Lion Reminder:
Saturday, November 8, 2025 is a #LionPride Day all the way around the MS/HS Campus. As we prepare for the MS Musical: “The Wizard of Oz” to hit the stage at 11:00 AM (You can also catch "The Wizard of Oz" on 11/7 at 7:00 PM) and our Dryden Lions prepare to participate in their sectional semi-final football game, which is being held at Dryden beginning at 1:00 PM, please see the maps regarding parking and shuttles this Saturday for these two events. We have plenty of parking for both events, especially given that the events are offset of each other.
In addition, the District has added two shuttle bus runs to support Saturday's events, as well as give people another option as it relates to parking this weekend for events at the MS/HS. The District will operate two shuttle bus runs between DES and the MS/HS from approximately 10 AM-4PM at approximately 15 minute intervals. The DES shuttle bus stop is located at the front entrance of DES facing Union Street and the MS/HS Shuttle Stop is located just outside the normal MS/HS drop off location by the Auditorium.
We are so excited to show support for our #LionPride this weekend!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 is a #LionPride Day all the way around the MS/HS Campus. As we prepare for the MS Musical: “The Wizard of Oz” to hit the stage at 11:00 AM (You can also catch "The Wizard of Oz" on 11/7 at 7:00 PM) and our Dryden Lions prepare to participate in their sectional semi-final football game, which is being held at Dryden beginning at 1:00 PM, please see the maps regarding parking and shuttles this Saturday for these two events. We have plenty of parking for both events, especially given that the events are offset of each other.
In addition, the District has added two shuttle bus runs to support Saturday's events, as well as give people another option as it relates to parking this weekend for events at the MS/HS. The District will operate two shuttle bus runs between DES and the MS/HS from approximately 10 AM-4PM at approximately 15 minute intervals. The DES shuttle bus stop is located at the front entrance of DES facing Union Street and the MS/HS Shuttle Stop is located just outside the normal MS/HS drop off location by the Auditorium.
We are so excited to show support for our #LionPride this weekend!
Muscle Woman Visits Third Grade!
In Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Frailey’s third-grade class, students are learning all about the systems of the human body! To introduce the muscular system, Mrs. Preston transformed into her alter ego — Muscle Woman!
Students made connections between the skeletal and muscular systems, discovering how their bodies move and grow.
A big thank-you to our amazing teachers for making learning interactive, engaging, and meaningful for our students! 💜🦁
#LionPride #DrydenElementary #HandsOnLearning
In Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Frailey’s third-grade class, students are learning all about the systems of the human body! To introduce the muscular system, Mrs. Preston transformed into her alter ego — Muscle Woman!
Students made connections between the skeletal and muscular systems, discovering how their bodies move and grow.
A big thank-you to our amazing teachers for making learning interactive, engaging, and meaningful for our students! 💜🦁
#LionPride #DrydenElementary #HandsOnLearning
We're Hiring - Come Join The #LionPride!
Multiple job openings, including:
Senior Food Service Helper
Food Service Helper
Groundskeeper
Multiple job openings, including:
Senior Food Service Helper
Food Service Helper
Groundskeeper
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, 10/31/25, is a Superintendent Conference Day, and there will be no school for students. 💜
DHS Garden Club is hosting our 4th Annual Harvest Festival this Saturday! This year we have student and staff craft vendors as well as student musicians, games & contests for kids of all ages, a bake sale & hot cider, and a cider press demonstration & tasting. We hope to see you there!
The Dryden Middle School Drama Club proudly presents
The Wizard of Oz
Youth Edition
Friday, November 7 at 7 pm
Saturday, November 8 at 11 am
in the Dryden Middle School Auditorium
Tickets available at the door
$5 General Admission I $20 maximum per family
The National Honor Society will be holding a Pizza & Pastries fundraiser before the Friday night showing of the middle school musical The Wizard of Oz. The event will be held outside the high school cafeteria and it will include pizza, light bites & beverages. Prices are all based on donations.
We hope you can join us! #LionPride
The Wizard of Oz
Youth Edition
Friday, November 7 at 7 pm
Saturday, November 8 at 11 am
in the Dryden Middle School Auditorium
Tickets available at the door
$5 General Admission I $20 maximum per family
The National Honor Society will be holding a Pizza & Pastries fundraiser before the Friday night showing of the middle school musical The Wizard of Oz. The event will be held outside the high school cafeteria and it will include pizza, light bites & beverages. Prices are all based on donations.
We hope you can join us! #LionPride
We are looking for family members of Dryden students who would like to serve on the district Technology Committee. The Committee meets at Dryden Elementary School from 3:45 to 5:00 on the fourth Monday of the month. This year we are updating our Technology Plan and would appreciate input from our community. We would also like to thank Shelly Stuart for serving in this role for several years. Anyone who is interested should contact Cheryl Covell, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at ccovell1@dryden.k12.ny.us.
Ms. Adamo's Pre-K class at FES is United in kindness too! 💜
Cassavant Pre-K thinks kindness is cool! The #LionPride is United In Kindness! 🦁🐾
We Are Hiring School an Administrative Assistant!
Apply Online Here:
https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/9324
Join the #LionPride!!
Apply Online Here:
https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/9324
Join the #LionPride!!
Kindergarteners at Freeville Elementary learned about the 5 senses.
They joined together to experience these senses in groups with their teachers. #LionPride 🦁💜
They joined together to experience these senses in groups with their teachers. #LionPride 🦁💜
Our Lions showed off their colors, as we kicked off Homecoming Spirit Week! 💜 We love seeing the #LionPride district-wide!
Congratulations to Mrs. Federation ~ our latest recipient of the #LionPride award!
Mrs. Federation was nominated by Mrs. Rosen. Mrs. Rosen wanted to recognize Mrs. Federation for consistently demonstrating a caring and compassionate spirit that positively impacts both students and staff. Her genuine willingness to help, paired with her dedication to all students, makes her an invaluable teacher and member of the Dryden community. 🦁💜
Mrs. Federation was nominated by Mrs. Rosen. Mrs. Rosen wanted to recognize Mrs. Federation for consistently demonstrating a caring and compassionate spirit that positively impacts both students and staff. Her genuine willingness to help, paired with her dedication to all students, makes her an invaluable teacher and member of the Dryden community. 🦁💜
🚨🚨Job Alert!!🚨🚨
Open positions - Come join the #LionPride!! 🦁
Feel free to share this post or click the link below to learn more about our newest open positions: https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/page/job-openings
Join the #LionPride!! 🐾
Open positions - Come join the #LionPride!! 🦁
Feel free to share this post or click the link below to learn more about our newest open positions: https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us/page/job-openings
Join the #LionPride!! 🐾
Free Community Resources!
The Dryden Central School District is accepting Requests for Proposals for collaboration with the District's Pre-K program. If you are interested in working with the district to provide PK openings at your agency and desire to receive an application for the RFP please contact Cheryl Covell at (607) 844-8694 or
ccovell1@dryden.k12.ny.us
ccovell1@dryden.k12.ny.us
Hello everyone! Despite delays at the Federal level, we are now able to submit our plan for spending funds from Title I, II, II and IV for the 2025-26 school year.
Please review this slideshow to see how our funds were spent during 2024 -25, and to access the link, https://docs.google.com/.../12IZ2kv7xsp4vLM_THHu.../edit..., to provide your own feedback for 2025-26.
In order to show compliance with the grants community input requirement, please add your name to the sign-in sheet (https://docs.google.com/.../189p0xXkapQjk3lz4G27.../edit...). You are welcome to forward this to anyone in the Dryden community including students and parents. We can't guarantee that all feedback can be incorporated, but all ideas will be considered.
Cheryl Covell, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dryden Central School District
ccovell1@dryden.k12.ny.us
(607) 844-8694
Please review this slideshow to see how our funds were spent during 2024 -25, and to access the link, https://docs.google.com/.../12IZ2kv7xsp4vLM_THHu.../edit..., to provide your own feedback for 2025-26.
In order to show compliance with the grants community input requirement, please add your name to the sign-in sheet (https://docs.google.com/.../189p0xXkapQjk3lz4G27.../edit...). You are welcome to forward this to anyone in the Dryden community including students and parents. We can't guarantee that all feedback can be incorporated, but all ideas will be considered.
Cheryl Covell, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dryden Central School District
ccovell1@dryden.k12.ny.us
(607) 844-8694
2025-2026 DCSD Attendance Policy
Dryden SANE Golf Tournament coming up on September 21st! See flyer for details and how to participate.
Cooking class for kids and parents sponsored by Dryden and taught by Cornell Cooperative Ext . Nutrition Educator. Great class, delicious food and always building community 💜
