It's NYSSBA's School Board Recognition Week, so we are highlighting our wonderful Board of Education members throughout this week!
Next up is Megan Watts: "I am proud to serve on the Board of Education for Dryden because I get to advocate for students and their families as well as our amazing teachers and staff, and also our community members!"
Thank you for your dedication and service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Next up is Megan Watts: "I am proud to serve on the Board of Education for Dryden because I get to advocate for students and their families as well as our amazing teachers and staff, and also our community members!"
Thank you for your dedication and service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
It's NYSSBA's School Board Recognition Week, so we are highlighting our wonderful Board of Education members throughout this week!
Leslie Mason shares, "It's important to me to be an active member of my community and one way I am able to do that is to be a member of the School Board. I believe in the importance of education and helping to support what's best for the children of our community and the wonderful faculty and staff that make it possible to educate and support our children."
Thank you for your commitment and service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Leslie Mason shares, "It's important to me to be an active member of my community and one way I am able to do that is to be a member of the School Board. I believe in the importance of education and helping to support what's best for the children of our community and the wonderful faculty and staff that make it possible to educate and support our children."
Thank you for your commitment and service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
It's NYSSBA's School Board Recognition Week, so we are highlighting our wonderful Board of Education members throughout this week!
Current Board Vice President Justin St. Juliana says, "I love serving on the board for Dryden because it helps me support the education and empowerment of PK-12 students to achieve excellence and build a better world."
Thank you for your devoted service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Current Board Vice President Justin St. Juliana says, "I love serving on the board for Dryden because it helps me support the education and empowerment of PK-12 students to achieve excellence and build a better world."
Thank you for your devoted service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Dryden National Honor Society and Student Council present: Trick or Treat Street! 🎃🍭
Join us on Friday, October 30 from 5:30-7pm starting at the Middle School entrance for a night of costumes, candy, and fun!
Want to help out NHS with candy donations? 🍬 Please feel free to drop off donated candy in the original bags at the attendance office with a note that it is for NHS.
We can't wait to see you there! #LionPride
Join us on Friday, October 30 from 5:30-7pm starting at the Middle School entrance for a night of costumes, candy, and fun!
Want to help out NHS with candy donations? 🍬 Please feel free to drop off donated candy in the original bags at the attendance office with a note that it is for NHS.
We can't wait to see you there! #LionPride
It's NYSSBA's School Board Recognition Week, so we are highlighting our wonderful Board of Education members throughout this week!
Dryden Board of Education President David Peck says, "My desire is that we can offer every student access to the classes, programs, and opportunities that will help them find fulfillment and joy in whatever they choose to do in life."
Thank you for dedicating your time, energy, and effort to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Dryden Board of Education President David Peck says, "My desire is that we can offer every student access to the classes, programs, and opportunities that will help them find fulfillment and joy in whatever they choose to do in life."
Thank you for dedicating your time, energy, and effort to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
It's NYSSBA's School Board Recognition Week, so we are highlighting our wonderful Board of Education members throughout this week!
Next up is Daniel Mulligan: "It's important to me to live a life defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the community I call home."
Thank you for your dedication and service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Next up is Daniel Mulligan: "It's important to me to live a life defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the community I call home."
Thank you for your dedication and service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
We are so excited to share that our district has been chosen by the Chef Ann Foundation as a 2026 School Food Renegade! 🍎🥕
This National School Lunch Week, the Chef Ann Foundation is highlighting five districts as Renegades for their exceptional contributions to school food nationwide. If you want to learn more about our story, and how we’ve transition away from reheating to cooking from scratch, see the write-up: https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-2026-school-food-renegades/
Thank you for your continued support as we work towards providing healthy and delicious meals for our students! And congratulations to Food Service Director Megan Munson and the entire Food Service Team on this distinction and award! #LionPride!
This National School Lunch Week, the Chef Ann Foundation is highlighting five districts as Renegades for their exceptional contributions to school food nationwide. If you want to learn more about our story, and how we’ve transition away from reheating to cooking from scratch, see the write-up: https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-2026-school-food-renegades/
Thank you for your continued support as we work towards providing healthy and delicious meals for our students! And congratulations to Food Service Director Megan Munson and the entire Food Service Team on this distinction and award! #LionPride!
It's National School Lunch Week! 🍽
This year's theme is Cafeteria Circus, and our Food Service Team is gearing up to serve some creative meals this week, from Ringmaster's Pulled Pork Tot-chos to Big Top Chili Dogs, and everything in between! 🎪🎡🍿
We are excited to celebrate this week as school lunch takes center stage. #LionPride!
This year's theme is Cafeteria Circus, and our Food Service Team is gearing up to serve some creative meals this week, from Ringmaster's Pulled Pork Tot-chos to Big Top Chili Dogs, and everything in between! 🎪🎡🍿
We are excited to celebrate this week as school lunch takes center stage. #LionPride!
It's NYSSBA's School Board Recognition Week, so we are highlighting our wonderful Board of Education members throughout this week!
First up is Christina Cushman: "To me, being a Board Member means making Dryden a safer district for all students."
Thank you for your unwavering commitment and service to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day. All buildings are closed and students and staff have off as we take time to honor the cultures, contributions, and histories of Native peoples throughout the United States. #LionPride
Please be advised of the updated Board of Education Meeting schedule:
Beginning October 13, 2026, Regular Business meetings will commence at 6pm.
Visit https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/page/board-of-ed for more information and meeting Zoom links!
Beginning October 13, 2026, Regular Business meetings will commence at 6pm.
Visit https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/page/board-of-ed for more information and meeting Zoom links!
October is National Principals Month, and we happen to think we have some of the best around! 💜
Thank you for your unmatched dedication to our staff, students, and community. Your leadership, compassion, problem-solving, and #LionPride are what make our buildings run smoothly day in and day out. We appreciate you!
Cassavant & Freeville Elementary: Tia Dickson
Dryden Elementary: Katie Willson & Justin Wood
Dryden Middle School: Lora Champlain & Greg Harris
Dryden High School: Sarah Powell & Todd Kwiatkowski
Thank you for your unmatched dedication to our staff, students, and community. Your leadership, compassion, problem-solving, and #LionPride are what make our buildings run smoothly day in and day out. We appreciate you!
Cassavant & Freeville Elementary: Tia Dickson
Dryden Elementary: Katie Willson & Justin Wood
Dryden Middle School: Lora Champlain & Greg Harris
Dryden High School: Sarah Powell & Todd Kwiatkowski
See attached information from the Dryden Police Department regarding E-Bike and Scooter safety.
This is a reminder to please submit nominations for the #LionPride award throughout the school year.
Nominations could include district staff, community members, professional partners, students, or anyone who has distinguished themselves by not only living our mission, vision, and core values but going above and beyond in their efforts, work, or actions.
#LionPride Award Nominations will be accepted through June 30 of each school year, and reset on September 1 for the following school year. Any teacher or staff member who receives a #LionPride Award will also be considered for Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year awards.
A link to the nomination form is available below and on our website under Staff, Community, and Parent/Student Resources. Thank you for helping us highlight our #LionPride Heroes!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewVBSGKurlnHLgFcP-BwWVb4bv-lkDglkmLMK3EAr15oC_bA/viewform
Nominations could include district staff, community members, professional partners, students, or anyone who has distinguished themselves by not only living our mission, vision, and core values but going above and beyond in their efforts, work, or actions.
#LionPride Award Nominations will be accepted through June 30 of each school year, and reset on September 1 for the following school year. Any teacher or staff member who receives a #LionPride Award will also be considered for Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year awards.
A link to the nomination form is available below and on our website under Staff, Community, and Parent/Student Resources. Thank you for helping us highlight our #LionPride Heroes!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewVBSGKurlnHLgFcP-BwWVb4bv-lkDglkmLMK3EAr15oC_bA/viewform
We're kicking off our 2026-2027 Staff Spotlights with the amazing DES Teacher and DFA Co-President, Marilyn DeWitt!
Please join us in congratulating her for her #LionPride! 💜
Please join us in congratulating her for her #LionPride! 💜
We are so excited to have Dryden alum Ryan Dean and meteorologist Kate Thornton from NewsChannel 9 with us to showcase our #LionPride on this week's segment of Friday Morning Lights! 🏈
The live broadcast will air starting at 6am tomorrow (Sept. 25) and you won't want to miss it!
The live broadcast will air starting at 6am tomorrow (Sept. 25) and you won't want to miss it!
DES third grade teacher Cindy Simonet was nominated for the #LionPride award by her teammate Erin Preston!
We 💜 our amazing staff!
We 💜 our amazing staff!
Join us!
Next week the Dryden Middle School and High School will host Open Houses.
DMS: Tuesday, September 22, from 6-7pm
DHS: Thursday, September 24, from 6:30-7:30pm
We hope to see you there! #LionPride
Next week the Dryden Middle School and High School will host Open Houses.
DMS: Tuesday, September 22, from 6-7pm
DHS: Thursday, September 24, from 6:30-7:30pm
We hope to see you there! #LionPride
We hope you're ready to show some #LionPride!
Next week is Homecoming and Spirit Week, and the theme days at the Middle School and High School are as follows:
Tuesday, September 22: Anything but a backpack ❌🎒
Wednesday, September 23: Dress as your favorite teacher 👨🏾🏫👩🏻🏫
Thursday, September 24: Dynamic duos 🥓🍳
Friday, September 25: Purple and white 💜🤍
We can't wait to see your school spirit next week!
Next week is Homecoming and Spirit Week, and the theme days at the Middle School and High School are as follows:
Tuesday, September 22: Anything but a backpack ❌🎒
Wednesday, September 23: Dress as your favorite teacher 👨🏾🏫👩🏻🏫
Thursday, September 24: Dynamic duos 🥓🍳
Friday, September 25: Purple and white 💜🤍
We can't wait to see your school spirit next week!
This is a reminder that our online school store is open, with new designs available as well! Show your #LionPride! 💜
Check it out at:
https://zapathletics.chipply.com/Dryden-CSD
Check it out at:
https://zapathletics.chipply.com/Dryden-CSD
