Not only did they offer significant discounts to help get clothing for our students, but their leadership team, Angela and Tony, also stepped up by purchasing coats, clothing, and other essentials for our students. Those bags you see represent so much more than clothing - they represent people who care!
There are often unknown needs within our community that we may not always see. Some of our students come to school without proper winter coats, shoes that fit, or clothes that help them feel confident. These needs can affect everything from a child's ability to focus in class to their willingness to participate in activities. When local partners like Old Navy step up, it makes an incredible difference in a child's life. It shows our students that people care about their well-being beyond just the classroom.
If you're a local business, organization, or individual who would like to support our school families, please reach out! Whether it's clothing, school supplies, or other basic essentials - every bit of support matters.
Together, we're showing our students what it means to be part of a caring community. Thank you, Old Navy & Always Lion Pride!
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Congratulations and well done #LionPride!
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Long-term Regular Substitute
Music Teacher 6-12 (Vocal/General)
For more information:
https://www.dryden.k12.ny.us
607-844-5361 x7
To apply, visit: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/DRYN0366596-0040
Our school counselors make a difference every single day, and we applaud their caring dedication and commitment to our #LionPride! 💜
👏 Thank you to our counselors for all you do! 👏
Hawke Gelder, an 11th-grade German exchange student, shared his journey to the USA — from meeting his host family and playing sports, to loving school spirit and discovering new favorite foods.
Students asked some GREAT questions and learned that:
🧀 Yes, they do have mac and cheese in Germany
🏓 Table tennis is Hawke’s favorite sport back home
❤️ And while he’s thankful for every experience here, his hometown in Germany is still his favorite place in the world
A wonderful reminder of how learning from one another helps us see the world a little bigger. Danke (that's "thanks" in German) Hawke, for inspiring us today! 🌟
DCSD is looking for Teacher Aides
Interested? Apply on Tompkins County Civil Service website at:
https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/9393
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Picture 1 - all of our December Nominees (from left to right):
Grace H, Yuki T, Bailey W, Liam J, Theo S, Ben R, Zack H, Axel N, Kayleb S, Savannah S, Josephina R, Kairi R, Emmalee F (not pictured: Tzapporah J, Colton L)
Picture 2 - 6th Grade December Students of the Month:
Zack H & Bailey W
Picture 3 - 7th Grade December Students of the Month:
Liam J & Kairi R
Picture 4 - 8th Grade December Students of the Month:
Yuki T & Theo S
Registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year is open. All eligible students must be residents of the Dryden Central School District and meet the age requirements.
Pre-K students must be 4 years of age by December 1, 2026. Selections for the Pre-K program are done through a public drawing to be held on May 28th.
Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by December 1, 2026. Registration packets will be mailed out on March 1st.
For more information and to confirm we have a packet ready for your child, please contact Kati Coon, District Registrar, at 607-844-8694 x2608.
Registration Link:
https://cnyric01.schooltool.com/dryden/onlinepreregistration/
We're Hiring - Join the #LionPride!
School Bus Attendant (multiple open positions)
Bus Driver
Teacher Aide
Cleaner (2nd Shift)
2026 DRYDEN SKI & BOARD CLUB:
JANUARY 7th IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR SKI CLUB
1. Club Fee/Transportation: This club registration/health form and payment of $50.00 is required to participate in Dryden’s Ski Club. Participants in the Ski Club program must pay the club fee to cover supervision, transportation, and equipment. If it is necessary for a student to ride home from Greek Peak with his/her parents, the parent must sign the official Dryden School District Transportation Release Form with a Dryden Ski Club chaperone.
Students have the opportunity to ride home with someone other than with their parents ONLY if parents have cleared it IN WRITING with a ski club advisor and our Athletic Director, Todd Kwiatkowski 24 HOURS PRIOR to the scheduled skiing night. An email directly from a parent or guardian stating that “____has permission to ride home from Ski Club tonight (or multiple nights) with____” addressed to both Mr. K and an advisor will suffice. Mr. Kwiatkowski’s email address is tkwiatk1@dryden.k12.ny.us. Students CANNOT leave Greek Peak without informing a chaperone.
2. All students in Ski Club, 6th grade or below are encouraged to have a BUDDY with them at all times! On the first day, students who are renting equipment and taking lessons from Greek Peak will be shown to the rental shop and the Ski School area by a buddy or a member of the chaperone team.
3. TIME SCHEDULE: HS and MS Ski Club members will leave from the auditorium lot at the high school at 2:30pm, immediately after 9th period. Ski Club members in DES will depart from the Elementary School at 3:30, or as soon as possible following school dismissal.
MS/HS Ski Club passes are good from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. DES Ski Club passes are good from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and all students MUST be ready to load the bus at 7:30pm so that we can do a head count.
The time schedule for departure from Greek Peak and student pick-up in Dryden is as follows:
7:15 pm - in Rental Shop, returning equipment
7:30 pm - at the bus, ready to board
7:45-8:00 - Students must be picked up at DRYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IF STUDENTS ARE LATE BOARDING THE RETURN BUS OR ARE PICKED UP LATE AT THE SCHOOL, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION PRIVILEGES WILL BE LOST THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
SKIING WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY, January 8th
Scheduled dates: Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Feb 5th & 12th
If we need a make up day it will be Thursday, Feb. 26th*
4. SIGN UP ONLINE:
● www.greekpeak.net/school-programs
● Access Code: EJJXP
● Pin # 0774
You can also scan the QR Code on the poster to Register
If you have a season’s pass, please sign up using the QR code. This is how we know your child is “signed up” for Ski Club. There is NO additional fee. The meal plan is an available option for pass holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Neal McDowell
Dryden Middle/High School
Ski Club Co-Adviser
607-844-8694 x4288
nmcdowe1@dryden.k12.ny.us
Charl Wojcik
Elementary School
Ski Club Co-Adviser
607-844-8694 x1458
cwojcik1@dryden.k12.ny.us
This new apparel store will remain open, with items being produced as they are ordered. This is structured with a portion of every sale coming back as a donation to the HANDS Fund. There are various designs available on each item, as well as options for personalization. It has a little bit of something for everyone. #LionPride 💜
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All afterschool activities in the Dryden Central School District are canceled this afternoon and this evening, 12/19/25. Due to rapidly falling temperatures after a morning of heavy rain, roads in our region are expected to become icy. These road conditions combined with diminishing daylight are the primary reasons for this decision. This means all students PK-12 need to leave at their school's regular dismissal time. Please take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Always...#LionPride!
