Coffee with the Superintendent:
Dryden community members are invited to sit down with Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi to ask any questions or just say hello on Monday, October 26 from 4:30-5:30pm at the Southworth Library in Dryden. #LionPride!
Dryden community members are invited to sit down with Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi to ask any questions or just say hello on Monday, October 26 from 4:30-5:30pm at the Southworth Library in Dryden. #LionPride!
Unity Day is an opportunity for all of our schools to come together to promote kindness, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Help us spread a message and promote unity by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 21.
To celebrate Unity Day, Dryden schools will create unity trees and banners, enjoy cafeteria celebrations and a special Unity Day lunch, and hear districtwide morning announcements focused on kindness, acceptance, and the importance of standing together.
We encourage everyone to participate, wear orange, spread kindness, and take a moment to reflect on how each of us can help create a school community where everyone belongs! #LionPride! 💜🧡
Help us spread a message and promote unity by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 21.
To celebrate Unity Day, Dryden schools will create unity trees and banners, enjoy cafeteria celebrations and a special Unity Day lunch, and hear districtwide morning announcements focused on kindness, acceptance, and the importance of standing together.
We encourage everyone to participate, wear orange, spread kindness, and take a moment to reflect on how each of us can help create a school community where everyone belongs! #LionPride! 💜🧡
High School PE teacher Abby Wilkinson was nominated for the #LionPride award by her colleague Jason Webb for her outstanding dedication to students and the school community.
Webb says "Abby goes above and beyond to support students, create positive experiences, and make our school community a better place."
Congratulations Ms. Wilkinson, and thanks for showing your #LionPride every day! 🦁💜
Webb says "Abby goes above and beyond to support students, create positive experiences, and make our school community a better place."
Congratulations Ms. Wilkinson, and thanks for showing your #LionPride every day! 🦁💜
It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌💜
Always remember the importance of following school speed zone limits, stopping for school buses, and being mindful of students getting on or off the bus. It takes a village, and we appreciate our bus drivers and community members for helping to keep our students safe! #LionPride!
Always remember the importance of following school speed zone limits, stopping for school buses, and being mindful of students getting on or off the bus. It takes a village, and we appreciate our bus drivers and community members for helping to keep our students safe! #LionPride!
It's NYSSBA's School Board Recognition Week, so we are highlighting our wonderful Board of Education members throughout this week!
Tami Tabone says, "For me, being a board member means serving the students, staff, and community of Dryden Central School District to the best of my ability. It also means trying to look at all district matters with an open mind and working with a great team to bring the best results for our district."
Thank you for your commitment to our district, staff, students, and community! #LionPride 💜
Tami Tabone says, "For me, being a board member means serving the students, staff, and community of Dryden Central School District to the best of my ability. It also means trying to look at all district matters with an open mind and working with a great team to bring the best results for our district."
Thank you for your commitment 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 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 💜
The DES PTA is having a fall apparel sale from now through October 25!
Get your DES gear and help support the PTA at the QR code or the link below. #LionPride!
https://www.storessimple.com/cayugaxpress/groups.php?
Get your DES gear and help support the PTA at the QR code or the link below. #LionPride!
https://www.storessimple.com/cayugaxpress/groups.php?
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
