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
Register for a FREE parent-child communication skills workshop on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm, September 15 through November 3 at the High School!
Dinner is included and childcare is available upon request. This workshop is intended for parents and their children ages 6-10. Learn more and sign up at: CCETompkins.org/family
#LionPride! 💜
Good Afternoon,
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the day!
This is just a reminder that as this is the first day, we want to make sure that everyone is safe and feels safe and gets to the right place, the right bus, the right daycare provider, the right house/bus stop, and the right pick up line, etc.
As a result departure from our elementary schools may be slightly later than normal as we double and triple check lists and dismissal plans. In addition, many students have a different dismissal plan on the first day of school then the one they will normally have, so this is another potential variable that requires some additional double checking.
We ask that you be patient with staff this afternoon as they learn who your child is and who you are and what your child's dismissal plan is today vs. the rest of the year, etc. Again, the time we are taking today to make sure the everyone gets to where they are supposed to be after school will diminish rapidly over the course of this week and next week.
We will message all PK-5 Parents once the last elementary bus has departed for its route to drop off students.
Please call your child's school's main office at 607.844.8694 and follow the voice prompts to the right school. Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Always....#LionPride,!
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the day!
This is just a reminder that as this is the first day, we want to make sure that everyone is safe and feels safe and gets to the right place, the right bus, the right daycare provider, the right house/bus stop, and the right pick up line, etc.
As a result departure from our elementary schools may be slightly later than normal as we double and triple check lists and dismissal plans. In addition, many students have a different dismissal plan on the first day of school then the one they will normally have, so this is another potential variable that requires some additional double checking.
We ask that you be patient with staff this afternoon as they learn who your child is and who you are and what your child's dismissal plan is today vs. the rest of the year, etc. Again, the time we are taking today to make sure the everyone gets to where they are supposed to be after school will diminish rapidly over the course of this week and next week.
We will message all PK-5 Parents once the last elementary bus has departed for its route to drop off students.
Please call your child's school's main office at 607.844.8694 and follow the voice prompts to the right school. Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Always....#LionPride,!
Welcome back to school Lions! 🦁
Please help us keep our students safe by obeying posted speed limits in school zones (15 mph around the Elementary Schools, 25 mph around the MS/HS), and being mindful of crosswalks. Please utilize the button on crosswalks to activate the warning lights to alert drivers.
Let's work together to keep our school community safe! #LionPride!
Please help us keep our students safe by obeying posted speed limits in school zones (15 mph around the Elementary Schools, 25 mph around the MS/HS), and being mindful of crosswalks. Please utilize the button on crosswalks to activate the warning lights to alert drivers.
Let's work together to keep our school community safe! #LionPride!
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. 🦁💜
