continuously guided by a commitment to creating a safe, joyful and nurturing environment which promotes learning and growth.
A special shoutout to Travis's daughter for being an excellent tourniquet model! #LionPride!
Tompkins County residents aged 11-24 are invited to attend a free Tie Dye event with The Youth Exploration and Life Skills Programs!
The event is on August 5 from 2-4pm at the Learning Web on 320 West Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
In order to attend this free event, please complete the short online permission slip at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBgsUKeX70snjDRGCUvNGMXirky-Q2FVgoJMT4QQPnzXTkiQ/viewform
Food, drinks, and one shirt to tie dye per person will be provided. Feel free to bring your own items to dye—there will also be other crafts like button and bracelet making.
To the ones who put their #LionPride on display day in and day out, THANK YOU! We are so grateful to our amazing staff for another successful year. 🦁💜
We wish you a restful and rejuvenating summer!
We wish you a restful and rejuvenating summer!
DCSD Update: All schools in the Dryden Central School District will dismiss on time today despite the Regents Exams schedule being altered. The 3:00 Shuttle Bus will be available to those students who are taking a Regents Exam and have not finished at the time of MS/HS Dismissal Time. In addition, this exam schedule change will have no impact on PK-5 dismissal. Students in grades PK-5 will dismiss at the normal time as well. Please take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Always...#LionPride!
#LionPride 🦁💜
No issue is too small. The DCSD encourages you to reach out to us anytime your child is dealing with something big or small, in school or outside of school, at home or in the community, and we will always be more than willing to help you access the right resources and people to support you and your student.
You can call 607.844.8694 and follow the voice prompts to the appropriate school and your call will be directed to the correct person, or you can submit a report using the District Tip line at https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/.../tip-line-report-an-incident.
#LionPride!
You can call 607.844.8694 and follow the voice prompts to the appropriate school and your call will be directed to the correct person, or you can submit a report using the District Tip line at https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/.../tip-line-report-an-incident.
#LionPride!
